How to Turn Your Business Into a Brand
Branding and business go hand in hand. But what is branding really? I had the privilege of attending the Brandness workshop last weekend, which was organized and hosted by the awesome hey, sweet pea web design team and the amazing husband and wife wedding photography...
A 100 dollar bill and a rebel
What does a 100 dollar bill have to do with a rebel? Let me explain. In July 2012 I attended the 2nd Annual World Domination Summit in Portland, Oregon. And if you think summit = conference = boring lectures, you’re totally on the wrong track. WDS is a summit like no...
Ditch the M-Word
Many creative entrepreneurs, self-employed professionals and even mid-size business owners shudder with disgust when it comes to marketing themselves. Clients often tell me that they don’t want to come across as a sleazy salesman type of person when they engage in...
10 Martin Luther King Jr. Quotes to Inspire Your Business
On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, I want to share with you a collection of his words of wisdom. Best known for his role in the advancement of African-American civil rights, Martin Luther King's use of nonviolent disobedience to further his cause can inspire our...
How to Find a Market Niche You’ll Love
“Every single person I know who is successful at what they do is successful because they love doing it.” ~Joe Penna I can’t help but notice a trend among web-based businesses when it comes to branding and marketing. There are more and more niche-based services that...
Communications Rebel is here! Hooray!
Hooray! Communications Rebel is here! *happy rebel dance* Yes, I’m THAT excited!! And I’m inviting you to leap for joy with me. Because really, this site is for you. My wish was to give people a space where they can uncover their purpose & their true voice and...
Rebels with a cause
Everyone has a different cause that's close to his or her heart. What cause are you champion? People and companies that get involved in a good cause can afford to be a little audacious when it comes to communicating their commitment. You can't offend anyone because...
Make friends with your gut
As I am going through the process of a re-brand, a lot of “a-ha” moments have been coming my way. One of those “a-has” happened as I was chewing over my new logo design.I wanted my logo to express my ambition and what I stand for. And I knew my logo was in the right...
On Overcoming Fear of Change
Recently, change has been coming up as a topic in conversations I’m having with friends and clients. Change is even in the spotlight of my own business. As I’m working on a rebrand, including a new fancy brand name and design, I’ve been experiencing some pretty...