Cowe Communications Post and Media Archives
What the Winter Olympics and the WNBA Reveal About Branding, Storytelling, and the Rise of Women’s Sports
Source: Ellen Schmidt via Getty Images What the Winter Olympics and the WNBA Reveal About Branding, Storytelling, and the Rise of Women’s Sports From the comeback story of Alysa Liu to the determination of Lindsey Vonn, and the leadership of Hilary Knight and...
Spring Cleaning: Business Edition
Spring Cleaning: Business Edition Flowers are in bloom. Allergies are picking up. And the days are getting longer. Spring is officially here (or at least around the corner)! Of course, with the change in season, spring cleaning zooms to the top of our to-do list. ...
Make 2026 Your Growth Year: Journal Prompts Every Business Owner Should Answer
Make 2026 Your Growth Year: Journal Prompts Every Business Owner Should Answer As a business owner, it is easy to focus on growing your business full steam ahead, especially with a new year fast approaching. You want to be prepared and you want to be...
Highlighting Incredible Nonprofits this Giving Tuesday 2025
Giving Back to Our Community: Highlighting Incredible Nonprofits this Giving Tuesday This Giving Tuesday, we shine the spotlight on the organizations that make our communities stronger, kinder, and more vibrant. This year, we’re proud to feature a diverse group of...
Q4 Panic: Turning End-of-Year Overwhelm into Strategic Momentum
Q4 Panic: Turning End-of-Year Overwhelm into Strategic Momentum by Miri Rossitto Every business owner knows the feeling. As soon as the calendar flips to October, the Q4 panic creeps in. Suddenly, there are only a few weeks left to hit your annual goals, wrap up...
Spirit Halloween: How a Seasonal Specter Resurrected Retail
Spirit Halloween: How a Seasonal Specter Resurrected Retail By Lindsey Sine Every fall, as the air turns crisp and pumpkins appear on porches, an unmistakable sign reclaims empty storefronts across America: the grinning ghost logo of Spirit Halloween. What began as...
From Startup to Success: Tanya Flynn Reflects on Five Years of Cuts for Mutts
From Startup to Success: Tanya Flynn Reflects on Five Years of Cuts for Mutts Starting a business is often equal parts excitement and uncertainty, and for Tanya Flynn, owner and operator of Cutts for Mitts Mobile Grooming, the journey was no exception. With no...
Signs You’re Wearing Too Many Hats (And It’s Hurting Your Business)
Signs You're Wearing Too Many Hats (And It's Hurting Your Business) By Lindsey Sine Many of us are juggling more than ever, and not in the fun, carnival-act kind of way. For small business owners, it’s all too easy to pile on responsibilities until you’re...
Where the Locals Go: Building Brand Presence Through Community Partnerships in the San Fernando Valley
Where the Locals Go: Building Brand Presence Through Community Partnerships in the San Fernando Valley These days, authenticity drives consumer trust, and brands are discovering the best way to connect with people is to show up where they already are. For businesses...
Canoga Park Memorial Day Parade: A March Through Local History and Pride
Canoga Park Memorial Day Parade: A March Through Local History and Pride Every year on Memorial Day, the heart of Canoga Park beats a little louder. Sherman Way fills with flags, music, classic cars, and generations of residents gathered, not just for a parade,...
The Social Media Book Boom: How BookTok and Online Communities Are Reviving Bookstores
The Social Media Book Boom: How BookTok and Online Communities Are Reviving Bookstores The narrative surrounding bookstores—both independent and corporate—was one of decline. The rise of e-books and the dominance of online retail seemed to spell doom for traditional...
Beyond Aesthetics: Why Good Design Is Your Secret Business Weapon
Let’s be honest—graphic design often gets dismissed as just “making things pretty.” But here’s the reality: design is much more than choosing the right font or the perfect color palette. Strategic design can make or break your business. If your branding is a mess,...
