Create by Faith

Candice D. Madrid
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For 17 years, I worked behind the scenes as an art director, editorial designer, and photographer for national publications and 140+ brands. I've won American Horse Publication awards for cover and editorial design, taught design in college classrooms, and mentored 50+ creatives through ADPList. Now I teach what I learned in those rooms — so you don't have to figure it out alone. YT: www.youtube.com/@CandiceD.Madrid IG: https://www.instagram.com/candicedmadrid/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/candicedmadrid Website: https://www.candicedmadrid.com

  1. MAY 14

    You Are Not a Fraud | Imposter Syndrome, the Follower Lie, and Who You Actually Are

    Let me talk to you directly today. If you have ever felt like a fraud in your own creative work because your following is small, because nobody knows your name yet, because you have the skill but not the stage... this episode is for you. I am sharing what happened when I stepped into the open market with over 17+ years of design experience and people still questioned whether I knew what I was doing. I am sharing stats about imposter syndrome that will shock you and comfort you at the same time. And I am giving you homework that will help you remember who you are before you scroll one more time. Proverbs 14:23. All hard work brings a profit. That includes yours. You are not invisible. You are not behind. You are being established. Topics covered: Imposter syndrome stats across entrepreneurs, CEOs, and senior executivesThe follower lie and what research actually says about audience sizeBuilding an archive portfolio and protecting your corporate workShowing up with your whole heart, not just a polished feedThe question that will reset your perspective todayProverbs 3, 11, and 14 applied to your creative callingConnect: Instagram @candicedmadrid | candicedmadrid.com

    20 min

  2. MAY 5

    Heart Check: We Have To Stop Attaching Ourselves to People

    Let's do a heart check, friend. In this episode, I get honest about what happens when creatives put their identity in titles, validation, and people instead of God. I share the moment I lost my dream art director role, the painful lesson that came after a second corporate let go, and the scripture that rewired my mindset for good, Jeremiah 17:5-8. If you've ever felt hurt, angry, upset after being overlooked, dropped, or disappointed by people you served well, this conversation is for you. I talk about why frustration is fuel (not a hate campaign), why you should believe actions over words, how the enemy uses isolation to take you down, and what it really looks like to put your hand to the plow for the Lord, not for applause. Come hang out at r16creatives.com.

    25 min

  3. APR 28

    Why R16 Creatives? The Romans 16 Foundation for Building By Faith

    What do you do when you're called to build something brand new, and there's no roadmap, no blueprint, and no one in your circle who's done it before? You build anyway. By faith. In this episode of Create By Faith, I'm pulling back the curtain on why I named my creative community R16 Creatives, and why Romans 16, the chapter most of us skip, is actually a love letter to every kingdom builder who's ever felt alone in the work. I'm walking through the unsung heroes of the early church, Phoebe, Priscilla, Junia, and the men and women who built something that had never existed before, with nothing but the teachings of Jesus and a community of people who refused to do it alone. Sound familiar? I'm also getting personal. I'm sharing the day in 2024 the Lord pulled me out of corporate, the surrender that changed everything, and the truth I've learned about why God lets us walk through the fire before He lets us lead. If you're building your brand, your business, your book, or your ministry, and the loneliness is loud right now, press play. You're not alone anymore. You've got me. And we've got each other. What is covered: The R16 origin story and why Romans 16 is the foundationThe early church builders nobody talks aboutMy personal testimony of being let go and let looseProverbs 3:5-6, Hebrews 11:1, and 1 Corinthians 3:10 broken down for buildersWhat it really means to come to the Lord like childrenWhy community is the strategy (not the side effect) of kingdom building🤍 Connect with Candice + R16 Creatives: → Website & Hub: https://www.r16creatives.com → Join the Creative Foundation Community: https://www.r16creatives.com/community → Monthly Email (real lessons from the build): https://www.r16creatives.com/newsletter If this episode encouraged you, would you do me a favor? Leave a 5-star rating, share it with one friend who's building by faith, and tag me when you do. That's how this community grows, together. We are building. We are not alone. And the Lord is going before us.

