Color of Thought Creatives

08/12/2026

Join the conversation and join a local BNI Chapter on September 15th at 7:45am for coffee and connecting with business leaders. Network with us this fall!

Who do you know that should be in the room?

We’re bringing together local business owners and professionals from across Centre County for a morning focused on building relationships, sharing ideas, and expanding our networks.

We’re looking to connect with professionals like:

✔ Accountants & CPAs
✔ Attorneys
✔ Landscapers
✔ Contractors
✔ Financial Advisors
✔ Marketing Professionals
✔ Health & Wellness Providers
✔ Insurance Professionals
✔ Business Owners & Entrepreneurs

If you know someone who’s passionate about growing their business and building genuine relationships, we’d love to meet them.

📅 Tuesday, September 15, 2026
🕗 7:45–9:30 AM
📍 C3 Sports | State College, PA

At Keystone Referrals, we believe business grows through relationships—not sales pitches. Whether you’re new to networking or have been building your business for years, this is an opportunity to meet like-minded professionals from throughout the State College and Centre County area.

Who would you invite?

07/31/2026

I used to think success meant following the path I was supposed to want.

College. A career in sports video production (my goal is was to work for NBC Olympics as a producer) A dream that once felt so clear.

For a long time, I thought if I kept checking the right boxes, I’d eventually feel certain, fulfilled, and at home in the life I was building.

But what looked right on paper didn’t feel right in real life.

The corporate roles I stepped into left me more exhausted, disconnected, and burnt out than I knew how to admit. And for a while, I kept telling myself the answer was to push harder. Be more grateful. Be more disciplined. Keep going because I had already worked so hard to get there.

Eventually, I stopped asking how to push through and started asking what I actually wanted.

That question changed everything.

It led me back to school, into digital, and toward a completely different path. Not because I had some perfect plan, but because I finally knew I couldn’t keep building a version of success that didn’t feel like mine.

Starting my own business has come with a lot of ups and downs. It has stretched me in ways I never expected.

But for the first time, I was building something that actually felt like mine.

And if I’m honest, that still means a lot to me.

So if you’re in that in-between place — where your life looks good from the outside, but something in you knows it no longer fits — I want you to know you’re not crazy, ungrateful, or behind.

Sometimes burnout is not just burnout. Sometimes it’s the sign that you’re being called in a different direction.

If you’re burnt out from building someone else’s version of success, follow along.

06/18/2026

I didn’t make it the full 3 minutes.

I tapped out at 2 minutes and 11 seconds during a cold plunge at HOTWORX.

But here’s what stood out to me as a wellness marketer:

The wellness industry often celebrates the finish line. The content that resonates most is usually what happens before it.

The hesitation.
The discomfort.
The “almost.”
The human moment.

People don’t connect with perfection—they connect with honesty.

If you’re building a wellness brand, don’t just share the transformation. Share the process. That’s where trust is built.

And for the record, 2 minutes and 11 seconds in freezing water still counts.

05/30/2026

Truly excited and honored to share at this event. The title of my 10 minute discussion is The Authority Edit: Quick Branding Tips That Position You to Win. I’ll be sharing 5 simple tips to grow your Authority (and brand) as a business professional. 💖

said she would help me pull off a headshot and branding event for women and when we suggested it to the our idea grew even more. 📸

Weeks out and I’m feeling inspired by the communities around me working together to help others in business.

The cherry on top is with their NA adaptogenic beverages 😋🍹

Reserve your spot now ladies!! See you June 15.

https://www.hvchangemakers.com/event-details/woven-women-optimizing-the-value-of-entrepreneurial-networks-2

05/28/2026

Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is step away and reconnect. Fresh air, quiet trails, and a reminder to slow down.

Step outside today and let nature do the rest. 🙌☀️🐶

05/18/2026

The brands people remember don’t just market products. They guide people through seasons of life. 🔄

For wellness brands, it’s about understanding what your audience is living through in each season.

Their routines change.
Their energy changes.
Their priorities change.
And your messaging should evolve with them.

The brands creating lasting connection aren’t only promoting offers, they’re becoming a trusted guide through the rhythms of everyday life.

Instead of asking:
“What can we sell this season?”

Ask:
“How can we support our audience right now?”

That shift changes everything. When your content reflects what people are actually experiencing, your audience feels seen — and that builds trust far beyond a single campaign.

Follow for wellness marketing strategies rooted in connection, not just conversion.

05/15/2026

Instagram’s new “Instants” feature feels like a major shift in the direction of social media.

For years, creators and brands have felt pressure to overproduce everything. Perfect lighting. Perfect edits. Perfect messaging. But audiences are craving something different now. They want connection. Authenticity. Presence.

This feature creates space for creators to:

• Soft-launch products organically
• Share behind-the-scenes moments
• Document wellness journeys in real time
• Stay connected through casual touchpoints
• Make followers feel like insiders
• Show the human side of their brand

And honestly… that matters.

Because the brands that will grow moving forward won’t just be the most polished. They’ll be the most relatable, trustworthy, and emotionally connected to their audience.

The future of content feels more personal than ever.

Would you use Instants for your brand? 👀 Save this post for later so you have a short list on how to use it in the future!

05/14/2026

In a world full of wellness brands, the ones that stand out aren’t louder… they’re clearer. If your brand feels a little lost in the noise, it’s probably not your offer—it’s your identity.

Here’s how to refine it:
✨Get crystal clear on what makes you different (not just better)
✨Speak in a way your dream clients actually feel
✨Share real stories, not just surface-level tips
✨Turn your values into visuals people instantly recognize

Your brand isn’t just what you do—it’s how people remember you.

Follow along for more ways to build a brand that actually connects in the wellness space.