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We have a pretty incredible line up of Calgary sponsors who are helping make our day so amazing!
 Please check out this fab vendors in Calgary and area, and be sure to watch for photos coming from our guests and attendees on Tuesday, June 20th!!
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She is as beautiful on the inside, as she is out!  ~ image from Gingersnap Photography ~ A little bit about Ashia: I've been modelling for about two years. I originally started because getting my picture taken was something that made me so nervous, and I wanted to overcome that. And then I started meeting the people involved and it became something that I really loved. I'm from Lethbridge Alberta, but I've lived all over. I'm studying geography in university, I've worked as a professional baker, and a horse back rider and at a yoga studio. I love trying new things, visiting new places and sweets. I am so pleased she is spending the day with us, and we will be able to photograph her in our gorgeous boho styled, romantic evening picnic.
~H You guys...Lynn was so amazing with us at our first workshop, and we learned so much, that I have asked her to come back! I think her insight on getting your styled shoots published is so important...and I'm so pleased she is returning to The Open Trunk Workshop!  A little more about Lynn: Lynn Fletcher CSEP (Certified Special Event Professional), is a multiple international award winning wedding producer who, alongside her talented teams at Lynn Fletcher Weddings and Postcard Weddings, produces over 80 weddings each year in the Calgary and Rocky Mountain Region of Canada. As well, Lynn is the CEO and Director of Publications at Calgary Bride, supporting and showcasing the wedding industry by producing two annual publications each year: The Calgary Bridal Guide and Luxe by Calgary Bride. As a passionate mentor and industry cheerleader to many, Lynn was recognized nationally as Event Professional of the Year in 2013 for being a leader in her field. Lynn invests in the growth of the wedding industry by regularly attending and speaking at conferences and wedding shows worldwide to ensure she stays on top of the latest trends and is continually connected to the global event community. As a Past President of the Award Winning Calgary Chapter of the International Live Event Association (ILEA), an advisory board member of the Calgary Bridal Alliance, a national and international award judge, Lynn is a front runner in her community focusing on raising the bar for her colleagues. Her teaching / speaking portfolio includes Bow Valley College’s Event Management program, Instruction and curriculum development in Mount Royal University’s Event Management Diploma program. International appointments include the CSEP Certification Committee, a speaker at the Destination Wedding Management Congress, and most recently at Event Solutions in 2105.
 Its getting close...just days away now! Who is as excited as me????
~H You know that awful word we steer away from...you know the one! EXPOSURE!!! eeeeek! Well, Nicole is here to talk to us about it...!!  A little bit about Nicole: Nicole Bracey is an entrepreneur living and working in Calgary, Alberta. She holds a Bachelor's of Fine Arts with Distinction from the Alberta College of Art + Design. Nicole started her jewelry company Salt Water Tea early 2014, and by 2015 it became her full time career. In 2016, she partnered with Pam of Crafted to open Greater Goods - a boutique, tea bar, and workshop space featuring only Canadian artisan work. Somewhere in between the two businesses, Nicole is the Vice President of YYC Girl Gang - an organization and blog dedicated to creating networking opportunities, inspiration, and advice for female entrepreneurs. In her free time, Nicole is an avid knitter, and owns a micro-business called Woolfield, where she designs and sells knitting patterns. Nicole believes strongly in the power of community, and spends a lot of her free time compiling information and blog posts that will benefit her fellow small business owners. She blogs on her own platform (nicolebracey.ca), and on the YYC Girl Gang Blog. When she's not working, you can generally find Nicole binge-watching netflix, snuggling her dog, or knitting (usually all three). You can learn more about Nicole's endeavors on her websites: www.saltwatertea.com, www.greatergoodsco.ca, www.yycgirlgang.com, www.woolfield.ca, and www.nicolebracey.ca, or on instagram: @saltwaterteajewelry | @greatergoodsyyc | @yycgirlgang | @woolfield.studio | @nicolebracey.ca
