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What’s happening in December? I’m celebrating everyday like it’s the gift that it is, eating all the holiday cookies, kicking my feet up with some time off, but there’s lots to check off that naughty/nice list before then! Season 3 of the Brand Party Podcast is all about IMPACT! It’ll be released next Mon, Dec. 7th so mark your calendars. We’re diving into the taboo topics that will make or break your brand and business. And there will be an exciting giveaway opportunity to... join thanks to some wonderful fellow business owners as we also celebrate 1 full year of podcasting! DEC 3: Have the pleasure of teaching Scadding Court Community Centre for the 3rd time, but with new business owners all about the power of branding and social media. DEC 4: IG Live with @rigeljones featuring her The Upgrade She Made series. Will be sharing how I overcame barriers of success and created a brand new chapter in my journey! What am I excited to work on this month? Thanks to everyone who gave feedback, there will be a Brand-360 Audit program launching soon! In the Virginia (USA) area? The Collab Spot is bringing a coworking space near you and launching their Indiegogo campaign very soon. It’s a coworking space that is owned, run, and geared towards the support and advocacy of the Queer Black, Indigenuous, People of Color (BIPOC) community with a safe(r) space that is geared towards the LGBTQ+ community and social justice-minded folks. MamasteFit & The Doulas of Mamaste is a force to be reckon with! Gina provides her community of mamas with support whether you're pregnant or going through post-partum to support your well-being. Excited to show the world your new branding & website soon! What are you looking forward to this month?

The smile on my face says it all! Here's to jamming out to the Brand Party Podcast as we celebrate 1 full year of podcasting. Fun facts you may not have known:... The opening jingle you hear actually wasn't my first initial favourite but has grown on me and I still bop to it to this day The people have spoken! My community will always be most important to me because it started with 30 days of IG lives, to 5 more months of weekly lives before polling my audience if they'd prefer an IG live or a podcast I close my eyes when I edit to get in tune with the flow of each episode The BPP started as a 1-person army to book, record, edit, market, brand, and promote the show while I was going through a health scare, running a 5-day challenge for my clients, and wrapping up projects before the holidays with its 9-episode beta And here we are nearly 5000 downloads later worldwide with no sign of stopping. A massive thank you to all the listeners & guests who make this possible! Save the date Next Mon, Dec. 7th as we launch season 3 The theme for this season is all about impact! We're diving into the taboo topics that will make or break your brand and business. For now, play catchup and tune in to the fun at link.chtbl.com/intro

This is not a Barenaked Ladies song... But, if I had $1 for every time someone said how much they LOVE my BOLD feed, I’d be a millionaire! . Thank you so much for your kind words! However, it wasn’t always like this. If you scroll all the way down this feed, you’ll see where the humble beginnings started. ... . What if you don’t have a vision at all? No problem. Reminder: your brand evolves with you! . All you need to do is start. Show up. Put in the work. It takes time to craft a brand that’s unique to you, consistently showing up, and cohesively looking top-notch and undeniable YOU. . Want to learn more about how you can achieve that same impact? Book a time to chat at my profile link. See more

Brand shame is killing your biz. . Here are 3 ways it could be showing up for you: 1 You are ghosting your audience because you’re not clear of who you are, what you do, and why your audience should choose you so you’re embarrassed to show up. 2 You are blending in copying your competitors, living in a cookie-cutter world and it’s a daily game of Where’s Waldo. ... 3 You’ve spent so much money and time already investing in your brand but you’ve outgrown it and not sure how to evolve next. . Brand shame occurs when the value in its representation doesn’t match the expectations to your audience. . Brand your brilliance! Show up despite the negative feelings. You and your business are worth it. See more

It’s too late! You may not have experimented enough to know what’s really working for when it counts. Practice and experiment NOW. Here’s a checklist to help you see what's been good and identify what’s been naughty to your success. . If you haven’t started promoting your Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals yet, you definitely need to start with the holidays immediately. .... Promoting your seasonal goodies is like ensuring your car is in tip top shape and a well-oiled machine before you roll out on the slippery winding roads in the Canadian Winter. You want to ensure all your brakes are checked, Winter tires are on, and you know what’s working so you can move forward with ease. Otherwise you may be driving into a snow storm with all-wheel tires on and your sunroof open. . When in doubt, put a bow on it. Need help? Have it all taken care of and know you won’t have to be up all year like Santa and his elves. Now is the time to get in touch. Once my calendar is full, it’s full. And prices are going up in 2021. Book a time to chat at my profile link and let’s check that list twice! See more

We remember. Watch to see the timelapse using Adobe CC and Canva’s NEW curve text feature (major gamechanger)!

Happy International Stress Awareness Day! . Thank you @bumblebizz for this reminder. You do not need a damn reason to take a break! Read that again.... You are human. . I don’t know about you but it’s been difficult to strike harmony between rest, self care, and an evolving business in such an uncertain economy. But one thing is for certain: you need and deserve rest to show up as your best self. For you, and for your clients. This is how they will get the best version of you too! . When I first traded in climbing the corporate ladder for mountains around the world, as silly as it sounds, my hobbies consisted of work, work, and more work. I still love it that much and haven’t been going much of anywhere else that I have more time to pour into my business. Buuuuut, that’s not always a healthy choice. Last month, I hit the biggest milestones both financially and personally in my career, EVER. I owe that to being ruthless and being in tune to what I truly need. . If you need a break, take the damn break. Stress less. Enjoy more. See more

Happy #nationalnachosday! . In queso you didn’t know let’s taco bout this harsh reality. Because this is nacho average post. Thank you @neshawoolery for this quote!

What’s happening in November? Taking this time to remember how far we’ve come and how much abundance is already on its way. . Kendra and Kelvin of @youniqueventures celebrated their 5 year biz anniversary as we levelled up their social digital presence with new branded templates to save more time and marketing spend so they can use it towards their adventurers and enjoying vacations. . Sticky Brand Labs are launching their podcast. Loved... getting to edit an episode with you. . @msblush.pretty of @blushprettyteam is taking the world by storm and making it a more beautiful place with her team in Toronto & Whitby. Can’t wait to see all of the social content strategy and branded templates come to life as you bring a traditionally physical business online after 15 years of so much success. . Thank you @freshbooks for allowing me to be part of your #imakealiving campaign! Loved getting to help @lucia.e.hdez on her Spanish/English translation business through our Power Hour together. . Season 3 of the @brandpartypodcast is all about IMPACT! It’ll be released in mid-November. Topics include diversity and inclusion, accessibility, healthy boundaries, courageous leadership, and so much more. . NOV 4: I’m taking over @ywibto’s IG account for a #WorkWithMeWednesday filled with career and development stories, to branding tips, and a day in my life. To be followed by a guest masterclass for @iamkatelizabeth’s Personal Branding Collective members all about branding with brilliance & social media. . NOV 23: Will be teaching @scaddingcour all about branding and storytelling. . NOV 24: Working with Scadding Court WE-Hub about @canva and how to ensure you cut your content creation time in half and become the #1 choice for your dream clients. . Continued in comments... See more

BOO! Happy Halloween. Which sweet mantra are you channelling today?