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Why Passion Projects Are Good for Business

Over the years, I’ve seen how these pursuits can spark creativity, build confidence, and even enhance professional performance. Let me share a quick story.

One of our long-time team members joined Vintage IT while running a side hustle as a wardrobe stylist. We didn’t just encourage their work—we supported it. I’ve attended their fashion shows, and Vintage IT even sponsored one during SXSW.

But here’s where things get interesting. When one of our nonprofit clients needed help organizing a fundraiser, this employee used their styling expertise to pull off an incredible fashion show. Models walked the runway auctioning fine wines, and the event became the client’s most successful fundraiser yet.

This experience reinforced what I’ve always believed:

1. Passion drives innovation. Employees who pursue their interests bring new energy and ideas to the workplace.
2. Support creates loyalty. When businesses champion their people’s passions, it fosters a sense of community and trust.
3. Fulfillment fuels performance. People who feel empowered in all aspects of their life show up as their best selves at work.

Whether you’re leading a team or building your career, passion projects aren’t a distraction—they’re an asset. They help us grow as individuals and bring unexpected value to our organizations.

At Vintage IT, we’ll continue to celebrate the unique passions of our team. Because when people thrive, businesses thrive.

Here’s to making 2024 a year of growth, creativity, and purpose.

Quotable

"Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." ?

Track of The Week

Hollywood Records has released the cover version of the Gnarls Barkley song Crazy from the second season of the Hulu original series Tell Me Lies. The track (originally written by Brian Burton, Thomas Callaway, Gian Franco & Gian Pero Reverberi) produced the show’s composer Jay Wadley (I’m Thinking of Ending Things, Franklin, Swan Song, Fire Island) and performed by Cat Missal (who stars as Bree) and is now available to stream/download on all major digital music services, including Amazon. Also listen to the full song after the jump. Tell Me Lies is created by Meaghan Oppenheimer based on Carola Lovering’s novel of the same title and also stars Grace Van Patten, Jackson White, Spencer House, Branden Cook, Sonia Mena, Alicia Crowder and Tom Ellis.

Seamless Cloud Solutions With Vintage IT Services

At Vintage IT Services, we’re committed to delivering top-tier cloud solutions that help businesses stay ahead in an ever-evolving digital landscape. In this 60-second video from our Women In IT Series, you’ll get a glimpse of how the Vintage Cloud is designed to simplify IT management, enhance data security, and support business growth.

The Vintage Cloud provides scalable and secure solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of each client. Whether you’re looking to optimize your operations, ensure reliable data backups, or enable remote work capabilities, our cloud services offer the flexibility and peace of mind your business needs to thrive.

Every business is different and what may be important or relevant to your business may be very different from another. Vintage IT works with you to determine how you use information technology to run your business and then customizes solutions to support those needs.

Take a minute to see how our cloud services can transform your IT infrastructure. With a focus on innovation, reliability, and customer service, Vintage IT Services is here to help you navigate the future of technology with confidence.

Austin Bites & Sips

Paperboy is a popular breakfast and brunch spot located at 1203 E 11th Street in East Austin. Originally launched as a food truck in 2015, it transitioned to a brick-and-mortar restaurant in 2020. The menu features thoughtfully curated dishes made with simple, quality ingredients, including breakfast sandwiches, pastries, and toasts. The modern space offers a rooftop patio, providing a comfortable atmosphere for diners. Reservations can be made up to 60 days in advance, and a limited number of walk-in guests are accepted daily.

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