Enjoying experimenting with matcha and frothing oat milk to make my own homemade lattes! All this bright green has me dreaming of spring🌱! 〰️ #matcha #matchalatte #matchalover #greenwithenvy #thinkspring #plantlady #homemadelatte #sundayvibes #sundaymornings #ｓｕｎｄａｙｍｏｏｄ #concordnh #channelingmyinnerbarista 
Same Me, New Phase 🌙 : Creative Director ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Hey everyone! I have some exciting news, which I’ve been hinting at for some time, but haven’t quite found the right way to share with you all. But today is the day I loop you in to the new phase and career move I’m choosing for ME! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This time next week I’ll be starting full time as the new Creative Director at The Water Project, a non profit based right here in Concord, NH. For those who don’t know, @thewaterprojectinc is an organization that provides safe reliable water to communities and schools in Kenya, Uganda and Sierra Leone. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’ve worked with The Water Project and been connected with their team as a design client for over two years now, and am beyond excited to step into this new creative challenge! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The decision to take a step back from my business full time was one I’ve thought thought a lot about. Admittedly I got a bit of FOMO, and feared I would fall behind in the ‘hustle’ with my fellow entrepreneurs... But I also remembered that 5 years ago I would have killed for an opportunity like this. And 5 years ago I had no design experience at all, and started teaching myself graphic design. So I’m so grateful for the leap I took to start designing and for my business and the experience it’s given me to be able to take a job that I’ve earned! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ While I’ll have my hands full at TWP, those who know me, know I can’t say no to a tempting creative project and will no doubt still be running Broaden Collective and taking on the occasional design project once I settle in ✨ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Thank you to everyone who has supported me on my creative journey thus far and cheers to this next phase! 〰️ #designer #graphicdesigner #selftaughtdesigner #hustle #sidehustle #entrepreneuer #typeface #womenwhodesign #justaphase #creativedirector #womeninbusiness #promotion #knowyourworth #chooseyou #create #youreworthit #concordnh 
Brand design is more than just your name and some colors... It's about expressing how your company fits into a larger entity. It's about your business and its mission and how this gets framed and presented to your customers. It's your jargon, your style, the vibe you give off. It's a badge that makes you and your team feel proud! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This was a fun little project with @adventuresinrealestate to help create some additional brand collateral for their team to use in-house! Sometimes you don't need a total rebrand - you just need some elements that fit with your current style but help elevate it 🌄! 〰️ #branddesign #branding #logodesign #brandidentity #graphicdesign #graphicdesigner #womenwhodesign #elevateyourbrand #mountaindesign #digitaldesign #newhampshire #newhampshiremountains #truckerhatdesign #newhampshirerealestate #NHRealEstate #adventuresinrealestate #realestatenh #concordnh #downtownconcordnh #localsupportinglocal 
It’s been a while since I’ve shared this guy’s adorable face on here, and today he all but posed for the picture 😄. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Who else has pets who demand your attention while you’re trying to work, but do it in such a forgivably adorable way??⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ For those of you following our cat’s nickname journey, here’s the recent evolution since last fall:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Pumpkin > Pumpkin Head > Gourd > Gordon > Potato > Smash (like mashed potatoes)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Current fav: Potato 🥔 💛⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 〰️⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #catsofinstagram #catsogram #scottishfold #oneeyedcat #furbaby #cuteanimals #catsofig #catsoftheday #petsofinstagram #catsknowbest #catlady #doginacatbody #workfromhome #entrepreneurlife #sundayviews #viewfrommydesk #mycattheCEO #petnicknames 
