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Card Deck Creators Tell Their Stories

April 9, 2021 By Rosie Leave a Comment

We all love stories. Listening to others tell their story is how we get to know them.

That’s why I love interviewing my Card Deck Creation Course Graduates (those who have gone thru my course and come out the other side with a gorgeous card deck that shares their with message with their audience and creates a passive income stream for them).

This is the way I get to know more about my card deck creators, what inspired them to create their card deck, how they view the creation process, and what gift they are sharing with the world.

They have taken their golden nuggets of genius, narrowed it down to digestible bites and build a tool that serves their audience and grows their businesses.

Patricia Witherspoon Dyershares her “Morning Glory” inspiration with us. Showing you how to enrich your life through the power of God’s word.

Kim Wilkishshares “Becoming & Being A Leader”. With this card deck and guidebook she wants you to know that you are the foundation upon which your leadership is cultivated and expressed.

Judy Ranieri will help you leave your legacy. There’s no need to stress and you’ll have loads of fun pulling a card and answering the questions.

Brenda Elizabeth’sLemormand Card Decks are the perfect divination tool for getting guidance. You’ll love how easy it is to learn to use this tool with the simple graphics that tell you a story.

Charlotte Seefeldt’s

Professional Photography Tips for Capturing your Products & Business

March 24, 2021 By Rosie Leave a Comment

Let’s get it straight. Good photos are important. You’ll want them to showcase your hard work and gorgeous product.

Let’s imagine you have a physical product for your business – a card deck, a book, a journal, a workbook, a mug?

When you are selling a product online, the photo is the only thing the purchaser has to access if they are to purchase it. Your photo is like your merchandise on a store shelf. The buyer is gonna want to look it over from every angle, see what they are getting. There even needs to some photos that act like eye candy – so that the buyer can’t resist having it.

There are many pieces that go into a good photograph. You need lighting. You need background. You need a good camera. You need a sense of style and personality.

I’m not a photographer and although I have an eye for beauty I sometimes miss things in the background. I don’t necessarily notice a cord hanging or a wrinkle in the fabric. So I’ve reached out to 3 professionals to share their tips for taking great photos.

Different Shots for Different Folks

Each one of these photographers specializes in a specific category – a dog photographer, an empowering portrait photographer, and a product photographer. You can see that each one of their categories brings a unique responsibility and skill based on their niche needs, however the basic tips for photography remain the same.

Each of these women are passionate about their subjects and that is what makes them shine. Their passion shows through their work and they know their audience.

Meet Rita Earl Blackwell. The Dog Photographer.

She’s often called a life saving photographer because her photos of rescue animals finds them the loving homes they deserve. Dogs adore her which is why she’s able to capture their essence. People love her because of her dedication to saving homeless dogs everyday. It’s top of her list and the love pops out in her work.

Rita’s Photography Tips

1) SUNLIGHT!
Always make sure you’re in or near good light! This is the most important rule for photos. Better to use natural light then flash when possible.

2) DE-CLUTTER
Look around your subject and see if there are no other distractions around. Move if needed.

3)* iPHONE CAMERA
Swipe over to PORTRAIT MODE. This feature allows for a shallow depth of field which means it’s a pretty blurred background!

4) POSITIONING
Hold your camera at eye level! Whether it’s a selfie or a photo of your dog, get down to eye level!

Here are a few of Rita’s photos, that help these little doggies find their homes! She’s saved so many lives and I’m proud to tell you that Rita is my baby sister.

And just for joy *and some happy tears* a video proof of Rita’s good work. Click here to watch short Instagram video of this little boy thanking Santa for his best friend (rescue dog)

and since your mascara is already running, I’ll add this short video to make your heart grow. Click here to watch the short video of this beautiful little chihuahua finding his forever new home.

From little kids to famous actors, Rita Earl Blackwell never rests in her quest to place every rescued puppy in the arms of love.

Meet Anna Visik. The Empowering Portrait Photographer.

