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STRATEGY_5 Things to Know About Scaling and Growing Your Startup
November 29, 2019
How to shift your mindset and lead for the future
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For any new entrepreneur, the startup phase can be the scariest and most challenging part of starting a business. After surviving those precarious initial months, you’ll settle into a comfortable place with revenue coming in and systems running on auto-pilot.…
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STRATEGY_Brand Culture in the Digital Age
November 21, 2019
The relationship between brand and company culture
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Lately, no matter where you look on the internet, it seems like every blog, Instagram post, or podcast is talking about “branding.” And if you work in marketing or digital media, the references are endless!
For entrepreneurs, small business owners, social media influencers,…
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STRATEGY_The Magic of Endings
October 4, 2019
AS PUBLISHED ON LIFT ME UP - October 2, 2019
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“They say that when one door closes, another opens. For me, this couldn’t be more true. And sometimes, the door that opens can lead you to a new, magical world you never dreamed of being possible. When I found myself…
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TECH_Changing the Face of Digital Learning
September 24, 2019
What makes a great learning experience
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Digital learning has always gotten a bit of a bad rap. Because who hasn’t had to sit through a boring training module with awful clip art graphics and cheesy videos?
But what if learning experiences didn’t have to be so bad? What if they…
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STRATEGY_A New Business Model for Creative Entrepreneurs
September 4, 2019
And why trust is essential in managing remote talent & decentralized teams
As the gig economy grows and the flexibility that comes with remote work becomes increasingly popular, many companies are seeing a change in their HR strategy.
And for many new companies, that means launching their businesses remote-first.
Which…
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STRATEGY_10 Things I Learned In My First Year As A Full Time (Badass) Entrepreneur
June 28, 2019
I always knew that I wanted to be my own boss. From a young age, I had a very creative and entrepreneurial spirit, and through all my years working for various companies, I always had a number of side businesses that kept my entrepreneurial spirit nurtured and my creative juices…
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CREATIVE_Finding Success as an Artist in Technology
May 31, 2019
AS PUBLISHED ON BRAINSTATION BLOG - May 23, 2019
“Are you an artist or creative wondering how to make things work in a fast-changing, tech-dominated world? You’re not alone. The good news is that the increasing importance of design means there is more room for great artists in the tech…
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STRATEGY_Digital 55 Conference Roundup
May 30, 2019
The best conferences and events for women in digital
Whether you’re launching a brand new business or nurturing an existing one, conferences provide excellent venues in which to network with potential clients, form relationships with potential collaborators, and gain exposure to the latest trends and innovations. 2019 has been a…
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CREATIVE_Design and the Art of Storytelling
March 6, 2019
AS PUBLISHED ON PARTIAL BLOG - March 5, 2019
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As humans we tell stories. Stories help us share information, experience, connection and meaning. As designers and artists we have this special superhero power to tell stories and curate experiences on a very dynamic level.
Read the full blog post here.…
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STRATEGY_Toronto business leaders learn about the value of design at DesignThinkers Toronto 2018
November 30, 2018
AS PUBLISHED ON RGD BLOG - November 19, 2018
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Toronto business leaders learn about the value of design at DesignThinkers Toronto 2018
In partnership with the City of Toronto, RGD invited business leaders from multiple industries in Toronto to the DesignThinkers Conference to learn about the value of design and…