In this episode, Deondra Swanigan, founder of Swan Done LLC, dives into his journey from a passionate artist to a purpose-driven designer. Deondra talks about his philosophy, "Deeper than Design," sharing how he blends art and strategy to create meaningful visuals for brands. He touches on how design can communicate values like family, authenticity, and energy and discusses why true design goes beyond appearance to evoke genuine emotions. Deondra also shares insights on branding essentials, client relationships, and the impact of community-driven design.

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This episode dives into the journey of Brooke Cagle, a graphic designer, photographer, and worship leader, as she discusses her journey from a small-town creative to launching her own networking initiative, Segue. Brooke shares her love for gathering people, the unique story behind Segue’s founding, and how it has grown to foster community connections. Her insights on balancing her many passions, overcoming fears of returning to her hometown, and her plans for Segue’s future are heartfelt and inspiring. https://www.instagram.com/seguefortsmith/ https://www.instagram.com/brookeanncagle/

In this episode, we sit down with Christina Williams of Christina Williams Consulting, a marketing and PR firm based in Fort Smith. Christina shares her journey from being adopted from India and growing up in Arkansas to her career in marketing. She talks about her background in journalism, her early work in PR, and the process of starting her own business. She also gives insights on the importance of community connections, handling clients, and her passion for teaching Canva workshops.

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