Blooming Sheila Magazine: The Emotional Journey to Launch

Blooming Sheila Magazine: The Emotional Journey to LaunchBlooming Sheila Magazine: The Emotional Journey to Launch

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Ivory Okuwa

• May 25

Less that 2 months from the launch of Blooming Sheila Magazine, and here's what I'm feeling: 30% excitement 25% terror 20% disbelief 15% exhaustion 10% pure joy But 100% committed to making this the best magazine you've ever read. Thank you for being on this rollercoaster with me! 💚 hashtag#FounderFeelings hashtag#RealTalk hashtag#BloomingSheila hashtag#Emotions hashtag#45Days hashtag#Honest

Georgia Mashford

• May 26

The best kind of portfolio update is seeing the work keep working!!

Last year, I helped build the foundation for Sleep or Die, from brand strategy and identity to creative direction and photography.

🤯 Just this week the brand has gone on to receive $1M in funding, and I’ve been seeing accounts with 75K–100K+ followers sharing the brand and some of the photography I created in those early stages.

While the brand has evolved since my initial work with them, it’s a nice reminder that the early stuff matters. The strategy, the visuals, the tone, the way a brand shows up before most people know who they are; it all becomes part of the foundation.

Very grateful to have played a role in getting this one off the ground!!

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Emmanuel Bliss

• May 27

This is wonderful 😊

Different feelings when you see brand you worked for grow to success

Sarah Himadeh

• May 25

Graphic Designer needed for a photo book layout project. Ideal candidate has a strong editorial portfolio and a refined sense of how design serves photography.

Sharyar Khan

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• May 26

Top 20% on Contra 🎉

Grateful to be recognized in the top 20% of creatives on Contra with an 87 score. Every project, client relationship, and late night refining the craft has led to moments like this.

Building brands, designing experiences, and helping businesses stand out is something I never take for granted. Huge thank you to every client and collaborator who’s trusted me to bring their vision to life.

Still just getting started 🚀