Amplifying the Valley: How Hector Perez-Roman is Giving the SFV a Voice Through Valley Views
Amplifying the Valley: How Hector Perez-Roman is Giving the SFV a Voice Through Valley Views By Danrochelle D. Yumul Hector Perez-Roman started Valley Views SFV with a clear mission in mind: to uplift stories of brilliant people, organizations, businesses,...
How Out-of-Home Advertising Can Help Small Businesses Shine
Advertising can feel like a maze, especially for small businesses trying to cut through the noise without overspending. But there's a marketing channel that’s been around for decades - so simple and classic you might have forgotten it - and that's Out-of-Home (OOH)...
Protecting Your Business and Customers from Google Search Scams
Protecting Your Business and Customers from Google Search Scams As scams targeting businesses and their customers grow more sophisticated, a troubling new trend is taking shape: fraudsters exploit Google search results to misdirect individuals seeking...
Giving Back to Our Community: Highlighting Incredible Nonprofits this Giving Tuesday
Giving Back to Our Community: Highlighting Incredible Nonprofits this Giving Tuesday This Giving Tuesday, we shine the spotlight on the organizations that make our communities stronger, kinder, and more vibrant. This year, we’re proud to feature a diverse group of...
Turning Networking into a “How Can I Help You?” Conversation
Turning Networking into a "How Can I Help You?" Conversation In business, networking is often considered necessary—a task approached with caution, sometimes even dread. The stereotypical view of networking involves awkward small talk, business card exchanges (or...
Your Website Is Not Your Brand
Your Website Is Not Your Brand, It Is A Tool For Your Brand Websites have become the primary point of interaction between brands and their audiences. For many, a website is the first place they learn about a company, its products, and its values. This growing...
Struggling to Launch Your Small Business? 5 Pitfalls to Avoid When Starting Out
Struggling to Launch Your Small Business? 5 Pitfalls to Avoid When Starting Out Starting a small business is an exciting endeavor, but it’s not without its challenges. Many entrepreneurs dive in enthusiastically, only to be overwhelmed by unexpected obstacles. By...
What Makes an Effective PR Strategy?
What Makes an Effective PR Strategy? As much as people want to think otherwise, image is everything. It’s more so for businesses and brands who want to establish a positive public persona and manage their reputation. Here’s where public relations (PR)...
Christmas in July: Getting Your Business Holiday-Ready Early…Really EARLY
Christmas in July: Getting Your Business Holiday-Ready Early…Really EARLY Oh, honey, it’s that time of year again. No, not the actual holiday season. It’s that magical time when businesses swap their sunscreen for snowflakes, and the only thing hotter...
Branding vs. Marketing: Understanding Their Distinct Roles in Business Success
Branding vs. Marketing: Understanding Their Distinct Roles in Business Success Ah, Branding and marketing. It’s funny how often these terms are used interchangeably when discussing business and advertising. But make no mistake, they represent distinct...
Investing to Grow: How Businesses Spend Money to Make Money
Investing to Grow: How Businesses Spend Money to Make Money When it comes to business, the age-old adage “You have to spend money to make money” rings true. Whether a startup or a well-established corporation, businesses must continually invest in...
Tourism in the Valley for Visitors and Businesses
Tourism in the Valley for Visitors and Businesses With summer just a couple of months away, everyone’s already planning trips and vacations with their families. When it comes to tourism, the San Fernando Valley houses its fair share of destination spots. From theme...
The Importance of Website Maintenance
The Importance of Website Maintenance When you attend a networking event, you walk into the room, prepared to make the best first impression possible. You take care of your appearance, exuding confidence, and polish from how you’re dressed to the way you...
Marketing Campaigns and the Metrics of Success
Marketing Campaigns and the Metrics of Success It was an unlikely campaign, albeit a very brilliant and successful one. On November 16, 2023, legendary rapper Snoop Dogg tweeted out, “giving up a smoke,” causing an uproar among the netizens. A few days later, it was...
Do you have what it takes? Challenges of being an entrepreneur
Do you have what it takes? Challenges of being an entrepreneur The life of a business owner is far from the glamorous lifestyle everyone envisions. It’s not just about networking, happy hours, and sealing deals with a handshake or a fist bump. It is a different...
