• Do you take time to journal? I never used to but find it really helps when I'm feeling stuck or frustrated. Getting my words out on paper feels cathartic and seeing the words that flow often surprises me. It's like clearing your mental space of the clutter and allowing your thoughts a chance to be explored in the world. And besides as a stationery fiend, it's great to have a use for all those notebooks! I've included 30 journal prompts here I find useful for me and my clients when we're diving into our business so please take what you need. Is there a particular one that sounds intriguing to you? #shadowcatcreative #personalbrandcoach #branddesigner #podcaster #aboutme #knowingmeknowingyou #smallbusinesscoach #beyourweird #youdoyou #businessbuilding #creativevibes #ambitiousbusinesses #thebrandlounge #beyou #ownyourbrand #doityourway #marketingforsmallbusiness #journaling #journalforclarity #businessjournalprompts #coachingprompts
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    Do you take time to journal? I never used to but find it really helps when I'm feeling stuck or frustrated. Getting my words out on paper feels cathartic and seeing the words that flow often surprises me. It's like clearing your mental space of the clutter and allowing your thoughts a chance to be explored in the world. And besides as a stationery fiend, it's great to have a use for all those notebooks! I've included 30 journal prompts here I find useful for me and my clients when we're diving into our business so please take what you need. Is there a particular one that sounds intriguing to you? #shadowcatcreative #personalbrandcoach #branddesigner #podcaster #aboutme #knowingmeknowingyou #smallbusinesscoach #beyourweird #youdoyou #businessbuilding #creativevibes #ambitiousbusinesses #thebrandlounge #beyou #ownyourbrand #doityourway #marketingforsmallbusiness #journaling #journalforclarity #businessjournalprompts #coachingprompts
  • Don't get caught in the dark by business bumps in the night. Instead, tune in to the Halloween Special over on The Brand Lounge Podcast! Over the last month, you (you know who you are) have kindly submitted your small business horror stories through the power of the internet, and today the episode is (A)LIVE for all to hear! But wait - there's more! I'm joined by the wonderful @adinakroll and @thisiseloise so the three of us can offer insights into how to navigate these terrors in the future and avoid being caught out by the unexpected. Is this learning disguised as entertainment? Well, yes! So light that black candle, salt up your pentagrams and listen, learn and laugh with us as we share these stories. Tag a friend who'd enjoy this and then let me know your favourite bit, or YOUR horror story, in the comments below... #shadowcatcreative #personalbrandcoach #brandcoach #brandmentor #branddesigner #personalbrand #smallbusinessmarketing #smllbusinesssuccess #podcaster #marketingpodcast #brandpodcast #businesspodcast #creativevibes #femalebusinessowner #smallbusinesshorrorstories #HalloweenSpecial #podcastspecial #brandpodcast #businesspodcast
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    Don't get caught in the dark by business bumps in the night. Instead, tune in to the Halloween Special over on The Brand Lounge Podcast! Over the last month, you (you know who you are) have kindly submitted your small business horror stories through the power of the internet, and today the episode is (A)LIVE for all to hear! But wait - there's more! I'm joined by the wonderful @adinakroll and @thisiseloise so the three of us can offer insights into how to navigate these terrors in the future and avoid being caught out by the unexpected. Is this learning disguised as entertainment? Well, yes! So light that black candle, salt up your pentagrams and listen, learn and laugh with us as we share these stories. Tag a friend who'd enjoy this and then let me know your favourite bit, or YOUR horror story, in the comments below... #shadowcatcreative #personalbrandcoach #brandcoach #brandmentor #branddesigner #personalbrand #smallbusinessmarketing #smllbusinesssuccess #podcaster #marketingpodcast #brandpodcast #businesspodcast #creativevibes #femalebusinessowner #smallbusinesshorrorstories #HalloweenSpecial #podcastspecial #brandpodcast #businesspodcast
