What does it take to turn creativity into confidence and confidence into impact? In this episode of This Wasn’t in the Manual, we sit down with Faraz Ali, a designer, storyteller, and quiet disruptor who began his creative journey through theatre and now works at the intersection of empathy, performance, and product. We explore: Why confidence is a practice, not a personality trait Navigating performance anxiety (yes, even with a balloon) The invisible emotional labor behind creative work How to show up in spaces not built for you and own them This conversation is a reminder that the most powerful thing you can design is your own presence. 🎙️ Hosted by Anam & Ksenia
What does it take to turn creativity into confidence and confidence into impact?
In this episode of This Wasn’t in the Manual, we sit down with Faraz Ali, a designer, storyteller, and quiet disruptor who began his creative journey through theatre and now works at the intersection of empathy, performance, and product.
We explore:
Why confidence is a practice, not a personality trait
Navigating performance anxiety (yes, even with a balloon)
The invisible emotional labor behind creative work
How to show up in spaces not built for you and own them
This conversation is a reminder that the most powerful thing you can design is your own presence.
🎙️ Hosted by Anam & Ksenia