This has pretty much been my vibe as of late... ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Minus the warm weather wears, I have been rocking the overalls quite a bit lately - a good middle of the road jean/lounge combo if you will. 👖 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ But beyond that - I've been fortunate enough to take some time to sit back, breathe and take it all in. To not just simply move on to fresh starts and new beginnings, but to acknowledge my wins of the past year. To see where I've come, where I'm headed and be more intentional with what I do next. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ While I've been relatively quiet here, I think it's because I'm trying to figure out what role social media plays in my everyday habits but also in the success of my businesses. I'm practicing restraint in order to look inward rather than outward. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I have big changes coming soon that I'm excited to share, but for now I'm just soaking in where I am. Stay tuned for more in the coming days/weeks ✨ 〰️ 📷: @sydneykerbysonphotography #soakitin #lounging #overallsarethebest #newyear #celebratingwins #newbeginnings #takeitslow #2021 #fridayreflections 
I love curating moments that get people excited, or stop people in their tracks with emotion - whether it’s great design or branding that takes on an identity of its own, a campaign for a nonprofit with a mission filled with meaning, or projects like the @shopbroadnh holiday popup I’ve been a collaborator, visionary and curator of for the past two months. It’s been great to step away from the computer screen and use a different side of my creative brain, to learn (and fumble!) my way through new things like retail, and to put my faith and trust in fellow womxn to help guide me in areas that aren’t my strengths. Everyday I work at the popup I have people asking, wondering and hoping if we can stay past the holidays, and checking in about how we’ve been doing despite the pandemic. This alone has meant the world to us! We’ve been welcomed so warmly, and encouraged by not just friends and family but by complete strangers too. Thank you ALL for helping make this a success in bringing our community of makers, artists, and small business owners together. Happy Holidays and thank you Portsmouth (and everyone who ventured our way) for supporting all our small businesses! 〰️ #shopsmall #shoplocal #shopwomenowned #womenowned #holidayshop #popupshop #portsmouthnh #concordnh #broadencollective #womenwhodesign #shopbroad #supportsmall #holidayshopping #seacoastnh #nhseacoast #locallymade #newhampshirelife #womxnowned #womenownedpopup #giftideas #holidayshopping #handmade #womeninbusiness #empoweredwomen #smallbusiness #retailshop #downtownportsmouthnh 
When the holiday spirit strikes and you stay up late making cookies for your customers to enjoy at your holiday popup in Portsmouth tomorrow! Thanks @minimalistbaker for 1-bowl recipe! 〰️ #holidayseason #holidayspirit #christmascookies #gingerbreadcookies #minimalistbaker #glutenfreerecipes #glutenfree #bakingfortheholidays #fortheloveofbaking #christmascookies #shoplocal #concordnh #portsmouthnh #holidayshopping #popupshop #smallbusiness #actsofkindness 
Oh fellow creative ones? Are you out there?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I've been encouraged by a mentor of mine to just throw this out there and see what sticks if anything, so here goes! Feel free to pass along to friends as well!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I'm looking for a freelance graphic designer (preferably NH based) who is some or all of the following 😅🙃:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - looking to add a little work to their plate and likes referrals⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - is quick on their feet and enjoys small/quick-turnaround projects, working on templates, etc.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - New(er) to the field and needs to gain some experience and clients for their portfolio (but like the rest of us, still wants to be paid what they're worth!)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - Is versed in Adobe CS and otherwise knows how to google ;)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If any of this sounds like you, and you're intrigued in learning more, please do the following:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ➡️ Send an email to hello@rachelsotakcreative.com with the subject 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘄/ 𝗥𝗦 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 and include:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 1) your design IG or social profiles⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 2) where to find your portfolio (attach or website)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 3) Basic CV and a bit about yourself and why you think we might get along or be a good fit creatively!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ PS. This is NOT a full-time position, and depending on the number of inquiries I receive, I may not respond to your email! Thanks for understanding. Serious inquiries ONLY, thank you!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 〰️⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #graphicdesign #graphicdesigner #creative #fellowcreatives #newhampshirelife #freelancingfemales #freelancedesign #localdesigner #brandingdesign #freelance #concordnh #downtownconcordnh #exeternh #manchesternh #plymouthnh #hanovernh #portsmouthnh #stayworkplay #designthinking #womenwhodesign #entrepreneur #solopreneur #jobsearch #findyourtribe