 That 'dirty little word' has some of us tied up in knots! I think this is something
that is very important for us to learn about and grow with, in our industry! I am super excited to get her insight on this topic! ~H The amazing folks at ESPY are providing our 'groom' with his outfit for the shoot!  A little more about ESPY: espy Storyespy experience is an affordable designer boutique located in Calgary, Alberta in the historic Inglewood neighborhood. espy’s concept is simple: Make people feel good. There are 3 tiers to what the espy experience is – professional styling,affordable fashion and community involvement. espy is dedicated to a refreshingly honest approach to the styling trade and is staffed only by professional fashion stylists. The fashion stylists of espy pride themselves on not only being able to find their clients the perfect pair of jeans (no matter what their age or size), but their knowledge of the fashion industry and their passion for understanding what true style is all about. espy specializes in the difficult by carrying sizes from 00 to plus 16 for women and special sizes for men with long arms and long legs. The espy buyers are constantly on the lookout for exciting new brands that aid the in-store fashion stylists on their mission to find pieces that work for all different body types. The espy experience is meant to be a positive reinforcement and lesson about fashion and confidence; and being able to find the pieces that work at prices everyone can afford, makes the experience that much more special. espy is committed to the Calgary community by participating in creative fundraising initiatives that combine fashion and giving back in a few very cheeky ways. With yearly events such as #nakedespy and #bikiniespy, espy has been able to raise thousands of dollars for organizations like the Prostate Cancer Center and Special Olympics Calgary. The 3 tiers of the espy experience are meant to represent the ways the business can best make our clientele feel good. Whether it’s making someone’s day with a new wardrobe, providing clientele with a place that teaches them to love their body for what it is now, or supporting local charities by creatively raising money at fashion events – spreading love by using fashion to build confidence is an intentional ripple effect. espy is an experience because you feel it.
Who else is excited to see what our groom will be wearing!!!
~H The amazing ladies at Novia Mia wanted to be part of our workshop since very early in the planning stages, and I am so happy to have them on board!!  Read a little more about Novia Mia: Novia Mia Bridal began in 2011 with the mission to provide brides with the most beautiful gowns and unparalleled customer service. Novia Mia Bridal Boutique is like no other; if you are looking for a typical Bridal Shopping Experience we are NOT it!. At Novia Mia we take bridal shopping to the next level offering every bride a complete intimate experience worth your time. Our Bridal Fashion selection is unique and stylish as our brides; we are proud to say our shop has one of the best selections in town with budgets and styles for everyone. We offer a service that has been the signature and core of our business. We abide by the philosophy that every bride deserves the time and privacy as well as our undivided attention making Novia Mia an UNFORGETABLE BRIDAL EXPERIENCE.
The gown we picked out will be stunning on our model Ashia!!! eeee...I can hardly wait!!!
~Heather Super excited to have Jaimie Rankin Beauty on board for Hair & Make Up for this workshop!  a little bit about Jaimie: Jaimie Rankin, born and raised in Calgary, Alberta is a local Beauty Artist, with over 15 years experience in the industry. Jaimie has worked hard to build a strong portfolio as a reputable Makeup Artist, Educator, Lash and Microblading technician where she also specializes in brow shaping, threading, waxing and tinting. Basically if it’s on your face she will beautify it! Jaimie’s extensive range of makeup experience, and love to share and mentor other’s brought her into an educator role as Head makeup instructor at the number #1 accredited makeup school in Calgary, Niimd with One Beauty Academy. For the past 6 years, Jaimie has inspired other up-and-coming makeup artists while continuing to build her own freelance opportunities. She is a master of beauty, and I am grateful to have her along on our workshop journey!
