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“Sinners,” Loyalty, and the Truth About Working with the Same Creative Partners

One of the most common criticisms creative entrepreneurs—especially event planners—face is the accusation of forming cliques or being “gatekeepers.” You know the drill: you work with the same vendors often, and suddenly people are whispering about exclusivity, favoritism, or lack of diversity in your collaborations. But the new film “Sinners” offers a compelling counter-narrative that all of us in the creative world should reflect on.

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Are You Planning to Register for a Professional Conference? Read This First. The Enlightened Creative.

What to Know Before You Register for a Professional Conference.

So, what’s a businessperson to do? There are numerous industry experts sharing feedback and wise counsel, so I am not going to cover that today. Instead, I am going to play a little “Monday Morning Quarterback” and provide you with some advice for minimizing challenges similar to this as you register for future professional conferences.

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Working at a Desk with Strength Finders and Fast Company and a Wonder Woman Comic Book. Howerton+Wooten Events. The Enlightened Creative.

8 Tips for Asking Someone to Mentor You

Are you new to the industry and interested in asking someone to mentor you? Pretty smart idea! It’s a key step to take as you build your network and grow in your career. But, asking someone to be your mentor requires a little more groundwork than you might think, so we have listed below 8 tips for asking someone to mentor.

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Hey there trailblazer!

I’m Kawania (kuh won nee ah) and I own and lead two successful businesses in the creative industry. Welcome! I created this blog as a resource that you can reference as you launch, run, and scale your own successful (and sustainable) business. There’s lots of information in this blog, so bookmark it and hit me up if you have any questions. We all need a little guidance every now and then, right? Take care friend. Keep shining! Love and Soul Always, Kawania

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