“What do you want to be when you grow up?” It’s a question many of us heard in our childhoods. A copywriter, speaker, and even author, were never on my “I wanna be” list. In my younger years I wanted to be an actress and then, a model.
However, New York’s High School of Performing Arts turned me down and NY modeling agencies said, “you’re too short.” So I tucked those dreams away. Then, I entered college as a fine arts major, but changed majors because as an abstract artist, I didn’t think I would be seen as a serious artist if I couldn’t draw a realistic landscape, portrait, still life, etc.
As time marched on, now and then I’d find myself saying I wanted my own business, but I didn’t know what that business was going to be.
Fast forward to January 1st, 1989 when I opened my doors as “The Write Direction.” When I started, my initial goal was to make it through three years in business. I thought that was a landmark to achieve that would confirm my business was “real.” WOW, it’s hard for me to believe it’s now been 36 years .
The path to becoming a marketing copywriter is one I won’t detail here as it involved several other career journeys along the way (if you’re curious, read “35 Things You Don’t Know About Me…“).
The Write Direction has been an amazing journey – one that connected me with wonderful clients, created collaborations with colleagues who became friends, had me speaking professionally (fulfilling some of those childhood acting dreams in a way), and allowed me to chart my own path as a solopreneur.
After 36 years of helping you communicate your marketing messages, speaking about and coaching you in optimizing your LinkedIn® profiles, and writing a book about cost-effective marketing tips (something else that was never on my bucket list – until it happened), it’s time to shift gears – from the art of writing copy to the art of painting.
Some of you may know that, for the last eight years, I’ve been nurturing my inner artist – painting with alcohol inks. When someone asked to buy one of my paintings and then, another, I dove deeper into the art form and am proud to announce that I am now going to focus on pursuing this passion with CreativeWhispersoftheHeart.com
I invite you to join me on my artistic journey where my goal is to create special pieces that not only speak to you, but inspire you and bring you joy.
For those who have supported me over the last 36 years, I thank each and every one of you from the bottom of my heart. I hope you’ll continue to follow and engage with me at CreativeWhispersoftheHeart.com
May all good things line your path as we move forward into this new year.
Thanks a million.
P.S. While I am shifting my focus, I’m not saying “farewell.” Should you find yourself in need of copywriting assistance or a speaker for an event, please feel free to reach out because I’d be more than happy to hear from you.
