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Today Guest is Amazing, she is a Motion Designer and also a Brand Identity Designer, we have joining us Debbie Bashorun. Today she shares her Design journey with us and also gives practical tips for handling self-doubt, becoming confident and much more. Do listen, share with a friend and have Fun! Notes from Today’s Episode: You might be in different stages in career with some of the designers you compare your work with, be patient with your process, get feedback, improve and grow. Be willing to listen and learn Experience is key, money can’t buy experience. It takes time, trust the process Don’t be shy to show your work, put it out there and get feedback Continuous measurable progress boosts your confidence When you get feedback for your work, separate your personality from the project. The feedback is targeted on making your work better and not on attacking on your person. Understand yourself, know what works for you and work it Demystifying myths The Myth that only Males can be designers is wrong, anybody can design, you need to first want it, then you can go for it. We can master any skill we chose to. Remember to go out and create Awesomeness, I am looking forward to hearing from you, send in your comments via email: thecreativeschronicles@gmail.com, remember to subscribe on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify and any other podcasting app you use, just search for thecreativeschronicles on your podcasting app and subscribe, thank You! Show Notes: Follow Debbie Bashorun on Twitter - @ https://twitter.com/DebbieBashorun Follow Debbie on Instagram – https://instagram.com/suane.co

Today’s Guest is the mind behind In a Minute series, He is a Motion Designer and also the Creative Director of Schuks Media; joining us today is Somto Schucks Onubogu an amazing Creative Professional. He shared his journey and lessons his picked along the way with us on today’s episode. Do listen and don’t forget to subscribe on your podcasting app. Notes from Today’s Episode: Learning goes with doing, it is in practicing that we get better Pace yourself; you have time, find a good balance between work and every other thing you do Always have a tested and Process you follow for your projects; this will help you go over blocks Communication, trust and honest are important for profitable partnerships For pricing strategy, positioning and value delivery is key Plus how to become a Motion Designer (Listener pecks) “If we do not live out our dreams, what’s the point of having them in the first place… - Somto Schucks Onugobu” Demystifying myths People tend to underestimate the time and effort required for motion design projects. Amazing projects takes time; but with time and experience you get to deliver motion design projects faster. Another myth is that Motion design is cheap, this is false and finally whiteboard explainer videos is not Motion Design. Remember to go out and create Awesomeness, I am looking forward to hearing from you, send in your comments via email: thecreativeschronicles@gmail.com, remember to subscribe on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify and any other podcasting app you use, just search for thecreativeschronicles on your podcasting app and subscribe, thank You! Show Notes: Somto on Social – https://www.instagram.com/schucks_/ Schuks Media on Social – https://www.instagram.com/schucksmedia/ Schuks Media - https://www.schucksmedia.com/ Schutterd Media - https://www.instagram.com/schutterdlens/

Today’s Guest is an amazing professional, He is an Entrepreneur, a brand consultant, a Creative Thinker and the Mind behind Mascot Art House and Ifiok Beyond Design Learning Community, He is the Phenomenal Godwin Akpan, starting out as a passionate cartoonist and Cart maker, the love for design and creativity motivated him to take leaps in career. He shared his journey and lessons his picked along the way with us on today’s episode. Do listen and don’t forget to subscribe on your podcasting app. Notes from Today’s Episode: Don’t get satisfied or stagnated at any level you find yourself in career Don’t hold on to old ways and habits that limit or stunt your growth Patience is a Skill; creativity takes time Patience works with critical thinking, this should not be misconstrued for slow pace of delivery Be strategic about rejections, see it as a curve in the learning process and it also contributes to your portfolio Contributing to the growth of Communities will make the industry thrive Demystifying myths The Myth that we cannot be united in the creative industry is wrong. Currently with IBD Community I am working to demystify this myth. The goal is to make it possible for anyone to learn and get to any height in the industry. It is possible to get into the industry, learn and with time become a professional. Remember to go out and create Awesomeness, I am looking forward to hearing from you, send in your comments via email: thecreativeschronicles@gmail.com, remember to subscribe on iTunes, Google Podcast, Spotify and any other podcasting app you use, just search for thecreativeschronicles on your podcasting app and subscribe, thank You! Show Notes: Godwin Akpan on Social – https://www.facebook.com/mascotwin Mascot Art House - https://www.facebook.com/mascotarthouse/ Ifiok Beyond Design Community - https://www.facebook.com/ifiokbeyonddesign/