When is it Time for a Rebrand?
When Is It Time for A Rebrand? Evolution and reinvention are a part of the human experience. And, yes, that includes businesses. In the ever-evolving landscape of consumer needs, social trends, and technological advancements, being relevant and staying...
Friendsgiving: A Modern Twist on Thanksgiving
Friendsgiving: A Modern Twist on Thanksgiving Contrary to popular belief, Friendsgiving did not originate from the iconic television show FRIENDS—though some may argue otherwise. The term, blending friends and Thanksgiving, was not even added to the...
Ensuring Success: How to Build an Effective Business Continuity Plan
Ensuring Success: How to Build an Effective Business Continuity Plan Let’s say a natural disaster strikes your headquarters or your business’ software gets hacked. Are you prepared to handle this crisis? How badly will this affect your operations? Do you have a...
Halloween Happenings
Halloween Happenings: Spook-tacular Recommendations Brewed Just for You Looking for some eerie-stable Halloween fun this Hallo week? Look no further! We have a curated list from our resident spooky expert, Lindsey! Read on as she shares her...
Save Our Small Businesses
Save Our Small Businesses In communities worldwide, small, locally owned businesses serve as the beating heart and lifeblood that sustains our way of life. They are not mere enterprises; they are the essence of our identity, connection, and solidarity....
Gearing up for Year-End Success: How You Can Prepare Your Business for the Final Stretch
Gearing up for Year-End Success: How You Can Prepare Your Business for the Final Stretch The last quarter of the year is here, and businesses of all sizes are preparing for one final push to finish on a high note! This period is crucial for companies to assess their...
Mental Health and the Cowe Team
Mental Health and the Cowe TeamTaking care of your mental health is just as important as taking care of your physical health. Oftentimes, it gets overlooked and falls to the wayside, resulting in feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. It’s important to prioritize and...
The AI Marketing Revolution: A Game Changer for Businesses
The AI Marketing Revolution: A Game Changer for Businesses As a business owner interested in business and technology, you might be curious about how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the marketing landscape. Over the past few years, I have...
Juneteenth: Understanding the Past, Embracing the Future
Juneteenth: Understanding the Past, Embracing the Future On June 19, 1865, two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, Union Army General Gordon Granger and his federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas....
The Dos and Don’ts of Managing Client Relationships
The Dos and Don'ts of Managing Client Relationships Managing successful client relationships is the cornerstone of any business—whether you are starting, are a leader in a given industry, or somewhere in between. Building and maintaining strong...
Web Development vs. Web Management: Unlocking the Power of Your Website
Web Development vs. Web Management: Unlocking the Power of Your WebsiteIn today's digital age, having a website is essential for any business or organization. However, creating and maintaining a website is not a one-time task. It requires ongoing work and...
Master the Logo Brainstorming Session
So, you’ve finally done it. You pulled the trigger, followed your dreams and here you are with a brand new business that needs to be, well..branded! You are working with a blank canvas, which means you have decisions to make when it comes to creating your first logo. And honestly, this is a tough place to start.
Business Etiquette 101: Growing your Business Beyond Family and Friends
Business Etiquette 101: Growing your Business Beyond Family and FriendsStarting and growing a business requires dedication, hard work, and an unwavering commitment to success. It’s no easy feat! It’s only natural to ask for support from the people closest to...
Keeping Up with the Times: The Business of Adapting to Technology
Keeping Up with the Times: The Business of Adapting to Technology In less than a decade, technological advancements have developed faster than ever. Its impact on businesses is undeniable, revolutionizing the digital landscape as we know it---from...
Sending out an S.O.S! When to Hire a Communications Firm
Sending out an S.O.S! When to Hire a Communications FirmEffective communication is crucial for success—no matter your industry, especially in today’s highly competitive business world. Whether it is reaching out to clients, customers, employees, stakeholders, or the...