  • So what in the heck is a brand coach? In a world of coaches, it can be easy to lump them all together but like any other industry, there are niches and specialisms. Mix that up with a dose of individualism from the coach themselves and you have an option for not only your business but you as a person too. So what do I actually do? In a nutshell, I work with you to pull apart your business and strip out all the crap that has accumulated and put it back together in a way that works for you. Getting rid of that irritating noise of the hundred guru roadmaps + courses that are yelling 'should' at you in your precious headspace, and laying a path to your goals that you cannot wait to skip down. Could you do that yourself? Oh, 100%. You're a savvy business owner who knows your world better than anyone, but like that closet full of junk in your home (you know the one - the Monica cupboard) - it's often easier to ignore or pick at than fully dive into. Think of me as a Marie Kondo for your brand. We keep what sets your soul on fire and ditch the rest. Leaving you with space, time and energy to focus on hitting those beautiful big goals of yours. How do I do it? By listening to you. By supporting you. By not letting you get away with the excuses that aren't serving you. We do this together for the business you want to have in the future. Because when you make space for that to become your reality, that's exactly what will happen. Sound like you? Slide on into my cosy DMs for a cuppa and a chat. In the meantime, I'm curious, if you could ditch one part of your business to give yourself more energy, focus and fun every day - what would it be? #shadowcatcreative #personalbrandcoach #branddesigner #podcaster #aboutme #ownyourbrand #buildyourfuture #bettertogether #ditchtheBS #smallbusinesscoach #beyourweird #youdoyou #businessbuilding #creativevibes #ambitiousbusinesses #thebrandlounge #beyou #ownyourbrand #doityourway #marketingforsmallbusiness
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    So what in the heck is a brand coach? In a world of coaches, it can be easy to lump them all together but like any other industry, there are niches and specialisms. Mix that up with a dose of individualism from the coach themselves and you have an option for not only your business but you as a person too. So what do I actually do? In a nutshell, I work with you to pull apart your business and strip out all the crap that has accumulated and put it back together in a way that works for you. Getting rid of that irritating noise of the hundred guru roadmaps + courses that are yelling 'should' at you in your precious headspace, and laying a path to your goals that you cannot wait to skip down. Could you do that yourself? Oh, 100%. You're a savvy business owner who knows your world better than anyone, but like that closet full of junk in your home (you know the one - the Monica cupboard) - it's often easier to ignore or pick at than fully dive into. Think of me as a Marie Kondo for your brand. We keep what sets your soul on fire and ditch the rest. Leaving you with space, time and energy to focus on hitting those beautiful big goals of yours. How do I do it? By listening to you. By supporting you. By not letting you get away with the excuses that aren't serving you. We do this together for the business you want to have in the future. Because when you make space for that to become your reality, that's exactly what will happen. Sound like you? Slide on into my cosy DMs for a cuppa and a chat. In the meantime, I'm curious, if you could ditch one part of your business to give yourself more energy, focus and fun every day - what would it be? #shadowcatcreative #personalbrandcoach #branddesigner #podcaster #aboutme #ownyourbrand #buildyourfuture #bettertogether #ditchtheBS #smallbusinesscoach #beyourweird #youdoyou #businessbuilding #creativevibes #ambitiousbusinesses #thebrandlounge #beyou #ownyourbrand #doityourway #marketingforsmallbusiness
  • Yesterday you found a little more about me, today I'm sharing more about Shadowcat Creative. As a personal brand, a lot of me is, of course, present within my business although it's the version of me that can help you the most. I started Shadowcat in 2017 alongside my full-time role as a Senior Designer which I left in October 2019. To be honest, it was a bit of a shock to the system because although I had rehearsed leaving my job many times in the shower, the real-life version was nothing like I'd planned. Fast forward a year and I find myself in a business I didn't dare dream possible and feel like I have levelled up so many times in 2020: the Year That Never Was. Some of the things that took me by surprise were: ✨ How many times my comfort zone has expanded to accommodate my latest ambition ✨ Creating platforms, like The Brand Lounge, so I reach and help more people in business ✨ The incredible tribe of people and communities I am so proud and grateful to be part of ✨ The leaps and bounds I have made in my mindset and business savvy - corporate Tammi would be eye-rolling so hard over my daily journal routine! Of everything I thought I would achieve when I started, I feel that this first year of being fully self-employed really has pushed me further than I