I thought of requesting Tom to share some of the backstage details with us about his highly engrossing historical fiction, “Lost Scrolls of Archimedes.” I hope you enjoy this insightful interview from one of our favourite award winning authors. What’s your niche? I’m the author of the historical fiction novel, Lost Scrolls of Archimedes, published…
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Design & Multi-Media Career Tips From Nicki Hart: YouTube Star, Extraordinary Teacher, Creative Director
I came across Nicki Hart’s YouTube channel after I had watched tens of different instructional videos and was getting desperate. My InDesign project was stuck and none of the videos I had watched so far had clear and complete instructions. What really distinguished Nicki’s video was that she anticipated the challenges a designer would face…
How To Start Your Career or Business as an Interior Designer: Real World Advice from Iván Meade
I remember that when my grandmother left her house to come live with us, she left her heart in her old house. The house which she had built and fashioned with her own hands, the furniture she had bought, sweet and sour memories associated with her old house – she missed all of it. In…
Creative Entrepreneurs, Ariane and Alexia Share How To Make a Living Doing What You Love
When Alexia and Ariane chose Austin, Texas as their hometown, they brought with them the rich cultural heritage of France where they had grown up. On the other hand, in Texas, while we are inspired by the impeccable French taste in fashion and revere the Old Masters of Art – as Texans, we are also…
Artist & Solopreneur, Tim Evans Creates A Feast For Your Eyes
As I entered the lobby of the Liberty Hotel in Boston, my eyes immediately went to the knot of guests clustered around a display of beautiful paintings. I asked the artist – Tim Evans – where he gets inspiration for new paintings. Tim said, “the humanistic element in everyday life appeals to me most”. Tim’s…
Laurel Hoffmann Explains Why Sewing Can Be A Top Career Choice For a Solopreneur
Alex organized his first fashion show with the help of his supportive family and a few friends. While the show was still three months away, he made a discovery which surprised him. While preparing for the fashion show, Alex realized that not knowing sewing is a big handicap for a designer. Alex continues to take…
Resident Blogger: What to do If You are Terminated
A great holistic career roadmap also must include plans on what to do if things go bad and you are terminated. When a company terminates you, the law in every country has safeguards to protect the employee. However you need to be aware of them to make sure you are not leaving money on the…