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Woke
‘For me if you if you use that word as a white person, it is immediately a trigger that I have to be careful of how I move around you’ - Justin Nai’im Hurdle-PriceOk, be honest. When was the last time you said the word ‘woke’ in casual conversation? If you’re most...
Visionaries: Denise Duffield-Thomas
"Simplify your business and make space for new adventures. It's time to be present and experience life outside of work" - Denise DT- PART 1 -- PART 2 -This is not like any interview you've heard with Denise... It is SUPER candid and hilarious. It was so good in...
Why is the Pet Industry so White?
"Man's best friend has historically actually been 'White Man's Best Friend' and a source of torture and Terror for Blacks" - evolvedteacher.comIf you consider yourself a dog person, and also have an interest in fair treatment for all human beings, regardless of skin...
3 Steps for Genuine & Sustainable Solidarity
It's Gay Pride month and today is Juneteenth. I have sat down a few times over the last week to write a message about how not to ‘pride wash’ or ‘woke-wash’ on these holidays because if you’re like me, you’ve felt like just changing your facebook profile photo or...
Quick Colour tips to impact your first impressions
When I was a kid... One of my favorite books in the whole world was called the ‘Rainbow Goblins’ by a Spanish guy (who I think was an actual 'Count'). Anyway, the gist is the story is about 7 goblins (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue and Violet - Yellow is the...
Yeah, but
The masterful way we women have evolved to keep the solution to our discomfort always out of reach (and out of our control) At the time of writing this, I'm preparing for a trip to Gran Canaria for my 40th birthday. I've been reflecting on all the 'shoulds' I'm...
Think You Know Your Why?
Think again. Learn why the thing that inspired your business isn’t necessarily the ‘purpose’ you should be building your brand around… and the ONE question you SHOULD be asking in order to find your most powerful, sustainable, specific ‘Why’. I will never forget...
Should I trademark my brand, and if so, when?
I recently received confirmation that my ‘Colour Brand’ (and also ‘Color Brand’) trademark has been officially approved. Hooray it’s official and it’s mine and that little ® looks so damn sexy. Colour Brand® Color Brand® But you might be surprised to...
5 Useful Takeaways from a Year of Whyfinding
Last August I sat in a massive, dark, slightly too-chilly conference room of the Hilton in Toronto, nestled between several of my clients, my mom and my husband who was bouncing our 3-month old daughter on his knee. I was absorbing the words of Stu McLaren, my...
BRAND NEW: Quick Fix to Get More Clients
Over and over I see businesses who have nice websites, decent logos and GREAT products and services who just aren't getting the attention, reach and conversions they need to thrive. There are SO many pieces that go into marketing, that it can be really hard to even...
How to Stop Hustling for Proof
“Self-esteem is the ability to see yourself as a flawed individual and still hold yourself in high regard.” Esther Perel In today’s episode, Nic reveals how to stop hustling for proof and get out of the perfectionism paradigm. Particularly, you will learn why we all...
4-Step Process to Get out of Fear and into Chilled-Out Action
Nic shares an important tool to help you to stop when you are feeling overwhelmed, or upset and make choices about how you want to act and react. More specifically, you will learn about the 4 steps of the NERA tool, how to locate a problem, explore it, and reframe it,...
