Today, I wanted to share qualities that contribute to being a great leader. I’m confident that your commitment to these qualities will pave the way for success and make a lasting impact on those you lead.

To unlock your team’s potential, start with yourself.

A deck is a presentation that serves as a valuable tool for consolidating ideas. It helps ensure clarity within the team's execution and provides stakeholders with a clear vision of what to expect.

Today, I’d like to talk about something that affects our work: assumptions. Have you ever questioned whether you rely too much on guesswork when it comes to project details or decision-making? I’ve found myself thinking about this more often as I’ve witnessed its negative effects on both myself and others.

Burnout is a real challenge, especially when navigating a dynamic and demanding creative field. To help combat burnout, I want to share some key strategies that have made a significant difference in maintaining my well-being and productivity.

Today, I wanted to share some valuable insights to project managing effectively. Whether you're a seasoned project manager or just starting out in this role, these principles will help you navigate the complexities of project management and guide the path to project success.

I wanted to take a moment to share some reflections with you from VOUSCon, an annual conference hosted by my church. Serving at VOUSCon has been an incredible experience. Core memories! Yet it has also reminded me of the importance of prioritizing well-being amidst demanding commitments. Especially now as a parent.

Have you ever found yourself working on a project, only to realize that you didn't meet expectations simply because you weren't aware of what they were? Have you ever received feedback that turned out to be personal preferences, all because clear goals hadn't been set from the beginning?

Today, I want to discuss an important aspect of personal growth and success: attitude. Our attitude plays a significant role in shaping our experiences and determining the opportunities we embrace. While we may not control what happens to us, we control how we respond.

How we wrap up our endeavors speaks volumes about our commitment, approach, and discipline. It’s something I truly value in those I collaborate with.

As a Creative Director, one of the most significant responsibilities we have is taking care of the people we work with. This aspect of the role brings immense opportunities for growth and development, both personally and professionally.

I wanted to share with you a valuable tool that has completely transformed the way I work: the Creative Process. Although it's fundamental to creative work, many creatives fail to implement it, resulting in solutions that aren’t their best. Don't let that happen to you.

Have you ever felt so unsure about something that it paralyzed you? An experience like that can make or break you.

I’ve been thinking about the impact of character in our careers. The “success” I’ve had has come from consistent character, not just skill. I’ve been granted “access” before I had skill. That’s a beautiful thing — it signals that those around you trust in you enough based mostly on character. Why? Because good character is embedded with qualities that see things through and do them well.

{Question} Hey Kary! I work with “X” Church as their art director and senior designer. I’m trying to rework our project management system for all our creative projects (design, video, etc). The not so fun part of creative! Looking at apps such as Clickup, Teamwork, Asana, Monday, all those typical ones. Do you have any advice on this for systems you use at VOUS? Or anyone else you’d recommend I talk to? Thanks for your time!!

I’m Karielys (most know me as “Kary”). I was born in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico in 1990. When I was seven my parents moved to Miami, Florida where I’ve lived ever since. I’m married to Angel Acevedo, also a graphic designer. We have a son, Aevin, who was born in December 2022.