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In this episode, Chris Do sits down with designer, filmmaker, and creative entrepreneur Stan Nwaeze to unpack the story of how he built himself—from growing up with scarcity in Nigeria to crafting a career rooted in vision, values, and relentless curiosity.
Stan traces his path from teaching himself HTML and design, to shifting into branding and UI/UX, and finally to discovering filmmaking as the medium that allows him to bring all his skills together. He opens up about building authority by sharing what he knows online, landing global clients through consistency, and why documenting your process can be more powerful than waiting to be “discovered.”
Chris and Stan also dive into the bigger themes of faith, identity, and authenticity in the creator economy: why who you are comes before what you do, how to balance free work with strategic marketing, and what it takes to stand out in a noisy world shaped by AI tools and endless competition. Along the way, Stan shares the frameworks behind his content creation—hooks, sound design, B-roll, and storytelling—that keep people engaged and opportunities flowing.
Whether you’re an emerging creative, a freelancer trying to break through, or a seasoned pro wondering how to reinvent yourself, this episode is a candid roadmap for resilience, creativity, and leading with identity.
Timestamps:
(00:15) From Scarcity to Vision: Stan’s Early Journey
(02:00) Choosing Design over Development
(04:00) Finding Filmmaking and Storytelling
(07:00) Sharing What You Know & Creating Your Stage
(10:20) Building Credibility and Authority in a Crowded Space
(15:00) Free Work, Marketing, and Playing the Long Game
(20:30) Hooks, Sound, and Storytelling in Content Creation
(29:00) Standing Out with Identity and Authenticity
(35:00) Lessons on Faith, Resilience, and Creative Growth
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