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4 Systems You Need to Run Your Creative Business
Over the past five years running Wild Side® and other crazy business ventures, it’s safe to say I’ve learned a lot. One thing that I learned pretty early on during my entrepreneur journey is that in order for a business to run smoothly and efficiently, some key systems need to be put into place.
The Wandering Bride Brand Launch
There’s nothing more exciting than working with a brand that you wish was your own. You know, one that makes your heart flutter and has you daydreaming design ideas at 3am. This was one of those projects – a total barefoot bohemian dream for a wedding and event planning company near Yosemite, CA.
In High Heaven: A Trip to Alto Paraíso and Chapada dos Veadeiros
In January, we took a spontaneous trip somewhere completely new: Alto Paraíso de Goiás and Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park. The area is home to animals like anteaters, jaguars, maned wolves, toucans and macaws, and is actually a UNESCO world heritage site.
Ranch on the River Brand Launch
Introducing a ranch style brand & website for a 15,000 acre, 20,000 home, mega real estate development in Santa Clarita Valley, CA. The brand, Ranch on the River, would act as an information hub for everything regarding the development, including acting as an intermediary between potential buyers and the builder.
How to Find Inspiration When You’re Stuck in a Creative Slump
A lot of people ask me how I cultivate creativity and what my creative process looks like. And honestly, it's never the same! Here are some of my favorite tips for getting your creativity flowing again.
The Best Free Retro 1970’s Inspired Fonts
I’ve been in such a groovy mood lately! Ever since buying my very own 1971 baby blue VW Beetle two weeks ago, it’s been like living in a time machine. So in the spirit of the decade, I’ve pulled together a list of my favorite free retro fonts, a-la-1970s!
Case Study: a Complete Brand Makeover for HGTV’s Jasmine Roth
Who doesn’t love HGTV? I think one of the most exciting parts is the before & after effect. So today I'm going to tell the before & after story of HGTV's "Hidden Potential" star Jasmine Roth's brand design journey, a complete makeover from hobby blog to celebrity personal brand.
Why I Don’t Use Instagram for Myself or My Business
This is going to be a controversial topic, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t worth talking about! I’ve been practicing facing controversy head-on lately, so in the spirit of being honest and speaking my truth I wanted to talk today about what is for most people either a pain point, an inspiration and at times, an addiction: Instagram.
I’ll Design Your Dream Brand for Free (a $1500+ value)
Yes, you read that right – I’ll design your dream brand for FREE! (a $1500+ value) What’s the catch? All you have to do is join our upcoming Facebook community Passport to Profit: A Group for Dreamers & Trailblazers which will be launching April 22nd.
The Creative Community You’ve Been Waiting For
Regardless of where you’re at in your journey, having a community of women who are for you and who are walking through the same struggles is going to make all the difference. We hope our new Facebook community, Passport to Profit: A Group for Dreamers & Trailblazers can be that guiding light for those of you who may not know where to start or where to go next.
Introducing A New Font Pairing Series
Typography inspiration comin’ in hot! There’s no way around it. The words on your website matter. The typography associated with your brand matters too. Typography and font-choice cannot and should not be an afterthought when designing and developing a website.