The Public Domain and the House of Mouse
The Public Domain and the House of MouseOn January 1, 2024, Mickey Mouse, one of the most iconic cartoon characters in history, beloved by generations of children and adults alike, is set to become public domain. Created by Walt Disney in 1928, Mickey has been...
Give the GIF of Personalization: How to Create GIFS for your Instagram Stories
Give the GIF of Personalization: How to Create GIFS for your Instagram StoriesWhen it comes to standing out as a brand and as a business, creating a personalized experience for your target audience goes a long way, especially when it comes to your online...
The Business of Valentine’s Day
The Business of Valentine’s DayThough the origin of Valentine’s Day is a bit obscure—some say its roots came from Roman history when Emperor Caludius II executed two men, both named Valentine on February 14th while others say it was to “Christianize” the...
7 Reasons a Strong, Dynamic and Properly Built Website is Critical to Business Success
7 Reasons a Strong, Dynamic, and Properly Built Website is Critical to Business SuccessOn average, it takes 15 seconds for a website to capture a viewer’s interest. You need a strong, dynamic, and properly built website to hold your audience’s attention. If you...
From Good to Great: Making Your Resume and LinkedIn Profile Stand Out
From Good to Great: Making Your Resume and LinkedIn Profile Stand OutResumes and LinkedIn profiles are some of the first things companies and businesses look at when they want to fill a vacancy on their team or if they are looking to build their team. That’s...
That Sounds Fine, This Sounds Better: Punch Up Your Business Communication
That Sounds Fine, This Sounds Better: Punch Up Your Business CommunicationWhen talking about communication through business writing, a scene from the 2017 animated movie, Boss Baby, comes to mind. When the main character, Boss Baby is asked, “What’s a memo?”...
New Year, Same You: Building on Your Foundation
New Year, Same You: Building on Your FoundationHello, 2023! As we enter a new year, it is only natural to feel a sense of excitement and anticipation for what this year brings. We’ve made resolutions and set new goals for ourselves - whether that means...
Business Planning 101
Business Planning 101Want to jump straight to the workbook?You are tired of waiting on the sidelines, watching others turn their dreams into reality. You are ready to take the plunge and become an entrepreneur. But where do you begin? How do you go about...
Pause and Reflect: Journal Prompts for Business Development in 2023
Pause and Reflect: Journal Prompts for Business Development in 2023As a business owner, it is easy to focus on growing your business full steam ahead, especially with a new year fast approaching. You want to be prepared and you want to be ready for whatever...
The Business of Christmas and New Year’s
The Business of Christmas and New Year’sChristmas trees, stockings hung on the fireplace, houses covered in lights and festive décor, Hallmark holiday movies, and sappy cheerful songs all over the radio—yes, my friends, Christmas is here. There is a feeling of...
Cowe Communications Founder and CEO Miri Rossitto Receives the President’s Award at VICA’s 73rd Annual Meeting
The Valley Industry and Commerce Association presented its 2022 President’s Award to Cowe Communications Founder and CEO, Miri Rossitto at their 73rd Annual Meeting.
Setting Your Business Goals: Preparing for the New Year
Setting Your Business Goals: Preparing for the New YearLike New Year’s resolutions, setting goals for your business should be incorporated into your year-end business planning. It provides a road map and a measurement for your business growth. As a business...
Go From Stuffed to Successful with These Business Self-Care Tips
Go From Stuffed to Successful with These Business Self-Care TipsWith the holidays upon us, the inadvertent burnout from handling the hustle and bustle and running a business is a foregone conclusion for most. Business owners and their businesses start running on...
Women of Impact: Milena Mortati, Founder of Cr8 Art
Women of Impact: Milena Mortati, Founder of Cr8 ArtAt a young age, Italian multimedia artist, Milena Mortati, knew she wasn’t going to thrive in any regular nine to five work environments. After college, she was offered a job at a tourist resort in North Africa where...
Expressing #Gratitude To Your Business Relationships
Expressing #Gratitude To Your Business Relationships At Cowe Communications, our Seven Strategies are the foundation of how we help take businesses to the next level. It’s our road map to helping any business, from beauty salons to sushi restaurants to...
