Meet my client, Marlie Traver. Marlie Traver is the owner and artist of Marlie Bakes Cakes in Bloomfield, New Jersey. She is a cottage baker, which means she bakes and creates cakes and treats out of her home. Marlie is a graduate of the French Culinary Institute’s Pastry Program in NYC. She spent the last […]

Branding, Business Feature

October 22, 2023

Marlie Traver | Marlie Bakes Cakes

A female New Jersey cottage baker wearing an apron and holding a cake holder with two cupcakes in her home kitchen.

Last year, I had this dream of hosting an event that would bring a group of business owners together to learn, do the work, and have fun. I put it on my vision board for the new year and I told everyone about the retreat. I was so scared and didn’t know if that was […]

Branding, Events

October 1, 2023

I Hosted My First Business and Wellness Retreat!

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Meet my client, Paula McConnell. Paula is the founder of Seva Digital, a Monday.com partner, a lifelong technologist, and an expert in demystifying AI tools. She helps business owners streamline their business with AI tools. Paula and I met at a Fort Lee and Hackensack Chamber of Commerce joint event. We instantly clicked and had […]

Branding, Business Feature

September 26, 2023

Paula McConnell | Seva Digital

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Meet my client, Rosie Kosinski. Rosie Kosinski is the Executive Director at Hidden Warrior, founded by her husband, Grant Clark. She’s also the CEO of Shattered Pencil Studios, a brand and marketing design agency. Hidden Warrior focuses on providing results with customized methods and movements that work for their clients and help them develop the […]

Branding, Business Feature

August 14, 2023

Rosie Kosinski | Shattered Pencil Studios & Hidden Warrior

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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?

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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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