Canva AI, minus the overwhelm


Howdy Reader!

Quick question… have you opened Canva lately and thought, “Wow, this is a lot”?

Between new tools, new buttons, and new features arriving every other week, even seasoned creators are feeling the pressure to keep up. And if you’re running your business, making content, and trying to stay consistent online, design can easily chew up more time than you planned.

That’s why I’m excited about this week’s Creator News Live.

I’m bringing on Maliha Khan, a designer and strategist who’s done the homework on Canva AI so you don’t have to. She lives right where most creators get stuck, the messy middle between planning and actually producing, and she knows how to turn these tools into something practical instead of overwhelming.

Here’s what we’re digging into:

  • The Canva AI features that genuinely speed up your workflow
  • How Magic Switch, Bulk Create, and Magic Resize can save hours
  • What the brand kit and brand voice tools can do for consistency
  • How to avoid getting lost in templates, trends, and new features
  • Maliha’s simple “prompt → polish → publish” workflow

If design takes too long or you keep putting off creating graphics because you’re stretched thin, this episode will make your week easier.

We go live Friday at 10am CT. Bring your questions because Maliha has answers.

See ya there,

-Jeff

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Jeff Sieh

Jeff is an international speaker and visual marketing consultant. He hosts the Social Media News Live show and podcast and is also the editor for Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People Podcast. He is also "Head Beard" at Manly Pinterest Tips.

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