The Business of Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday
The Business of Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday With its roots in New England during the 17th century, Thanksgiving was declared the first national American celebration in 1777 by the Continental Congress following their victory in Saratoga....
When The Answer is NO
When The Answer is NO In any given conversation, saying ‘NO’ is a challenge—whether you’re telling someone or someone’s saying ‘NO’ to you. There could be several reasons for this. As a business owner, you want to demonstrate your willingness and commitment to your...
Business Lift Up: We Can Be Heroes
Business Lift Up: We Can Be Heroes When Julio Galvez, owner of We Can Be Heroes Comic Bookstore, opened the doors to his shop in October 2019, he had one goal: to make sure that every customer who walks in feels welcome and can nerd/geek out as much as they...
The Art of Negotiation
The Art of Negotiation Negotiating is a handy skill, from business deals to procuring goods and services to job offers and requesting a pay raise. It opens a world of opportunities when properly done. However, it has a reputation as a challenging skill to utilize and...
The Business of Being Spooky
The Business of Being Spooky With origins rooted in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, a pagan holiday celebrating the beginning of winter, Halloween is one of the most celebrated global holidays. It is the second biggest retail holiday in the U.S....
Local Landmark: Reign Of Terror Haunted House
Local Landmark: Reign Of Terror Haunted HouseVoted as the number one walk-through haunt attraction in all Southern California as well as one of the top ten haunted attractions nationwide, The Reign of Terror Haunted House started as a Halloween tradition at...
The Witching Hour: Why Some People Work Better at Night
The Witching Hour: Why Some People Work Better at Night The corporate world is built around the 9-to-5 work schedule, but the pandemic (yes, you can blame it on it) gave rise to the work-from-home culture. Being forced to telecommute during the shutdown allowed...
WOI: Jannelle So-Perkins, Executive Producer and Host of So Jannelle TV
Women of Impact: Jannelle So-Perkins, Executive Producer and Host of So Jannelle TVPersistence, hard work, and perseverance are the cornerstones to the success of Jannelle So-Perkins, the Executive Producer and host of So Jannelle TV. Named as one of the 100...
Spooky SoCal Spots
Spooky SoCal Spots The Halloween season is one of the Cowe crew’s favorite seasons. Maybe it’s the jack-o-lanterns, the decorative witches hovering over neighborhood trees, or the slight chill in the air. Or maybe it’s creating the perfect Halloween costume...
Online Presence: How it Impacts Business Relationships
Online Presence: How it Impacts Business Relationships By Miri Rossitto A couple of weeks ago, I received a phone call from a business associate. She was a little alarmed. After installing a social media app, she got a notification stating, “Miri is in your...
Business Lift Up: Jesse’s Grind
Business Lift Up: Jesse’s GrindWhen she was younger, Jesse Santana’s first experience with coffee was a double shot espresso made by a friend while they worked together at a popular coffee shop. That caffeinated experience set the course to her journey of...
Website Essentials for Your Business
Website Essentials for Your Business As a business owner, having a website is the cornerstone of your online presence. It is equivalent to meeting a client in person for the first time and making that lasting impression in the digital world. Prospective...
National Business Women’s Day: Celebrating the Women of COWE
National Business Women’s Day: Celebrating the Women of Cowe National Business Women’s Day honors and recognizes the accomplishments of business women across the nation. At Cowe Communications, we work with a team of phenomenal women who are passionate,...
Marketing Breakdown: Successful Marketing Stunts and How To Plan Your Own
Marketing Breakdown: Successful Marketing Stunts and How To Plan Your Own A public relations (PR) or marketing stunt is a strategically planned event to garner as much attention as possible among your target audience, media outlets, social media...
Local Landmark: The Last Bookstore
Local Landmark: The Last BookstoreSitting on the corner of Spring Street and W 5th Street is The Last Bookstore, named California’s largest seller of new, used, and rare books. This local landmark was the original home of Citizens National Bank, a historic bank,...