Looking forward to next Tuesday, June 20th with everyone! ~Heather Have you seen this sweet little food truck around Calgary with its pink gingham siding? The Farm Girls Food Truck is catering our workshop on June 20th 
A little bit more about Farm Girls: My sister, Amy and I grew up in rural Alberta. My parents farmed a few acres and we grew up eating homemade food, right from my mom’s garden. Our family gatherings centered on good food made from scratch. When we decided to translate our love of food into a business, my sister and I led the charge with our whole family behind us. Our farm to table, or ‘farm to truck’, philosophy means that our home-made creations are prepared with the freshest ingredients. Our dishes are inspired by our mother’s and grandmother’s cooking and we hope they create a sense of nostalgia for our customers. Family is at the heart of Farm Girls and our tradition for full table feasts of farm fresh and delicious creations is what inspires our menu. We serve up comfort food made from scratch with a gourmet twist. Our whole family (there are 21 of us in our immediate family) has been involved in helping us build Farm Girls, the first gourmet comfort food truck of its kind in Calgary. - Farm Girl Jocelyn  I can't wait for our picnic dinner at the Workshop! It is going to be so good...and look cute too!
You can still register for your seat...contact heather@orangetrunk.ca to register. You guys...we have Chantal from Knitatude, YYC Girl Gang & No Shit Biz Tips to talk with us! whoop whoop Talk about girl power! She is a talented maker, brilliant up lifter of women, and BS buster in business!!!  ~ photo by Logee Photography ~ A little bit more about Chantal: Chantal is the boss babe knitter behind the local knitting company Knitatude here in Calgary, the President of the all female entrepreneur networking community YYC Girl Gang and the owner of No Shit Biz Tips – a new venture in cutting the BS advice for makers in the small biz world. Known for her potty mouth and bright purple hair, Chantal has made it her mission to do one thing: Help others. What once started as a random knitting hobby blossomed to a side hustle, and in turn the roller coaster of entrepreneurship came. The struggles, the highs and lows and of course the steep learning curves. With the thought of “God – I wish people told me this shit before I started” No Shit Biz Tips was born to do just that. With over 7 years in the broadcasting industry, and 5 alone in the Traditional Media advertising sales world and currently residing at Bell Media (CTV, Virgin Radio, CJAY and Funny 1060), Chantal shoots straight from the hip and is here to talk about “How to say No” as a small business owner, and tips on how to stay organized in the hectic life of a small biz owner. Fun Facts: Chantal hates jeans and pants, lives in tights and crushes cheddar flavoured popcorn like a champ. She swears like a sailor (her fav is the F word) and loves manatees and sloths – so much in fact that she has adopted 4 sloths in Costa Rica.
so buckle up, for this 'shoot from the hip' gal who tells it like it is...and will teach us lots about small business ownership!
Register for your spot at heather@orangetrunk.ca or by clicking the link to the right! ~H Shanna is a dream...and we are so lucky to have her on board for this styled shoot workshop! She is creating some fun designs for us, and I can't wait to show off her work!!! Check out a little bit more about Pink Umbrella Designs below and on their website.  A little bit about Pink Umbrella Designs from Shanna: WE {REALLY} LOVE PAPER Pink Umbrella Designs is a boutique wedding invitation and graphic design company based in the foothills of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, Cochrane Alberta. We exist for three reasons. 1) We love paper. 2) We love creativity. 3) We love helping others gain a love for paper and creativity. SPECIALIZING IN UNIQUE STATIONERY Each couple and each business is unique. We love working with you to create something that uniquely fits your style, so that your guests and clients can see your personality the moment they receive your invitation or marketing piece. ABOUT THE OWNER {THAT'S ME!} Pink Umbrella Designs is headed by graphic designer Shanna Cremers, who chased the dream of Mountain living in 2003 moving here from London, Ontario where she got her Diploma in Web and Graphic Design in 2002. So now you’re asking, why do we say we, when it’s a sole proprietor business?! Well, I (Shanna) think it’s unfair to my clients to leave all the creativity and skills to one person. I am the creative lead in all projects, and the face of the company, but, on occassion, I contract out an illustrator, web developer and crafter, in order for you, my clients to get the service and final product you deserve.
Don't forget to register for your seat at the workshop! We have some great guest speakers booked in...you don't want to miss this!!! Click on the submit form, or email us with this link! heather@orangetrunk.ca
See y'all at the workshop! ~H |
