When you have the best clients, greatest referring friends, and so many @victoriachamber members cheering you on… becoming a finalist for Victoria’s Emerging Business Leader is the cherry on top! We are looking forward to celebrating with you Thursday night. Stop by and meet a few more of the folks that have helped make Swank Creative Inc. into the thriving marketing agency that it is today. 🍾🥂🥳 #yyjbusiness #yyjevents #yyjentrepreneurs

Welcome Ava! I don’t hire a coop every summer but when a shining star invites me to coffee and shows me that they can help build my business I say “heck yes!” What advice do you have for Ava as she starts this journey with Swank Creative Inc?

What a treat it was to bring the boys and enjoy @makespacenorthpark! I played a very small part supporting Jenny and her vision about a year ago and couldn’t be more proud of this space. The boys were so excited to do this on a pro-d day and I’m hesitant to share because space is so limited but really every kid should try this at least once. The June classes have just been released, don’t wait to sign up.🔨🪵☕️

There is a reason our clients like Christine come back. When you work with Kathryn, your real estate development launch is supported with clarity, care, and a system that actually works. Effortless efficiency is the experience. #strategicplanning #yyjbusiness #yyjrealestate

#yyjentrepreneurs #yyjbusiness Brave things I’ve done this month (when I easily could have phoned it in)… • Introduced myself to someone at a conference I’ve wanted to connect with for years. Waited until the very last moment… and she was delighted. Coffee is booked for next month. • Proposed something big to a favourite (very busy) business owner. The kind of idea that stretches you just by saying it out loud. • Applied for an “Under 40” award… and became a finalist. My last chance. I turn 40 this week. • Didn’t send the follow-up email. Sat in the discomfort instead of pushing. They were just busy and they got back to me. • Threw a party for all women in marketing communications who live #yyjbusiness #yyjarts #yyjentrepreneurs in Victoria. A support system, a place to find talent, a way to make a bigger impact on our community. We’ve grown to more than 100 members. ⸻ I don’t move through these moments by accident. I have a vision. I’ve set clear goals. I’ve built productive ways to move through discomfort instead of avoiding it. And I’ve learned how to shift my self-talk so it supports me instead of holding me back. ⸻ If you’re waiting for a sign to move forward… this is it. If you’d like some encouragement, or you just need an impartial opinion on a creative risk you’re thinking about, send me that DM. ✨ Comment 💅🏻 to lock in not allowing perfectionism to rule your life!