Women of Impact: Ana Ruiz Pena, PA-C, MHA and Karla Rugmas, PA-C, MHA, Founders of Vida Mobile Care
Women of Impact: Ana Ruiz Pena, PA-C, MHA, and Karla Rugmas, PA-C, MHA, Founders of Vida Mobile CareAs daughters of immigrants, friends and colleagues Ana Ruiz Pena and Karla Rugmas experienced first-hand the challenges of accessing healthcare and receiving limited...
Update Your Resume Today!
Update Your Resume Today! Imagine you enjoy a job with 20-plus years of experience in an industry where employment is stable and steady with a reputable company. It is not your dream job, but it suits your needs and your lifestyle at the moment. Why do you...
Local Landmark: Bob’s Big Boy, Burbank
Local Landmark: Bob’s Big Boy, Burbank The Big Boy Story finds its origins in 1936 when founder Bob Wian quit his job at the Rite Spot (his favorite restaurant located in Glendale, CA), sold his 1933 DeSoto Roadster, and put a down payment on a 10-stool...
WOI Thresa Richardson, Co-Owner, Tequila Mockingbird Productions
Women of Impact: Thresa Richardson, Co-Owner, Tequila Mockingbird ProductionsWriter. Actress. Director. Producer. Advice columnist. Radio Personality. Thresa Richardson –known as T to friends and colleagues—wears many, many hats. She often uses the...
Business Trends: The Good, The Bad, The Effective
Business Trends: The Good, The Bad, The Effective Trends come and go. Today might be the return of bell bottoms, earth tones, and animal print. Tomorrow might be neon and glow sticks. What is popular now may not be the ‘it’ thing a couple of weeks later....
Utilizing Boots on the Ground Marketing
Utilizing Boots on the Ground Marketing We often hear the term “boots on the ground” regarding sales and marketing. Surprisingly, this idiom is credited to former U.S. General Volney Warner, who coined the phrase during a 1980 interview about the Iranian...
Business Lift Up: Geeky Teas and Games
Business Lift Up: Geeky Teas and GamesThe sight of a royal blue, life-size TARDIS replica greets customers, old and new, at the storefront of Geeky Teas and Games on Magnolia Blvd. in Burbank. Whether you are a Dr. Who fan or casual admirer, a photo op at Tardis...
Humanizing Your Brand
Humanizing Your Brand In an age of choices and options upon options, you want people to choose you. You want to stand out from the crowd. Whether you want to sell your product, provide a service, or grow your audience, you must build credibility and...
Women of Impact: Nicole Blaine, Owner Of The Crow
Women of Impact: Nicole Blaine, Owner Of The CrowA theater kid at the age of 5, Nicole Blaine is no stranger to the stage, but her journey with comedy started in college. Comedy and the hit television show, FRIENDS, got her through the toughest part of her...
Planning on Building Your Brand?
Planning on Building Your Brand? When it comes to brands, branding, and rebranding, there is a lot to be said. We can go on and on about trends, brands' impact on customers' experiences, when to rebrand, and so forth. Before we dive into the intricacies of a...
Celebrating National Farmers’ Market Week August 7 – 13, 2022
Celebrating National Farmers’ Market Week August 7 – 13, 2022 This week, as we celebrate National Farmers’ Market Week, let us support some of the Farmers’ Markets in the San Fernando Valley. At farmers’ markets, the community is given the opportunity to purchase a...
WOI Lenny Montes, Owner of Danzone
Women of Impact: Lenny MontesDancing has always been in Lenny Montes’ blood. She started dancing at the age of 5. At 10 years old, she joined her elementary school’s drill team. She was still in high school when she began her coaching career as a high school...
The Business of Weddings
The Business of Weddings According to a report from The Knot, a popular wedding planning site, an anticipated 2.6 million weddings are set to occur this year—the most since 1984. An average of 5,825 weddings is projected to occur each day. Between 2009 and 2019,...
