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Video Blogs Coming to the CO Blog!

So much changing is happening in 2014 for me, Charlie, and our business. In 2014, Charlie and I have made conscious decisions to change our lives for quality, not quantity. And though we’re not quite yet ready to reveal what we’re going to do, I am ready to reveal something else. 🙂

As part of my effort to gain more self confidence I’ve decided to start a video blog series right here on the CO Blog. Being comfortable in front of the camera and speaking in front of a crowd of more than 3 people has always scared me. When Charlie, my friends, and I were leaders of VENT (a small dance group based in the San Fernando Valley) I was challenged to speak in front of 15-40 people on a regular basis. Sometimes I’d have to speak every night. It helped me grow a bit more confidence in myself and helped me wrap my head around the fact that as long as I knew what I was going to say it wasn’t so scary after all.

But it’s been years since I’ve been the leader of that group. And I haven’t had to speak in front of crowds of people for quite some time. With that lack of practice came lack of confidence. So! Here I am, ready to talk my ass off! 🙂

Topics will vary, but the main focus will be mostly about the ins and outs of being a small business owner. If you have topics that you’d like me to cover feel free to leave a comment or shoot me an email 🙂

In the mean time, stay tuned everyone! My first vlog will be coming in the second half of February!

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My App Faves of the Month

With this new year and all the change that’s happening, I’ve really been relying on technology to help keep me organized. I’ve decided to share some of my top 4 multi-tasking helpers that keep me from pulling my hair out from all the overwhelming stress!

Apple’s Calendar App

Apple’s Calendar App. The best part? Syncing with my iPhone, iPad, and Macbook. No matter what device, my schedule is at a glance.

Mailbox App

Mailbox App. It helps me keep my inbox organized. I have so many incoming emails throughout the day and it’s so hard to keep up! But this helps me get that inbox to zero while making sure I get back to those important emails in a timely fashion.

Etsy App

The Etsy App. I love that I can manage my Etsy store on the go. It notifies me as soon as I get an order with a nice little cha-ching! 

Trello App

Trello. Looking for an easy way to organize projects, events, orders…you name it!? Trello has been such a great app for me. I’ve used it to plan events, to manage orders, and collaborate with colleagues! Not only that, but it’s free! You can also get Trello Gold and Trello for Business at a very affordable price.

The bottom line though, these apps are no good unless you really use them. Just like anything else, you can’t rely on these things to do the work for you. Are you going to take time and put in your appointments in your calendar? Siri can’t remind you about them unless they’re in there. Are you going to manage your projects so you don’t forget to ship out that order? It’s all up to you.

Happy organizing!

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Designing with Confidence

This is something I battle with every day. I’ve been studying graphic design even before I entered college and to this day my self-confidence (especially when it comes to designing) has always been lower than low. My inner turmoil of “never being good enough” and “not knowing as much as other designers” has burdened my ability to really design from my own heart and knowledge. This year, that changes.

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My problem? Me. God has equipped me with everything I need to succeed. I don’t have enough faith in my talents and abilities. I concern myself with fear instead of surrounding myself with

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things that will make me better.

In 1 John 4:18, he talks about love conquering fear.

“There is no fear in love…”

I can lift my fears and insecurities to the Lord and He’ll give me love. His love is exactly what I need.