She’s all about self love and body liberation and that starts with her mission to help woman heal their relationship with their body. Anna is about helping them feel empowered to live a life they love with authentic confidence. She offers empowering portrait experiences, retreats, coaching and hosts an online community called The Self Love Club.

A photoshoot unlike anything you’ve experienced before because you get to be you – whether boudoir, headshots, lifestyle or goddess. It’s all done to help you see yourself from a different angle while someone (Anna) captures your beauty.

Anna sees you! No matter the shape, the size or the pose, Anna will get the best of you. She’s able to capture your beauty even before you can see it.

Anna says our culture teaches us to look outside ourselves to feel good about ourselves. And when we see others who seem to have it all together, we feel worse about ourselves. She questions, what if you knew that everyone else also was struggling and was really good a wearing their mask?

When we allow ourselves to be vulnerable and seen by others, we realize how heavy the mask is and how freeing just being our imperfect selves can be.

It becomes easier to see how we’ve been programmed with limiting beliefs and how this holds us back from feeling good in our lives.

Anna’s Photography Tips

Anna says you can practice taking awesome selfies. A selfie is a photo that you take of yourself by yourself usually with your phone. An awesome selfie is one that portrays your energy and the essence of who you are, right in that moment.

The best selfies aren’t necessarily the ones with the perfect pose or the one with photoshopped skin or enhanced facial features. Those “perfect” selfies are fake versions of you and never really feel empowering. They may give a temporary dopamine hit that eventually wears off. The oppressive nature of beauty standards have trained us to believe that we must adhere to them in order to be “good” or worthy.

The best selfies empower you to be your true authentic self.

1) FIND GOOD LIGHT.
The best light is usually what I call open shade…and area that is shady but that there is direct light nearby. For example, a covered porch where the porch cover is blocking the light but there’s still sunshine in the front year. In this case, you would face the front yard. Or in a room when it’s sunny outside but the sun is not pouring into the room. In this case, you would face the window.

2) USE THE VIDEO MODE.
Switching to video mode instead of photo mode if you don’t need high resolution and especially if you’re in motion or action. Then you can watch the video and do a screen capture of your favorite clip and save that as your photo. To do this on an iPhone, simply watch the video and press pause at your favorite part. Then hold the power and volume up button at the same time to do a screen capture. You can then crop this to crop out the parts of the screen capture that aren’t the image.

3) CONNECT TO YOUR BODY & BE YOURSELF.
There’s a subconscious process that happens when we see an image of someone feeling good about being themselves. This energy is transmitted and evokes an emotion from people who see it. If you notice yourself being self critical, you can take the time to access why and where those messages are coming from. What can you do to connect to your self, your body more?

You can find Anna here and check out her

Meet Amanda Myers. The Product Photographer.

Amanda obviously loves cats too. You’ll find that she may slip in a cat or two near your product just for fun.

Photographing a product is a bit different than photographing a person that can smile back at you, and exude energy that is captured by the camera. Photographing products and items requires you have lighting and backgrounds to capture the details in your product. It’s got to enhance but not compete. Not so easy to do on your own. In product photos you aren’t captured by the charm of the person, so your eyes are all over, noticing every detail. So every detail must be considered with no room for error.

Amandas Photography Tips

1) LIGHTS
It’s all about great lighting. Flashes, Stobes, LED, reflectors, and natural light.

2) TREATS
When photographing cats and dogs don’t forget the treats.

3) PROPS
Add props. Adding props to product photography can create a lifestyle scene and help show people the size of your product. You can also hold the product in your hand to show size.

4) ANGLES

Shoot from different angles to get different perspectives. Try shooting from above, low angles, side angles, and straight on.

Amanda has taken a few photos of my card deck, I Am Power Connectors.

Amanda does videos of your product too, which can be tricky to go it alone.

Great photography doesn't end when you shoot the photo. As you can see from all 3 of these examples, it magically lives on, firmly planted in the minds and on the hearts of those who get to experience it.

You can find Amanda here and learn more about her services and how she can help you capture the best versions of your product.

