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I updated and recorded a short video on how Earn To upgrade has changed my mindset and how I show up daily ,and posted it on my social media page. I sent the video to my Program Officer.

I was able to complete the six course which entails designing.
The human-centered design module reminds me to focus on real problems. The AI skills I gained in this platform has helped me to work smarter

The Side Quest for this week was to design either a flyer or business card for my EarnToUpgrade partner. My cohort partner’s business name is ZMMLAT Couture.

I designed a simple and attractive business flyer for ZMMLAT Couture from scratch using Canva. I added quality images of her fashion products and created a unique brand color to give the f…[Read more]

This quest is an upgraded task that enhances me into embarking on a journey of graphic designing. It’s challenging but with the help of my partner, it became a success and I was able to get better and relentless.

Working on the business card for my partner was a good learning experience. I had to really listen to what they wanted and adjust my ideas to match their vision. It taught me how to balance my input with theirs and work together to get the best result. In the end, we created something clean and meaningful, and it felt satisfying to see it come together.

Completing this week’s learning stack felt both practical and eye-opening. The course on components shifted my mindset from constantly starting from scratch to thinking in systems creating reusable templates and workflows that save time and improve consistency. The human-centered design module reminded me to focus on real problems and the people b…[Read more]

In the sixth course, I learnt that in human-centered design, all problems are solvable, and effective solutions are created by focusing on the people we are designing for.

This week’s courses came at the right time. Learning about components, human-centered design, AI skills, and brand systems all in one week felt intense but connected. The idea of building once and using everywhere stuck with me — it applies not just to design but to how I think about systems in my own business and in building for others too.

I learned how to provide efficient administrative support by staying organized, managing time effectively, and maintaining clear, professional communication. A major focus was handling tasks like scheduling, email management, record keeping, and supporting daily operations without errors or delays. I also learned the three skills set of an…[Read more]

I developed a structured approach to solving problems by combining both creative thinking and critical analysis. I learned how to clearly define problems rather than jumping to conclusions, breaking them down into smaller, manageable parts to understand root causes.

A key takeaway was the importance of critical thinking, evaluating information…[Read more]

I learned about components and elements of designs. I also learned about human creative design and AI tools.

I learned about the basic skills and typical duties of an office admin. I also learned about business etiquettes.

🤝 PARTNER DESIGN TASK
Choose a partner.
Each of you will:
Tell your partner exactly what you want (Flyer or Business Card)
Your partner will design it for you
You will also design for your partner
📌 How it works:
Be clear about your design needs (text, colors, purpose, style)
Deliver the design to your partner
Your partner reviews it
✅ Scoring:
If…[Read more]

🎯 DESIGN LIKE A PROFESSIONAL
Create ONE design: Business Card or Flyer
📌 Submit:
⏱️ Time log (start & end)
🎨 Final design (Canva link/image)
🧠 Reflection (3–4 lines: what you did, challenges, improvements)
✅ Peer verification (1 person must review & confirm)
🤝 Bonus:
Improve someone’s design (before vs after) OR let someone improve yours (bo…[Read more]

🎯 DESIGN LIKE A PROFESSIONAL
Create ONE design: Business Card or Flyer
📌 Submit:
⏱️ Time log (start & end)
🎨 Final design (Canva link/image)
🧠 Reflection (3–4 lines: what you did, challenges, improvements)
✅ Peer verification (1 person must review & confirm)
🤝 Bonus:
Improve someone’s design (before vs after) OR let someone improve yours (bo…[Read more]

Name: Ogunleye Priscillia
One word that describes me is Ambitious.
I joined this program because I want to grow into a more confident and strategic woman who can build meaningful opportunities for herself and make informed decisions in her career and business journey.

Remote work matters to me because it gives me the flexibility to be productive,…[Read more]