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How to Choose the Perfect Name for Your Business
First comes the idea, then comes the name, then comes the boss babe living out her dream. Choosing a name is one of the first things you do when you start your own venture. Need some inpso along the way? These Babes have you covered! Check out how other creative entrepreneurs have named their biz.
Meet Joy Hmielewski of Joyelan Photography!
I’m excited to sprinkle some magic into your day with a Boss Babe Feature. Meet Joy Hmielewski of Joyelan Photography! She’s a destination photographer who recently moved to Tampa Bay from Atlanta. She’s always game for an adventure— especially if it means having the sun on her face and visiting a place she’s never been. Joy is a humanitarian who’s passionate about celebrating special moments & about being completely herself. You should get to know her right now, girl!
Prep Your Business for the Holidays Like a Boss
It’s almost time to switch from Pumpkin Spice to Peppermint! That means it’s time to firm up details for our businesses now so we can fully enjoy the holidays with our family & friends. We asked 11 women what they’re doing to prep ahead of time for their business so they can watch all their favorite Christmas movies without feeling guilty. But how can this be?
Meet Rana Tierney of Roohi Photography!
Hello there! Happy Hump Day! I hope your week has been a great one so far. It’s safe to say it’s about to get even greater. ;) Meet Rana Tierney of Roohi Photography. Rana was originally a wedding photographer and has since pivoted towards senior photography for young women who are moving from one life phase to another.
The Only Video Equipment You Need for Your Small Biz
Let’s talk about video equipment, Boss Babes! Don’t worry— for under $60, you can have a video kit that’s mobile & easy to use for your small business. In 2017 we shared photos and links all about the equipment we used to create out Boss Babe Features, recipe content, & more.
14 Goals in Motion from Women We Admire
Hello, hello! How’s your week going, Babe? Fabulous, I hope. Every week we chat about a different topic. This week our topic is 2018 Goals. It’s Pumpkin Spice season, so that means we’re in the homestretch! We checked in with 14 women about how their 2018 goals have been coming along.
9 Reasons to Kick FOMO to the Curb
Happy Top Knot Tuesday! You know what to do— top off that mug, get your pretty hair out of your face & let’s conquer something big together. This week’s topic is ‘FOMO’, aka ‘fear of missing out’. We’ve all been there— sometimes multiple times a day. It’s hard not to feel envious of others and fall into the trap of the comparison game because we have access to so many different people and ways of life.
Meet Annie Cox of Ann Cox Design!
We have an awesome Boss Babe Feature with Interior Designer, Ann “Annie” Cox of Tampa-based design firm, Ann Cox Design. Annie is always laughing & she’s not afraid to completely be herself. She has a lot of honesty to share about what it's truly like running your own business and you can really see how her past & present have come full circle. Enjoy her words!
Meet Theresa Chu-Bermúdez of Get Out! Custom Travels!
I’ve been jonesin’ to introduce you to Theresa Chu-Bermúdez of Get Out! Custom Travels. She’s a travel planner, lover of all things Lord of the Rings, & has a true passion for her small biz. Knowing Theresa is an adventure, so I’m totally sure you’ll have fun hearing about how she started Get Out! & what she’s learned along the way.
Meet Christal Kotchman-Giardina of CKG & Associates!
I’m really looking forward to introducing you to Christal Kotchman-Giardina of CKG & Associates and Toast On The Town. I met Christal in November of 2017 at her Toast On The Town Fall Harvest Dinner. Her events are beautifully put together and full of heart. Christal is so thoughtful & down to Earth and I know you’ll be encouraged by her stories, big goals, & her heart.
Mugs Monday with Kristy Davies of Pony Salon!
Hiya, Babes! I hope you had an absolutely fruitful weekend. I hope there was fun, laughter, & some clarity. Are you ready to kick some tush this week? Of course you are! Before you get started meet Kristy Davies, Owner of Vancouver’s Pony Salon.
7 Challenges Small Business Owners Face
We asked 7 Boss Babes what their current challenge is. Whether you’re from the wedding industry, the fashion industry, or real estate, you’ll be able to identify with these ladies. We all come to the point where we have to ask ourselves "how am I going to get to the next level?"
Know Your Worth
Hello, hello! I hope you’re feeling brave & proud this week. In order to put yourself out there in the way that it takes to be a small business owner, you gotta be brave. That doesn’t mean ‘perfect’, but it does entail saying (and meaning) ‘I belong here and I have something special to offer’. So, first let me say: You go, girl. Second, sometimes we need an outside push to remind us that we belong.
7 Ways to Prep Your Business for the Holidays
Hey, girl! Are you ready for a fresh batch of small business tips? We thought so. ;) Today we'll be making our list & checking it twice, because even though it's only August, the holidays are right around the corner. We're here to help you plan 'cause we don't want you to get a lump of coal for Christmas. We teamed up with The London Fashion Agency, PaperFinch Design, Wandering Whisk Bakeshop, Love Offering, O'Berry's Succulents, Marry Me Tampa Bay, & sea sage to bring you a set of tips you can use to help prepare your small business for its best holiday season yet. Put your hair in a top knot & let's get to work!
Meet Crystina Castiglione of The Messy Painter!
I’m so excited to introduce you to Crystina Castiglione of The Messy Painter. Crystina’s work is inspired by everything coastal and colorful, so it’s perfect that she grew up in Florida & lives in Sunny St. Pete, a city of endless color and ocean vibes. Painting is messy and so is life. Creativity isn’t a straight line and neither is success. There’s so much to learn from Crystina and her story & you’ll be totally charmed by her openness.
The Morning Routines of 17 Badass Women
Hiya! Welcome back to another round of small business tips, Boss Babes. We have a new topic each week & ask industry leaders to share valuable insight every Tuesday. Today’s topic is a bit different. Instead of sharing business tips, we’re chatting about what to do before you start working for the day.