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Following Muse: An Interview with herbalist, writer, and collage artist, Sabrina Rose Nelson
Part three of our series, Following Muse, Interviews with Self-Employed Creatives, Makers, and Healers. Our mission with this new series is to introduce you to your peers in various industries and provide some inspiration for your own work or dreams. Today, we are so honored to introduce you to the herbalist, artist, and writer, Sabrina Rose Nelson.
Following Muse: An Interview with Designer and Textile Artist Rachael Levine
Part two of our series, Following Muse, Interviews with Self-Employed Creatives, Makers, and Healers. Our mission with this new series is to introduce you to your peers in various industries and provide some inspiration for your own work or dreams. Today, we are so honored to introduce you to the wildly talented designer and textile artist, Rachael Levine.
August 2021 Moodboard + Playlist
August, the beautiful, hot month is all about energy, courage, and masculine life force. The colors of this month are bold and golden to highlight the drama of the season. This brand exploration would be perfect for a bold business owner who is keen on making an impact and being the center of attention.
Following Muse: An Interview with Creative Makeup Artist Rachel Pagan
Part one of our series, Following Muse, Interviews with Self-Employed Creatives, Makers, and Healers. Our mission with this new series is to introduce you to your peers in various industries and provide some inspiration for your own work or dreams. Today, I am so honored to introduce you to the incredibly talented makeup artist, Rachel Nicole Pagan.
July 2021 Moodboard + Playlist
To riff off of the beautiful watery forces of the moon, July's moodboard is filled with a calming and cool color palette perfect for a brand that wants to communicate a soothing message. Blues often represent healing and intuition so I would recommend this brand inspiration for a healer or business in the wellness sector.
June 2021 Moodboard + Playlist
The feeling of the brand inspiration this month is fresh, current, and experimental. I would recommend this brand aesthetic for a creative or maker who wants to make an impact and reach a youthful audience with an eye for trends. This brand has its finger on the pulse.
May 2021 Moodboard + Playlist
The feeling of the brand inspiration this month is romantic, all about soft textures, and full of grounded earth tones. This brand inspiration is calming and versatile. I would recommend this brand aesthetic for a healer or maker who wants to have a soothing presence and grounded energy for their clients
April 2021 Moodboard + Playlist
This month is all about equilibrium between dark and light, short days and long days, and hot and cold as we embrace the liminal space of Spring. I would recommend this brand inspiration for a maker, creative, or dreamer who would like to appeal to Millenial and GenZ clientele while appearing minimalistic and 'hot-off-the-press'.
March 2021 Moodboard + Playlist
I created this March 2021 moodboard to represent the vibrant, fresh, and playful colors of Pisces season. This brand exploration would be great for any brand in the wellness, beauty, or retail sector that is hoping to serve female-identifying clientele.
February 2021 Moodboard + Playlist
I created this February 2021 moodboard to represent the fiery, feminine, and sensual powers of the color Red. This brand exploration would be great for any brand in the wellness or beauty sector that is hoping to serve female-identifying clientele.
January 2021 Moodboard + Playlist
I created this January 2021 moodboard to represent the Pantone colors of the year, Ultimate Grey and Illuminated Yellow. This brand exploration would be great for any emerging brand starting during the pandemic because the colors represent hope and the shadows we came from. I have included a playlist filled with uplifting, heartfelt songs.
30 Years and 30s Lessons + A Moodboard and Playlist
November’s moodboard is a little different than our usual, This last month I celebrated my 30th birthday, one I had been nervous about due to its societal importance. I created this moodboard to reflect the kind of life I would like to live. It's dreamy, earthy, creative, and a little bit moody (how I like it). Plus there’s a list of 30 things I learned in the last 30 years and a playlist!
October Moodboard, Intentions, and Playlist
In the spirit of two full moons this month, I created this moodboard to feel a little witchy, but also grounded and comforting. I love how the color palette is translational across so many spectrums of business because of it's balance and earthiness. It feels unique but also serious and I think it would lend itself well to a luxury coaching business, retail, or even something in the culinary realm like a restaurant or chef.
September Moodboard, Intentions, and Playlist
The inspiration for the mood board and the playlist this month was a late summer drive with the windows down and the wind in your hair. The color palette is earthy and grounded with a hint of dreaminess. These colors could be used for a gender-neutral brand selling services or goods rooted in nature.
7 Days to Sensual Creativity
In this post, I am giving you a 7-day exercise using the 6 senses to reconnect with your body, connect with your intuition, and reawaken your creativity.
Productive Habits to Amplify Your Creativity
As a freelancer, and someone who works from home (most of us do now), it's easy to get distracted by literally anything and everything. Establishing some habits to boost creativity helps me stay productive. These are some of my favorite tips and tools for enhancing the creative process and motivation.
August Moodboard, Intentions, and Playlist
For this month's moodboard, I have chosen deep, soulful, cooling colors with a minimalistic sense of calm and an artful edge. I would recommend these colors for a soul-centered business hoping to evoke a sense of relaxation, and spiritual depth to their customers.
How to Write a Meaningful Mission Statement
Whether you are creating a personal brand because you wanna spruce up your social media game, you have been in business for a while and need a digital refresh, or you are just birthing a new idea that you want to bring to the world, a great place to start is writing your mission statement.
July Moodboard, Playlist, and Dreams
July and summer are here and this moodboard, playlist, and list of dreams reflect my current state of mind. I hope you find inspiration and a new outlook at the beginning of summer.
The Witch | 12 Jungian Archetypes Self-Portrait Series
The 12 Archetypes of personality, chosen by Carl Jung, are the foundations for characters in movies, literature, art, and the life where we live and breathe. I am exploring all 12 of the archetypes through self-portraits and embodying each as I understand them within myself. Along with the portraits, I have included a playlist that represents each personality to me, I hope you enjoy this playful exploration!
As a small business owner, it can be hard to know how to go about authentically growing your audience. Growing an audience takes time, but with the right strategies, you can start to see results quickly and make a lasting impression. Here are 6 tips on how to authentically grow your audience.