I have sat down a dozen times to write about the Fort McKay Pow Wow this year, and how being around the Pow Wow family made us all feel like our hearts were going to explode with love and gratitude. The words just don’t do it justice though, so let’s stop here and for 30 seconds I want to let you feel what it is to be part of Pow Wow. Lean in, put away distractions, and feel the joy. Hope to see you there next year.
“What is a Sole Proprietor?” My oldest daughter has been doing career research at school. My youngest tells her I’m the boss of my work. I tell her that while I am, I’m also the finance department, the administrative assistant, customer service, the cleaning lady and IT because a sole proprietor is someone who is…
“A brand is a story that resonates” according to branding expert David Brier. He continues “If you don’t give the market the story to talk about, they’ll define your brand’s story for you.” Brand awareness isn’t only for businesses though. Your personal brand works the same way. Intentional personal branding is taking control of your…
This year as the season changes Life and Portraits will be seeing significant changes as well. My family (and eventually studio) will be relocating from Fort McMurray to Chestermere (A few minutes east of Calgary) next month. I have truly loved calling Fort McMurray home for the past 15 years, starting my family here, and…
With the start of a new year personal resolutions are all the rage, but are you being intentional about resolutions for your professional brand or small business? I asked some of Fort McMurray’s local business leaders for their BEST resolution advice as we enter 2021 and here’s what they shared: Judy Dredge ~ Owner of…
It actually happened we moved! The boxes are unpacked, the kids are settled in their new schools, and the business license application process has begun! Life and Portraits is going back to being an in home studio, as the pursuit of work life balance continues. The space in the new home selected is an exciting…
Have you always wanted your own Life and Portraits headshot? Was Fort McMurray a little too hard to get to from your location? Or are you coming to visit from Fort McMurray to update your image? Come VISIT CALGARY and check out these great resources for how to enjoy the city while you’re here! Make…