CreativeMornings - 🎉 Party for a more welcome world

June 23, 2022

“It’s so much more than just a party. It’s an opportunity to create more equitable, welcome worlds.”

Kristen Kaza is a multi-hyphenate creative powerhouse who calls herself a cultural producer and “Party Mom” of Chicago. From community co-working hours, exhibitions of queer Chicago history from the 1970’s and 80’s, an alternative newspaper, comedy workshops, yoga classes, and — of course — parties, Kaza creates experiences and spaces humming with joy and vitality, just like her CreativeMornings/Chicago talk full of laughs and cheers. Her work allows LGBTQ+ people to see themselves take up space, breathe easily, and make their own worlds. Listen to Kristen Kaza’s riveting storytelling and learn how the practice of intersectional inclusivity helps us to soften, be open, and learn.

(Photograph by Victoria Mia)

The Power of Referrals

Referrals are a powerful tool to help you win new business opportunities. Think about the last time you received outstanding service and recommended it to everyone you know.

In Mailchimp & Co’s 2022 Benchmark Report, 48% of freelancers said that client referrals are—far and away—the best way to bring in new clients. Read Mailchimp’s guide for tips on how to turn your satisfied clients into evangelists for your business.

(From our global partner Mailchimp)

Fun Stuff to Click On
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An Ontario canoe lending library lets you check out canoes for free.

How to properly light group portraits with a range of diverse skin tones.

The Metropolitan Museums is currently showing an exhibition of their employees’ artwork.

Bad job search advice you should ignore.*

LGBTQ+ poets in DC share a love poem a day for Pride Month.

Like Spotify, but for sounds of nature from around the world.

Readers share what make mental health days worthwhile.

Nine Google font pairings with a bold impact.*

A lo-fi device to keep your phone off-limits.

Would you try ketchup popsicles?

AI-generated art is bullshitting you.

An obituary that crackles with life.* Grace Anderson

*Thanks to Annie Rogerson, Tamas Sari, and Grace Anderson for the link inspiration.

CreativeGuild Spotlights
A global directory of creative companies and individuals.

The Invisible Dog Art Center is located in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn and is dedicated to the integration of innovation in the arts with profound respect for the past.

Overhead shot of one person handling a mouse and keyboard while another handles a notebook, mug, and pencils

Strass is a design studio in Sherbrooke, Quebec. They believe in design that combines aesthetics, balance and function.

Cool Jobs in Our Universe
Hiring? Looking for work? Check out the CreativeGuild.

VMAL Ltd is looking for a Graphic / Brand Designer in London (remote-friendly).

The Center on Rural Innovation is hiring a remote Marketing and Communications Associate.

Are you SYPartners new Senior Designer in New York?

Netflix wants a Music Production Manager in Tokyo.

You could be Postlight’s People Operations Specialist (remote in U.S.).

Help Scout is hiring a Sales Engineer based in the U.S.

Concord Labs is seeking a Software Engineer (remote in U.S.).

Animated illustration of two hands holding a Magic 8 ball that reveals "Not Today"

This newsletter was made by setting firm and generous boundaries. Sometimes to protect your time and energy, you have to say “not today.”

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“It’s so much more than just a party. It’s an opportunity to create more equitable, welcome worlds.”

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