Welcome! I'm Margie Nance. You might be wondering,

"How did she end up the world of digital design?"

Well, let me share a bit of my journey with you.

My previous career was in the interior design world, speaking at conferences, running a training academy that taught adults the ins and outs of building a design business and teaching them new skills. From window coverings to upholstery and even managing an online membership and publishing a trade magazine called Drapery & Design Professional, I was all in.

It was during this bustling chapter of my life that I had some health challenges and needed to slow down. That's when I focused on graphic design as I could do that with less physical effort. Curious, I took some classes at the local community college to sharpen my skills. I decided to sell the interior design training business and poured my heart into web design and mastering tools like Illustrator and Photoshop. I also learned about life coaching and completed a program at the Life Coach Institute. One thing you'll learn about me is that I am a life long learner! If there is an online program out there that matches my interests, I've probably taken it!

But life threw me a curveball in 2020. I found myself fighting for my life in the ICU, hooked to a ventilator, and trapped in a coma because of Covid-19. It was a grueling battle, with weeks in ICU/rehab followed by a long and challenging recovery at home, part of which included a heartbreaking memory loss for the design software I had used daily for years. Imagine that—years of skill and expertise, just vanished.

However, the story didn't end there. By the start of 2021, during a heart-to-heart with a friend about my cognitive struggles, she introduced me to Canva. She believed it could be a game-changer for me, and oh, was she right! Canva wasn't just a tool; it was a lifeline. It clicked instantly for me. My passion for design reignited, I even applied to became a Canva Creator for their library—and guess what? I was accepted!

Fast forward to today, I'm not only a Canva Creator but also a proud Canva Ambassador for the third consecutive year. My templates have hit over 7,000,000 downloads, making me one of the top creators on the platform. With over 12k followers on my profile and counting, I'm still creating weekly, bringing fresh and innovative designs to the library.

Now, I'm here to share all that knowledge and experience with you. From a former interior design trainer, magazine publisher, and graphic designer to a life coach and Canva creator, I've worn many hats. I'm excited to guide you through the Canva platform, helping you discover your unique style and apply these principles to your own templates.

Let's embark on this creative journey together. Join me, and let's make something beautiful!