Joys of Journaling

February 5, 2021 By Rosie 7 Comments

Journaling offers so much joy because it releases you from holding everything inside.

If I told you journaling could could change your life… would you make a commitment to a practice?

It might feel scary at first to put your authentic thoughts to paper. I mean what if someone read your deepest darkest thoughts? I remember as a teen, my Dad would give us a new dated journal every new year, where we could record our daily events. I was petrified of that thing so I kept it very simple, only listing things I did for the day. Heaven forbid, I would dare collect my innermost feelings and thoughts in a place where I could be discovered.

As I got older and more mature, my journals evolved with me. It became my best friend, my confidant, my healer, my voice. It was a safe place for me to process through lives ups and downs, to ask for guidance and to receive answers. It was literally a life changer for me. I give credit to my journal practice for helping me clear my darkest issues.

Journaling helps you calm down and dig deep. When you take pen to paper something magical happens. As we sit and write, we settle down, we calm down and we center in. Through our own words we find answers, a place to sort things out, clarity and focus.

The very act of free self reflection is a letting go that helps us feel less cluttered, less stuck, more clear, more centered. It opens up doors you never thought possible.

Have I convinced you yet?

Okay so here’s more. Health benefits include reducing stress, lowering blood pressure and strengthening your immune system. As a spiritual tool, it deepens your spiritual connection, releases your creative flow, organically improves your writing style, frees up your self expression and opens up your throat chakra.

No matter where you are, the best way to start is actually anywhere that feels right. There are no rules and no one is judging your journal entrees. A consistent practice is the key to reaping the delicious benefits that journaling brings.

Buy yourself a beautiful notebook, make yourself a cup of tea, and look upon those empty pages as an opportunity. Free yourself from situations that weigh you down, circumstances that hold you back, questions you want answered, or anything on your mind.

Journaling is freedom from all those things you’ve been holding in side.

There are many forms and styles of journaling so you’re certain to find a style that fits you well.

Here are just a few of the many styles you can experience:

1) Wake Up Journal

I’ve noticed when I journal as soon as I wake up and I’m not fully awake that many great ideas get born. Before I’m involved and distracted from daily life things and my thoughts are free to flow, they come out without resistance. This is a great time to let your creativity grow.

2) Good Nite Dump Journal

I’ve noticed that a journal by my bedside aids in a peaceful nite sleep. You don’t want to clog up your sweet slumber with thoughts floating around in your head. Before I retire for the night I dump all the things on my mind and all the things I’m worried about doing the next day. Right there in my journal and out of my head so I can rest up.

3) Gratitude Journal

I’ve noticed that the more I am aware and take note of all the good that is in my life the more grateful I become and that’s always a good thing. Keep a designated Gratitude Book and jot down what you’re grateful for as a reminder.

4) Question Answer Journal

I’ve noticed when I am bothered about something and need an answer, I can get it from my journal. I write the question on top of the page and in silence close my eyes and write what comes. This is also a way to speak to your guides, your source, to God. I trust the answer will flow into my pen and onto the paper and it always does.

5) Sacred Soul Journal

I’ve noticed that waking up in the wee early morning hours is a sacred time. While everything is still still, I sit up in the dark, not fully awake, grab pen to paper and just let it flow. This is a time when your ego hasn’t kicked in to involve itself in your writing. What you get here is raw goodness and deep stuff. It’s one of my favorite ways to clear things up and deepen my spiritual connection.

6) Specific Category Journal

You call it. Category journals are super fun and a great way to discover more about yourself. What do you want to compile all in one place, what do you want to notice, what do you want to explore, what do you want to create? Category Journals are perfect for that thing you want to focus on. Imagine a Creative Journal, an Idea Journal, an Inner Child Journal, a Nature Journal, Your Life Journey Journal, a Sketch Book Journal, a Prayer Journal, a Dream Journal, a Travel Journal.

Make journaling part of your life habits and watch the magic begin to happen for you!

