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Here you will find creative + strategy tips to discover and express your brand to the world.
Deepening Human Connection through your Inbox
I will never forget Sally. I met her online through a hiking group we both belonged to. She shared a similar vision and struggles to my life and we instantly connected. Soon enough, we knew things about each other that most of our friends and family didn’t. I will...
3 Stages to Building a Successful Email Marketing Campaign
You’ve worked hard to build your list whether it’s through social media, content marketing, or just plain in-person networking. One by one, you’ve built a solid list. Now what do I do? Because a solid list does not guarantee sales. You want to make the most of those...
Generation Y: Why they HAVE TO be SELF-ABSORBED
What’s the best way to market to Generation Y? What the f%*# do you mean? Marketing is bullshit. I’m a cause. That’s right—swearing, yelling, being a hyped-up version of an idea. In an interview with a 25-year-old ,millennial., “My peers and I live a life on...
Turning Passion into Gold: Be the Craftsman
It's been a busy month starting new projects and finishing old ones. Starting projects is always easy, finishing them is the challenge. Can you relate? Why do we peter out on projects? Why can't our passion sustain? I took a deep dive into the word PASSION this past...
Why it’s Important to Create Fearlessly: Part 2
Have you ever gotten that creative high? Whether it’s writing an article, giving a speech, making a painting, or putting together a meal, it feels good to find yourself in the flow. But, the act of creation goes deeper than that.You want to create because you want...
How to Create Fearlessly Even When Your in a Funk
Today I went over to a friend's house who is a fashion designer and artist. Since I was writing this blog post on creativity, I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to ask her what she does to consistently keep creating. I was expecting a response about a...
How to Overcome the Fear of Being Visible in 3 Easy Steps: Alter Egos & Your Imaginary Twin Self
"I don't like sharing my personal side online. Social media is tacky.""I'm afraid people will hate me online if I ever truly expressed how I felt."or my favorite is, "I can't brand myself, that is like bragging - sooooo tacky."These are comments that I get from...
THE KING AND THE THREE ASPIRING ENTREPRENEURS: A Modern-Day Parable
Once upon a time, the richest king of all the lands decided to grant Three Aspiring Entrepreneurs their choice of three treasures.The first option was 5 million in coins. The second was the ability to acquire any talent. And the third was a strategic and positive...