Today’s Guest is Amazing, she is a YouTuber, an Entrepreneur and a Writer, joining us today is Olamide Egbayelo; she shared her journey into the world of Digital content creation and lessons she’s picked up. Do listen and don’t forget to subscribe on your podcasting app. Notes from Today’s Episode: Don’t be money driven, you need to enjoy doing what you are doing Start in a space you are good at, passion plays a huge role You will need to read and research a lot Start with what you have, learn the basics Measuring Progress and periodic evaluation is important, Learn how to handle feedback; both negative and positive Speak to people in the industry; ask questions… Demystifying myths The Myth that once you become a YouTube content creator you are now earning plenty $$$ is quiet wrong, to start earning you must meet the eligibility requirements for the YouTube Partner Program. Once a channel reaches 4,000 watch hours in the previous 12 months and 1,000 subscribers it will be reviewed to join the program. To become profitable in business or career, there is need for consistency, patience and work ethic; these values are universal. Remember to go out and create Awesomeness, I am looking forward to hearing from you, send in your comments via email: thecreativeschronicles@gmail.com, remember to subscribe on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify and any other podcasting app you use, just search for thecreativeschronicles on your podcasting app and subscribe, thank You! Show Notes: Olamide’s YouTube Chanel – https://www.youtube.com/olamideyelo Hexal Place - https://hexalplace.com/ Olamide’s Website - http://olamideyelo.com/

Today’s Guest is Phenomenal, we have joining us Abdulhakim Haliru, he is a Software Developer, Tech Evangelist, Co-Organizer for WeCodeNG, he is the CTO of Leproghrammeen and a serial entrepreneur. Today he shares with us his story and lessons he has picked from a really long career in technology. "Do note that you will not have all the answers at the beginning, but ignorance is not an excuse. Be ready to walk the talk, it takes a lot to be successful, be ready for eventualities. How prepared you are determines how you react to situations." Notes from Today’s Episode: Even our mistakes shape our paths, it adds up. Our success story is a product of our experiences Learn emotional intelligence, it does a lot for your career and business Have values, ethics play a major role in the decisions we make and who we become It takes an inordinate amount of effort to make an impact in the market place or in career. Consistency will help you standout. Don’t focus on the buzz words or hype, learn to kill the noise Business skill, people skill, there is also an element of marketing needed; evaluate your strengths and weakness before starting out in business Because you have failed at one thing, doesn’t mean you are a failure. Demystifying myths The Myth that the entrepreneur’s path is easy is wrong; this makes a lot of people jump on the entrepreneurship bandwagon and they are not ready to do what it takes. Technology is profitable and attractive, but you need to do a lot of work and also you need to have an open mind to learning. Learn to fail fast and learn to laugh at yourself. You need to be prepared and understand what it really takes to be an entrepreneur. Remember to go out and create Awesomeness, I am looking forward to hearing from you, send in your comments via email: thecreativeschronicles@gmail.com, remember to subscribe on iTunes, Google Podcast and any other podcasting app you use, just search for thecreativeschronicles on your podcasting app and subscribe, thank You! Show Notes: LeProghrammeen - http://www.leproghrammeen.com/ Follow Abdulhakim on Twitter - @ https://twitter.com/hakeemhal

Mr. Seun Daramola is a friend, brother and a Full Stack Developer at Andela, he embodies passion, I recall him travelling from Lokoja to Abuja to attend Meetups, safe to say community, commitment and passion pays. Today he shares with us his journey and experience and the role communities play in the career of Techies. Notes from Today’s Episode: Join a Community, don’t be an island… @seunzone Focus on a particular career path, this saves you time The knowledge gotten from the process of trying to attain a goal leaves you more equipped for subsequent goals Always note that the initial learning curve is different for everyone, know that your journey is different, stay consistent and push through that phase To advance in career you need to be in circles of people who are doing what you desire, this gives you access to information and resource persons Sharing our knowledge with others helps them and also creates ripple effects and we are better for it Demystifying myths The Myth related to becoming a Senior Developer, the senior developers you see today, were ones beginners, they paid their dues and put in the work; Titles are fine, but don’t feel intimidated or let titles get into your head, forget the titles; give yourself to learning, the returns will be well worth it. Remember to go out and create Awesomeness, I am looking forward to hearing from you, send in your comments via email: thecreativeschronicles@gmail.com, remember to subscribe on iTunes, Google Podcasts and any other podcasting app you use, just search for thecreativeschronicles on your podcasting app and subscribe, thank You! Show Notes: Seun’s Website – www.seunzone.com Follow Seun on Twitter - @seunzone

