In my last blog post, I talked your ear off about my new(ish) opt-in quiz. I told you all about the many reasons why I decided to set up a quiz and how the whole thing aligns with the vision I have for my brand and business. If you didn’t catch that post, you …
Last month, I finally launched something I’ve been working on for months: the Brand Clarity Quiz! Over the last two years, I’ve experimented with several different opt-in offers. Everything from printable art, to checklists and planners and workbooks. Nothing really worked as well as I thought it would. And nothing really sparked joy …
Here’s my personal update for the week: I’ve been feeling stuck. Like, really, really stuck. Maybe it’s the repressed social justice warrior in me starting to regain strength. Where do I begin? Maybe it’s the cultural background I’ve been trying to hide making it’s way back to the forefront. Can I still be successful? …
Here’s the truth. All those “When you’re doing what you love, it doesn’t feel like work,” quote graphics on Pinterest straight up lie. The truth is, work is work whether you love it or not. I love branding and design and even the boring business-building stuff. But you know what? It still …
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Has anything like this ever happened to you? You’re at a networking event or conference… or even a family get-together, when someone asks a simple, “So, what do you do?” And you freeze. You forget everything. Or you blurt out tons of unorganized information and keep talking and talking even though you know …
As much as I want to be one of the cool kids who is totally against resolutions, the truth is that this time of year always gets me in a reflective mood. And reflection inevitably leads to planning and goal setting! Maybe it’s something about the slower pace of the days between Christmas and …
As you’re reading this, I’m probably running around like a mad woman trying to figure out if there are enough diapers, snacks, and toys in my backpack. Hoping against all hope that I didn’t forget to pack our toothbrushes. And praying that the public transit gods will rule in my favor and get me to …
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The holiday season is here! And it’s a great time to show the boss ladies in your life how much you love, respect, and appreciate them. I have to admit, I’m not much of a shopper. But I know that a thoughtful gift goes a long way in expressing gratitude. And if you’re anything …
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I’m gonna go right out and ask a slightly uncomfortable question. When is the last time you had a professional headshot taken? A year ago? 3? Never? You know that as a creative entrepreneur, you are the face of your brand. You know your headshot is a big part of the impression you make. …
I’m always stumped when someone asks how long Wild Olive has been a thing. I feel like it should be the easiest question to answer, but I never really know what to say. Did it start last summer when I put in like a million hours to write my first blog posts and design …