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Meet Ashlee Hamon of Ashlee Hamon Photography!
Welcome to a new day, Boss Babes! We hope your mug is full & your heart is ready to tackle whatever comes your way. But first, meet Ashlee Hamon of Ashlee Hamon Photography! Ashlee is a bright beam of light and with plenty of confidence & gumption, she started with the entry level gear she had and she shot every wedding and event she could as she built her photography business up over the next 5 years to the thriving, stylish state it’s currently in.
Meet Amy Braswell of PaperFinch Design!
Amy Braswell is the kind of friend you go to when you-know-what has hit the fan, the moment you smash a big goal, & the person who will try that new restaurant in town with you. She’s a wife, mom, & small business owner. PaperFinch Design has been been growing steadily over the past 6 years and it’s only going to get bigger and more amazing as she continues to hone in on her geographic & wanderlust style of design and products. We’re so excited to introduce you to Amy’s words.
Volunteer Day with Girls On The Run
Hey everyone & happy Friday! It’s Sarah here coming to you today with the run down on our amazing day last Saturday volunteering at the Girls On The Run 5k event in St. Pete. This was our final Volunteer Day of 2018 & we were pumped to be there to spread some kindness & gratitude.
Create & Cultivate's Vision Summit Highlights
Hello, hello! I’m elated to share my Create & Cultivate experience with you, because that means I’ve been able to attend an event and have some experience to draw upon (finally!). I’ve admired C&C for a couple years now. When I first launched Babe Crafted, I had a handful of woman-owned companies I looked to for inspiration. Create & Cultivate was def one of them. Let’s talk about The Vision Summit and the fab things I saw & did.
Make Gingerbread Syrup!
Happy Winter, boss babe! It’s really a state of mind when you live in Florida, so we have to up our games when it comes to our decor, food, & enjoying this bit of cold weather. So we decided the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit (in addition to singing loud for all to hear, of course), would be homemade Gingerbread Syrup! Add it to your morning coffee or evening cocktail. Win-win!
Ultimate Small Business Giveaway!
We’re here to keep the fun of Small Business Saturday going, because we’re hosting a HUGE giveaway of goodies from all the shops we visited on 11/24 during our Instagram Takeover collab. with City of Tampa. One boss babe is going to win all the amazing, cute, fun, local goodies below. This giveaway package is valued at $375 and you can pretty much knock out alllll of your Christmas shopping if you win it!
4 Ways to Give Back that Make a Big Impact
Happy Giving Tuesday, babes! I wanted to take a moment to share 4 ways to give back and some helpful details about 6 amazing, Tampa Bay-based non-profits that are empowering women & girls in our community. The less time you have to hunt around for the details you need to help women in your community get closer to living a creative, fulfilled life that they love, the better, right?!
8 Ways to Celebrate Small Business Saturday!
Thank you for showing small businesses lots of love this year, both brick & mortar shops and online shops. Let’s show them (as well as our loved ones!) just how much we love & appreciate them by spending our dollars locally. As you’re looking for gift ideas, take a peek at the businesses linked below— they have some fun pop ups & awesome deals taking place this weekend.
Make Pumpkin Brownies!
Happy Thanksgiving week, boss babe! We have a delicious gluten free recipe for your upcoming Friendsgiving! We collaborated with Rollin’ Oats, a local organic grocery store with Tampa & St. Pete locations on a recipe this month. You’ve probably seen our member event photos that features lots of tasty treats.
Make Boozy Hot Apple Cider!
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! We’re excited for our favorite holiday movies, music, & of course cocktails. This week we have a Boozy Hot Apple Cider cocktail made with Christian Brothers Apple Brandy & lots of love. Not only is this cocktail delicious, but it’ll also make your house smell amaaaazing. Make this batch cocktail for your holiday party!
Meet Rowena Sjovall of Vêtue Boutique!
I’m ready to introduce you to Rowena Sjovall of Vêtue Boutique… are you ready to meet her?! Rowena is a former Clinical Therapist who has always loved fashion. She’s now celebrating 2 years of being a boutique owner. Rowena’s passion for all things travel and style are totally obvious as soon as you see & chat with her— her enthusiasm and big personality is energizing and I know you’re going to love her.
10 Ways to Summon Creativity
Happy Friday, boss babes! I’m sure you’ve had an exciting week filled with some challenges and lots of successes. Speaking of challenges, something that gives all of us a run for our money is staying in a creative zone. So today we’ve got some tips from artist Crystina Castiglione of The Messy Painter. Crystina has often had to deal with unblocking creativity and has learned some great ways that work along her journey from art teacher to business owner. Ten, in fact!
Meet Laura Jasen of Sage & Sunshine Therapy!
We’re back with a feature on Laura Jasen of Sage & Sunshine Therapy. Laura is so down-to-Earth & relatable that she can put anyone at ease. Which is great because, you know, she’s a mental health professional! It’s always an absolute pleasure to meet someone who’s not only passionate about what they do, but who’s also really good at it and is striving to make the world a better place.
11 Ways to Unblock Creativity
Have you ever felt like you’ve totally hit a brick wall and can’t break through to finish the project you’re working on or find the right way to say what you’re trying to communicate? Of course you have! Anybody who has made anything great has experienced that brick wall, blocking you from something fabulous. How do you break through?
12 Women Who Make Pivoting Their Business
This week’s topic is all about pivoting for your business— because the first lesson each of us learns after we launch is how to come up with a plan B. Staying flexible and being resourceful is an absolute must as a business owner. Part of being resourceful is being able to reach out when you need a hand or an ear, so the best resource we have is each other. Having women you can ask questions and hear about what has worked and hasn’t for is so invaluable & comforting. We want you to know that it’s okay if plan A isn’t working. It means it’s time for plan B.
Make Sparkling Blood Orange Punch!
We put a spell on you…. and now you’re ours! We wanted to make a Fall cocktail that could be made quickly & would not only be refreshing, but be fit for any of the Sanderson sisters. Celebrate Halloween & Thanksgiving with this Sparkling Blood Orange Punch made with Tito's Vodka. We made a recipe that could serve 8 Boss Babes, but you can adjust it to be smaller or larger depending on how large your gathering is. Enjoy this amazing weather & punch with your best gals.
Ladies Night Out in the Channel District
On Thursday, October 11, magic was sprinkled throughout the Channel District. Toast On The Town’s first ever Ladies Night Out Pop Up Dinner had an epic lineup of woman-owned businesses and it was delicious & full of amazing collaboration.
6 Tips on Trademarks for Small Business Owners
Today we have a special guest blog from one of our members, Salma Benkabbou, of The Benkabbou Law Firm, PLLC. Salma is a rockstar Lawyer based in Downtown Tampa who focuses on Business Law. She loves helping small business owners make sure their business is protected. We spend so much time and money curating our brand and making sure our visuals are attracting the right client— but why do we often cut corners on legal help?