Ian Paget is the mind behind Logo Geek, He is a UK based graphic designer located in Manchester, who specialises in logo and brand identity design. He has successfully built a thriving Community of Brand Identity Designers and also hosts the Logo Geek Podcast. Today he shares with us his story and practical tips for handling “Blocks”, getting mentors and thriving as a Creative Professional, do listen and have fun! Notes from Today’s Episode: Create a plan and reverse engineer it The drive to learn more and wanting to get better ultimately pays off Continually ask questions, participate in communities and keep pushing Adding value also raises your value in the market place With a business or anything, you need to have a goal that is beyond working, something you would love to do… Demystifying myths Creative block, most times when people hit blocks, they feel they can’t get anything done. Don’t let yourself be trapped because you can’t think of anything clever or new, you can take ideas and structures from other places, work through putting something together, it might not be the most amazing thing, but it is better to do something than nothing, focus on finishing, this way you have made progress. Remember to go out and create Awesomeness, I am looking forward to hearing from you, send in your comments via email: thecreativeschronicles@gmail.com, remember to subscribe on iTunes, Google Podcast and any other podcasting app you use, just search for thecreativeschronicles on your podcasting app and subscribe, thank You! Resources Mentioned: Logo Geek – https://logogeek.uk/ Logo Geek Community – https://logogeek.uk/community Logo Geek on Twitter – https://twitter.com/Logo_Geek Ian Paget on Twitter – https://twitter.com/ianpaget

Today’s Guest is a 6 time Amazing bestselling author, a business consultant and coach, She has an Amazing personality, Catherine Egwali runs Switemtech, a tech company, she shares practical tips for becoming an Author and running an online business. Do listen, leave comments and have fun. “done is better than perfect – Catherine Egwali Notes from Today’s Episode: Done is better than perfect, you can always update at anytime, Knowing what to do is essential, be on the lookout for avenues for improvement Feedback is important; put your work out there early, get feedback and improve Discipline is essential to achieving success in business, career and life Previously knowledge might not hold true today; we learn, relearn and unlearn for growth Demystifying myths The myth that your book or project has to be perfect is wrong, there is no perfect book, firstly ensure that you have done your best and then get it out there, from feedback you can always learn, improve and have revised editions. The goal is to Keep learning and evolving to becoming better versions of ourselves. Remember to go out and create Awesomeness, I am looking forward to hearing from you, send in your comments via email: thecreativeschronicles@gmail.com, remember to subscribe on iTunes, Google Podcast and any other podcasting app you use, just search for The Creative’s Chronicles Podcast on your podcasting app and subscribe, thank You! Show Notes: Catherine’s Website – https://www.catherineegwali.com Switemtech – www.switemtech.com On Social Media– @catherineegwali and @switemtech

Joining us today is an Amazing guest, He is not just a technologist but he is also an Internal Medicine Physician and the Founder of Wellahealth – a tech startup and Digital Health Nigeria – a community of Health tech innovators Dr. Ikpeme Neto. He speaks to us about healthy practices Creatives can adopt in their day to day activities for a healthy life and much more. Do listen, leave comments and have fun. “Your work space should be such that you have a good posture, make sure your screen is at eye level so that you are not bent over, be deliberate about your health - @docneto” Notes from Today’s Episode: In the short term you could get muscle strains, back pain from being hunched over, the thing to be aware of is to make sure you are in a comfortable posture, make sure your chair is good and use a chair that is nice and comfortable and take frequent breaks, atleast after every hour, take 10 minutes break. Take out time to exercise at least 30 minutes in most days of the week, you need to exert yourself so that your heart rate jumps and you sweet a little. You can get apps that help with your exercise routine. Sign up for health insurance Don’t make assumptions about your health, make your health a priority Eat healthy foods, be deliberate about your meals, plan it out, reduce portion size and drink a lot of water. Demystifying myths A lot of us in Nigeria ascribe a lot of health care stuff to superstitious and religious basis when they are actually physical things that happen and can be treated, some people would say only sinners get sick but that is not true, anyone can get sick and can be treated, please listen to what your doctor says about your health. Remember to go out and create Awesomeness, I am looking forward to hearing from you, send in your comments via email: thecreativeschronicles@gmail.com, remember to subscribe on iTunes, Google Podcast and any other podcasting app you use, just search for The Creative’s Chronicles Podcast on your podcasting app and subscribe, thank You! Show Notes: WellaHealth - https://www.wellahealth.com/wellapatient/ Dr. Neto on Twitter - https://twitter.com/docneto WellaHealth on Twitter – https://twitter.com/WellaHealth

