SUMMA SUMMA TIME, ZINE!
Our latest newsletter was due for a funky offline rendition, so this July we met at our fav getaway in Wingdale, NY for a day of good ol' fashion collaging.
Over the last few months, we've been engaging with more and more of our clients to design alt-marketing strategies and ways of expressing that take time off screen and flip the script on what can often feel like marketing "have-to's." It has felt so good to free ourselves from these bs "have-to's" that we busted out the scissors, glue, stickers and colorful paper to make a special zine for you. The sun was shining bright, music was on full blast, and creativity was flowing - these are the days dreams are made of.
Read the latest news below, including a very special announcement about our new fund designed to get cash in the hands of beloved business revolutionaries (like you!) + be the first to know about our group experience this fall in collaboration with Sadee Brathwaite.
Creative energy is limitless. Let it rip!
With love from BWB
July 14th 2021 • Camp Jelly • Wingdale, New York
Client Spotlight
Publishing for Pride: The Alphabet Soup Project
In his first book, Birds of All Feathers: Doing Diversity and Inclusion Right, Michael Bach argues that creating diverse, inclusive workplaces is not just the right thing to do―it is the smart thing to do. Now, he’s back with his second book, Alphabet Soup: The Quintessential Guide to LGBTQ2+ Inclusion and he hopes to capture the support of contributors who can help publish this book. This book promises to take readers on a journey of discovery with the objective of creative active allies to help achieve the elusive goal of true inclusion.
BE-IMAGINATIVE won an Emmy!
Join us in celebrating Be-Imaginative Collective for their recent Emmy for the film, 'Dear Beloved: Music & Storytelling w/ SOL Development. ‘When the Waters Get Deep’ also won Best Documentary at the Oakland International Film Festival and the National Black Film Festival in Houston, Texas. Click here to donate and support their efforts to #disrupthopelessness.
Hooked Seafood Expands
Hooked Seafood has officially evolved and expanded to become Hooked Market & Kitchen! The new space is set to open in early August, so check out their Instagram and join the mailing list to be the first to know about the soft launch. We got to taste the new menu concepts during a photo shoot earlier this month and are still drooling.
Page Two
We are thrilled to have officially partnered with Page Two - expert publishers who publish experts. This relationship allows BWB to support brand building initiatives with an amazing group of authors and thought leaders across the U.S. and Canadian border, and develop a thoughtful collaboration with the incredible Page Two team!
$ $ $ BWB's FuN fUnD $ $ $
As we grow, BWB is laser-focused on building a business structure that allows the sweet energetic flow of money to get in the hands of those who need it, and who will do good with it. This drives our decisions in everything from our talent recruitment, pay structures, impact initiatives, and yes, you guessed it - making our new fun fund a reality!
We believe we don't need to be millionaires to give away money. And, we also believe that even small sums of money can make a big difference. The FuN fUnD was born in this spirit.
The BWB FuN fUnD is for community organizers, entrepreneurs and small business owners who could use a bit of cash to breathe a little easier, make a bigger impact or inject some joy in your community. Perhaps you need some cash for personal or professional development, self-care and rest, brand building, program development, or simply for time to think and create. We get it, and we want to help!
BIWOC and LGBTQIA+ folks will be prioritized, as will growth stage businesses focused on female entrepreneurship and initiatives that support women, impact and equity. We'll start giving away cash quarterly, with the hope to expand the FuN fUnD overtime.
Interested? Fill out the application below to be considered for our Q4 fund of $250. Selected project(s) will be announced at the end of September and will receive the funds October 1st 2021.
When one of us rises, all of us rise... - so let us rise!
“My experience with BWB has been nothing short of amazing. Casey and Cait are a dynamic duo to be sure, and they've built an incredible team around them. The integrity, thoughtfulness and care they embody shines in everything they do. Each step of the way throughout the months we've been working together, I have felt such warmth, ease and trust in our relationship, which is incredibly important seeing for me since, like many solo entrepreneurs, my business is my "baby" in so many ways. If I'm going to invite someone else in to tend her, it MUST feel like a perfect fit. They have been generous with their wisdom and their time, investing in getting to know me and my work on a deep level and making certain that I have felt heard and supported as we've taken this journey of building out my brand's framework and future, crafting a marketing strategy and birthing a new visual representation of who I am and what my work is all about. I've never been so enthusiastic to write checks to any "vendor" before and that's absolutely because to me BWB is not a vendor. They are a partner in every sense, as vested in me and my mission as I am, and that has really transformed my business and how I feel in it. I unhesitatingly recommend their services to people I know and love, and if you're reading this, I would offer the same recommendation to you. You won't be sorry!”
CREATIVE SPIRIT
Oct 15, 16 & 17th with Sadee & Casey
Join Sadee Brathwaite and Casey Carroll for a weekend of affirmation, creative rejuvenation, ritual, personal inquiry, and integration. We know that at the center of many of our businesses are larger social, cultural and spiritual questions so this gathering intends to make space for exploration into that. While we finalize the last details for the experience, we couldn't keep the lid on our excitement any longer. We'll be debuting BWB's new Affirmation Coloring Book made in collaboration with Sadee, Sadee's Affirmation Deck, and Casey's Questions to Hold. It's gonna be juicy - join us!
Where: Refuge Event Space, Troy, NY
When: October 15th-17th
Friday, October 15th: evening welcome circle
Saturday, October 16th: 10am - 4pm, with optional evening event from 5-8pm
Sunday, October 17th: morning closing circle
What will we do?
make art
self-reflect
rest, relax, rejuvenate
network
build community
dream
eat delicious food
Note: We will follow all mandated COVID protocol, as well as be implementing additional measures to be mindful of everyone's health and wellbeing. If necessary, we will move the workshop virtual.
Space is limited!
Email casey@boldwomanbrands.com to get the full deets.