A Million Ideas (2026)

08/10/2026

I have been practicing being out of my comfort zone for a solid 4 years now.

Not just kinda trying it, intentionally taking action.

Actively challenging myself to make moves that will make my life better.

If you have read any self help/personal development book or attended a workshop about growth, you have heard how important it is to get out of your comfort zone.

I can share what works for me and how you can do it too.

I am launching a 4 woman work group at the end of the month. We will focus on how you want to change your life and move through the process together.

Message me for details. I have the accountability and ideas you need to make your dream life a reality.

(I never want to stop using these photos Stacy Ideus took when I was launching my business full time because she did such an amazing job. I have changed my hair but the colors are still the same.)

07/10/2026

This page has been so silent because I was working on something else. Something awesome! As I approach my 7th year in business, it's time to bring this work back to the forefront of my mind and share with you what I have learned.

I have learned that I am powerful. I have walked through so many uncomfortable places and come through as the best version of myself.

I have learned that I don't need to be connected to anyone to do my best work. I have been making people's dreams come true for decades and now it is time to make my dream come true.

My dream is to help people with my life experience and personal skill set. There are so many words of wisdom that I have to share with you. I have so many experiences that you can learn from.

I am opening up my calendar to work with women who are wanting to change their lives, the work they do and expand themselves to be the best version of themselves.

How will we work together? I have a million ideas but here are 2 to get us started.

Right now I want 4 women to join my new WORK GROUP. We will pick a day and time that work for us and we will start the conversation about what you want to do with your life. I want to support you as you change your relationships, your business, your work, your job.

Don't let the lack of details stop you! You need these conversations just as much as I do. You need to invest in yourself just like I did.

If working with a GROUP doesn't feel right, I have 4 individual spots available. We will focus on you and what you want to do. This will be expensive because it needs to be. You need to invest in yourself. It needs to make you uncomfortable and it will totally be worth it.

Who is this right for? Women who want to grow and expand themselves. Women who want to build their best life. Women who know they are meant for more.

I have learned that people need people and these ideas are how I am going to open myself up to share what I know and have experienced. You won't be listening to me yammer on or a sales pitch for my next workshop, we will be working on you and what you want to do.

I have learned we could all use a little accountability and I can offer that to you.

Message me now to find out more about how I can help you and get ready for A Million Ideas 7.0 where I release what I have learned and how I am willing to help you be your best you too.

08/04/2025

You know what's funny? As someone who loves blue and black and white stripes so much that they've become my personal brand, I've learned something important: visual storytelling isn't just about making things look good - it's about making them feel right.

Think about it...
When was the last time an image stopped your scroll? What made you pause?

After 28 years in graphic design (yes, really!), here's what I know works:

Make your graphics human connecting
Your visuals should feel like a conversation with a friend over coffee. If you're losing yourself in jargon and complex charts, you're probably losing your audience too.

Keep it authentic
Just like how I embrace my love for blue in everything I do, your visuals should reflect your brand's true personality. Forced perfection is out; authentic connection is in.

Use your graphics to tell a story
Every graphic should have a beginning, middle, and end. Whether it's a simple Instagram post or a full presentation deck, guide your viewer through an experience.

Make it actionable
The best visuals don't just inform - they inspire action. What do you want people to feel? What do you want them to do next?

⭐️ Here's your homework for today: Look at your latest social media post or some graphic you've created recently. Ask yourself, does it tell a story? Does it feel like YOU? If not, maybe it's time for a refresh!

Want to dive deeper into visual storytelling for your brand? Let's chat!

04/04/2025

There's one question that seems to follow me everywhere: "Where do all your ideas come from?" (Well, there is a reason I named my company A Million Ideas after all!)

But truly, after several years in both design and business, I've created a few keystone points in my personal creative process. And in true Christina fashion, this changes from season to season at times. But for now, the real (sometimes messy) ways I generate ideas are:

Daily "Drinking & Drawing" Sessions
This is sacred time for me - just my thoughts, a good cup of coffee, and often an audiobook playing in the background. No phone interruptions or digital distractions. These quiet moments let my mind wander productively.

Permission to Wander
Some of my best concepts emerge when I'm not trying to force them. Walking, driving, or simply allowing my mind to explore without the pressure of immediate decisions changes my perspective in surprising ways.

Playful Experimentation
Whether testing color combinations in a design or bouncing concepts off fellow creatives, I make time to play without judgment. This keeps my creative muscles flexible and ideas flowing naturally.

Capturing Everything
Perhaps one of the most crucial things is my habit of recording every idea - even the wild ones that seem impractical. That random thought scribbled at 2am might become next year's successful project!

The real secret? Creativity isn't about waiting for lightning to strike - it's about deliberately creating space for ideas to grow. When I carve out time to think without constraints, those "million ideas" actually show up.

What about you? How do you nurture your creative process? Share your approach in the comments!

02/04/2025

You know what I discovered recently? After years of crafting detailed business explanations (anyone else spent hours writing networking organization bylaws? 🙃), I've found that visual communication can be incredibly powerful.

During a coffee meeting last week, I was struggling to explain fractional CCO services when I started doodling simple icons on a napkin. The light bulb moment that followed was incredible! Sometimes we overcomplicate what we do when simple visuals tell the story better.

So here's a fun challenge for us all:
Can you describe your core business offering using ONLY emojis?

