The Futur with Chris Do

198 - Navigating the Creative Industry — with Susana Chen

Jul 20, 2022

Susana Chen, founder of the Asian Creative Foundation, leads an inspiring discussion with Chris Do about navigating the creative industry. They delve into the significance of community for creatives, especially within the Asian community, and the role of bravery in career transitions. Chris shares his journey into graphic design, while both speak candidly about the pressures of familial expectations. The conversation also addresses the evolving landscape of education, emphasizing the importance of self-promotion in today's competitive environment.

51:48

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Susana Chen

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How to Start a Blog and Succeed

01:18

Running Away From Things That Scare You

01:18

I Can Do Better Than This Work

01:20

Intro

2min

Embracing Bravery in Career Transitions

19min

Navigating Family Expectations and Career Aspirations

4min

Navigating Challenges in the Creative Industry

2min

Navigating Creative Identity and Industry Challenges

23min

Embracing Fear and Creativity in the Podcasting Journey

2min

Susana Chen is the founder of the Asian Creative Foundation (ACF). ACF is a community organization that helps entry-level creatives find opportunities, navigate their career paths, and help make the creative industry a more inclusive place.

Roles get flipped in this episode. In this conversation, Susana interviews Chris for an ACF-hosted virtual event called Asian Creative Festival. And they cover a lot of ground. Like what inspired The Futur’s mission to teach 1 billion people, how Chris manages stress and the story of how Chris first learned about graphic design.

The two also discuss an important and divisive topic: design school. If you’re new to the creative industry (or considering joining it), then you’ll enjoy this conversation. And if you’re not so new to it all, don’t fret. Chris offers advice for you too.

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