More Than Graphics Podcast

Get ready for a FULL month of SELF CARE & SELF LOVE as we chat with amazing entrepreneurs and thought leaders to help remind you of the work on self we all must to be GREAT as women creatives and women in tech.

Meet De'Nicea Harper Hilton our first guest of February!

Who says you’re Perfect? De’Nicea does! Appreciating the root meaning of “whole and complete,” De’Nicea Hilton creates Playful Healing Spaces for Women to Embrace, Embody and Express Her Perfect Authentic Self.

Expanding beyond her expertise in holistic and integrative approaches as a Holistic Well-Being Consultant and Doctor of Eastern Medicine, she guides women to use Play to realize their potential by experiencing serious healing that doesn’t have to be so serious. She founded the Perfect PlayGround healing space that offers experiences such as her signature I Am Perfect! Academy Membership, Perfect Aligning PlayGroup Mentorship and the infamous UnSlumber Party! Retreats.

While playing in the Perfect PlayGround, women DISCOVER the holistic, purposeful meaning of her physical symptoms/conditions, EXPLORE the possibilities already available to support her Being in her purpose and EXPERIENCE her potential when aligning her Spirit, Mind and Body.

She comes to the point where she confidently stands and claims, “I Am Perfect!”...and mean it!

Welcome to the show De'Nicea!

Show Notes:

Trust the objective more than the subjective

What does the body tell you.

Be who you are authentically

When you feel like you’re always on, you get messages to not pretend to be that person anymore.

Playing is the potential to learn about yourself.

Self-care -> related to awareness

Self-care is also being authentic to yourself. Making what works for you, work for you and your business.

Have checkpoints for yourself and your journey.

Just because 2020 is over, doesn’t mean your journey to evolve is.

A tool to “Resource” - re-source (getting back to self). It displaces the power from yourself to the tool instead.

Reassessment

Who are the people that will support me in loving myself more deeply?

#TGIP = Thank God I’m Perfect

#ThickMermaid

What you see as a detriment, someone else could see as a blessing.

Life works in a cyclical nature. Be aware of these cycles and work with and not against.

Book: Brandwashed

January's theme of ELIMINATE featuring professional organizer Emily Evans.

Evans is the owner of Eliminate: Professional Organizing based in Lexington. She services clients eager for structure and sanctuary in their home. Her offerings include home and office organization, decluttering, unpacking, downsizing, and staging. Emily has been a self-aware neat freak since she was a child.

She loves helping folks purge unneeded items and organize kept items in a functional and sustainable way. Emily holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology & Anthropology from Transylvania University and a Master’s of Business Administration from Midway University. She enjoys traveling, live music, and volunteering with local animal rescues.

Welcome to the Show! #MTGthePodcast #Community #WomeninTech #WomenCreatives

So before this episode airs lets talk about why its special.

Its special because we have Co-founder of The Culture LP Michael Tonge as our guest that completely embodies the spirit we need in 2020.

Enjoy every moment we had producing this!

Michael Tonge is a Brooklyn Native, and the son of  two creatives. He is born and raised in the city that never sleeps so naturally, hustle, creativity, and intuition are a part of his DNA.

Looking for THE gift for that special person in your life? We’ve got some suggestions.

Its the holiday season and the ladies of the More Than Graphics Podcast are here chatting all things gift giving.

Check out our convo on some great gifts that could make your spirits brighter for the new year.

Welcome to our 2020 Holiday Gift Guide.

GIFTS:

LOCAL MENTIONS:

On this candid conversation in a heightened month of feelings around the American election, a world pandemic and social injustice , we're discussing all things 'soul' with Business Manifestation Coach, Sara Drury. 

Sara is a business manifestation coach, trained in NLP, and certified as a NGH hypnotherapist.

She helps business owners learn how to use MAGIK and energy alignment for faster manifestation in business so that they can make more MONEY with less effort.

She is a mom to the coolest 8 year old little boy and 3 fur babies and she’s married to her soul mate. When she’s not working with clients you’ll likely find her barefoot in her garden.

Sara shares infinite knowledge and action steps to helping us reconnect & protect our soul.

OUR TOP SHOW NOTES:

“Truest part of yourself. It never ceases.” - Sara

“I believe our soul cannot be damaged but we can be disconnected from it.” - Sara

“We’re not broken.” - Sara

“If its possible for one is possible for another.” - Sara

“Lean into what makes you weird.” -Sara

“Every successful person has had failure, the difference is the person that doesn’t have success threw in the towel early.” - Sara

“Failure only means what we make it mean.” - Sara

“Be right with ourselves first” - Sara

“Our point of power is always in the moment.” - Sara

“How do I want to feel today?” - Sara

What perfect time of year for this topic! Award winning PR specialist Ameerah Palacios dives deep into the topic of fear for ALL of us to hear! 