    21 min

  4. APR 21

    Obedience Over Convenience

    Sometimes the thing God is asking you to do lands right in the middle of your busiest week. This episode is an unscripted conversation about what happened when I dropped everything to attend two conferences on two weekdays, the provision that showed up the week of, and the clarity I walked away with after two years of preparation. I'm also sharing a glimpse of what's ahead for Create by Faith and why everything I was trained to do in almost two decades of media and branding was never just for me. It was always for you. If you've been holding back from stepping into something because the timing doesn't feel perfect, press play. candicedmadrid.com

    20 min

  5. APR 14

    The Portfolio Advice That Changed My Career

    Your portfolio is your evidence. It's the proof of what you can do as a creative. But here's the thing most people get wrong: they build a portfolio that shows everything they've done instead of building one that positions them for where they want to go. In this episode, I'm sharing the real story of how one creative director's honest feedback completely shifted the way I approached my portfolio and ultimately helped me land my first industry job. I'm also breaking down the difference between a portfolio and a creative service website, why you might need more than one, and how to structure your work so the right people see the right things. Whether you're just starting out or you've been in the game for years and your portfolio needs a refresh, this one's for you. Anchored in 1 Peter 4:10. https://linkin.bio/candicedmadrid

    18 min

  6. APR 6

    Psalm 33 Part 4: What Happens When You Wait on Him

    In this final episode of the Psalm 33 series, we're diving into Psalm 33:18 through 22 and talking about what it really looks like to wait on God with confident hope. Spoiler: kingdom waiting is not passive. It's action. It's moving toward the vision even when you don't know how it's all going to work out. I'm sharing some real, personal moments from my journey, including what happened when I was let go from my second corporate job, how I had to release my attachment to titles and career identity, and the moment I truly surrendered it all to the Lord. I'm also sharing a recent testimony about how God provided during my trip to speak at a university media conference when the expected funding didn't come through. We're covering how God sees those who hope in Him, how He sustains even in famine, and why joy is connected to trust, not to breakthrough. If you've been in a dry season, a slow season, or an "I don't know how this is going to work out" season, this one is for you. This episode also wraps up our full Psalm 33 series. If you missed Parts 1 through 3, go back and listen to those first: Part 1 on worship and excellence, Part 2 on the faithfulness of God's Word, and Part 3 on why our own plans and strength aren't enough. People Pleasing Series CandiceDMadrid.com YouTube Channel with Candice D. Madrid

    41 min

  7. MAR 30

    Psalm 33 Part 3: When Your Best Strategy Is Not Enough

    In part 3 of this Psalm 33 series, I'm talking about what happens when human plans, pressure, and strategy are not enough on their own. Walking through Psalm 33:10-17, this episode is a reminder that God is not against planning, but He does not want our plans to replace dependence on Him. This conversation covers the difference between human counsel and God’s counsel, why false foundations eventually fail, and how pressure can reveal what we are truly trusting in. I also shares real reflection from her own business journey, what it looks like to seek God in building, and why stronger dependence matters more than a better plan. If you have been carrying pressure, trying to force results, or questioning what to do next in your brand or calling, this episode will encourage you to pause, refocus, and come back to the true foundation. In this episode: Psalm 33:10-17Human plans vs. God’s counselFalse foundations and misplaced trustWhy pressure reveals foundationDepending on God in business and lifeEncouragement for brand builders and creators website: https://www.candicedmadrid.com

    25 min

  8. MAR 23

    Psalm 33 Part 2: The Word That Built Everything

    If your foundation is built on whatever is trending, it will always feel unstable. So what do you build on when every voice online is promising you the next big strategy? In this episode, we are continuing the Psalms 33 Series and breaking down why God's Word is not advice... it is authority. And the same Word that spoke everything into existence is the same Word you are building on. Here is what we are getting into: Why God's Word is the standard, not an optionHow faithfulness is already attached to what He has called you to buildDiscernment in business and knowing when partnerships are not alignedThe difference between a pyramid mindset and a Kingdom mindsetHow to stop letting Monday at 3:30 steal your perspectiveIf you are ready to build on something that will not shift, this one is for you. Part 3 is coming next week: When Your Best Strategy Is Not Enough. Find community, resources, and support at www.candicedmadrid.com

    22 min
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About

For 17 years, I worked behind the scenes as an art director, editorial designer, and photographer for national publications and 140+ brands. I've won American Horse Publication awards for cover and editorial design, taught design in college classrooms, and mentored 50+ creatives through ADPList. Now I teach what I learned in those rooms — so you don't have to figure it out alone. YT: www.youtube.com/@CandiceD.Madrid IG: https://www.instagram.com/candicedmadrid/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/candicedmadrid Website: https://www.candicedmadrid.com

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  • Creator
    Candice D. Madrid
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Create by Faith