For our very first interview, I’m excited to introduce Mayara Sousa, a creative strategist and designer, and now co-creator of The Future Brief. What stands out about Mayara is the way she dives into the technical side of AI, whether it’s experimenting with code, building agents for clients, or finding new ways to bring complex tools into creative workflows.

Every conversation with her leaves me learning something new, which is exactly why I wanted to share her perspective with you. This is both a welcome into the community and a chance to see how someone blends deep technical skills with a creative approach to design.

I spend most of my time in branding and web design, but I'm getting more and more into development since I realized I really enjoy switching between the two. With AI becoming a big deal, I'm also pursuing my MBA in AI for Business to bring my big ideas to life and stay ahead of the curve. This year has been all about working with amazing clients and getting clearer on my vision so I can help empower others to start their own businesses, and I truly think now is the perfect time to go freelance!

Outside of work, I'm an early bird who loves my cats, reading, long walks in nature and all things fall and pumpkin spice. Even though my work has a technical side, at the end of the day, I'm just a girl who loves the simple things!