We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Felicity Folson. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Felicity below.

Felicity , thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. What was the most important lesson/experience you had in a job that has helped you in your professional career?

One lesson I’m learning currently is that you can be the right package at the wrong address. Sometimes it’s not you; some things just aren’t for you, and that’s okay. I realized that I’m meant to be my own boss, not play myself small to get by. I’m open to being educated on something I’m not familiar with, but speaking to me like I’m not a human is where it becomes an issue. There were times I wanted to learn something new, but it’s hard to do that with someone being over you since they make the calls. I’ve always said if I ever hire employees in the future, I’ll never treat them how past managers have treated me. I won’t fix my mouth to say all of them were like that, but I feel like it’s certain things you shouldn’t have to deal with just to make money so you can live. I feel like if I have to lose my dignity to get it, then it’s not worth having, nor do I want it. Some people don’t know the definition of a leader. When I hear the word “leader,” I imagine someone who is reliable and understanding. They can take criticism as well as make levelheaded decisions when under pressure. They’re not prideful, and they definitely don’t use their title to demean people. I’ve worked with multiple interesting individuals, and through it all I’ve taken notes on how to be better for my company when it’s time for me to step into that role.

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.

I’ve always had a big imagination. In my previous interview, I spoke about video games. Reading and writing is another outlet that led me to graphic design. I always played video games, but I love music, reading, and writing too. At times I would write stories based off my favorite song at the moment just out of boredom. Eventually it made me want to create covers, or I would daydream about how I wanted trailers to look if my story came to life. There’s a lot more I plan on adding to my portfolio soon, but taking pictures and editing them is what led me to the world of graphic design. I love when clients give me full control of creating something for them. I don’t care how big or small it is. It could be a business card, a flyer, a YouTube intro, or whatever is envisioned; just know it will be delivered. Even if they don’t know what they want, I listen to their ideas and work my magic with what I was given. My business doesn’t feel like a job to me; it’s my safe place. I can express myself with words or without them, but the purpose will always be understood regardless of which one I choose. I’m also big on details, so a very observant person will always be able to decode the symbolism behind my projects if they want to. Every time I see my work on public display, it makes me proud because I successfully executed a vision into reality. It definitely makes me happier when my clients are happy because at the end of the day it’s all about helping others make their dreams come true.

For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?

I would have to say that I can always be myself. At times I would get what they call “writer’s block,” or I would have an idea, but I wasn’t sure how I wanted to execute it. I learned that it was because I was trying too hard when I didn’t have to do that to begin with. When I just went with the flow & took my time, I realized that everything isn’t meant to be perfect, nor does it have to be a plan all the time. Truthfully, my favorite projects and the most known were created because I went off what I felt instead of what I saw. It led me to doing things I’ve never done before and learning new skills that would help with future endeavors for me and other clients as well.

We’d love to hear a story of resilience from your journey.

My last year as a teenager, I was upset with myself because I felt stuck. My life really didn’t make sense to me at that time, and I was very frustrated because I didn’t know why I felt that way. I always knew I was different, but I never understood why, and I was trying so hard to figure it out, but it just wasn’t clicking. I’ve always seen things differently, and at times I feel like that’s why I find it hard to relate to people my age sometimes. I felt like I wasn’t living in my truth. I did a lot of praying and self-isolating around that time in my life. It was hard, but it opened my eyes the most. It’s a lot of things I’ve experienced since then until now that have changed me as a person. It made me look at life completely differently. Instead of being discouraged, I realized that my path was meant to be exactly how it was. It was lessons I had to learn, people I had to let go of, and even habits of mine I had to leave behind. It was for a reason. It wasn’t a mistake or a setback; I was basically being prepared for what was coming towards me. I know there are going to be more challenges that I’m going to have to face, but I will move forward with confidence knowing that because of what I know now, it won’t be anything that I can’t handle.

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