Ameerah Palacios is an award-winning PR and marketing executive helping organizations elevate their brand. From navigating the public school system as a gifted child in advanced classes as normally the only Black student, overcoming personal adversities and career stints with no shortage of excitement, she knows the importance of facing the very things that scare you. As a former business journalist and TV news producer, Ameerah covered hard-hitting local news and business topics in Kentucky and New York. Then as a public relations practitioner, she would handle crisis communication during Hurricane Sandy and act as a spokesperson for major public sector brands in education, politics and nonprofit sectors. She's been on the other side of cancel culture from personal experience. Now, she handles public involvement, client development and strategic communications campaigns for one of the largest global consulting firms in the world. Ameerah is no stranger to facing fears and our conversation on #MoreThanGraphics will explore her journey in more detail.

Welcome to the show Ameerah!

Show Notes we Loved:

“Don't let fear limit yourself” - Ameerah

“When you feel your worst, you’re still enough.” - Ameerah

“Who am I going to be in this moment?” - Ameerah

“In these conversations around equity we want the luxury to having access to network to grow and groom us.” - Ameerah

“Sometimes you walk through the door not doing what comes after it.” - Ameerah

“You have to stand on everything you’ve done.”- Ameerah

“The universe is trying to tell you something, pay attention.”- Ameerah

“What am I fearful of? Is it temporary?” -Ameerah

“Protect your peace.” - Ameerah

We're in a mid season Fall break but we're still leaving you with tons of gems in the meantime! Enjoy this mini episodes with your fave co-hosts Danielle Meadows-Stinnett and Cicely Stamper.

Our September mini episode topic: Flexibility & Grace with Cicely! Follow @octanedesigns & @bougiebeautybabe on Instagram.

We're in a mid season Fall break but we're still leaving you with tons of gems in the meantime! Enjoy this mini episodes with your fave co-hosts Danielle Meadows-Stinnett and Cicely Stamper.  

Our August mini episode topic:  Parenting and Perfection with Danielle! Follow @octanedesigns & @bougiebeautybabe on Instagram. 

July brings the summer horizon and there's a lot to unpack on the topic! Meet our special guest Marie McLamb a Native Kentuckian, Coordinator of the Bluegrass Creative Market, an Artist, photographer, event facilitator and blogger! 

With a background in event coordination, Marie organizes blogger and influencer functions to promote small towns and locally owned businesses.

As an avid patron of the arts and small business, she is now coordinating opportunities for creators and makers to share their talents with the community at the new Bluegrass Artist and Maker Pop Up Markets. These markets will feature the best that local artists and makers have to offer including woodworking, soft lines, home décor, Kentucky themed, pottery, hand lettering, illustrating, paintings and so much more. In addition, the market features food items including a food truck and drink trailer along with small batch cookies, boozy cupcakes, brownies, cheeses and other items.

This new market takes place at the Oleika Shriners Center at 326 Southland Drive in Lexington, Kentucky. Right next door shoppers can also experience the Lexington Farmer’s Market where some vendors have collaborated with local farmers to create their delicious treats.

You can find Marie on social media @Bluegrass_Collaborative and the Market at @Bluegrass_Creative_Market. You can enjoy her blog highlighting all things Kentucky at www. BackroadBluegrass.com Check it out, you might discover something new in your own backyard!

Welcome to the show Marie!

Show Notes we Loved:

“Something was always pulling me back to Kentucky.” - Marie

“The more I learned the more I wanted to share it with other people.” - Marie

“Its what we always did.”- Marie

“Its so easy to get to know local people.” - Marie

“You can’t expand your horizons without finding out what it actually is.” - Cicely

Ready for another dose of awesome sisterhood conversations from women in the tech industry?  With all the things swirling both physically and mentally around COVID-19 (recorded before the current protests) we all could use some inspo on how to PIVOT. Be encouraged and inspired by our special guest Karen Swyszcz, published author, speaker and entrepreneur trailblazer.

Karen Swyszcz graduated from the University of Waterloo with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry. She started Makinthebacon as a hobby blog back in 2012, as a way to escape her monotonous day job. Over the years, it has evolved into a platform, initially providing content on personal finance, to now providing inspiration for entrepreneurs/aspiring entrepreneurs through blog posts and interviews. She has partnered with brands such as Camp Tech, Minted.co, Meridian Credit Union and Supperworks on digital campaigns.

In 2019 she co-authored the Best-Selling Book in Women’s Health on Amazon - Fitness To Freedom and launched a business and technology podcast - The Bacon Bits ‘n’ Bytes Podcast. Karen has co-authored another book called Lighting The North, which will be launching this Fall 2020.

Karen is the co-founder of Kaibigan Connection - an organization that is dedicated to connecting Filipinx entrepreneurs and professionals in the GTA and beyond. When she is not working on her many endeavors, she can be found at the gym teaching group fitness classes - BodyPump and BodyAttack. 

Welcome Karen! 

Show Notes We Loved: 

“Things have a weird way of working themselves out.” - Karen

“Timing is everything.” - Karen

“Spending all this time salvaging. I need a complete shutdown and revisit.” - Karen

“Sometimes things take longer.” - Karen

“Knowing where your energy and passion is going.” - Karen

“Having something you like vs something you love.” - Cicely

“Pivoting is not a straight line.” - Karen

“How can I create options?” -Karen