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Hi Reader, 🌸 Pik here! Me? A startup mentor? If you told me 10 years ago I’d be mentoring startup founders…Giving branding workshops…Speaking on panels… …I probably would’ve laughed and said,“I’m just a graphic designer.” Back then, my happy place was Illustrator. Quiet. Behind-the-scenes.I didn’t see myself as a “mentor.” I didn’t think I had the voice for it. But now?Apparently I mentor startups across three global programs.IEEE, FemHealth Insights, and FemTech Lab.I give talks. I coach. I...
Hi Reader, 🌸 Pik here! Not too long ago, I was in a small business group, casually explaining what I do. I said I was building a membership site for women entrepreneurs,and suddenly, I got flooded with questions: “Which should I build first: my personal brand or business brand?”“Do I have to show my face on social media?”“What if I want to sell the business later?” So this month, we tackled the branding question everyone’s asking but secretly confused by: Personal Brand or Business Brand,...
Hi Reader, 🌸 Pik here! A client asked us to design a new website.We said, “Great! Can you share your brand assets?” They sent… a single JPEG file.That’s it. No color palette.No brand guide.Not even a transparent background. Just one fuzzy logo with a white box around it.You’ve probably been there too, either receiving it or sending it 😅 Why it matters A logo alone isn’t a brand.It’s just the tip of the iceberg. When you don’t have a clear system (fonts, colors, rules) it shows up in...