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Well friends it's been a hot minute. For those of you who don't know, a few weeks ago my dad fell, shattered his hip, had ER reconstructive surgery and then the next day had a rare spinal stroke. Currently he is paralyzed from his waist down. Life can change in an instant. The blink of an eye This has huge impact on all of us and I've been eyeball deep in logistics, and being there to support my folks in any and every way I can. So that's why I haven't been here much Here's a little sketch old school actual pen and ink style that shows how to streeeeeeeeetch out your blog content and make it pull more than its content weight. Anyone else sketch out your business processes? Something about seeing them makes them seem so much more approachable to me. Here are some tips to help you maximize the content you create * Make sure your blog post is scheduled to be shared in your social media channels when it goes live * Create a custom pin and pin it in Pinterest * Have a content upgrade? Woot! Include the signup right in your post… I highly recommend @Flodesk for that! Get 50% off with my link here: https://flodesk.com/c/DMICHELEPERRY * Send it out with the content upgrade to your existing list using Flodesk * Create a companion Youtube video * Take excerpts and quotes and pepper your social media with them over the 7-10 days after your post has gone live * Mention again 3-4 weeks out from hitting that publish button #designedtothrivecreative #courageouscreativity #purposemeetsprofit #designedtothrive #creativeatheart #creativepreneur #creativebusinessowner #risingtidesociety #calledtobecreative #creativityfound #communityovercompetition #jaxcreatives #wearethecreativeeconomy #madetomatter #tbiwarrior #thelittlevictories #dowhatyoulove #creativebusiness #illustratedbusiness #dontquityourdaydream #withgritandgrace #storymatters #flodeskinsiders #emailmarketingstrategy #flodeskfridays
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Calm before the storm... please keep Florida (I’m in North Florida) & all the areas already devastated by Dorian in your thoughts & prayers - #designedtothrivecreative #courageouscreativity #purposemeetsprofit #designedtothrive #creativeatheart #creativepreneur #creativebusinessowner #risingtidesociety #calledtobecreative #creativityfound #communityovercompetition #jaxcreatives #wearethecreativeeconomy #madetomatter #tbiwarrior #thelittlevictories #dowhatyoulove #creativebusiness #illustratedbusiness #dontquityourdaydream #withgritandgrace #storymatters #hurricanedorian
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How did I miss national dog day? Well to be fair Charlie wouldn’t consider himself a dog. Fur child maybe - I can’t believe it has already been 5 years of this sweet love gift waking me up every morning, just to curl up under my chin and go back to sleep 😆 - He’s my CCO (Chief Cuddle Officer), tear drier, hug giver, laugh provoker, lizard chaser, my snuggle bug and forever fur baby. I can’t imagine not having him in my world. So pretty much everyday is national fur baby day over here - #designedtothrivecreative #courageouscreativity #purposemeetsprofit #designedtothrive #creativeatheart #creativepreneur #creativebusinessowner #risingtidesociety #calledtobecreative #creativityfound #communityovercompetition #jaxcreatives #wearethecreativeeconomy #madetomatter #tbiwarrior #thelittlevictories #dowhatyoulove #creativebusiness #illustratedbusiness #dontquityourdaydream #withgritandgrace #storymatters
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OK friends. Confession time. I'm a champion adapter. I grew up missing a leg and using crutches. I had to figure out how to do things differently. So, as I have been fighting my way through the fog of a TBI, I've built up an intricate system of apps and notes and tools that help me look pretty normal on the surface. Truthfully, I didn't even know I was doing it - But if I loose my notes from a meeting, it's empty space I can't fill. I try to remember yesterday and it is a blank void unless I can see my calendar entries. I used to hold my world in my brain, now I have to hold my brain by how I structure my world. I used to feel smart. Now I just feel so slow. I used read more words a minute than I now can process in half an hour. I used to handle extreme stress and uncertainty without breaking a sweat. Last week a nano-fraction of it almost landed me in the hospital - I am not who I used to be. There are things I may never get back. And that's crushing sometimes. But that doesn't mean I can't forge ahead and build a life I love. It may be harder. It may look very different and be frustrating. But it can also be filled with good. Relationships I never would have found. Perspectives I might never have seen. Community I might never have leaned on. Grateful for each and everyone of you. Shoutout to my friend @nataliefranke whose epic iPad doodles inspired me to make a few of my own and the make EEG waves reference... because neurofeedback and alpha waves rock - #designedtothrivecreative #courageouscreativity #purposemeetsprofit #designedtothrive #creativeatheart #creativepreneur #creativebusinessowner #risingtidesociety #calledtobecreative #creativityfound #communityovercompetition #jaxcreatives #wearethecreativeeconomy #madetomatter #tbiwarrior #thelittlevictories #dowhatyoulove #creativebusiness #illustratedbusiness #dontquityourdaydream #withgritandgrace #storymatters #makewaves
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I loved making this for 2 friends who have been tireless encouragers on my business journey. A little housewarming gift celebrating them and all they pour into so many on Instagram and beyond - #designedtothrivecreative #courageouscreativity #purposemeetsprofit #designedtothrive #creativeatheart #creativepreneur #creativebusinessowner #risingtidesociety #calledtobecreative #creativityfound #communityovercompetition #jaxcreatives #wearethecreativeeconomy #madetomatter #soulcareforcreatives #tbiwarrior #thelittlevictories #dowhatyoulove #creativebusiness #illustratedbusiness #customabstractart #poiemaabstracts #storymatters #mixedmediaabstracts #artofabstraction
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Painting love stories within love stories is an absolute privilege. I put a call out two or so weeks ago for people who had photographs they might like to have me practice on while I was getting everything else set up. A girl has to build her portfolio enough to at least get started right? One of our local Tuesday together members shared this image of her bridal bouquet and the story behind a locket that is hidden from view - One thing I love about abstract art is that you are not limited by what is in the picture itself. So I got to give a silver and blue headnod to her deeper story in this moment - If we haven’t met, I’m Michele and I’m super glad you are here. I’m a business strategist and creativity educator for creatives as well as an abstract painter of love stories with my new line of #PoiemaAbstracts ✨ - #designedtothrivecreative #courageouscreativity #purposemeetsprofit #designedtothrive #creativeatheart #creativepreneur #creativebusinessowner #risingtidesociety #calledtobecreative #creativityfound #communityovercompetition #jaxcreatives #wearethecreativeeconomy #madetomatter #soulcareforcreatives #tbiwarrior #thelittlevictories #dowhatyoulove #creativebusiness #weddinggift #customabstractart #paintedlovestories #storymatters #mixedmediaabstracts #artofabstraction
