Behind the Scenes of Corporate Events, Headshots & Visual Storytelling
This journal is designed for corporate teams, event planners, and marketing professionals who need more than just photos—they need images that work. Here, you’ll find guidance on planning corporate events, preparing for executive headshots, and understanding how visual storytelling supports your brand.
Featured posts include helpful tutorials, featured work, short stories, photography tips, and more.
How an Eating Disorder Led to Ellen’s focus on athletes and body image
Learn how collegiate athlete, Ellen Isaac, overcame her eating disorder and how helps others fuel their bodies through proper macro coaching.
How Felicia Built a Forever Family Through Foster Care Adoption
On a beautiful spring day in Cleveland, Felicia officially became the mother of two children through foster care adoption. Her journey—from a lifelong love for children to navigating the highs and lows of fostering—is a testament to love, resilience, and the power of community. Read her heartfelt interview and learn how you can support foster families.
FROM “TERRIFYING” SOLO TRAVELS TO CURATING LUXURY VACATIONS, JESSICA GAYA
Discover how Jessica Gaya of Detailed Travel Designs creates personalized, seamless travel experiences tailored to you.
I Thought I was Too Old
Are older generations resistant to shifts in technology? Or just the way technology impacts our mental health?
Story Recommendation: The Tinder Swindler
When is a dating opportunity too good to be true? Dive into my story recommendation: The Tinder Swindler, on Netflix.
How a Hallmark Diary On a Warm Day in Michigan Inspired My Business
This is the story of a Hallmark diary, a camera, and a little girl with big dreams.
Magic, Free Will, Mayhem, and One Big Imagination: An Interview with Fiction Author, Edward Allen Karr
How does someone who designs space flight experiments in use on the Space Station bring his otherworldly imagination to life? By telling stories. Learn more about fiction writer and published author, Edward Allen Karr in this feature interview.
How “Goosebumps” Affirmed an Occupational Therapist's Career Calling Helping Immigrants & Refugees
“I think of my grandmothers. They both experienced forced displacement around my age.”
Meet the Person Behind the Politician: Melody Hart
What does it look like to run for mayor? Learn more about Melody Hart as she runs for the FIRST mayor of Cleveland Heights and where salsa fits into the mix.
How One Organization is Fighting LGBTQ+ Discriminiation
Did you know it’s still legal to discriminate against the LGBTQ+ community for housing & public accommodation? Learn how one organization is pushing for change by Floating for Fairness on July 24th!
A Love Note to Late Bloomers
After reading Rich Karlgaard’s book, Late Bloomers, I was inspired to write this poem to women over the age of 40. It’s time to reclaim your rightful place.
It’s Just Business is B.S.
“It’s just business” fails to recognize the emotions we face as business owners. Rational business growth often forces us to say an emotional “no”.
How Do You Feel About Tarantulas? Meet Olivia’s Animal Menagerie
Learn more about Olivia Houck and her dream of seeing the world of reptile rescues expand.
Erin Foster Puts the “Daaaannng girl!” in Graphic Design
How graphic designer Erin Foster uses her creative mind to solve problems in her approach to work.
There’s Nothing Boring about this insurance gal
Client Spotlight on Jacki Shaffer. She shares why it’s ok to be your true self — colorful and all — in business.
When It’s More than a Game
When sports jabs are more than empty words, and what the proper response is.
Conquering Your Inner Critic: A BODY POSITIVITY essay
How 22 naked people pushed through their insecurities and taught me to face mine.
Chronic illness: What Nobody Told Me
I created this series “Nobody Told Me” to chronicle what’s underneath the surface of a life crisis for health victims — the emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual pain we face on an almost daily basis.