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Meet Erika Holmes of Erika Holmes Copywriting & Content Strategy!
Hey, hey! I’m absolutely stoked to introduce you to a fabulous woman entrepreneur today. Her name is Erika Holmes and she’s a Copywriter Extraordinaire (that’s a thing!). She loves movie heroines like Cher Horowitz & Elle Woods, and her journey going from “I’m a writer and will write all the things” to “I specialize in website & email copy that’ll make your clients say hell yeah!” is one worth hearing about. Enjoy getting to know Erika! Stay boss. xx -Gina
6 Stories on Why Social Connections Matter
Hey there, ladies! Sarah Maingot, here. I've got one question: where would we be without the internet?? We all rely on it to function every day, whether it's growing our audience on Instagram or searching for a coffee shop to try in a city we're visiting. Along with the HUGE increase of time we spend on social media for work and personal use, it’s become the norm nowadays to form connections with people through online communities.
Get Healthier in 3 Easy Steps
Hello, babes! My name is Sarah Maingot, I'm originally from Trinidad and Tobago. I'm so excited to be writing my first official post for you! I'm a huge believer that everything in life happens for a reason and somehow the universe has led me here. I could not be more thrilled to embark on this journey of pursuing a fulfilled, creative life along with you. You can expect some diverse content from me: style, health & wellness, small business tips, & more. I’m a 25-year-old, fashion-obsessed creative. I got into content creation a couple years ago for my personal style blog, but I’ve always been passionate about creating work that inspires. My blog is all about sharing my personal take on fashion & style through a realistic, minimalistic approach - something I also try to practice in my everyday life.
Meet Your New Favorite Fitness Apps
We asked ladies we admire to share their favorite fitness & wellness apps, blogs, YouTube channels, & websites so you could spend less time researching and more time tracking your fitness goals, meals, periods, & more. Let us know what your favorite apps & tools are in the comments below and be sure to brush those shoulders off for taking care of yourself!
Find your voice with Sheila Vaske of V’Enza Creations
Nobody puts Sheila in the corner! Sheila Vaske is a serial entrepreneur who is passionate about her family & spreading positivity. Hear about how she went from being a ‘deli girl’ after college to launching V’enza Creations, a giftable brand of jewelry and accessories.
Meet Amanda Evans of Tight Ship Bookkeeping!
Hey, babes! So happy to get the chance to bring you the stories of women I know you’ll love and take inspiration from. Today is no different— we have Amanda Evans of Tight Ship Bookkkeeping. Amanda is that friend who tells it like it is and the entrepreneur who dives right into new challenges head first. She loves living in sunny St. Pete, is a mom of two, & she believes you can accomplish great things if you put yourself out there.
Mugs Monday with Kat Campbell
It’s Mugs Monday, Babes! That means it’s time to roll those sleeves up, add some caffeine to your favorite mug, & meet a gal from the Babe Crafted community. This week’s featured lady is Kat Campbell, a greeting card & paper goods designer from London. I met Kat on Instagram through a mutual friend, Claire Price. I hope to one day sit in a London cafe with Kat & Claire and finally meet them both in person! ’Til then. ;) Kat’s art is so cozy. It often features flowers, greenery, comfy living spaces, encouraging words, & the perfect amount of color + negative space.
How to Rock the New Facebook Features
Hey babes! First, let us say how I hope you & your families are doing well after Hurricane Irma. My family & I hunkered down in our sturdy home in Seminole Heights, Tampa and we're so glad the storm has passed us after we've spent a week relentlessly preparing. It's been a stressful week, but let's not let Irma keep us from getting back on track & smashing some goals. ;)
8 Boss Babes Giving Back with Their Business
Hey, babes! Get ready for some kindness. Today we have insight from 8 fab women entrepreneurs about how they give back in their businesses. Philanthropy can make your business stronger because being involved in the community & building your brand around a purpose that’s more than just sales is something special that will resonate with potential clients.
3 Pieces of Video Equipment You Need Today
Hey girl hey! Let’s talk about video equipment. For $50 you can have a video kit that’s mobile & easy to use to go live on Facebook or Instagram for your business. If you hear the words ‘go live’ and want to hide under the bed, you’re not alone! Most creatives prefer to be behind the camera and not in front of it. BUT, I’m here to give you the confidence you need to rock live video.
7 Tips on Writing the Perfect Pitch
Hey girl! Let’s talk about the anatomy of a pitch to the press! I’ve narrowed it down to a handful of easy to follow steps so you can get your story from point A to point B with confidence. Take a peek!
We're celebrating with a HUGE contest!
We’ve turned 2 this week, babes! Can you believe it?! To keep the party going, we’re launching an IG contest in collaboration with Station House on Instagram! This contest has goodies valued at a total of $2,000 in business services & self care resources and it was inspired with YOU in mind.
How to Rock Pinterest for Your Business
Hey, hey babes! Who’s ready to pin.it.UP?!? We are so grateful to Trudy Georgina, Alejandra Ramos, & Lauren Gay for sharing their favorite Pinterest tips. It’s important to not only be sharing consistent content on social media platforms, but also to make sure we’re using them as efficiently as possible. Wouldn’t it be nice to know what your marketing efforts were in tip top shape? Yeah, we think so, too! We know that you’ll find all of these to be helpful & hope your pin game gets even stronger.
Improve Your Social Media Presence in 3 Easy Steps
Top knot? Check. Caffeine? Check. The will to succeed & be the best babe possible? CHECK. Let’s talk about social media. We might all be at different levels varying from beginners to expert, but one thing we all have in common is that there’s always room for improvement. The element of social media we want to highlight today is community. Social media’s not very social if you’re not talking to anybody, right? So let’s make sure we’re building our community as deliberately as we do with our content calendar!
13 Tips to Become a Healthier Business Owner
We all know that regular exercise, eating well, & taking time off are the right way to be treating our body and mind, but how many of us are actually doing this? What are some tips on how we can better ourselves physically, mentally, and emotionally as we build the business of our dreams? Check out these fantastic tips below & remember to love on yourself as much as you love on your business.
Meet Robyn Sayles of Launching Your Success!
Hey there! Here’s a babe with some thoughts on branding and moving forward despite fear & doubt that we know you’ll love! Meet Robyn Sayles of Launching Your Success. You’ll know her not just by by her signature red hair & glasses, but also by her fiery enthusiasm for all things creative. There’s also a good chance she’ll have a space helmet under one arm.
How to Create & Launch a New Product Line
Grab your coffee and let’s learn something new together. This week’s business tips post is all about how to create some new products & launch like a boss. Take a peek!
How to Pitch Press Stories in 4 Easy Steps
Hey, babes! Let’s talk about Public Relations & Press. Advertising is you telling someone you’re good & PR is when someone else says you’re good. We can probably all agree that the latter is what we’re after, since word of mouth and referrals are the best way to win clients & customers and ultimately grow your business. We learn something new from every press hit we’ve garnered through working with past clients & businesses and think we have some insight that we can share to help business owners like you!