could ever have imagined. The character count doesn't give me enough space (because your girl loves to talk) so I recorded the 10(ish) lessons from looking back at my first year and bundled them into a podcast episode. If you'd like to listen, the link is in my bio. It's my first solo episode and I'm really happy with the value that's in it - I'd love for you to listen. So tell me, what surprised you most about yourself or your business this year? Because it's been a doozy but I'm sure that you have achieved something wonderful and that deserves celebrating. #shadowcatcreative #personalbrandcoach #brandcoach #brandmentor #branddesigner #personalbrand #smallbusinessmarketing #smllbusinesssuccess #podcaster #marketingpodcast #brandpodcast #businesspodcast #creativevibes #femalebusinessowner #firstyearbusiness
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    Yesterday you found a little more about me, today I'm sharing more about Shadowcat Creative. As a personal brand, a lot of me is, of course, present within my business although it's the version of me that can help you the most. I started Shadowcat in 2017 alongside my full-time role as a Senior Designer which I left in October 2019. To be honest, it was a bit of a shock to the system because although I had rehearsed leaving my job many times in the shower, the real-life version was nothing like I'd planned. Fast forward a year and I find myself in a business I didn't dare dream possible and feel like I have levelled up so many times in 2020: the Year That Never Was. Some of the things that took me by surprise were: ✨ How many times my comfort zone has expanded to accommodate my latest ambition ✨ Creating platforms, like The Brand Lounge, so I reach and help more people in business ✨ The incredible tribe of people and communities I am so proud and grateful to be part of ✨ The leaps and bounds I have made in my mindset and business savvy - corporate Tammi would be eye-rolling so hard over my daily journal routine! Of everything I thought I would achieve when I started, I feel that this first year of being fully self-employed really has pushed me further than I could ever have imagined. The character count doesn't give me enough space (because your girl loves to talk) so I recorded the 10(ish) lessons from looking back at my first year and bundled them into a podcast episode. If you'd like to listen, the link is in my bio. It's my first solo episode and I'm really happy with the value that's in it - I'd love for you to listen. So tell me, what surprised you most about yourself or your business this year? Because it's been a doozy but I'm sure that you have achieved something wonderful and that deserves celebrating. #shadowcatcreative #personalbrandcoach #brandcoach #brandmentor #branddesigner #personalbrand #smallbusinessmarketing #smllbusinesssuccess #podcaster #marketingpodcast #brandpodcast #businesspodcast #creativevibes #femalebusinessowner #firstyearbusiness
  • Well, hello there! Introductions at the ready... It's been a hot minute since I introduced myself and as there are some new faces around here AND Shadowcat HQ is going through a level up, I thought why not take this week to do a little (re)introduction: I'm Tammi and I live just outside Southampton in the UK with my fiancé (still getting used to saying that) and my two feline overlords/on brand photo fillers Arkham + Esteban DuPlantier. After working as a brand designer for 12+years and finding how I can best serve my audience to my strengths, I have moved to the space of Personal Brand Coaching. I'm a huge advocate for doing things in a way that feels good to you - no one size fits all here. I know the frustration of having big ambitions but not seeing a path to get there, and my mission to make it easier to be you in your business and forge that path your way. Essentially, I've taken my fiery passion for brand, marketing and design, and packaged that into a powerful combo of coaching and mentoring for small business owners to make their brand and business work to THEIR preferences and strengths. Resulting in a more enjoyable, more profitable business - which is what we all want, right! I LOVE what I do and can (and do) talk about it for hours in spaces like @thebrandloungeclub podcast and community, where I share all the free information you can shake a stick at, and you can get a feel for what I'm all about while learning how to grow your biz. Apart from that, I love tea more than oxygen. Enjoy growing my own veg and cooking like I'm on a YouTube show. I laugh at my own jokes because think I'm hilarious. You'll never be far from a pun or movie reference while I'm around, oh and I'm a massive nerd for video games and comic books. So tell me about you! Come here often? Host an imaginary show of your own? Share your quirks below because this is 100% a safe space and I am here for it. #shadowcatcreative #personalbrandcoach #branddesigner #podcaster #aboutme #knowingmeknowingyou #smallbusinesscoach #beyourweird #youdoyou #businessbuilding #creativevibes #ambitiousbusinesses #thebrandlounge #beyou #ownyourbrand #doityourway #marketingforsmallbusiness
