Madelyn Vosburg, Marketing Coordinator
Creative Memories
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What does “making your move” mean to you at this stage of your career?
At this stage, “making your move” means choosing growth over comfort and trusting yourself before you feel completely ready.
I studied Graphic Communications at the University of Wisconsin–Stout, where I built a strong technical foundation in print. Some of my most meaningful learning experiences came from challenging, hands-on projects that required problem-solving and adaptability.
Starting my role at Creative Memories has expanded how I see print. In school, I understood the mechanics and production side. Now, I get to see how printed products live in people’s homes and become part of preserving real stories. That perspective has reinforced why I was drawn to this industry in the first place.
Making my move meant stepping into a role that blends marketing and physical product and staying open to learning from every opportunity along the way.
2) Can you share a moment when you took action that moved your career forward?
Graduating was an obvious milestone, but the real move was recognizing that I had built the foundation myself.
I worked my way through college while studying Graphic Communications at UW– Stout, and that experience gave me more than technical knowledge. It gave me confidence in my ability to take initiative and advocate for what I wanted next.
After graduation, I chose to pursue a role at Creative Memories because I wanted to work somewhere connected to the purpose behind print, not just the process. Relocating and stepping into that position was a decision to invest in my growth.
Seeing how printed products become part of people’s memories has only strengthened my commitment to this industry.
3) What helped you recognize the right time to make that move?
I realized the right time was simply when I was ready to take ownership of my next step. Finishing school made it clear that waiting for a perfect opportunity was not necessary. I had already put in the work, gained hands-on experience, and proven to myself that I could handle responsibility.
The timing felt right because I had the experience and confidence to move forward.
4) What advice would you give women in print who are considering their next move?
Do not underestimate yourself.
There is space in this industry for women who are curious, strategic, and willing to keep learning. Ask questions. Sit in conversations that stretch you. Pay attention to how things are made and why decisions happen the way they do.
Small steps and steady curiosity go a long way in this field.
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