Joining us today is Johno Ormond, a business owner working in New Zealand, he runs a Digital Marketing Agency (Dalia Media) and His Agency also does political marketing. He speaks to us about his travels, journey and experiences, he also shared detailed and actionable content on digital marketing for businesses and political marketing. Do listen, leave comments and have fun. “Your clients become disinterested in your services if it doesn’t produce the desired result” Notes from Today’s Episode: You don’t necessarily have to do big things, to do work that matter, you could do the little things; Its just Local actors doing the best they can that shape the world Hone in on one niche, make money for your clients; produce results for campaigns you engage in Simple is better There a lot of tools available, ensure you are not chasing vanity projects that yield no results, use the tools available to you Make sure your offer is good and that you demonstrate Credibility Remember to go out and create Awesomeness, I am looking forward to hearing from you, send in your comments via email: thecreativeschronicles@gmail.com, remember to subscribe on iTunes, Google Podcast and any other podcasting app you use, just search for The Creative’s Chronicles Podcast on your podcasting app and subscribe, thank You! Show Notes: Dalia Media - http://www.daliamedia.com/

Today’s Guest is a Mentor and Boss - Mr. Charles Dairo, He is the Founder and CEO - CKDigital, A Digital Agency in Lagos – Nigeria, He joins us today and shares on practical tips for building an Agency, getting started in career as a Creative and he also shared with us how he got his Agency’s website to rank on Google’s first page “trust me CKDigital’s SEO game is on-point”, today’s episode is practical. Do listen, leave comments and have fun. “There is always a market for value, as long as you are adding value; you will remain in business – @Charles_dairo” #thecreativeschronicles Notes from Today’s Episode: Don’t wait to be spoon-fed, take initiative and own your learning and progress Be active about learning; learning never ends Bring value to the table, there is something you can do Beginnings most times might not be easy, being passionate and patient will yield bountiful dividends in time Take ownership of whatever you do, wherever you are Being a Freelancer and running an Agency is totally different, there are so many things needed to run an Agency – Leadership skills, client management, finance and a host of other things Demystifying myths There are some myths about business and Entrepreneurship; if you want to go into business, you need to understand that Business is work, you will work harder than the average person, wake earlier than the average person, but if you are really passionate about business, in time it is going to be worth it, you will need to be patient. Three important things to note is that you need to be Passionate, Competent and once there is a market for your product and/or service you will thrive. Remember to go out and create Awesomeness, I am looking forward to hearing from you, send in your comments via email: thecreativeschronicles@gmail.com, remember to subscribe on iTunes, Google Podcast, Spotify and any other podcasting app you use, just search for The Creative’s Chronicles Podcast on your podcasting app and subscribe, thank You! Listen here>>> Show Notes: CKDigital Website – https://www.ckdigital.net/ CKDigital Academy – www.ckdigitalacademy.com CKDigital on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/ckdigital/ CKDigital on Twitter – https://www.twitter.com/ckdigital/

Today’s Guest is an Amazing Personality, Barisuka Craig, He is a Software Engineer, Customer Experience Advocate and a Boss in the Industry. He speaks to us about his journey and from his wealth of experiences and also gives us actionable tips for client relationship management, growth and career improvement, today’s episode is practical. Do listen, leave comments and have fun. “Keep trying it is going to get better, keep trying to develop yourself; do know that what you know today will be obsolete tomorrow, never settle” Notes from Today’s Episode: Always keep an open mind, know that you don’t know everything Hand hold your client till you make the sale We need to do more sharing our stories so people can see behind the scenes and learn People will always have their opinions and notions about you, that should not stop you Communication is key for maintaining good client and customer relationship Make sure you give your customer the best experience, they will come back Wow your customer, they will come back for more – Barisuka Craig Demystifying myths The Myth most clients have and think your job should be cheap because you are a Nigerian and this is wrong; as a professional you can bill rates that are okay with you, place a premium on what you do, people value premium. Remember to go out and create Awesomeness, I am looking forward to hearing from you, send in your comments via email: thecreativeschronicles@gmail.com, remember to subscribe on iTunes, Google Podcast, Spotify and any other podcasting app you use, just search for The Creative’s Chronicles Podcast on your podcasting app and subscribe, thank You! Show Notes: Barisuka Craig on Facebook - https://web.facebook.com/craigprinsprofile97