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    Well, hello there! Introductions at the ready... It's been a hot minute since I introduced myself and as there are some new faces around here AND Shadowcat HQ is going through a level up, I thought why not take this week to do a little (re)introduction: I'm Tammi and I live just outside Southampton in the UK with my fiancé (still getting used to saying that) and my two feline overlords/on brand photo fillers Arkham + Esteban DuPlantier. After working as a brand designer for 12+years and finding how I can best serve my audience to my strengths, I have moved to the space of Personal Brand Coaching. I'm a huge advocate for doing things in a way that feels good to you - no one size fits all here. I know the frustration of having big ambitions but not seeing a path to get there, and my mission to make it easier to be you in your business and forge that path your way. Essentially, I've taken my fiery passion for brand, marketing and design, and packaged that into a powerful combo of coaching and mentoring for small business owners to make their brand and business work to THEIR preferences and strengths. Resulting in a more enjoyable, more profitable business - which is what we all want, right! I LOVE what I do and can (and do) talk about it for hours in spaces like @thebrandloungeclub podcast and community, where I share all the free information you can shake a stick at, and you can get a feel for what I'm all about while learning how to grow your biz. Apart from that, I love tea more than oxygen. Enjoy growing my own veg and cooking like I'm on a YouTube show. I laugh at my own jokes because think I'm hilarious. You'll never be far from a pun or movie reference while I'm around, oh and I'm a massive nerd for video games and comic books. So tell me about you! Come here often? Host an imaginary show of your own? Share your quirks below because this is 100% a safe space and I am here for it. #shadowcatcreative #personalbrandcoach #branddesigner #podcaster #aboutme #knowingmeknowingyou #smallbusinesscoach #beyourweird #youdoyou #businessbuilding #creativevibes #ambitiousbusinesses #thebrandlounge #beyou #ownyourbrand #doityourway #marketingforsmallbusiness
  • How to maintain boundaries when YOU are your brand⁣ ⁣ You hear the phrase 'you are your brand' all the time, right? And when you're a personal brand, of course, that's true. ⁣ ⁣ It's a pretty darn awesome... but, it also means that switching off and maintaining boundaries can be tricky.⁣ ⁣ As business owners with personal brands, it’s down to us to define where ‘Business Us’ ends and ‘Home Us’ begins. ⁣ ⁣ It’s not something you can set to a time or a day of the week. Heck, I can’t be the only one who has woken up in the middle of the night and drafted a blog post - right?!⁣ ⁣ It can feel exhausting to switch between the two personas and may even start to take it’s toll on your mental health.⁣ ⁣ Enter - boundaries. ⁣ ⁣ I believe in setting up processes to help with areas I find it hard to move away from, and I help my clients do the same. Here are 3 you can implement to give some breathing room to your personal self whilst creating a seamless brand experience…⁣ ⁣ Calendar booking systems.⁣ ⁣ Ever spend hours going back and forth with a potential client trying to find a convenient time to chat? With something like Calendly you can send them a link and they choose a time to suit their schedule. It pops into your calendar and you are free to continue with your day, you efficient minx. ⁣ Saying no.⁣ ⁣ Saying no is awkward, especially if you are a people pleaser. Rather than taking on something that will drain your energy quicker than a Christmas food shop, instead try: “I’m not sure that we are the best fit for this, however, I can recommend X”. Saying no whilst offering a solution leaves both sides feeling better. ⁣ ⁣ Calendar Blocking⁣ ⁣ This is a fabulous way to not only plan your week but to actually show you that by saying yes to X, you are saying no to Y. You can choose to prioritise your time and commitments without feeling overwhelmed.⁣ ⁣ Building a personal brand is so much more than making you the It’s’ about building a brand that matches your lifestyle, attracts the people that light up your life and that you can also leave at the desk when you're ready. If you’re feeling stuck on your brand boundaries, feel free to slide into my DMs and let's chat.
