Live or Die by the Online Reviews.
Since we are all still feeling the affects of March Madness, at least at our house, I thought it would be OK if I reference a saying we in the basketball world hear a lot. “Live or Die by the three.” Typically it is associated with teams who live and die by the three pointer, […]
Life Lessons Athletics Taught Me
This past weekend, my husband took us to watch the Iowa Women’s Basketball game. It was senior day and their last home game of the regular season. The ladies pulled out a win and ended their regular season undefeated at home. Since it was a special day, the university was honoring the success of all […]
A quick tour of the marketing trends of 2019
As marketing experts, this is the time of year when we’re asked about trends – what are you seeing for this year, what’s hot? While we don’t have a magic crystal ball, we typically see a build up toward the most effective marketing strategies. Here are a few trending concepts to keep in mind when […]
What do you want to be when you grow up?
“I used to tell people that when I grew up I was going to be a pediatrician. Why? Because I loved being around kids and I quickly learned that is was a pleasing answer for adults to hear… Now I think it is one of the most useless questions an adult an ask a child […]
The Gift of Knowledge – Brand Now Book Review
My friends and I like to play a fun little game from time to time. Periodically one friend sends an anonymous gift to another, then leaving the recipient to guess who the identity of their “Secret Santa.” It’s essentially a gratitude scavenger hunt of sorts. After the gift arrives, the receiver spends days trying to […]
Libraries are far from irrelevant.
Much like the phonebook, libraries have expanded their offerings beyond the traditional printed materials to the vast information that can be found in this digital world to stay relevant and meet the demands of their patrons. We are lucky to have one of the best library systems around right here in the metro area. The […]
Personal Social Media & Professional Social Presence
I recently presented at 1 Mil Cups about Epiphany, encouraging and empowering fellow entrepreneurs on their journey. 1 Million Cups events are organized by more than 800 volunteers in 40+ states, one U.S. territory and six time zones, including Iowa City and Cedar Rapids, Iowa. I have had the pleasure of presenting at both locations. I […]
Leave them inspired!
With the start of our new business, more than ever, I value my me time at the spa. This particular day, I wanted to unplug, I even packed my Present over Perfect journal and multi colored gel pens that my bestie had given me. Usually, while I process, my stylist can squeeze another client haircut […]
Brand Identity – Crisis or Cool Beans
I recently attended an entrepreneurial networking event hosted by MEDCO designed to help like-minded business leaders connect and grow. They invite successful business owners to share their story. The idea is to share what has worked and lessons learned to help startups and business owners feel less like they are alone and help the entrepreneurial […]
Nelson Appointed Co-Chair of Evening Rotary Club
Marion, Iowa – The Marion-East Cedar Rapids club recently appointed Christa Nelson, Co-Owner of Epiphany as the Co-Chair of the Evening Rotary Club. Christa will serve as Co-Chair with Michelle Bell, Principal LEAN Consultant in Simulation and Training Solutions, the Government Systems Division of Rockwell Collins. Michelle will serve as District Governor in 2019-2020 for […]