MAKING SILLY MISTEAKS
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It’s the silly season, and yes, we all make silly mistakes – not just during the festive season, but throughout the year!? Maybe you should be "reviewing your situation...”???
We’ll be?chatting ‘On The Couch’ with SANTA CLAUS, who’s appearing in a Netflix series that might just ruin your Christmas!
And we shine the CR38IVES spotlight on Life Coach KHALID ABDULLAH, who wants to hear?your stories!
Yes, it’s the silly season – the end of the year when some go overboard and make silly mistakes.? But we’re all human, capable of making silly mistakes at any time of the year!?
One silly mistake Graphic Designer and Branding Strategist Daniel J. Moore once made was to send an email spelling the world ‘Design’ as ‘Desgin’.? A big OOPS for a Designer to make!“
Not ideal. How did I make such a mistake?!”?asks Daniel.? “Simple.? I’d put too much on my plate and not checked.”
Now, it may seem like a minor typo, but it was in the image header - and yes, someone spotted it.? This is why checking your work is important. It stops you from making silly mistakes.
"This was years ago, but the mistake still haunts me,” Daniel says.? “Here’s the thing. Most business owners don’t check their brand is on track for YEARS.? By which point, it can be way out of alignment - and expensive to fix.”
Reviewing your brand is imperative to keep your message clear, your visuals consistent and your communication on point.? If it’s not, you may be losing clients without even noticing.
Daniel thinks this is so important that he’s decided to help out - and he won’t even charge you for it!??
Interested? Take the 5-minute brand review, and you’ll get the option for a free ‘First Impressions’ review - giving you some idea of what your audience sees when they first encounter you. https://iron-dragon-design.involve.me/5-minute-brand-audit
Next week we’ll be chatting ‘On The Couch’ with SANTA CLAUS?on?Wednesday the 11the?December @11am GMT!
MICHAEL TOWNSEND is a professional SANTA and Actor.? Since retiring 6 years ago, Michael’s distinctive look has sparked off a new career!? He’s appeared as Santa Claus on film and TV, in documentaries. short films, adverts, music videos, game shows and even on a Christmas card!
His latest appearance is in the new 6-part Netflix Christmas comedy thriller?‘Black Doves’?with KIERA KNIGHTLEY.? The series offers a family-size helping of Christmas carnage, which Knightley has said "will completely ruin the festivities” for?audiences!
Watch here https://www.youtube.com/@cr38ives/streams
If you missed our previous chat?with Executive Chef kardar Challenger of CHALLENGER CATERING, you can catch up HERE
Kardar Challenger has been catering fine dining events in London for the past decade.? He believes that every event deserves a touch of culinary mastery - whether it’s an?elegant wedding reception, a corporate gala or a cozy family gathering, his team is dedicated to creating unforgettable dining experiences!?
Kardar has worked in some of the top hotels and restaurants in London, and has a great story to tell about climbing the kitchen ladder - from becoming a Head Chef at the age of only 19, to owning his own successful catering business at the age of 40!
You can visit the CHALLENGER CATERING website here: https://www.challengercatering.com/
CR38IVES NETWORKING EVENT - Friday 20th?December, 11am - 12:30pm
Networking is serious business, but our Christmas meet-up will have you swinging your sparkly earrings and chuckling into your eggnog!?
Make sure to click on the ‘First-Time Visitor’ button to get your?FREE e-ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cr38ives-online-networking-event-tickets-776860028257?aff=oddtdtcreator
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CAROLYN MAYLING Talks About The Loss Of A Child
Christmas is the time of year when those who have lost a loved one feel their absence more poignantly in the midst of family gatherings.??
Author and Charity Founder Carolyn Mayling has been talking to Journalist and Broadcaster Dilys Morgan on her podcast?'Living with Dying', which aims?to smash the taboos surrounding death with frank discussion.
One of her Carolyn's coping mechanisms following the death of her 11-year-old daughter Rosie was to tell (and tell and tell) her story.? “There is no right or wrong way - but this was, and still is, my way," she says.
Carolyn's overriding message in her memoir, however, is that there is still joy to be found after the death of a loved one - and that 'The Future Is Rosie' despite everything.
BUY THE BOOK HERE: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Future-Rosie-Carolyn-Mayling/dp/183825983X
LISTEN to the PODCAST HERE: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-45-carolyn-mayling/id1737583252?i=1000673808168
Carolyn set up a charity in memory of her daughter to help other sick children in hospital.? ‘Rosie’s Rainbow Fund’ provides musical therapy to brighten up their lives, and gives support to stressed and bereaved parents. Christmastime is particularly hard on children in hospital who can't attend their family festivities.
DONATE to ROSIE'S RAINBOW FUND HERE: https://www.rosiesrainbowfund.co.uk/donate
If you're looking for presents or stocking fillers for the young 'uns, here are some suggestions!
BUY Salma Zaman 's BOOKS HERE:
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BUY Sue Pavey 's BOOKS HERE:
THE COACH GETS CREATIVE!
After spending many years travelling around the UK as an Actor in a Shakespearean company, Khalid Abdullah decided he’d had enough of life on the road – and became a Life Coach instead!
For over 25 years, Khalid has helped others in their self-development.? It’s all about gaining emotional and spiritual intelligence, and planting the seed for lasting happiness.?
“For us, it’s not space that is the final frontier, but ourselves!” says Khalid.? “What kind of person am I? Can I expand and improve the experience of my inner life...the cradle of my wisdom, courage, compassion and creativity?
”When we ask ourselves such questions, we begin a journey of exploring our potential as human beings. You can find out more on Khalid's website HERE: https://www.planetvillage.co.uk/
Khalid is now on a mission!? He’s collecting individual stories on audio as part of an eBook project called?‘The Library of Lived Experience’. ?
So, if you have a personal story you’d like to share - on any subject – then book a one-hour session with Khalid.
He’ll first chat to you about the specific story you want to tell, and will then help you to condense it into five minutes.? No names, places or dates will be mentioned – and you will remain completely anonymous.?
You will also need to sign an agreement to have your story placed in the LLE digital archive.
BOOK STORY SESSION HERE: https://link.planetvillage.co.uk/widget/bookings/1hourkhalid
Mike Sharp is a Social Media Ad & Marketing Expert – so if you want to know how to advertise and market your business online, then he can help you!
MEET MIKE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycljhkySGao
Check out Mikes Online Academy !
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The month of December is when most people start looking back over the past year, and reflecting on what happened - and what didn’t.?
We’ve certainly made some wonderful friends and connections during 2024 – and we hope to see as many as can squeeze onto the zoom screen at our last networking event of the year!?
We'd like to personally thank our CR38IVES members and our supporters, guests and connections - so please join us on the 20th, when we can raise a glass of cheer together!
BOOK YOUR FREE TICKET HERE: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cr38ives-online-networking-event-tickets-776860028257?aff=oddtdtcreator
By the way, we have?A VERY SPECIAL GUEST?coming!?(Shhhh...it's?a secret...)
Here's to your continued success!
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2 个月Featured in this edition of 'The Creative Chronicles' are Graphic Designer & Branding Strategist Daniel J. Moore, Professional Santa & Actor MICHAEL TOWNSEND, Executive Chef kardar Challenger, Author & Charity Founder Carolyn Mayling, Journalist & Podcaster Dilys Morgan, Children's Authors Salma Zaman James Davison and Sue Pavey, Life Coach Khalid Abdullah, Social Media Ad & Marketing Expert Mike Sharp, and Portrait & Branding Photographer Brigitta (NUX) Scholz Mastroianni!