Today’s Guest is an Amazing Designer, Creative Director Verdant Agrotech, Music Artiste, Reuben Abel Nyaze, he shares with us some principles he’s held close to his heart and amazing concepts that will aid Creatives in this Career path. Do listen, leave comments and have fun. “Good design is as little design as possible”. Less, but better – because it concentrates on the essential aspects, and the products are not burdened with non-essentials. Back to purity, back to simplicity. Dieter Rams – German Industrial Designer Notes from Today’s Episode: We can learn simplicity from nature and everywhere around us You can always start where you are with what you have Work with as little as much clients as possible; the ones who respect you and value your work If you focus on one area and get good at it, it helps you get good at other areas, Everything we do adds up in some way, even things we think are inconsequential Stay close to family, get someone you can talk to, get love, love takes care of the stress Don't dwell on the past, time is forward moving... Always be grateful for everything you get and where you are Demystifying myths The misconception and wrong notions we hold about creativity, art and under appreciating the value Creatives bring to the table needs to be dealt with; design is valuable. You need patience and endurance, Always remember that business and design is problem solving. Functionality is part of design, Design serves its purpose when the end user can actually use it. Remember to go out and create Awesomeness, I am looking forward to hearing from you, send in your comments via email: thecreativeschronicles@gmail.com, remember to subscribe on iTunes, Google Podcast and any other podcasting app you use, just search for The Creative’s Chronicles Podcast on your podcasting app and subscribe, thank You! Listen here>>> Show Notes: Reubenrane on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/reubenrane/ Verdant Agrotech - http://www.verdantapp.com

Today’s Guest is the Legendary Tola Alabi, He is a Boss in the Industry, a Mentor, the Creative Director of Tola Alabi Design LLC – an Abuja-based design company that specializes in brand identity design, He is being in the industry for over 13 years now and has successfully carved a niche for himself as an Authority in Brand Identity Design. He is also the Co-Founder of Logo March a movement that featured designers from over 6 countries. He speaks to us about his journey, experiences and also gave us actionable nuggets on creating a niche for yourself and differentiation techniques, today’s episode is practical. Do listen, leave comments and have fun. “The first challenge I had was, breaking the stereotype of designers being just being an extension of the hands of clients, nobody pays you well for being an extension of their hands, you are paid for thinking” Notes from Today’s Episode: We can always learn from other Designers, research and model your career after Designers you admire Standing out in today’s Creative Industry can be quite daunting, the first step for anyone starting out is to know yourself, what area of design do you want to specialize in, start out with that area first As a designer what you do is valuable, You are a professional; place a premium on what you do, learn and understand client communication, this skill will stand you out The one thing that has kept me going is that I believe that this is what I am meant to do, you need to be clear about your why, why you do what you do will keep you going Separate emotions from what you do, don’t be emotional attached to your designs that you can’t take criticism or rejections Tell stories with your projects, make your clients’ understand the thought process behind your designs What you have is valuable, put a premium on your skill as a designer Demystifying myths The Myth that design is easy is wrong, design is not easy. Design takes a lot of careful thinking, technical skills, visual accountability and social skills; all these go into the process of creating good design. No skill or profession is actually easy. Another myth is that good design is cheap, good design and branding isn’t cheap, if you are doing branding and getting it cheap, you need to question it. Don’t expect people to task themselves for nothing, you need to understand that good branding differentiates your product and stands it out, customers and clients place premium on products with good branding. Remember to go out and create Awesomeness, I am looking forward to hearing from you, send in your comments via email: thecreativeschronicles@gmail.com, remember to subscribe on iTunes, Google Podcast and any other podcasting app you use, just search for The Creative’s Chronicles Podcast on your podcasting app and subscribe, thank You! Show Notes: Tola Alabi on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tolaalabidesign/ Tola Alabi on differentiating yourself as a Designer – http://thisisyox.com/the-best-way-to-differentiate-yourself-as-a-graphic-designer/