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    How to maintain boundaries when YOU are your brand⁣ ⁣ You hear the phrase 'you are your brand' all the time, right? And when you're a personal brand, of course, that's true. ⁣ ⁣ It's a pretty darn awesome... but, it also means that switching off and maintaining boundaries can be tricky.⁣ ⁣ As business owners with personal brands, it’s down to us to define where ‘Business Us’ ends and ‘Home Us’ begins. ⁣ ⁣ It’s not something you can set to a time or a day of the week. Heck, I can’t be the only one who has woken up in the middle of the night and drafted a blog post - right?!⁣ ⁣ It can feel exhausting to switch between the two personas and may even start to take it’s toll on your mental health.⁣ ⁣ Enter - boundaries. ⁣ ⁣ I believe in setting up processes to help with areas I find it hard to move away from, and I help my clients do the same. Here are 3 you can implement to give some breathing room to your personal self whilst creating a seamless brand experience…⁣ ⁣ Calendar booking systems.⁣ ⁣ Ever spend hours going back and forth with a potential client trying to find a convenient time to chat? With something like Calendly you can send them a link and they choose a time to suit their schedule. It pops into your calendar and you are free to continue with your day, you efficient minx. ⁣ Saying no.⁣ ⁣ Saying no is awkward, especially if you are a people pleaser. Rather than taking on something that will drain your energy quicker than a Christmas food shop, instead try: “I’m not sure that we are the best fit for this, however, I can recommend X”. Saying no whilst offering a solution leaves both sides feeling better. ⁣ ⁣ Calendar Blocking⁣ ⁣ This is a fabulous way to not only plan your week but to actually show you that by saying yes to X, you are saying no to Y. You can choose to prioritise your time and commitments without feeling overwhelmed.⁣ ⁣ Building a personal brand is so much more than making you the It’s’ about building a brand that matches your lifestyle, attracts the people that light up your life and that you can also leave at the desk when you're ready. If you’re feeling stuck on your brand boundaries, feel free to slide into my DMs and let's chat.
  • Finding your brand purpose is key to connecting with your audience.  You created a business for two reasons:  1. To make money 2. You believe you can change the world in some way That second reason is your brand’s purpose and is an integral part of your personal brand.  It can be tough to really dig into the why in our business, particularly because as personal brands it will be a part of our core beliefs and values.  But understanding this core of your business, not only affects how you show up on the daily, but when it’s woven through your brand and marketing you audience connect with you, the believe in you and they buy from you.  If you want your business to feel aligned and help you achieve your goals: ✨ Define your brand purpose ✨ Use that to inspire your audience ✨ Embrace the success that comes with it ✨ Change your world by achieving your goals Need a hand? Pop me a DM and I’m happy to offer some prompts to help you with the first step. #shadowcatcreative #ownyourbrand #branddesigner #branddesign #brandstrategy #thebrandlounge #coachesforwomen #brandmentoring #brandingforwellbeing #brandmagic #brandstudio #brandingforwellness #holisticbranding #graphicdesigner #freelancefemale #wellbeingbusiness #creativestudio #creativebusiness #brandingforcoaches #femalefounder #brandagency #brandadvice #brandingbusiness #brandexpert #empoweringdesign #creativevibes
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    Finding your brand purpose is key to connecting with your audience.  You created a business for two reasons:  1. To make money 2. You believe you can change the world in some way That second reason is your brand’s purpose and is an integral part of your personal brand.  It can be tough to really dig into the why in our business, particularly because as personal brands it will be a part of our core beliefs and values.  But understanding this core of your business, not only affects how you show up on the daily, but when it’s woven through your brand and marketing you audience connect with you, the believe in you and they buy from you.  If you want your business to feel aligned and help you achieve your goals: ✨ Define your brand purpose ✨ Use that to inspire your audience ✨ Embrace the success that comes with it ✨ Change your world by achieving your goals Need a hand? Pop me a DM and I’m happy to offer some prompts to help you with the first step. #shadowcatcreative #ownyourbrand #branddesigner #branddesign #brandstrategy #thebrandlounge #coachesforwomen #brandmentoring #brandingforwellbeing #brandmagic #brandstudio #brandingforwellness #holisticbranding #graphicdesigner #freelancefemale #wellbeingbusiness #creativestudio #creativebusiness #brandingforcoaches #femalefounder #brandagency #brandadvice #brandingbusiness #brandexpert #empoweringdesign #creativevibes
