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

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