Today’s Guest is the one and only Yox the Professor, He is a legend, an Author, a Brand Strategist and Consultant, with a background in Estate Management, in the Nigerian Creative Industry He is a force to be reckoned with, As an Expert in the art of branding, very humble and an Amazing mentor to a number of Creatives, He gives us practical tips and actionable nuggets on the Art of Branding and building brand personas, you just have to listen to today’s episode over and over again. Do listen, leave comments and have fun. “Understanding strategy from the marketing point of view and how you can infuse design with marketing to increase sales will stand you out” Notes from Today’s Episode: The moment you share experience, share your story, people will trust and like; eventually they will do business with you Design by itself doesn’t sell anything. The perceived value of what businesses want to do is to make more money. You must master how you can use design to communicate your ideas to help the client make more money For Mentees - Attitude is everything; there is work to be done, put in the work. Rejections and people saying no drives me and propels me to do more; I question myself Demystifying myths The Myth that because someone has so many years of experience they don’t go through what you are also going through; for every one design we put out there, there are two, three, four we don’t show that the design process has ruined, and they don’t make the cut, We all go through the same challenges, we get to be undervalued by clients at times and get good jobs sometimes, At whatever phase you are in presently and you are looking at someone above you; just know we face similar challenges, the difference is the veteran most times gets paid more for their time. Remember to go out and create Awesomeness, I am looking forward to hearing from you, send in your comments via email: thecreativeschronicles@gmail.com, remember to subscribe on iTunes and any other podcasting app you use, just search for thecreativeschronicles on your podcasting app and subscribe, thank You! Listen here>>> Show Notes: Yox the Professor on Instagram - @thisisyox Resources and books for Designers from Yox the Professor - http://thisisyox.com/ One Nigeria Series - http://thisisyox.com/one-nigeria/ Africa is Not a Country Series – http://thisisyox.com/africa/ Yox the Professor’s note to Mentees – http://thisisyox.com/dear-mentee-behave-yourself/ Yox Novero - http://www.yoxnovero.com/ Yox Novero on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yoxnovero/

Today’s Guest, Mr. David Kezi, is a Christian, JS Ninja, Web Developer, CUHebron Graduate and Co-organizer of ForLoop Abuja, He shared with us his story and plenty valuable tips. It is only when you build that you encounter real bugs, edge cases and understand concepts beyond the basics. Having priorities can help you create balance, Do listen, leave comments and have fun. “The more you know, the more you know that you don’t know…” Notes from Today’s Episode: Learn to learn and use knowledge gleaned to solve problems You learn faster by doing and practicing… deliberate practice is a career booster Use tools you are most comfortable with and are also efficient for that task When you plateau in career; community and support can point you in the right direction No one person is the monopoly of knowledge, you can always get better Joining communities bring tremendous opportunities and exposure to any person Little marginal changes, is what adds up… Demystifying myths The Myth that need to know math to be good in programming, there are some part of programming that you don’t necessarily need to be a math genius to be good in. If you can learn a spoken language, you can learn Programming and if you can give instructions and directions to a stranger, then you can learn programming. Remember to go out and create Awesomeness, I am looking forward to hearing from you, send in your comments via email: thecreativeschronicles@gmail.com, remember to subscribe on iTunes and any other podcasting app you use, just search for thecreativeschronicles on your podcasting app and subscribe, thank You! Show Notes: David Kezi on Twitter - @daveed_kz

Today’s Guest, Mr. Michael Benson Ewesor is a Graphic Designer, Tutor and Design Boss, He shared with us his journey into the world of design, he also shared how he faced his fears; working with clients, taking on projects and much more, Do listen and have fun. “Simplicity is sophistication” Notes from Today’s Episode: Seeing people do something can inspire and spur us on to achieve awesomeness, you can draw out inspiration from people Down times is nothing new, the hope and believe in better days coming make you take on challenges Perseverance and being passionate are two ingredients that will make a world of difference to any career Fear can cripple and limit your abilities The role of Mentorship in career growth cannot be overemphasized, get mentors! Explore and take risks, finally don’t forget self-confidence… Demystifying myths The Myth that Graphic Design as a professional is subpar is wrong. Graphic Design is a noble profession, everything we see was designed. We are not just pixel pushers, As Designers we proffer solutions to businesses and individuals. And there is a future for design globally, so intending Creatives should not be afraid or intimidated. Do you! Remember to go out and create Awesomeness, I am looking forward to hearing from you, send in your comments via email: thecreativeschronicles@gmail.com, remember to subscribe on iTunes and any other podcasting app you use, just search for thecreativeschronicles on your podcasting app and subscribe, thank You! Show Notes: Michael Benson Ewesor on Instagram - @michael_bensonewesor