  • IT'S LIVE! The first episode of The Brand Lounge Podcast is now live for your ears to listen to. Swipe for a sneak peek... >>> In today's episode, Siobhan Fox from @revealmarketinguk and I talk about Brand Vs Marketing and which you should invest in first. You can click the link in my bio and head to The Brand Lounge Podcast to listen, or find it wherever you listen to podcasts. If you enjoy then please do subscribe and leave a review - it would mean the world to me and help the podcast be seen and grow. New episodes are live every Tuesday + Thursday. Yep, two episodes a week - you lucky ducks. Go forth and make your ears happy. #thebrandlounge #thebrandloungepodcast #businesspodcast #marketingpodcast #personalbrandcoach #shadowcatcreative #marketingforsmallbusiness #creativevibes
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    IT'S LIVE! The first episode of The Brand Lounge Podcast is now live for your ears to listen to. Swipe for a sneak peek... >>> In today's episode, Siobhan Fox from @revealmarketinguk and I talk about Brand Vs Marketing and which you should invest in first. You can click the link in my bio and head to The Brand Lounge Podcast to listen, or find it wherever you listen to podcasts. If you enjoy then please do subscribe and leave a review - it would mean the world to me and help the podcast be seen and grow. New episodes are live every Tuesday + Thursday. Yep, two episodes a week - you lucky ducks. Go forth and make your ears happy. #thebrandlounge #thebrandloungepodcast #businesspodcast #marketingpodcast #personalbrandcoach #shadowcatcreative #marketingforsmallbusiness #creativevibes
  • I'm interrupting my current break to share that after 10 years, Mr Shadowcat has decided that was quite enough and popped the question of marriage, to which I heartily agreed. Currently feeling on cloud nine and very much in a bubble of happiness, far too much cheese and regular prosecco deliveries from some of my favourite people. Thank you to everyone for all your lovely messages. I'm over the moon right now and cannot wait to start planning our wedding for post-apocalypse. I'm taking a few more days off than originally planned because let's face it, this is only going to happen once. Props to the boy for hand-carving me a ring until we can go ring shopping together AND for the gift of pirate @lego to celebrate. He's a keeper for sure💍💙✨ The cats are also thrilled as you can imagine. #engagement #shadowcatcreative #lifeevents #businesslifeblend #wantedtoshare
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    I'm interrupting my current break to share that after 10 years, Mr Shadowcat has decided that was quite enough and popped the question of marriage, to which I heartily agreed. Currently feeling on cloud nine and very much in a bubble of happiness, far too much cheese and regular prosecco deliveries from some of my favourite people. Thank you to everyone for all your lovely messages. I'm over the moon right now and cannot wait to start planning our wedding for post-apocalypse. I'm taking a few more days off than originally planned because let's face it, this is only going to happen once. Props to the boy for hand-carving me a ring until we can go ring shopping together AND for the gift of pirate @lego to celebrate. He's a keeper for sure💍💙✨ The cats are also thrilled as you can imagine. #engagement #shadowcatcreative #lifeevents #businesslifeblend #wantedtoshare
  • // OUT OF OFFICE // I've been super busy behind the scenes and before the big reveals, I am taking some time off for maybe the first time this year. Tomorrow is my 10 year anniversary with the boy so the prosecco is on ice, the fridge is full of our favourite foods and secret plans on both sides. I always dreamed of going away to celebrate our decade but for now we'll dance in the rain under the palm tree in our garden. I'm taking next week (mostly) off and I'll see you lovely lot on the 5th. PS if you want a sneak peek of what I've been up to, I'll be sharing in the Mewsletter tomorrow. Head over to the link in my bio, download the free brand quiz (because why not) and that will sign you up to the weekly email. #shadowcatcreative #outofoffice #branddesigm #bramdcoaching #emailmarketing #palmtreesofinstagram #seeyousoon
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    // OUT OF OFFICE // I've been super busy behind the scenes and before the big reveals, I am taking some time off for maybe the first time this year. Tomorrow is my 10 year anniversary with the boy so the prosecco is on ice, the fridge is full of our favourite foods and secret plans on both sides. I always dreamed of going away to celebrate our decade but for now we'll dance in the rain under the palm tree in our garden. I'm taking next week (mostly) off and I'll see you lovely lot on the 5th. PS if you want a sneak peek of what I've been up to, I'll be sharing in the Mewsletter tomorrow. Head over to the link in my bio, download the free brand quiz (because why not) and that will sign you up to the weekly email. #shadowcatcreative #outofoffice #branddesigm #bramdcoaching #emailmarketing #palmtreesofinstagram #seeyousoon