Your professional brand exists whether you’ve been intentionally crafting it or haphazardly letting it unfold. The good news is, if you’re a passionate person making positive change in the world, others are probably saying something along those lines about you to help. But what about the people who don’t know you yet? Have you ever…
“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…
I sit with a stuffy nose, and feeling disheveled on New Year’s Eve, reflecting on the massive transformations and new adventures 2023 brought. A glance at my coffee mug and reads: TAKE RISKS BE A BOSS DREAM BIG STRESS LESS and am reminded of one of my favourite books, The Icarus Deception by Seth Godin….
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…
Fort McKay Pow Wow 2022 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…