You could say 2016 was a total flop. But the thing I hate about this statement is that people usually focus on the negative, the bad, the ugly.

I’m not in denial that bad things happened, but 2016 brought us some good too (yes, I had to use google): women made history in the US Senate, ALS research saw major progress, tiger, manatee and panda numbers are growing, India planted 50 million trees in 24 hours, gravitational waves were detected (proving Einstein right), and much more.

You can look at the good, the bad, or both. But regardless of what’s going on in the world, I want to remind you that you’re the one in control of kicking major butt for yourself (and choosing to focus on the good or bad).

I choose to focus on good.  And in 2016, there was a lot of it.

I did 23 live online events and made 43 new videos for you, overhauled my website, launched a new course, oversaw the design, development and production of 115 garments, managed 2 photo shoots, laid out 172 pages of catalogs, moved from NYC to CO, hiked the Rockies, got a new puppy and rang in the new year with family, wine and yoga (not at the same time!).

I don’t tell you this to brag, I tell you this to show you what you can do when you put your best foot forward, focus on the good and kick life in the butt.

Now that 2017’s here, I’m ready to make it even better (because I CAN).

And I want you to do it with me (because YOU can).

So if you’re working on launching your label, getting ahead of the competition, or just want to improve your Illustrator skills, here’s your invitation to get started right now.

Join me this Thursday at 2pm EST The live event is over!

So, let’s do this together…because I know you CAN.

xx Heidi

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