Be CONNECTED The purpose of networking is to make viable connections that are equally beneficial for both parties. Ask yourself, “What do they have to offer me? What do I have to offer them?”. When a person feels connecting with you is as beneficial for them as it is for you, they’ll be more likely to continue to connect with you and also support and promote your brand. Be SOCIAL For the person that tends to be reserved when meeting new people, using social media as a means

We are women about town so an invitation to anything is always welcome. These days every event is a hybrid of entertainment and networking. You never know who you will run into and a moment where you felt you could be laid back can quickly turn into a moment where you wish you had a more polished look. As business women and the owners of, Bold Creative Solutions, Kim and I have gotten a handle on relaxed polish. Today's environment is uber casual and showing up over dressed c

Less than one week away from winning her first ever poetry competition at Dayton Poetry Slam (Dayton, OH's longest running poetry slam), BOLD Creative Solutions, LLC artist Jasmine Swanagan aka "Cocoa Flo" takes 2nd place at Lipstick Wars Poetry Slam (an all female slam open to poets from across the country) in Louisville, KY. "Cocoa Flo" came just three tenths (0.3) of a point away from tying for the win. As the second place winner, she took home a prize of $250. Though sh

When I first started using Instagram I loved scrolling through my feed because Instagram has an editorial magazine quality that you can look at for what feels like just a few minutes but was actually hours. The issue with using Instagram was when I posted pictures I had no idea why people were not interacting with me. It felt like I was talking to an empty room. I was totally accustomed to Facebook where I could easily interact with my friends and family. Going from a platfor