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On the Importance of COLOR...

Color is such an important and crucial aspect to branding. It sets the tone for the message you want to convey, and what sort of feeling you want to evoke! I like to think of color as a gateway to invite your audience into your personal space. It’s like a guide or a roadmap for the tone of your brand. It’s very important to remember who your audience is, where they are located and what the colors you select while mean to them.

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Grow your SOCIALS organically!

Organic social media marketing is the foundation from which to build your business. Without a sense of trust, cohesive branding, compelling visuals and a standout social media presence, it’s very hard to thrive in today’s modern marketplace. It’s extremely important to build those online platforms, communicate with potential clients, respond to comments/questions, and post eye-catching content. Check out these tips below for some of my favorite organic growth strategies!

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7 Ways to Make Friends as an Adult

I moved halfway across the country when I was 19 and found it hard to find and make friends. Here are some of my tips for finding and keeping friends as an adult!

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Favorite Places to Thrift in OC

Like Carrie Bradshaw once said, sometimes you need an $8 dress to go with your $300 shoes….Except I can’t really relate….. Regardless, I love thrifting! I haven’t been to each and every thrift store in OC of course, but these are my favorites/where I have the most luck. There’s lots of little treasures to be found in OC used clothing stores!

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Setting Goals + Staying on Track

Setting goals is an important part of my life. Goals are an intangible, non-intrusive way to structure your life and implement meaning into your existence. I like to set goals instead of lofty year long “resolutions” because I believe that growth and change is achieved through baby steps. And I believe it’s important to set attainable goals, in order to see yourself succeed.

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Planning an International Trip

I’m no travel expert, and I definitely don’t claim to be, but I have had my fair share of journeys, mishaps, and travel disasters….So let my mistakes be your wisdom! Here are some tips on what to think about before planning out your next adventure.

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Favorite Coffee Shops to Work at in OC

As a graphic designer, I lot of work to do from home. I sometimes struggle with focusing at home, so I thought I’d compile a list of some of my favorite coffee shops in OC. I haven't been to every locally owned coffee shop in Orange County, of course, but this is just a list based on my personal experience. I would like to state for the record, too that all these places make a mean latte!

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