It’s Not Grey Hair, It’s Wisdom Glitter
I recently had a branding photo-shoot for me, my personal brand.
The lead up was a lot of work, finding and hiring the perfect photographer, planning shot ideas on Pinterest, outfits, color palette, location, make-up artist and more details.
But what struck me today was my hardest aesthetic decision I faced...
...should I refresh my roots and dye my hair?
Now I regularly color my hair, but since my last coloring new grey strands appeared, while others that were dyed faded out. It's probably only visible to me, but I see them magnified, in the mirror every morning and I have complicated feelings about those grey hairs. I went back and forth in my head about the few stray greys that showed up a week before the shoot.
Then I had a conversation with a dear friend about my skills, talents and value I bring to clients.
My grey hair did not come up. Of course they didn't no one cares abut this but me!
She told me she comes to me for advice because I am calm, strategic, grounded, wise. I always have a story or solution that arises from my years of experience.
"Wise and Calm" are words that bring to mind my few grey hairs. Those are the markers and reminders of my years of work, the challenges I've faced head-on, the passion I have to help others achieve their dreams through growing their business with smarter, strategic marketing, not trends, fads or gimmicks.
The night before the shoot, I decided those grey hairs, those "wisdom glitter highlights" needed to be represented in my new branding photos.
They are part of me and I don't need to pretend they don't exist.
I can own being a 46-year-old business woman and personal brand - with a lot of experience and a few grey hairs to prove it.
How We Can Work Together
If you're looking for someone with years of hard-earned wisdom to step in as your marketing brain and lead the charge, I'd love to be at the top of your list! Those grey hairs aren't just for show - they represent decades of experience I'm ready to bring to your business.
Here are a few ways we can work together, depending on where you are in your journey:
DIY & Self Study: My carefully curated library of lessons, digital downloads, and templates are perfect when you're tight on budget but expansive on vision. Access my proven methods that I've developed through years of both successes and challenges.
Visit the Learning Center for Tiny Courses
Explore the Digital Downloads Store
Power Hour: Facing a marketing challenge that has you going back and forth in your head? Just like I deliberated over my grey hairs, I can help you work through your options with calm, strategic thinking. My "If I Were Your CMO" power hour call gives you access to my grounded perspective and experience-based solutions.
Custom Solutions: If your business has matured but needs a wise, strategic partner to create a roadmap for growth, let's talk about how I can become your marketing brain. This ongoing monthly support is perfect when you're ready to focus on being CEO while having someone experienced and calm handling your marketing strategy and team leadership.
I want you to know that my virtual door is always open, whether you're a client or not. Feel free to reach out with questions about anything I share or any marketing challenges you're facing. Just like that conversation with my dear friend reminded me of my value, I'm always happy to share insights, ask thought-provoking questions, or simply offer encouragement from someone who's been there!
Your Partner in Marketing,
Tina
