Ms. Kilby's Video Conservatory for Girls

12/22/2020

This includes the doubting voice in the back of your mind. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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You are more powerful than you know. Show all the doubters what you're made of!

12/10/2020

Check out this beautiful project featuring our very own Founder and Director of Strategy!

This is an inspiring series highlighting women entrepreneurs and their storied journies. Follow "The Faces of Life" to see more. . .

Meet Callahan Dylan Carr...

"I am . . . .more than meets the eye. I am a mother, a wife, a daughter, a sister, a friend, a musician, creative, passionate, organized, an advocate, an educator, a mentor, a warrior and an entrepreneur. I developed a love for the arts at a very young age and that early spark has continued to shape the rest of my life. If I am not creating or exploring my next idea, I am taking in the inspiration all around me in preparation for what concepts will come flooding in.

After spending my formative years in Michiana, I moved to Nashville, Tennessee-the epicenter of my life’s passion! There I earned my degree in Mass Communications in Recording Industry and Broadcast Journalism and immediately began working in television and the music business. What has traditionally been a very male-dominated industry did not always warm itself to my presence. I worked hard to prove myself worthy of my role and I was determined to stretch the limits of what that role could become. I was exasperated from seeing my female counterparts assigned labels and being told who they were supposed to be. I felt a strong need for autonomy over my own creative expression.

Since then, I’ve spent several years behind the creative lens of many successful brands, campaigns, and launches. During my time in agencies, I learned that much of what large corporations have access to felt elusive to smaller businesses trying to gain visibility. However, never before has media and broadcasting been so democratized for the everyday person. This is where I found my calling to help women champion their own narrative.

Now, I teach female entrepreneurs how to capture and produce their own brand stories through compelling videos. I aim to demystify the technology and structure of digital communications so that other women feel empowered to not only stand in their true glory, but to share their light with the world. As Troy Olson said, “if a picture is worth a thousand words, then a video is worth a million”. I want other women to feel the freedom that comes from letting those one million words be their own.

Being an entrepreneur means being flexible and COVID has forced us all to reframe so much of how we look at our businesses. I’m proud to say that 2020 has given me the opportunity to refine how to reach others and still make impactful change. I am currently developing a digital course that can be taken from anywhere, at any pace for any female entrepreneur that is ready to learn how videos will accelerate their business. I look forward to reaching more women while creating a platform and community of support and instruction.

I am driven by my fiercely competitive nature and my desire to be the outstanding individual my toddler already thinks I am. Seeing myself through his pure, loving eyes has forever changed the way I speak to myself. Capturing his story as he grows gives me a new reason for persevering through entrepreneurship. There are beautiful stories all around us just waiting to be told. We can find comfort in the triumphs and lessons in the flaws if we just find the courage to press record."

Callahan Dylan Carr
Ms. Kilby’s Video Conservatory for Girls
[email protected]
https://www.instagram.com/ms_kilbys_video/
https://www.facebook.com/MsKilbysVideo

~Women Entrepreneurs~ series

12/01/2020

I can't be the only person who lays awake at night agonizing over how I COULD have handled a situation differently, and thinking about an embarrassing thing I said or did in 7th grade. . . the list goes on.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I physically cringe when I remember my past mistakes. However, I am thankful I had the opportunity to learn from them and grow into who I still aspire to be. I know my pathway will never be clear of missteps or challenges, but I know the destination will always be worth it!

11/24/2020

Let this be your reminder to take a deep breath. Give yourself some grace and love the journey.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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This week is when most of us take a moment to reflect on what we have to be thankful for, and in 2020 that may seem difficult. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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There is beauty in this dumpster fire, I promise you that. Stay focused on your goals, but celebrate how far you've already come.

11/23/2020

Anyone else ready for a break from the noise? Between holiday prep and COVID fatigue, I’m finding it more crucial than ever to get quiet and remind myself why I do what I do. In these moments I like to head to a nearby state park and walk the tree-canopied nature trails. In the stillness, I’m so grateful that in spite of everything going on right now, I get to help women get more exposure for their businesses. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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What are y'all grateful for today?