P.S. If you’re ready to dig in and get going, come join me in a weekly “She Journals Club”

P.S.S. If you’re really a journal lover like me, you might want to make your own. I teach you all you need to know in my Journal Creation Course. You can make them for yourself or for your clients/customers.

If you would like to start out with guided journals, check out my I Am Spiritual Journal and my Naked Truth Self Love Journal.

Let Your Word Be Your Guide!

January 14, 2021 By Rosie 3 Comments

Chances are, you might have ever so slightly slid or even slam dunk fallen off your recently created, best intended, new years resolution. Don’t worry, I’m not beating on you for it. As a matter of fact, according to U.S News & World Report, you’re with a lot of other people. The failure rate is 80%, and most lose their resolve by mid-February, which is exactly why I’ve got a solution to your broken resolution.

Several years ago, I resolved to end this ridiculous idea. Why would I set myself up knowing that the odds are massively against me?

I replaced it with a new practice called “Word Of The Year” or “WOTY”. It’s a kinder, gentler, and I would argue, more powerful change agent that keeps you going throughout the year — making remarkable changes in your growth and attitude.

What’s in a word ?

Your word represents an idea/ feeling that you continually rise up to. Your word is kept top and center of all your actions and decisions throughout the year. What’s cool is that your word adjusts to each particular situation and different circumstance that comes along in your life.

Why I chose my WOTY

Truth be told, my word this year was exactly that. TRUTH. It’s the word that kept coming to me and so I decided it would be given the place of honor for 2021. Once you see how my word will fit into my life, you’ll see for yourself how to uncover yours.

My WOTY reminds me that my focus and my goals all lead with truth. It means that I will choose truth, being always mindful that I speak my truth. That I know the ultimate truth, which enables me to further my relationship with God. That I will seek the truth and not be blindly led my news or gossip. That I will allow others to experience their truth without judgement or trying to talk them into mine.

Wow, right? I know, it’s so expansive. My word has deeper legs than any single resolution I could have made. It’s easier to navigate and keep working with. It’s fun because I can watch myself learn and grow from it and can apply it directly to each life scenario I encounter.

How to chose your WOTY

So here’s what you do.

First reflect on it –

You can do this by visualizing what your perfect day feels like. What is your morning routine, how do you feel while you are working, how do you feel throughout the day? Think of a feeling (what you would want your perfect day to feel like) and look at words that match your feeling. Make a list of the world that speak to you. For example you can make a list like this:

action, balance, integrity, health, simplicity, peace, creativity, grace, patience, joy, fun, focus, growth…

…you get the idea. Use your feelings and look up words that represent it. Words you can aspire to and have fun with. Circle 2-3 words that jump out to you.

Second meditate on it —

Place yourself in a relaxed state. Set the scene with soft music, candlelight. Close your eyes and let your intuition flow. Let it do the work. Which word will be yours this year? Ask yourself what feels right, exciting, even a little scary? (and don’t worry, you can pick 2 if you’re really fond of them) This is a great way to practice your intuitive guidance – so let it lead the way.

Why it works

It works because it’s simple. It’s doable and it’s actionable. It’s fun and easy to keep your word with you.

Here are 5 fun and effective ways to keep your word:

1) Post it – You can write it on a post it note and stick on your refrigerator, bathroom mirror and computer. I like to make it into a book more.

2) Book Mark it – This is my favorite. I cut a piece of pretty paper to bookmark size, write my word, decorate with images and laminate it. You can do this at staples or your can purchase your own laminator. Big tip: I bought a laminator years ago for this very project. You can turn this WOTY idea into an annual family new year project

3) Frame it – My daughter does this every year. She writes her word, and the definition along with it – so she’s super clear on her goal – puts her frame front and center in her home so she sees it everyday.

4) Bead it – One year I even made a beaded bracelet with those alphabet beads you can find at the craft store. This is super fun, because your arm is never far from you. If you don’t want to involve yourself in making your own, there are companies out that there will do this for you – check out ETSY.

5. Rock it – Paint your word on a rock. Use your rock as a paper weight for your dest or decoration for your dresser.

The point is you want to make your word your point.

