Want to speed up your design process without sacrificing originality? AI tools like ChatGPT can help...but not in the ways you might expect.

In this episode, Rizza walks through the real, everyday ways she uses ChatGPT in her design business. Instead of treating AI as a replacement for creativity, this conversation focuses on using it as a creative coworker, one that handles the time-consuming parts so you can focus on what actually matters: making the design your own.

This episode is especially helpful if you've been curious about AI but aren't sure how to use it without everything looking generic.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How to use ChatGPT to create custom reference images for logos and designs
• Why AI-generated images work best as starting points, not final products
• How ChatGPT can save hours on copy tasks like retyping text and organizing content
• Ways to use AI as a brainstorming buddy when you're stuck
• Why the magic of using AI for design isn't in the prompt—it's in how you interpret and make it your own

Start With Your Brand:If your designs feel scattered or you're spending hours on tasks that should be faster, it's often because there's no clear creative direction guiding your decisions.

DIY Your Brand in 5 Days helps you define your brand foundation so every design choice—AI-assisted or not—feels intentional and aligned.

https://www.zsquaredstudio.com/diybrand

Connect With RizzaWebsite: https://www.zsquaredstudio.comInstagram: @zsquaredstudio

After a long and necessary break from podcasting, Rizza is back with an honest look at what the last year taught her as a mom of two and a business owner.

In this episode, she shares what really shifted after going from one child to two, how she restructured her schedule to support part-time work, and what it looked like to scale her branding and website design business without burning out.

This is a transparent behind-the-scenes conversation about redefining success, building systems that support real life, and taking messy action even when the path isn’t perfectly clear.

If you’re navigating growth while juggling motherhood, limited time, or a changing season of life, this episode will remind you that your business can evolve with you.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What changed when she transitioned from one child to two while running a business

• How she made part-time hours work without sacrificing growth

• Why hiring support and business coaching was a turning point

• The accidental booking strategy that helped prevent burnout

• How planning ahead created more control and clarity

• Why connection matters more than conversion in content creation

• How networking (online and offline) supports long-term growth

• Why messy action often leads to the best systems and ideas

Start With Your Brand:

If your business feels harder than it needs to be, it’s often a sign that your brand foundation isn’t fully defined yet.

DIY Your Brand in 5 Days is a step-by-step course designed to help you clarify your creative direction so your website, content, and marketing feel aligned — without overthinking or starting from scratch.

Learn more at https://www.zsquaredstudio.com/diybrand

Connect With Rizza:

Website: https://www.zsquaredstudio.com

Instagram: @zsquaredstudio

Email: info@zsquaredstudio.com

Unsure how much to charge for your services? Listen to this episode to learn how to set the right prices for your business with these practical tips and expert advice.

Shownotes:

https://www.zsquaredstudio.com/post/how-much-to-charge-for-your-services

Brand Resources:

• Freebie - Brand Style Guide Template: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.zsquaredstudio.com/styleguide⁠⁠
• Freebie - 5 DIY Strategies to Build a Standout Brand: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.zsquaredstudio.com/free-how-to-brand-video⁠⁠
• $17 Brand Kit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.zsquaredstudio.com/brand-kit-template⁠⁠⁠
• If you’re feeling inspired and are ready to give your business a design makeover without the high ticket price check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠h⁠ttps://www.zsquaredstudio.com/diybrand⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for the DIY Brand Yourself in 5 Days Mini Course.