"Stories have to be told or they die, and when they die, we can't remember who we are or why we're here.” 
Sue Monk Kidd

Stories that matter

A lot of us are out here overthinking building our personal brand. As someone who helps others strategically build their brand here are 3 tips for building your personal brand. Want this content in a video? Check out my Instagram live here. 3 Tips to Build Your Personal Brand: 1. Get Clear- What Are Your […]

3 Tips to Build Your Personal Brand

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May 15, 2025

(Spoiler: It’s not just about changing your logo.) We all hit that moment where something just feels… off. Your brand presence on your website no longer feels like you or aligned. Your work has grown, your offers have shifted, your energy is totally different—but your brand? Bless. She’s still stuck in 2020. Let’s talk about […]

How to Know If It’s Time for a Rebrand

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May 7, 2025

How Strategic Brand Photos Drive Engagement—Without Feeling Salesy(And why your content deserves better than just boring Canva templates and stock images) Let’s keep it 100—your dream clients are scrolling fast.They’re not stopping for generic stock photos or overdesigned graphics with eight different fonts. They’re looking for something that feels real. Authentic. Trustworthy. Like you. DIY […]

How Strategic Brand Photos Move Your Business Forward—& You Can Ditch Feeling “Salesy”

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April 25, 2025

Most days Brand Storytelling Sessions take me to the studio but I spent some time in an attic with some skilled (and fun) employees with Reliable Heating and Air and we had a blast creating custom brand images to share their services, highlight their client experience, and highlight the amazing staff that serves their customers […]

Reliable Heating & Air

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April 24, 2025

When I met Shari Grigsby at a local coffee shop in Raleigh to hear more about her vision for hosting her first ever women’s retreat I asked a lot of questions and resonated with so much of what she shared about creating an inviting space for healing and connection. She invited me to join an […]

Unleashed Radiant Woman Retreat April 2025

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April 23, 2025

Take a breath, celebrate a win, and ask yourself:“Do my visuals match the value I bring?” Listen to our chat here. Chris shares, “In this vibrant and heart-centered conversation, Dr. Chris Coetzer sits down with Roxanne Engstrom, the creative force behind Hawa Images, to explore the power of visual storytelling for entrepreneurs and business owners. If you’ve ever felt […]

Cary Spotlight Podcast

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April 21, 2025

Sherita Harkness is a thought leader, author, speaker, business coach, and storyteller that “helps people uncover the magic in their stories through tangible processes and systems.” She helps other leaders in business that are looking to solve complex challenges in the workplace. Her approach and methods are unexpected as she incorporates play and imagination in […]

“Helping people uncover the magic in their stories”

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April 2, 2025

Justine Kottmann is an independent contractor with Illinois Real Estate Partners who reached out to co create brand images that will help her communicate her story and connect with her clients. She offers her clients a professional and versatile service in the Chicago area- focusing on homes in the suburbs of Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, and […]

Justine with Illinois Real Estate Partners

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March 31, 2025

Jen Shepard of Resilience Rewired invited me to photograph her and her friends of 30 years when they got together in Raleigh. Missy, Brooke, and Jen have been friends since they were young girls and they wanted to celebrate the joy and friendship they have built over the years. Jen shared that she most wanted […]

30 years of friendship

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March 18, 2025