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Thank you 2017, Hello 2018!

One year ago today I launched “Inspired Video Marketing” as my full time gig. (Okay FINE, hecklers, it wasn’t called “Inspired Video Marketing back then). I don’t remember what thoughts I had going into it. What I DO remember is that half of January 1, 2017 was spent on my bed, listening to an audiobook, …

Read moreThank you 2017, Hello 2018!

10 Legendary Lessons on Video Chronicling a Legendary Pool

    This summer has been a whopper! You all know that after having worked Pool Construction for 3 years while doing Video Marketing part time, I made the leap to video full time January 1 of this year. Somehow this summer I ended up marrying the two and have been chronicling the making of …

Read more10 Legendary Lessons on Video Chronicling a Legendary Pool

A Legendary Concrete Pour

It’s a video blog today! Things don’t always go as planned. This was one of them.

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PODCAST: Victor Banta, the photographer from Hell

I’ve tried out podcasting! In this case, it’s a video podcast with Victor Banta of Victor Banta Photography and he is the photographer from Hell. Michigan that is. 😉 Check him out at :http://victorbantaphotography.com

Read morePODCAST: Victor Banta, the photographer from Hell

I went to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Orlando Florida. It was magical.

Read moreI went to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Orlando Florida. It was magical.

I’ve been AWOL, I know!

I’m sorry! I’m so very sorry! For any of you people who are crazy enough to like me (1), read my blog (2) and happened to miss it while I took a short leave of absence (3)  (which I understand is probably a small if existent percentage) I am sorry to you! No excuses. In …

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Sometimes we have to fall, to fly

Last Saturday, I checked it off the bucket list. The Thursday before, I was writing in my journal, musing about my upcoming decision. While skydiving is fairly safe, 1 in 100,000 don’t make it, and those are WAAAAY higher odds than winning the lottery.   Thinking “I want to be at peace with my choice. Yes, if …

Read moreSometimes we have to fall, to fly

Scheduling decisions

Hey everyone! In an effort to be a big girl, I’ve decided to commit myself to some blog and video days! From now on, Tuesday is “Tutorial Tuesday” and Thursday is… well, just Blog Day Thursday. On Tuesdays I will post a tutorial about some aspect of Marketing/Videos/Technology/Social Media and on Thursdays I’ll submit a …

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Penguicon in Review

Ever been to Penguicon? Here’s a small montage of what it’s like. 🙂

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I won a contest and made a video about it. :)

    I entered the contest, won, made this video, and then it got featured on Cars108’s website! I will keep you updated about dates, and heck yes I will take pictures and make an awesome video. 🙂  

Read moreI won a contest and made a video about it. :)
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Still love it though. Ask me again after I’ve expo Still love it though. Ask me again after I’ve exported everything.
It’s not about doing more, it’s doing things with It’s not about doing more, it’s doing things with a little more intention.
 
If editing is the part that’s slowing you down or keeping things stuck, you don’t have to carry that on your own.
 
We’re offering video editing services, send us a message, and we’ll help bring your content together.
It's almost pumpkin spice, apple cider and donuts It's almost pumpkin spice, apple cider and donuts season! 🎃
 
It felt surreal to film for @spicerorchards as I grew up going to this Orchard. And while they knock it out of the park with their fall attractions, they're actually open year-round and have delicious treats and fun activities all year! (Christmas Train to see Santa anyone?)
 
If you get a chance, go visit them for some pick-your-own and to see all the awesomeness they have going on there.
I get to learn from a LOT of different businesses I get to learn from a LOT of different businesses doing this job, and that’s probably one of my favorite things about it.
 
Video marketing is a pretty broad term but for me, it means creating videos that businesses and nonprofits can actually use to share who they are, what they do and why it's important.
 
Website videos, social media content, testimonials, services, products, events, behind the scenes... basically anything that helps people understand what you do and get a better feel for the people behind it.
 
If you want to see a few examples of what I mean, comment VIDEO and we’ll happily send some over.
There’s something powerful about knowing exactly h There’s something powerful about knowing exactly how you want to show up.
 
You're not trying to say everything to everyone, you're just being clear on who you’re talking to and what you want them to feel when they watch.
 
When that part is solid, everything else just carries it further. That’s when video stops feeling like content and starts feeling like an extension of your brand.
I’ve spent years building a business I’m proud of I’ve spent years building a business I’m proud of and now I’m learning how to keep building it while raising someone I’m even prouder of.
 
It’s not always perfectly balanced and I don’t think it needs to be. Some days work and motherhood just happen side by side. Like this.
It’s funny how the shortest videos can sometimes t It’s funny how the shortest videos can sometimes take the longest to get right. 😅

There’s a lot of thought that goes into making something feel simple, natural, and easy to watch. And that’s part of what I love about creating video.

Need some of those little 30-second videos for your own business? I’d be happy to make them! My DMs are always open.
Had some interesting company from this week-long s Had some interesting company from this week-long shoot.
 
Big thank you to @feltedskystudio and #NeedleFeltingJoy for continuing to bring me back and trusting me with your videos. I always have such a good time creating with these guys, and apparently I get to expand my social circle while I’m at it. 😂 Hanging with the spideys and @amykimballphotography is so fun!
It’s funny how easy it is to focus on the visible It’s funny how easy it is to focus on the visible parts of video - the gear, the edits, the posting.
 
But most of the time, what actually makes something work isn’t the obvious stuff.
 
It’s the thinking behind it, the intention, and the way everything connects.

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