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January 2016

RaRa’s Corner Darla Kirchner (Branding)

By | Digital Marketing, Events, RaRa, Uncategorized

I met Darla back in 2009 while conducting training for leveraging LinkedIn. Crazy how time flies when you are having fun. She is awesome to work with on projects. She brings the necessary pieces of personal and business strategy when working with clients on branding and visual marketing.

Here is a little about Darla:

WHAT DO YOU DO:

I help entrepreneurs and small biz owners develop authentic trusted brands. I’m passionate to guide them to embrace their difference, build their brand awareness online and connect to their desired audience with clarity and consistency.
WHO DO YOU SERVE:
With my degree in graphic design I embraced the online marketplace in 2011 and began developing brand Identities for small business owners.  Then quickly incorporated working with entrepreneurs who want to shine online.  I love working online because I am able to work with clients all over the world as easily as I can within my local community.
HOW DO YOU DO IT:
I work individually with clients to create their brand identity, through small group coaching programs, workshops and webinar training, online programs and speaking.  I love to share strategies on how to differentiate yourself in your industry.
WHO DO YOU WORK WITH:

I work with entrepreneurs and small business owners, in particular those who wan to build their brand awareness online.

YOUR STYLE:

I love to inspire others to chase their dreams and differentiate themselves from the pack.  I believe in the power of purpose driven brands that have meaningful messages and stories.  I’ve always been a positive person, an avid learner who always strives to be authentic and genuinely cares.
WHAT DO OTHERS SAY:
 “Darla really works to get YOUR style and will develop what will work with your audience and your message.  Darla brings out the essence of who you are and puts it in your brand.”
 
“Darla understood exactly what we were looking for, the feel and style of our brand we wanted to create.  She helped us create a real vision for our brand and ensured all the elements matched perfectly.” 
 
“We collaborated on a sparkly design brand that is brag worthy and professional”
 
“Darla not only understands the creative side to what you are trying to achieve but she understands the business strategy to branding as well.”

HOW TO CONTACT YOU:
www.darlakirchner.com

We had a great time doing a blab in January. Blab is so much fun. Try something new this year. Feel free to watch the replay of Must Haves in Branding for 2016: blab.im/kendra-ramirez-must-haves-in-branding-for-2016-with-darlakirchner-rara-s-corner

Twitter for Startups Event

By | Events, Uncategorized

Twitter for Startups

Join us for a fun and free event at the Hamilton County Business Center on February 12 from 7:30-9:00 a.m.

You can’t handle everything on your plate already and now you have to figure out Twitter. What the heck is a hashtag anyway? We’ll make it easy to understand and give you the tips you need to navigate Twitter effectively.

eKickStart is an interactive program with a technology and innovation emphasis. This program is designed to connect business owners with experts who address some of the most pertinent issues that start-ups and early-stage companies face today.

eKickStart brings together experts and thought leaders from the region to share their experiences and lessons learned with start-up and early-stage business owners in a one hour session over breakfast.

eKickStart is held on the second Friday of each month (except summer) at the HCDC Business Center, 1776 Mentor Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45212, from 8:00 – 9:00 a.m., with registration beginning at 7:30 a.m.

 

RSVP Now

 

RaRa Blog Category

By | RaRa

Kendra, what the heck is the RaRa category on your blog? I’m glad you asked.

Years ago an acquaintance that I met at a networking event came up to me and said did you realize your name is RaRa. I asked her to explain. She said when you write our your name, Kend”ra Ra”mirez, it says RaRa. She said funny as you are already a natural cheerleader. It stuck with me. As I do believe in being a cheerleader for those around me. I am your biggest cheerleader. I want the best for those I am surrounded by. I am the one that will smile and talk to strangers in hopes of lifting their spirits. My mom says I have done this since I was a small child. No joke, my first word was Hi!

Thank you, Pam, for pointing that out to me!

Love,
Your cheerleader, Kendra!

15 Things to Throw Away in the New Year

By | RaRa
[fusion_text]No, this isn’t a post about “things” to throw away but about feelings and thoughts that no longer serve you or others around you.

This is the year that you throw away feelings of:

     -not smart enough

     -not good enough

     -envy

     -loneliness

     -fear of failure

     -not talented

     -too old

     -too young

     -not creative

     -no one cares

     -not enough education

     -don’t know how

     -can’t do it

     -too hard

     -he or she is better than me

No one is perfect or has all the answers. Ask yourself, would you allow someone to speak that way to you? Heck no, you wouldn’t. Stop being your worst enemy. This is your year! Time to shine and not be afraid of what you are capable of accomplishing for yourself. Shine on!