Meet my client, Dr. Rasheda L Weaver. Dr. Weaver is the Founder and CEO of Weaver’s Social Enterprise Directory, Inc. and the author of “Social Entrepreneurship: A Practical Introduction.” She is an award-winning, global expert on social and commercial entrepreneurship. Her dissertation is the first large-scale study on the social, economic, and legal activities of […]

Branding, Business Feature

July 16, 2023

Dr. Rasheda L Weaver | Weaver’s Social Enterprise Directory, Inc.

An African American woman standing on a bridge.

When you get a headshot, it is typically framed from the chest up, or a close-up of your face. A headshot is great for your social media profile, resume, or About Me page. But there are occasions when you need more than just a headshot. That’s where branding photos come in. Your branding photos help […]

Branding, Tips

July 1, 2023

When Should I Hire a Branding Photographer?

A woman putting her arm up with a peace sign and posing in front of a camera while the photographer is taking a picture.

Even though I have been focusing more on branding and headshot photography, I love it when I get to do a family session. That’s how I fell in love with photography in the first place. My client reached out to me for a maternity shoot because she is pregnant with her second child. She wanted […]

Portraits

June 1, 2023

Spring 2023 Maternity Photoshoot

A family of three walking under the cherry blossom tree.

In 2022, I had this dream of hosting a retreat because as a solo business owner, I often struggle with finding time to implement all the things I’ve learned from webinars, online courses, etc. I am always busy working on my business, serving my clients, and taking care of my family. After attending a 2-day […]

Branding

June 1, 2023

Why am I hosting the Business & Wellness Retreat?

Meet my client, Ruchi Bhardwaj. Ruchi is the principal designer and owner of By Design Kitchen & Bath LLC. As a former architect by education and training, with over 20 years of work experience, she recognizes that form follows function and the function of the space being designed is of utmost importance. She designs and […]

Branding, Business Feature

May 22, 2023

Ruchi Bhardwaj | By Design Kitchen & Bath LLC

A female kitchen and bath designer talking to her client about their design and renovation in her office.

I’m turning 40 this month and still can’t believe I’ve been a business owner for 5 years! As an immigrant, I couldn’t have imagined that this is my life right now. I’m so grateful. I was raised by my grandparents in Malaysia while my mom worked in the United States to create a better life […]

Branding, Personal

May 1, 2023

This is 40.

An Asian female personal branding photographer wearing a green top sitting on the floor and leading against a sofa with her DSLR camera.

Meet my client, Maureen Gaspari. Maureen is the founder and CEO of The Creative Impact. She is a Showit website designer, content creator, business coach, and boy mom. After working with entrepreneurs for over 8 years, she has discovered that the majority have so much to offer but get hung up when it comes to […]

Branding, Business Feature

April 17, 2023

Maureen Gaspari | The Creative Impact

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Meet my client, Andrea Pass. Andrea is the founder and CEO of Andrea Pass Public Relations. She helps her clients secure media coverage to grow their brand awareness, increase their reputations and drive sales using third-party editorial endorsement. Andrea has over 30 years of experience in the Public Relations industry. She has created and implemented […]

Branding, Business Feature

March 26, 2023

Andrea Pass | Andrea Pass Public Relations

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I attended a two-day, You Are The Brand Workshop with Mike Kim a few weeks ago. It was an amazing experience with inspiring entrepreneurs and many mind-blowing moments! I met new friends with businesses from start-ups to owning multiple businesses. Mike Kim is a personal brand strategist, host of the You Are The Brand podcast, […]

Branding, Personal

March 10, 2023

You Are The Brand Workshop with Mike Kim Experience & Takeaways

Charissa H. Yong is holding the You Are The Brand book and standing next to the author of the book, Mike Kim.

I can’t believe I’m celebrating 5 years in business! 5 years ago, I quit my full-time corporate job as a software test engineer and became a business owner. I started this business in 2018 because I was burned out. I was commuting 3 hours round trip every day from northern New Jersey to central New […]

Branding, Personal

March 1, 2023

Celebrating 5 Years In Business

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