Business Lift Up: Game n’ Grounds
Business Lift Up: Game n’ GroundsGeorge Caceras, a game enthusiast, always wanted to open a gaming store. His wife and co-owner, Angharad Caceres is the coffee aficionado. Even before their idea came to life, the pair travelled around the continent to research what...
Why Supporting Events is Important to Your Business
Why Supporting Events is Important to Your Business Let us face it. Attending events—from lunch meetings to conferences to networking functions---is the best way to expand your network, establish authentic connections, and create lasting first...
Women of Impact: Caroline Feraday, Broadcast Journalist
Women of Impact: Caroline Feraday, Broadcast JournalistPhoto Courtesy of carolineferaday.comRadio is Caroline Feraday’s first love. At eight years old, she was presenting the news to her classmates from torn newspaper clippings. It was not surprising that her love...
Networking: Strengthening Relationships Through Content
Networking: Strengthening Relationships Through Content As a business owner, networking, establishing business relationships, and maintaining said relationships are key aspects of a successful business. These relationships can be strengthened through...
Reseda Summer Art Fest
Reseda Summer Art FestivalMeet Erin Stone and Addy Gonzalez Renteria, the powerhouse duo behind the women-led art and culture non-profit organization, 11:11 A Creative Art Collective. Since 2010, they’ve partnered, and worked with numerous local artists and...
Grow your Network, Utilize LinkedIn
Grow your Network, Utilize LinkedIn In 2020, LinkedIn gained over 467 million users globally. With the pandemic, the shutdowns, event cancellations, remote working, and almost non-existent in-person networking, this did not come as a surprise. LinkedIn...
Local Landmark: Log Cabin Mercantile, Co.
Local Landmark: Log Cabin Mercantile, Co. The Log Cabin Mercantile Co. was one of the first structures built in the Chatsworth community in the early 1900s. The site was originally built as a real estate office and general store for the early settlers...
Celebrating National Boys and Girls Club
Celebrating National Boys and Girls Club Week June 25 – July 1, 2022 The Boys & Girls Clubs of America, founded in 1860 by Mary Goodwin, Alice Goodwin, and Elizabeth Hammersley in Hartford, Connecticut, organized the first Club for the boys who...
Women of Impact: Tiffany Melius, Owner of The Perky Nerd
Women of Impact: Tiffany Melius, Owner of The Perky NerdTiffany Melius’ early foray into the world of comics began with her hero, Captain Marvel. “I went on a comic book hunt with my husband and he was like you should find a comic, too. I was definitely...
Marketing Breakdown: National Days
Marketing Breakdown: National Days In 2013, Marlo Anderson, the radio talk show host of The Tech Ranch, also known as the “Guru of Geek,” founded the National Day Calendar, a website listing every single national day out of a love for celebrating every...
Corporate Event Planning
Corporate Event Planning While all event planning consists of the usual components—budget, timeline, goals, and details—planning corporate events is a whole different arena. It involves building relationships with clients and strengthening employee relations....
Kindred Spirits Care Farm
Kindred Spirits Care Farm As a girl, Karen Snook preferred to watch bugs, butterflies, squirrels, and bats rather than play with other children. But life happens, and her passion was set aside for an undergraduate degree from UCLA, an MBA from Pepperdine, and 20 years...
Summer Camp Adventures
Summer is just around the corner! That means longer days and more time for fun under the sun. With the kids out of school, parents and guardians want to make sure they don’t spend the summer staring at their iPad, vegging out, slowly becoming one with the couch.
Awkward Coffee
Awkward CoffeeThere’s a new coffee shop in Chatsworth, located along Devonshire St. across from the historical valley monument, The Munch Box. Meet Awkward Coffee, a pop-punk era themed coffee shop, owned and operated by three amazing women: Marissa Aversa, her wife...
Queer Field Day: Bringing Community Together
Queer Field Day: Bringing Community Together In May of 2021, Lilly Brown, an unscripted TV producer by day, musician, event planner, and moonlights as a queer content creator on TikTok, released a video inviting queer people to a beach day at Venice Beach. The...