10/29/2020

You're not failing or floundering, so remove that toxic thought right now!!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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For as long as I can remember I have been pretty hard on myself. I set extremely high expectations knowing that my goals are often lofty, but worthwhile. Commitment is a wonderful attribute. Following through with something that is no longer serving you or is detrimental to you, however, is counter-productive.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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So, when I became an entrepreneur I had to rewire my brain to constantly re-evaluate my goals, strategies, and tactics. At first, it can feel like grasping at straws. Treading water and praying for a life preserver. But, over time you realize you've been honing your messaging. You've tested your market and no matter what you have a nice list of things that didn't serve you from which you can avoid in the future. And before you know it you have a community of engaged followers, loyal contributors, and fans. Fans that become buyers and advocates. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Consider this your permission to re-assess your goals for this week. What is working? What isn't? What have you learned so far? How can you apply it?

10/28/2020

Is it just me, or is a long peaceful drive through the countryside the perfect cure for a bad case of brain fog? Now, I know going for a drive isn’t a cure-all solution, but it really helps to clear my head and get new creative juices flowing. There's something so comforting about not having a particular path to follow, no GPS commanding your cooperation- just the open road. I feel like it is a blank slate and the best kick-start to ushering in new creative ideas. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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How do you get rid of your frustrations?

10/27/2020

"You don't have to be pretty. You don't owe prettiness to anyone. Not to your boyfriend/spouse/partner, not to your co-workers, especially not to random men on the street. You don't owe it to your mother, you don't owe it to your children, you don't owe it to civilization in general. Prettiness is not a rent you pay for occupying a space marked 'female'." - Erin McKean⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Read that as many times as you need, print it out, and memorize it until you believe it. Your worth is not set in your aesthetic and your ability to show up confidently on camera is not tied to this construct. Your wisdom and expertise set you apart. Someone out there right now desperately needs to hear what you have to say. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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What are you waiting for?

10/26/2020

How do you know it’s been a REALLY good day?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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You're probably aware by now, I’m a social video strategist for female entrepreneurs. I’ve been producing videos in some form or fashion since middle school when I borrowed my dad's camcorder to capture skits my friends and I wrote. (We were SURE they rivaled SNL lol the 90s were a strange time)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I know it’s what I was made for because: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I'm perpetually passionate about it and the ever-changing industry, never in the history of communication has the ability to broadcast yourself been so democratized, and I believe so deeply in the power of a woman using her voice to superintend her own story.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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There is nothing more gratifying in my line of work than watching my clients grow their business having overcome their fear to be vulnerable and pure on camera. I can’t even tell you how much that means to me.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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If I lie down at night and know I’ve taken even the tiniest step toward making that happen I am almost too wired to sleep. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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What kind of goodness makes your good day?

10/22/2020

On Thursdays, we feature brilliant female minds that have words of wisdom we all need to hear.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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If this is a reason you hold yourself back from your dreams, it will absolutely consume you. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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If you are showing up authentically as yourself and offering value to others while working toward your goals THAT is the only focus. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Do NOT let "those" people live rent-free in your head.

10/21/2020

They say you can’t pour from an empty cup, and that’s definitely true in my life and business too. It’s so important to give yourself grace when feeling a little overwhelmed by life!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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That’s why today, I want to tell you 3 steps I take to practice self-care when I'm feeling anxious. Ready?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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1. I go to a nice, quiet place and take 5 deep, cleansing breaths ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
2. I write down 3 things I've accomplished/tackled lately that I'm truly proud of⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
3. Finally, I set aside 30 minutes to do something that refuels me. Sometimes I practice yoga, other times I grab my violin and play whatever tunes come to my head. If I'm not in a place to do either of those, my favorite podcast can reset my frame of mind and center me to a more calm place. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Practice these simple self-care tips and you’ll be on your way to breaking out of the overwhelm in no time. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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What activities refill your cup the fastest?

10/20/2020

We all have that one task that is a necessity, but for whatever reason, we LOATHE doing it. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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A lot of women I've spoken to lately find editing to be their sticking point. It takes too long, it's too technical, and after all that time you're only partially happy with the end results. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Are you in this same camp? Do you wish you had a few quick go-to video editing templates or hacks to help you create a really clean, professional look every time?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Let me know in the comments!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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What's YOUR most dreaded business activity?!??!