What if Canva could do more than design social posts? In this powerhouse episode, Katy Keene, founder of Keen Lane Co and one of the first Canva Agency Partners in the U.S., takes us deep inside the overlooked AI magic already built into Canva. From creating an entire marketing suite in one file to automating branded content at scale, Katy shares how entrepreneurs can stop chasing shiny tools and start maximizing what they already have.

Whether you’re a Canva newbie or a seasoned pro, this episode will have you rethinking how you organize, create, and scale your visual brand—without the tech overwhelm.

Spoiler: Yes, Canva can even write your blog posts, build a quiz, and generate captioned videos. Mind blown? Ours too.

👩‍💻 Guest Bio:

Katy Keene is the founder of Keen Lane Co, a marketing operations consultancy helping businesses align people, process, and technology. As a Canva Agency Partner and She is AI Global Advisory Council Member, Katy blends strategic thinking with practical tech know-how to empower women-led brands and lean teams to work smarter—not harder.

What We Cover in This Episode:

• [00:02:00] Katy’s path from corporate life to entrepreneurship and becoming a Canva Agency Partner
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• [00:05:00] Why Canva’s hidden AI features are a game-changer for lean teams
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• [00:06:30] Visual Suite 2.0: How to create an entire content campaign in one file
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• [00:11:00] AI-powered writing and image generation—inside Canva!
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• [00:13:00] Designing with data: Spreadsheets + visuals = smarter content
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• [00:15:00] Bulk updates, speaker image templates, and video workflows that save hours
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• [00:21:00] Canva Code: How non-techies can build quizzes and micro tools
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• [00:26:00] Strategy first: How Katy helps entrepreneurs align tools with real goals
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• [00:30:00] Her #1 recommendation for getting started (and getting organized)
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• [00:35:00] Productivity meets creativity—how to turn Canva into a system, not just a tool

Resources Mentioned:

• LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katykeene
• Blog article 'Use AI to Define Your Brand Voice in 5 Minutes Using Content You Already Have': https://www.keenelaneco.com/insights/use-ai-to-define-your-brand-voice-in-5-minutes-using-content-you-already-have 
• Canva Workshop Registration (Aug 21st): https://www.keenelaneco.com/canva-training-registration  (A 15% Discount for viewers, use code KLC15 at checkout )

Canva Unlocked Workshop: A Deep Dive Into Smarter Marketing Planning

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This 90-minute live training shows you how to use Canva’s newest AI-powered features to plan, create, and manage marketing campaigns and content that saves time, cuts costs, and keeps your brand on track. Perfect for small teams, nonprofits, entrepreneurs, and content creators who want a better system.