Category Archives: Development

Thinking outside the box: It’s better with friends

Whenever I feel the nagging pangs of professional self-doubt creeping up, I find that the best thing to do is turn outward. Usually the best cure for an uninspired brain is a good old fashioned brainstorm (cue the thunder and lightening).

PodCamp Toronto Part 1: The Sessions

I want a shirt that says “I survived PodCamp Toronto 2012”. Not that PodCamp was dangerous or tedious or anything that would normally denote a situation that would need to be survived. I just feel like I’m finally part of the club now, y’know? This past weekend was a big one full of learning, meeting read more »

One week to PodCamp Toronto 2012!

In a week from today I’ll be heading down to Toronto to participate in my first ever PodCamp Toronto un-conference and I think – I think – I’m pretty much ready to go! I first heard about PodCamp back in 2008/2009 when I was a student in Loyalist PR. Every year since then I’ve desperately read more »

Sum of Her Parts: Finding My “One Word”

One word. If you had to choose just one word to epitomize all that you are and all that you stand for, what would it be? If you were at BlissDom Canada this year, you know where I’m going with this. If you’ve been reading any of the many posts out there that have been read more »

The Story of My Life

This morning I woke up happy that Friday had arrived at last. I got ready for work and mulled over my plan for the next few days, excited about how awesome next week is going to be (Super secret meeting of awesomeness, first War Child Challenge submission, BlissDom Canada). Ready to leave (and in a read more »

Wherein I find my true colours

When it comes to rebranding, the general rule that I was taught was that if something is going to be rebranded, it should happen for one of two reasons: 1) The product/service/brand has changed somehow; or 2) Something has gone horribly, horribly wrong and the only way to move forward to start fresh. (Okay, maybe read more »

Winding Violets Update

So, remember when I posted about my photo shoot with Winding Violets? Yes, it was a while ago, I know. Well I have obviously long since received my files and I was absolutely thrilled with how they turned out. It was honestly such a great investment, and if there is anyone in the Kingston-Belleville-Quinte areas read more »

A shoot with the Violets

Ever since I really started to focus on my personal brand, I’ve been thinking about getting some nice, professionally shot photos of myself done. I figured that having some on profiles and such where I’m not making a weird face would be beneficial. I mean, not that I personally take issue with making weird faces read more »