Ok my creative geniuses, I’m back with more entrepreneur hacks. Part Deux includes all my favorite tools and tips for DIY branding to help make your creativity come to life! Read on for all the inside scoop on what is out there that will have your friends wondering when you became a graphic designer.

My name is Laticia, or "Tish," depending on the day or my mood. Over the last 5 years, I have honed my creative processes and love getting lost in the design and build process. As we share our entrepreneur "hacks" this month, I wanted to share my creative process in hopes that this inspires you and, like a good paintbrush, gives you a bit of a toolset to work with. As a female founder, you are already a creator as you have built your business; these steps may just help you hone in on a new idea or help you create something new!

Here we are, in the middle of 2020. A year that by all means, won’t be forgotten. A lot has changed, and there are undoubtedly a lot more changes to come…

If you do a Google search for “leadership” the majority of images show white men in suits. They are climbing a mountain or rowing the boat with their team; they are pulling some cord or pointing decisively in a direction. There are some women too and some people of color, but let’s be clear, leadership still seems to look like white, middle-aged men at the top of the ladder.

As your business grows you need to grow. Seems logical. Yet, many founders I talk to and consult with struggle to make the transition to CEO. From pure Execution to Ongoing Strategy Communication and Management. From Innovator to Operator.

Making that transition is key to scaling your business. Pushing past the plateaus.

What does it take to successfully transition? Well, you have to shift your mindset, understand how the role changes, and adapt your leadership style and behaviors.