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Career, Podcast
March 2, 2021March 2, 2021

How hiring a solo graphic designer compares to a corporate design firm

Let’s paint a picture shall we? Maybe you have a new business, you’re full of new ideas and you can’t wait to show it off to the masses. But first you need a professional brand and website. Or maybe you’re taking that side hustle full-time, and it’s time to really […]

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Starting a Design Business and Marketing with TikTok
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February 15, 2021February 14, 2021Career, Podcast

Starting a Design Business and Marketing with TikTok

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How NOT having a website for an entire year improved my business
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February 1, 2021February 1, 2021Career, Podcast, Web Design

How NOT having a website for an entire year improved my business

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Creating a Course for Your Service Based Business
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January 18, 2021January 19, 2021Career, Podcast

Creating a Course for Your Service Based Business

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How I’m planning for the new year to hit all my business goals
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January 5, 2021January 12, 2021Career, Podcast

How I’m planning for the new year to hit all my business goals

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How to protect your emotional wellbeing as a content creator
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October 5, 2020January 19, 2021Blogging, Career, Lifestyle, Podcast

How to protect your emotional wellbeing as a content creator

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My Journey to Running My Own Business
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May 19, 2020January 12, 2021Career, Inspiration, Lifestyle, Podcast

My Journey to Running My Own Business

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Why Creative Entrepreneurs Need Other Creative Outlets
March 21, 2020January 10, 2021Career

Why Creative Entrepreneurs Need Other Creative Outlets

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How The Enneagram Helped Me Become A Better Entrepreneur
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March 9, 2020January 12, 2021Career, Podcast

How The Enneagram Helped Me Become A Better Entrepreneur

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What I learned from talking to 9 other designers throughout 2019
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January 20, 2020January 12, 2021Career, Podcast

What I learned from talking to 9 other designers throughout 2019

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How to choose a business name that you will identify with for years to come
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November 18, 2019January 12, 2021Blogging, Career, Inspiration, Podcast

How to choose a business name that you will identify with for years to come

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How to give yourself compassion as an entrepreneur
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October 2, 2019January 12, 2021Career, Podcast

How to give yourself compassion as an entrepreneur

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10 Ways I Jump Start My Creativity and Inspiration
August 26, 2019January 10, 2021Career, Inspiration

10 Ways I Jump Start My Creativity and Inspiration

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A couple of weeks ago, during a meeting, a current A couple of weeks ago, during a meeting, a current client of mine called me her brand therapist because she knew I was there to bounce ideas off of and I was more than willing to give my feedback without making her doubt herself and I honestly loved that title! That’s exactly what I’m here for! 

I want her to feel so comfortable coming to me with any question, concern, or idea!

I’m not here to bully, or belittle someone for not knowing something design related. I’m not here to judge them on the design they currently have and I’m not here to force them into a design style they may not resonate with.

The very fact that they are hiring me is because they know I can help with ALL of that and be a guide through the process for them.

In my opinion, this is one of the BEST reasons to work with a small business designer, or freelancer, over, say, a corporate design firm. If you want a collaborative process and you want to build that connection and friendship with your designer, you’ll get just that by hiring a solo graphic designer.

On the podcast today, I’m digging into how hiring a small freelance graphic design studio compares to hiring a corporate design firm. There are a LOT of differences between the two, and while I’m forever the champion of small businesses, this episode will help you decide what avenue would be the best choice for you and your business.

Click the link in my bio to listen in!
Maybe it’s burn out, maybe it’s mercury in ret Maybe it’s burn out, maybe it’s mercury in retrograde.

Not trying to be a Debby Downer over here, but I’ve talked to so many friends this past week and we all seem to be STRUGGLING. 

I’ve reached a point in the last couple of weeks where I’m feeling burn out with just consuming so much content. Everyday we log onto social media and are bombarded with “how to’s” and ways to level up our businesses and, frankly, I’m just tired.

This kind of content consumption always leads me to feeling un-creative and immediately sinks me into a pit of comparison syndrome.

Now, I’m not say seeking education is wrong. I’m a HUGE believer in learning from others in your industry. But occasionally, you just need a break to think your own thoughts and get back to a state of inspiration and excitement with what you are doing. 

So while this goes against Instagram’s ideals, I encourage you to log off social media if you ever start spiraling like this, and do something that fulfills you and reawakens your creativity. Instagram will still be here when you get back but you will thank yourself for allowing the break and giving yourself the permission to think your own thoughts.

Did any of these slides resonate with you? Let me know in the comments if you’ve had these thoughts as well.
I’ve been taking some time recently to determine I’ve been taking some time recently to determine what I want this space to be and what I want to show more of moving forward. So I’d love some input from you all! Head to my story today and vote on what content you’d like to see more of on this platform! No wrong answers, just want to gauge interest levels!
If you’ve been on the fence about making a TikTo If you’ve been on the fence about making a TikTok account for your business you’ll definitely want to listen to this latest podcast episode!

Today I’m so excited to welcome Hannah of @duendedesignco to chat about what it looks like to take your business from side hustle to full time and how social media can speed that process up exponentially. 

Hannah has been building her studio and online presence for several years and her incredible talent as a brand designer has gained her major recognition in the online design community. Recently, she’s also skyrocketed on TikTok thanks to several of her videos going viral! Last summer, she took the leap into running Duende Design Co full time and had a seamless transition from the corporate world to entrepreneurship due in large part to her growing success on TikTok.

We’re sitting down to chat about what it looks like to jump into the entrepreneurial world, how businesses can utilize new social platforms to grow their reach, and how going viral through a trend on TikTok can completely change your business.

Listen to the episode through the link in my bio!
Happy Valentine’s Day to my favorite person and Happy Valentine’s Day to my favorite person and the other half of Sweet Horizon Studio. Spending the weekend relaxing, eating cheesecake, solving murder mysteries together, and swooning over these dimples. I will literally never get over them. So so thankful to be your wife 💕

Wedding photos by @samwisefloyd
THEY’RE HERE! The new brand shop is officially THEY’RE HERE!

The new brand shop is officially live with 6 beautiful brands that are ready to be customized for your business!

How the shop works:

➝ See a brand you like.
➝ Purchase that brand.
➝ Wait for an email from us that includes your brand questionnaire.
➝ Fill in your questionnaire with your business name, preferred color palette, and all the details specific to your new brand.
➝ We’ll get to work customizing the brand to fit your specifications.
➝ By the end of the week we’ll send you all your new files so you can start using your new brand everywhere!

Sounds awesome, right?!
Follow the link in our bio to take a look at the brands in the shop and pick your favorite!
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