I'll go first: 👋💡📊✏️📈💼

Translation: A Million Ideas connects with clients, helps generate ideas, create strategies, design solutions, and ultimately helps businesses grow!

Now it's your turn! Drop your emoji business description in the comments. Then try guessing what other people's businesses do from their emoji sequences!

The unexpected benefit? This exercise forces you to identify the absolute core of what you do. And if you can communicate your value through simple symbols, you can explain it to anyone!

What will your emoji business story be? (Extra points for creativity that makes me laugh! 😉)

01/04/2025

Not sure where to start with your business communication? Swipe through to see how we can work together at ANY stage of your journey!

Whether you're just starting out and need a strong foundation for your brand or you're scaling up and need a Fractional CCO to handle all your communication channels, I've got you covered.

The best part? We grow together. I meet you exactly where you are and help you build the communication strategy that fits your unique business needs.

What's holding your business communication back right now? Let me know in the comments, and let's brainstorm solutions!

28/03/2025

Spring is Spring-ing (?) and so it's time for our favorite part of the season...Spring Cleaning!

Except today, we're focusing on how to Spring Clean your business's communication strategy - not so much your cupboards and closets...

Here are my three quick suggestions to refresh your communication strategy

Audit your communication platforms.
Take a critical look at your website, social media, email newsletters, and Google Business profile. Which ones are working hardest for you? Which ones need attention? Sometimes, we keep posting to platforms that aren't serving us while neglecting the ones where our audience actually hangs out. Trim what's not working and nurture what is!

Repurpose with purpose.
You don't need to create everything from scratch! That blog post from last year might make a fantastic email series or social media carousel with fresh graphics. Look at your best-performing content and give it new life across different platforms - it's like finding a favorite shirt at the back of your closet that suddenly feels new again.

Refresh your visuals.
When was the last time you updated your profile images, headers, or brand photography? Spring is the perfect time to capture fresh images that reflect where your business is now. Even small visual updates signal to your audience that you're current and attentive to details.

What part of your business communication needs the most spring cleaning? Let me know, below...

26/03/2025

And the award for "Most Caffeinated Connector" goes to... me, apparently!

Everyone sees the polished networking events and successful connections but rarely the 6am prep sessions or the late-weekend-night follow-up emails. The truth is, orchestrating meaningful business relationships for over 160 members across 13 groups sometimes feels like directing my own epic production!

This week started off with a far-too-early wake-up alarm, three tries to find the right outfit, and then out the door to help set up a morning meeting space while juggling communication with three group presidents about their respective groups. By noon, I'd already connected seven people, helped solve a networking crisis, and somehow forgotten to eat lunch. Networking is not for the weak of heart.

The challenging moments? When technology fails you mid-presentation or when a carefully crafted introduction just doesn't click. But then there are also the magical scenes – watching two businesses collaborate on a project they'd never have found without our network or receiving a message that someone landed a new client through a connection I helped facilitate!

Running ERN is rarely a glamorous job. But who's going to do it? (Oh yeah, me)

It's schedules, driving to various locations, and sometimes awkward conversations, too. But just like an Oscar-award winning film, the behind-the-scenes chaos creates something meaningful that makes a life-changing difference in people's stories.

What part of your business looks different behind the curtain than what others typically see? Tell me about the director's cut!

26/02/2025

Listen up, friends! Today, I'm about to give you permission to be the weirdest version of yourself in business. Yes, really. In fact, I insist.

As a self-designated Expert in Brand Weirdness (and yes, that's totally a thing I just made up), I've spent years testing just how much personality you can inject into a brand before people start giving you concerned looks. The verdict? WAY more than you think.

Take me, for example. I've turned my obsessive love of blue and stripes into a whole brand identity. People literally know me as 'the blue and stripes lady.' Is it weird? Maybe. Does it work? Absolutely.

Let me help you level up your weird game by giving you some hot tips on showing up weirder in your business:

⭐️ Have a random fun fact about yourself? Make it your thing. I mean REALLY your thing. Talk about it until people start finishing your sentences. (Like how I bring up blue in literally every conversation? Yeah, like that.)

⭐️ Have a totally unique take on something? Great! Build a whole content series around it. The stranger, the better. If someone says "Well...that's... different," you're on the right track.

My point? Your quirks aren't flaws to hide – they're your secret marketing weapons. They're what make people remember you in a sea of beige businesses playing it safe.

So what's your weird? 👀 You know, that thing you've been trying to tone down in your business? It's time to dial it up to an 11/10.

P.S. If someone tells you you're being 'a bit much,' consider it a compliment. Those are usually my most successful days.

24/02/2025

You know what they say about success creating your own success. Well, we are actively seeing it firsthand at ERN! After our record-breaking January group launch (20 seats filled in the first week! 🤯), something amazing started happening...

Two more groups stepped up, ready to chase that same energy and success. There's nothing quite like watching momentum build and inspire others to reach higher.

But here's what really lights me up: we're not just growing in numbers. We're growing in connections. More coffee meetups, more lunch gatherings, and more chances for our members to build real relationships that grow their businesses.

Because at its heart, that's what ERN is all about - creating a network where every new connection adds value, every conversation opens doors, and every member has the opportunity to thrive.

And we're just getting started...

What motivates you to grow your business? I'd love to hear what sparks your momentum!

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