The Futur with Chris Do

171 - Own who you are — with Carlos Segura

Jan 12, 2022

Carlos Segura, founder of Segura Inc. and T26, shares his remarkable journey from a challenging upbringing in Miami to a successful design career. He discusses his unique approach to business, including contracts that some view as controversial. Segura emphasizes the importance of owning one's identity and the power of self-acceptance. As he reflects on his transition from music to graphic design, he highlights the emotional complexities of creativity and the significance of authenticity in both personal and professional realms.

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I've Been Learning Alod From You

01:21

Is T 26 the Thing That Supports Cigara?

01:22

Intro

3min

From Music to Design: An Immigrant's Journey

17min

Navigating Authenticity in Creativity

18min

The Pursuit of Authenticity in Healthcare and Creativity

4min

Navigating Creativity and Identity

19min

The Journey of Self-Discovery

10min

Embracing Podcasting and Audience Engagement

2min

Carlos Segura is the founder of award-winning design firm, Segura Inc. He also founded digital type foundry T26, whose fonts you can find everywhere.

Over the last 30 plus years, Carlos has built (and lived) an extraordinary life and career. And he’s done it on his own terms, whether you like it or not.

In this candid conversation, Carlos shares what he’s learned along the way. From surviving the violence he faced growing up in Miami, to stumbling into what would change his life forever (spoiler alert: graphic design).

Beyond his origin story, Chris and Carlos also discuss his business’ ethos and its unique creative contracts. Contracts that have stirred up controversy with some calling them arrogant, pompous, and even combative.

But those words don’t matter to Carlos. Because if he’s not for you, that’s okay. At least he owns who he is.

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