Today’s Guest, Mr. Raji Abdulgafar, He is a Programmer, Python lover, Certified Ethical Hacker, Community Developer, Digital Forensics Expert and in the recently concluded NaijaSecCon his team (L.I.G S3C) came out as the first runner up, He is a passionate and curious researcher, he shares his story with us. Do listen and have fun. “I don’t focus on the challenges, if I focus on the challenge I won’t move on” Notes from Today’s Episode: Your curiosity and desire to figure out how things work propels you to probe and understand the underlying principles behind a lot of things For users security ensure you are logged in and viewing the right website you intend to visit Avoid code redundancy; Write a simple code Don't chose a dictionary word as your password or anything related to your personal life e.g. street name, names of your loved ones. They are easy to crack; ensure to change your passwords periodically. Never use a password for multiple accounts, so in case one of them is compromised, the other accounts are still secured You could secure your network by filtering file sharing across a network and also use VPNs Have a Vision and a Goal you are working towards (A big picture for your career), it propels you past your challenges. Demystifying myths The Myth that all hackers are bad, I don't seem to know where they got that from. Well, maybe in movies they see the guy behind the black and green screen. This is not true, an ethical hacker is someone who legally attempts to break into a computer system or network in order to find its vulnerability (weakness) and secure it. Remember to go out and create Awesomeness, I am looking forward to hearing from you, send in your comments via email: thecreativeschronicles@gmail.com, remember to subscribe on iTunes and any other podcasting app you use, just search for thecreativeschronicles on your podcasting app and subscribe, thank You! Show Notes: Abdulgafar Raji on Twitter - @mrgaphy

Today’s Guest Mr. Kareem Rahman is an Amazing Designer, you need to see his works and designs, they are amazing, he started to pursue design after his friend refused to teach him how to design, following the path of a Self-Taught designer, He has drastically transformed from the beginner to now he is earning money as a Professional Graphic Designer, He shares his story with us. Today’s episode is filled with a ton of valuable and actionable content do listen and have fun. “Use your rejections; let it fuel your curiosity and passion to know more” Notes from Today’s Episode: Consistent practice is the way to become professional at any skill You require patience and persistence in this career path You need a sphere of supportive friends; people in your circle that can open doors for you and support you Constantly staying in the know of what is happening in the industry keeps you relevant and updated In every difficulty or mistake there is always a lesson Collaboration and Team work will pay more, like we could achieve much more faster with help Don’t get to a point where you feel that there is nothing to learn, learning is growing… (Keep the ego in check) Demystifying myths The Myth that Designers are Wizards is wrong, as Designers we get inspired from a lot of things, we draw inspiration from other things existing and create Awesome designs. Remember to go out and create Awesomeness, I am looking forward to hearing from you, send in your comments via email: thecreativeschronicles@gmail.com, remember to subscribe on iTunes and any other podcasting app you use, just search for thecreativeschronicles on your podcasting app and subscribe, thank You! Show Notes: Kareem Rahman on Instagram- https://instagram.com/iamrhamzy

Today’s Guest Lilian C. Ezeli is a phenomenal personality, starting from a background in Engineering and a Master’s Degree in Network Security, She has worked as a Data Analyst and today she shares her story with us. Today’s episode is filled with a ton of valuable and actionable content do listen and have fun. “Breaking my own personal records keeps me motivated whenever I face a challenge” Notes from Today’s Episode: Set challenges for yourself, this is one way to push past your limitations Having people in your circle that can motivate and cheer you on also does a lot for your progress in any field Creating calendars and schedules can help you in balancing work, relationships and rest Have plans that are written, don’t use your head as a note pad Most of the Creative Minds we admire and look up to have documented their experiences and thoughts; we could literary pick their brains and see from their perspective by studying them Try and understand your learning style; you are unique; find what works for you Demystifying myths The Myth that Experts and professionals in tech are super humans is wrong, everyone has their own journeys and they have worked on themselves and are still evolving and growing, so don’t discount yourself, trust your own journey. Remember to go out and create Awesomeness, I am looking forward to hearing from you, send in your comments via email: thecreativeschronicles@gmail.com, remember to subscribe on iTunes and any other podcasting app you use, just search for thecreativeschronicles on your podcasting app and subscribe, thank You! Show Notes: Lilian Ezeli on Twitter - https://twitter.com/DuchessLilian