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My latest Substack article, on whether we prepare for Christmas too early!

✨ Merging Creativity and Professionalism: My Christmas Album Release 🎄🎶 It's a joy to share that I am in the process of releasing a new Christmas album, accompanied by several video clips, including my latest song, White Winter Days. This project has been an incredible journey, blending artistry, production management, and collaboration with talented professionals. Creating an album isn’t just about the music; it’s a process that mirrors many corporate principles: Teamwork: From musicians to videographers, every individual brought their unique skills to the table. Project Management: Planning, coordinating, and delivering on deadlines were key. Storytelling: Music, much like branding, relies on a compelling narrative to connect with its audience. As a creative professional, I’ve learned that artistic endeavors and corporate practices have more in common than we think. 🎥✨ If you're curious about how music can inspire creativity and innovation in the workplace, I'd love to discuss it further! Meanwhile, here's a glimpse of my work: https://lnkd.in/ey45EB_Q What creative projects or passions inspire you in your professional life? Let’s share and celebrate the crossover between art and business! #CreativityAtWork #Leadership #Teamwork #Innovation #christmasalbum #singersongwriter

The best way to spread holiday cheer? Singing loud for all to hear! I love watching Elf, but delivering holiday gifts takes more than just reindeer power and i am a high functioning procrastonator when it comes to gifts. Want to read about what actually gets presents from Point A to Point Tree? Check out the latest Prologis blog: https://lnkd.in/gD_Df_H8

Finally, reunited. 🥹 📹: @mo2rawww To preserve moments like this, go to videojournalsonline.com. #videojournalsonline #videojournals #preservingmemories #leavinglegacies #digitalstorytelling #videomemories #capturingmoments #familyhistory

🎁✨ ‘Sometimes, a roller coaster of emotions is what best describes the holiday season...’ ✨🎁 Love ’em or roll your eyes at ’em, holiday ads are everywhere this time of year -- but do they always hit the mark? In our latest mixtape-style video*, we dig into how advertisers can go beyond the usual tropes to create something truly memorable. What did we learn? The holidays aren’t just about joy and cheer -- they’re also about reflection, nostalgia, and those in-between moments that stick with us. Audiences connect through authenticity, and the most impactful ads tap into a range of emotions instead of leaning on overused clichés. In short: ‘What audiences are flocking towards are those atmospheres that turn a holiday ad into a holiday vibe.’ 🎥 Check out the video and let us know: What holiday ad this year has stuck out to you? https://lnkd.in/ehKnmzkc *which remixes the Creative Caviar Holiday episode featuring Daniel Enriquez, Jenny C., Kim Snow, Matthew Lindley & the lovely voice work of Audrey Tran Van Nhieu (long live Unskippable)… #Holidays #Creativity #Holidaze #Marketing #Storytelling #Vibes

Finally, reunited. 🥹 📹: @mo2rawww To preserve moments like this, go to videojournalsonline.com. #videojournalsonline #videojournals #preservingmemories #leavinglegacies #digitalstorytelling #videomemories #capturingmoments #familyhistory

One of the keys to success for anyone starting a business is getting mentors to guide you along the way. Radina Walsh is an awesome mentor. Not only was my session with her eye opening, she has followed up a few times with additional thoughts and helpful information. If you are on the GrowthMentor platform check her out 💯

The festive season is all about tradition, fun, and creating memories with loved ones. Whether you're into classic customs or modern rituals, there's always room for a cozy film and some holiday treats. 🎄 Check out our latest article featuring the top 5 films to watch this season, guaranteed to bring warmth and joy to your celebrations! #FestiveSeason #CozyFilms

How do you handle it when one of your star performers messes up? One of the questions that came up during our discussion with Richard A Clarke during the 2024 Community Conference. You can watch the session in it's entirety here: https://lnkd.in/gjCjjTNF

The dust has finally settled from our Wednesday night triumph, where we casually hauled away 7 awards (nominated for 8, but hey, they couldn’t let us completely steal the show). Naturally, we thought we’d bestow a few pearls of wisdom upon you - because clearly, some of you need the help: 👉 If you’re up against us, just don’t bother - Honestly, it’s cute that they didn’t let us take home 8/8, but hey, you’ve got to let the others think they have a shot, right? 👉 Size doesn’t matter (except when it does) - Winning “Best Small Integrated Agency” was fun, but beating out the big kids for 6 more trophies? Priceless. 👉 We Are Search & Don't Panic Events throw fancier dinners than we deserve - Pippets of quinoa dressing? Pomme purée? Opera cake? Buckingham Palace, take notes. 👉 Our photography skills are tragic - Thankfully, the official event photos dropped because let’s just say our free-bar-fueled attempts were... not award-winning. 👉 We’ll be back, so brace yourselves - Sure, we might have to sell a kidney or two to fund next year’s attendance, but it’ll be worth it. Stay tuned for more bragging on our wins. For now, we’re off for the long weekend to bask in our collective glory. Catch you later ✌️