In this episode of Think Media, Sean Cannell sits down with Emmy-winning designer, entrepreneur, and futurist Chris Do to explore the impact of AI, the essentials of personal branding, and what creators need to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Chris shares insights on AI’s disruptive potential, how to use it as a productivity enhancer, and the future of content creation. They also dive into personal brand authenticity, staying grounded amid success, and the relevance of a website in today’s social-first world. Chris brings invaluable advice on goal setting, maintaining a work-life balance, and how to harness your unique creative voice in a crowded market.
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Introduction
(00:28) - Meet Chris Do
(01:08) - AI’s disruptive future
(02:20) - Using AI in content
(05:00) - Productivity vs. team size
(07:46) - AI and creative ethics
(10:00) - Essential skills for future jobs
(14:00) - Elon Musk & brand loyalty
(16:32) - Staying grounded with fame
(19:00) - Foundations of personal branding
(25:00) - Brand authenticity challenges
(32:13) - Design improvements for creators
(41:30) - Chris on copying and learning
(49:00) - Value of mentorship and coaching
(54:00) - Finding your niche and ikigai
(57:23) - Content strategy & future goals
Check out today's guest, Sean Cannell:
Sean's Website: https://www.seancannell.com/
Sean's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWWFavn3ym0w3myTD5OX59g
Sean's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seancannell/
Check out The Futur:
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Check out Chris Do:
Website: https://zaap.bio/thechrisdo
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/thechrisdo/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/BizOfDesign
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thechrisdo/
Twitter:https://x.com/thechrisdo
TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@thechrisdo
Threads:https://www.threads.net/@thechrisdo
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