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Plus, a totally free challenge to kick you into action and get this baby launched.

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How to Dress like a Boss & Create Your Own Distinct Look with Your Wardrobe

Okay, boss lady. You’ve got a killer website, an awesome team, amazing clients, and a brand that is flourishing beautifully. Things are popping right now for your business. Take a look at your schedule for next week. I’m sure your endless list of to-dos looks a little something like this:

  • Monday: Meetings, meetings and more meetings.
  • Tuesday: Skype call with your business bestie.
  • Wednesday: You’ve got an awesome webinar packed with helpful information.
  • Thursday: A speaking engagement. Oh, and you have to pack for that conference next week.
  • Friday: Happy hour with your boo.

But, wait..hello??? What are you going to wear, girl?!

As entrepreneurs, our schedules and lives can get a little hectic. Okay, a lot hectic. Nonetheless, that’s no excuse not to look your best. Crafting a cohesive, consistent, and curated wardrobe that aligns with the aesthetic of your brand will not only do wonders for your business, but it will greatly impact your self-confidence, which will in turn make you more successful.


Do I have your attention yet? No? Okay, well what if I told you that you could make more money from your business by cultivating and elevating your style and your wardrobe?

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How to Create an Animated GIF without using Photoshop

You’ve seen them on Social Media, and you’re curious, “How on earth do I make a GIF?” Graphics Interchange Format (GIFs) are files that show animation or simple movement. They are a great way to add a little fun to your feed, show off some personality, stand out and change things up a bit. They’re the perfect mix between the two leading forms of communication, visuals and video.

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How to create your own custom YouTube Thumbnails in Canva

YouTube is amazing. In just a few short minutes, you can learn how to do anything. Like how to create your own stand-out YouTube thumbnails in Canva!

Even better, you don’t need to have (or be) a YouTube Manager or a Graphic Designer to have a pro-looking channel. You’ll be happy to hear that Canva has already made it super easy for your channel to stand out and improve your click-through rate.

In today’s short training I’ll share how to create your very own YouTube thumbnails, so you can create your own unique style for every video and easily transform the overall look and feel of your channel.

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Prepping your Facebook Personal Profile To Pimp Out Your Business

YOU SHOULD BE IN FACEBOOK GROUPS IF YOU WANT TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS.

Yes, I totally just yelled that at you BUT only because I’m trying to make a point.

We have ALL heard this; if we want to grow our business, we need to be in Facebook groups and it’s true but you might be missing a key part to this process.

Here’s the thing y’all, being in Facebook groups means a lot more (or less?) than just running in and dropping your links then running away; it means being involved, being the expert and just being awesome - but that’s a discussion for another day.

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How to Batch Five Graphics in Five Minutes

One of the things I hear a lot as a Canva Designer is that people feel stuck on ideas for their graphics, and want to know how to create great looking graphics faster.

Well, the last thing I want you to do is reinvent the wheel every single time you sit down to create your graphics.

So, if you’re feeling creatively stuck with your visuals, then today’s training is perfect for you. I want to show you how to approach one visual and use that “style” to batch the rest of your graphics so you can save time and feel great about your visuals.
 

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How to Channel Your Inner Tyra Banks for Your Upcoming Brand Photo Shoot

When someone says you’ll be doing a photo shoot, what is your first reaction? Stress? Anxiety? Fear? For most of us, myself included, being in front of the camera can be nerve-wracking. We want to be natural, but the focus of the lens can often turn us into stiff robots. What is the trick to being yourself and showing your spark? After doing hundreds of brand photo shoots and capturing all types of personalities, I’ve put together six tips to boost your confidence so you shine in front of the camera in your upcoming branding photo session.

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How to Setup Your Canva Account like a Pro

One of the key trainings in my Canva course is about setting up your computer and Canva account like a pro. 

As biz babes, automation and organization are key when creating graphics for our businesses.  And if graphics are something you use and create on a daily basis, it’s crucial that you implement these three easy steps to help you save time, be more organized and feel more confident with the time you spend in Canva. 

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How to Create Your Own Gorgeous Labels in Canva

If you're anything like me, you not only own a label maker but you also find any excuse to use it and get excited about organizing things by category whenever possible.

Before styling visuals for femmepreneurs using Canva, I was a home and food stylist. I love it when things have structure and order. I love it when everything has a home and is easy to find. I also love it when I can add my own personal touch whether it be in my business or home. That’s exactly why I started creating my own labels so that I could create what I needed in the colors I loved on a whim.

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