Your WOTY is expansive. It has the meaning you give it and can be applied to all areas of your life – remember the example I showed you with my truth.

It becomes the foundation you build upon. Unlike a resolution which is specific and sometimes narrowly focused, your word grows with you. You’ll find it less restrictive and you won’t throw in the towel on it. You can use your word in your daily meditation journaling or as a mantra to keep you focused.

Don’t sweat that it’s not the beginning of a new year at this moment or that you need to wait for next new year’s eve to hit go. Right now is the perfect time to begin this fun new practice that will take you thru the rest of this year feeling focused and good about what you’re up to.

Your assignment if you choose to accept it – Keep your word and use your feet (aka take action).

Your Magical Mailing List

December 8, 2020 By Rosie 1 Comment

Kelly McCausey tells us how to use PLR to create a catchy and useful opt-in using PLR. She shares the magic of email and why it's so important to stay in consistently contact with your clients.

To join Kelly's " I DARE YOU TO EMAIL CHALLENGE", you can sign up here.

Here are fabulous PLR options that could work well with your topic and teachings – already done for you!

These are gorgeous digital planners and journals and articles. Pick the topic that aligns with your work.

A Cup of Zen:
Healing with Crystals & Color Therapy Digital Journal
Zodiac Sign Planners
Healing with Crystals & Color Therapy Planner
Moon Phases Planner
Self Love Workbook
The Universe is On Your Side Workbook
Master Your Mindset Journal
Other spiritual type items from A Cup of Zen

Thrive Anywhere:
Gratitude Devotional Journal
Encouragement Journal
Praying the Word Journal
Sleep Journal
The Art of Calming Your Mind
Self Care for Busy Moms
Other items from Thrive Anywhere

Coach Glue:
The Abundance Journal
Done For You Mindset Reset Workshop

White Label Perks:
Sparkle & Shine: Boost Your Self-Confidence
Creating More Love & Light in the World
Find a Surprising Source of Happiness
Other items from White Label Perks

Content Drafts:
Your Brain: How to Think Clearer, Focus Better & Have a Happier Life
Start Right! Rock Your Morning to Rock Your Life
How to Break Free From Stress: How Relaxing Can Help You To Live Longer
No More Chaos! How to Finally Get your Workspace Organized for Maximum Productivity
Self Care- How a Simple Routine Can Make Your Body & Soul Sing
Other items from Content Drafts

For health and wellness expertly written and researched by a retired medical doctor :

Coach Ready Content:
Obesogens and Weight Gain DFY Content Pack
Reduce Toxins DYF Product
Ecotherapy-Healing with Nature Package
Don’t BOOST Your Immune System, Optimize It!
Cultivate Comfort For Your Wellbeing

For Your Email Service:

When you’re ready to get your email rocking with a great email marketing program, I highly recommend Active Campaign

Sit Down & Shut Up

May 7, 2020 By Rosie 1 Comment

Don’t worry, I promise it’s for your good.

At the risk of offending you with the bold offer to “sit down and shut up”, I am taking this opportunity to pass along the idea that doing this one thing daily will change your life. Yes! Doing this is that important to your health and wellbeing!

If I was being gentle with the request, you might not hear me loud and clear. And I want you to hear this. I could rephrase and say “find a few minutes, sit, meditate, go within”. And you might respond with a ” Yeah but….. don’t have time, too busy, can’t do it, too hard.

What if you tried it?

Sat down. Shut up. Every day for at least for 5 minutes.

You get that. It’s easy. Right?

This simple act is a actually a meditation practice.

What’s cool about sitting down and shutting up, is that you can’t do it wrong, you can’t mess up. Because there is no right or wrong way to do it, you can drop the excuse that you suck at it. You can drop the excuse that you don’t know how to how to do it.

Sit down in stillness, “be quiet” and allow it to grow, expand and develop into “whatever it will” without judging.

What’s so good about meditation?

