2019 Year In Review
As the year is yet again coming to an end and we are officially on the precipice of the next decade (whoa!), I can’t help but reflect on the year that has passed. As always, I find myself reflecting on both the good and the bad. The learning moments, the opportunities that allowed me to grow and the experiences that enabled me to change. I am both proud of all that I’ve accomplished this past year and excited to share what’s next! Thus, I have compiled some highlights from 2019 and some news for the next year ahead. I hope you will enjoy as much as I have!
Project Highlights
This past year, I’ve had the immense pleasure of working with some truly amazing people. From logo design to website design to graphic design, it has been a busy year full of creativity, learning, and growth, all of which I am extremely grateful for. Check out some of the branding and other fun projects I’ve completed this past year!
Branding Projects
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All The Love Living is a real estate agency founded and run by Clara McGonigle. Unlike other realtors, Clara uses an intentional approach to empower her clients. She believes her clients should be informed and supported throughout the entire home-buying or home-selling process so they may achieve the best possible result.
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Bonding to the Beat is a faith-based music enrichment program for preschoolers. They partner with local facilities to bring music and faith to your place of worship in a fun and engaging way.
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Da Madre Terra creates ritual-based jewelry kits that empower you to connect with yourself, the earth and the energy of the universe. Their transformative ritual leads you to clear, charge and change your energy and helps you to acquire and/or release whatever it is that you desire.
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Dalila’s is a cocktail bar and lounge inspired by the cafes and lounges of 1950s Cuba located in the heart of Charleston, SC. The intimate space aims to serve seasonal cocktails inspired by the flavors of the Caribbean and a concise menu of approachable food.
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Jean Brooks Landscapes is a full-service landscape design company based in Chelsea, MA that specializes in the design, construction and maintenance of residential outdoor spaces.
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Lisa K Coaching is the lifestyle and executive coaching business run by Lisa K that offers coaching, workshops, online courses, retreats and speaks publicly to those who are committed to reaching their goals.
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Mishelle Kost is a self-development coach for both personal and professional development. She uses a specialized, leadership-focused approach to help you dig deep, overcome limiting beliefs, and uncover your own unique gifts so you may find your purpose, discover your inner leader, and thrive in every aspect of your life.
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Osage Cabinetmakers is a Denver-based furniture, cabinetry and millwork company that creates custom, handmade woodwork in the greater Denver area.
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RewireMe Psychology is an intimate and empowering psychology practice based in Sydney.
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Six Degrees Performance provides health and wellness coaching to people who want to be more confident and productive in their lives.
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Vitalist Roots is a holistic wellness practice with a focus on traditional herbal, spiritual and nutritional healing. Vitalist Roots uses plant-based medicine, spiritual practices and a unique whole-person customized approach to help those seeking an alternative to conventional medicine to improve their health and quality of life.
Other Fun Projects
Dalila’s menu design with custom illustration
Custom wedding brochure
Instagram graphics for Taco Bell’s Feed The Beat program
Custom, hand-illustrated album cover design
Custom illustrated towel design for HalfDay (photo via HalfDay)
DID YOU KNOW? I do lots of projects for friends and family! From wedding stationery to coffee table books to greeting cards to custom prints and illustration, I love doing these projects for my people. Hit me up if you want to commission something from me!
JoieWorks News
This past year, I have been lucky enough to work and partner with some incredible people.
Erin of Tribe Creative Co. (left) and myself
Collaboration & Speaking
In 2019, the wonderful Erin of Tribe Creative Co. and I joined forces to create an all-encompassing offering of branding and website design. What started as some casual referral sharing grew into a successful partnership and has even led us into the world of public speaking (gulp!).
In May, we spoke at an amazing event hosted by Bumble Bizz, WeWork and Denver’s very own Union Station. We spoke on a panel of incredible women and each shared insights into what it means to be a woman in the business world. You can read more about that here!
This past month, we spoke on our journey with collaboration and hosted a workshop where we shared some of our insights on collaboration and networking with other freelancers in our community.
It has truly been an exciting year of leaning and growing together!
The fabulous ladies of Moxie Collective at our annual holiday party
Moxie Collective
I’ve also been lucky enough to partner with an incredible, female-focused organization this year called Moxie Collective. Moxie is a community for badass babes focused on connection, development and collaboration. Moxie hosts monthly networking events with a speaker on a topic geared towards women. As a board member, I have been working on the marketing and design for Moxie, which has been an amazing experience! I’ve been able to connect with some amazing women, grow my network in Denver and learn some incredible things on topics that are both interesting and constructive.
Voyage Denver Feature
In July, I was very honored to be featured in VoyageDenver’s “Hidden Gems” series. You can read the whole interview here!
What’s Next?
So what’s in store for next year? Good question! As usual, I have a few things brewing for the year ahead that I am very excited to share. Without giving too much away, my goal is to continue growing JoieWorks while also becoming a resource for my creative community and for my clients. Stay tuned for more details to come!
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Thank you so much for your support and encouragement this past year. I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season and an amazing start to the New Year!
x Michaela