Meditation has been proven to reduce stress, relieve anxiety, calm you down, center you in. It enhances your creativity and your intuition. It hands you answers. Yup. I said that. You will get answers when you are still. In our daily rushing around, we can’t hear anything but those chaotic voices in our heads. Sitting down in silence gives you the space to hear your Divine inner guidance talking to you. It’s really quite amazing.

I took a meditation certification.

I learned that there’s no right way. There are many ways. And the best way is going to be the one you actually do.

Finding your flavor of mediation is all it takes. Now there are going to many out there that say you should do it their way, but no. I say do it your way as long as you do it.

You can sit on the floor, sit on a chair, lay down on the floor or on the bed. You can be silent, or listen to music or a soft voice guided meditation.

I hear you. I really do. Even though I took the course, and I know the benefits because I’ve experienced them, I sometimes find resistance to it, saying those exact same things you’re thinking, I don’t have the time and yada, yada.

We’re so weird!

I mean really ! Why the heck would we resist something that would make us feel better all around? It is uncomfortable to sit still while we know that as we’re trying to sit still, our minds are not sitting still. Our mind continues to go a million miles a minute.

Then we get stressed from trying so hard and we think we’re doing it wrong. Frustration ensues. The way around the drama, is to take it slow – and not worry about what happens. Focus on your breath or an object in front of you, or a mantra.

Oh and trust me, your mind is still gonna try to pull away from that, but keep gently pulling back to your breath, object or mantra. That’s why sitting down and shutting up are an art and a beautiful practice. You will get better every day and every day you’ll be creating something new and different.

Drink your way into it

Tea is a beautiful place to start drinking your way into it. Mindfully sipping a warm drink is a huge dose of self love. And yes, it counts towards your meditation practice because if it’s good enough for the Monks, it’s good enough for us (*wink *wink). Sipping tea became common place for Buddhist Monks – they wash their face, their hands and drink tea. They use tea as a means to cultivate mind and body. We can do that too –

in a beautiful sacred space,

in your favorite china cup,

with you and the Divine,

creating a quiet time for peace, pleasure and joy to fill your heart and soul.|

I love these 4 recipes for warm yummy drinks – and of course you can always use your favorite go to tea. And there you have it – the space and place to slow down, shut up, sip, savor and surrender.

Peppermint Hot Chocolate

This yummy drink is make with:

1 cup almond milk
1 date
1 peppermint tea bag
1 tbsp raw cacao

Warm the almond milk, date and raw cacao to a soft rolling boil. Remove from heat and add tea bag. Let it steep for 5 minutes and serve.

Pumpkin Hot Chocolate

If you are desiring smooth, creamy and warm, this is the one!

This yummy drink is made by mixing and warming these few naked ingredients:

1 cup almond milk
1/4 cup pumpkin
1 tbsp raw cacao
cinnamon

(sweeten with stevia or you can add on date while heating this on the stove. And then you can eat the soft gooey date, right before pouring your drink into your favorite china cup)

Warm Pumpkin Cream

1/4 cup pumpkin puree
1 cup almond milk (hemp, rice, cashew or any nut based milk will work perfectly)
Optional sweeteners (stevia, raw honey or a mejool date soaked while boiling as in the above Hot Pumpkin Chocolate)
cinnamon (sprinkled on top as desired and stirred with a cinnamon stick)

Tumeric Latte (aka Golden Milk)

And this one is one of my absolute favorites. As you sip your Golden Tumeric Latte, remember the golden opportunity that going within offers you. You’ll feel the health benefits as you sit this one. It’s anti-inflamatory, improves memory and brain function, anti bacterial, anti viral and lowers blood sugar. So there you have it. You’d actually be multitasking (in a good way) while sipping on this in a meditative state.

Feel free to share this graphic. I’ve got to say, from my personal experience, allowing a time for “slowing down, going inside, and checking in, has been a life changer – changing my relationship to myself and my relationship to the world.

(Pick up your free gift – Self Love Guided Meditation here)

Give it a try, experience these ideas for your self, and please share what changes come up for you in the quiet corners of your mind,

Hugs,