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Hey, Sweet Pea exciting GIVEAWAYFebruary 1st, 2012 by Susannah VanDyke |
You may remember my sweet friend Elise of Hey Sweet Pea who shared some fabulously helpful tips about twitter on our blog awhile back. Elise is a Brand/Design extraordinaire, and I am so excited to partner up with her and offer a fabulous giveaway! The one thing that pops out to me about Elise in the past year that I have gotten to know her, is her ENTHUSIASM! It’s literally catching, and very inspiring. So I asked her to share her story with us.
“When dreams come true”
A brand designer’s story
Ever since I was a little girl, I wanted to be a graphic designer. But not just any graphic designer. I had high hopes and dreams that someday I would work in Hollywood and someday I would own my own small business.
With these high hopes and dreams, I started designing on the computer when I was 12. I was the thankful owner of the Adode Creative Suite, I was buying Photoshop tutorials left and right. I was literally up all night sketching and writing down ideas.
I landed my first internship when I was 16. It was a summer full of internships. I interned at branding houses, website companies, and film production companies. It was during this season that I started to hone in on my niche and my favorite type of design.
At 18 I decided to pursue a job in Hollywood. Two weeks and 20 interviews after I decided to take the job offer from SONY PICTURES. I was young, naive, self-taught, and so hungry to learn. For three years I literally sat/designed under the best of teachers and worked on the marketing for some of the biggest blockbuster hits.
On the eve of my 23rd birthday, I decided to launch out on my own. I packed my bags, said farewell, and moved to Dallas, Texas with my ever-supportive fiancé, Scott. And I was scared. I didn’t know if anyone would hire me as a freelancer. I didn’t know if I was going to make it. But I sure as heck was going to try! Two months later, I wasn’t just a freelancer, I was a small business owner. I had three contractors working for me and a booming business.
We are now six months in to being small business owners. Scott and I are busy planning the future of our business and so excited/humbled by our company’s success. We’ve met some of the most fantastic people and have been given some of the most amazing opportunities.
Looking back, it’s crazy to realize BOTH my design dreams came true. It’s truly a scary/humbling/crazy/exhilarating feeling. I also feel incredibly thankful. At the end of the day, none of this would be possible if it weren’t for the people who believed in me. I wouldn’t be here today if it weren’t for the heros in my life who said that I should pursue my dreams. So thank you, everyday heros. You made one little girl’s dreams come true.
Giveaway: As a way to say thanks, I’m giving away one BRAND COACHING SESSION to one of you dreamers out there! You can read all about the sessions here.
To enter:
1) LIKE “Hey, Sweet Pea’s” FB page here: www.facebook.com/heysweetpea
2) Leave a comment on Hey, Sweet Pea’s wall saying that Lukas & Suzy sent you!
3) Also comment on this blog post saying that you did!
February 1st, 2012 at 10:37 am
Love Elise and love you guys! Consider me entered
February 1st, 2012 at 11:01 am
Totally did it! Thanks
February 1st, 2012 at 11:05 am
Would LOVE LOVE LOVE this opportunity!! I commented on fb! Thank you!!!
February 1st, 2012 at 11:08 am
Entered
February 1st, 2012 at 11:09 am
This is my entry! Looking forward to connecting.
February 1st, 2012 at 11:11 am
Would love this opportunity! Thanks for the GREAT giveaway! I commented on fb! Thank you Thank you!
February 1st, 2012 at 11:19 am
I already like sweet pea…i’m heading over now to tell them you send me
February 1st, 2012 at 11:29 am
Done, done and done.
February 1st, 2012 at 11:30 am
been a fan for quite a while now! <3 found this blog post through her! I will tell her I entered
what a fun giveaway, thanks for featuring her! Elise rocks my socks 
February 1st, 2012 at 11:37 am
FUN!
LOVE your site!
February 1st, 2012 at 11:40 am
Loved reading her story! Congrats on the sucess! I just entered and now I will cross my fingures …
February 1st, 2012 at 11:46 am
I really hope I win!!!!! (=
February 1st, 2012 at 11:52 am
Congrats on your success!
February 1st, 2012 at 12:31 pm
Thanks for the opportunity! I’ve been admiring Elise’s work, too… and left a comment on her wall also.
February 1st, 2012 at 1:02 pm
First of all- YOU have a fabulous blog indeed! Second of all, Hey, Sweet Pea rocks! All kinds of awesomeness! Thanks for having such big hearts and huge talent.
February 1st, 2012 at 1:05 pm
I entered!!!
February 1st, 2012 at 1:59 pm
I left a note! yippee!
February 1st, 2012 at 2:19 pm
Considered me entered!!
XoXo
February 1st, 2012 at 2:28 pm
I entered! You guys have the best giveaways! Woohoo!
February 1st, 2012 at 2:31 pm
I left a note. Hope it’s me!!
February 1st, 2012 at 3:06 pm
I entered!
Great giveaway!
February 1st, 2012 at 3:17 pm
Just left a comment on the Hey, Sweet Pea page!
What a fun/awesome opportunity!
February 1st, 2012 at 4:18 pm
Thanks for this giveaway! I hope I’m the lucky winner!
February 1st, 2012 at 6:37 pm
I liked, posted, and now I’m leaving a comment. I hope I win!!!
February 1st, 2012 at 8:43 pm
Even though I’m a designer myself, it’d be so nice to talk to another designer about my branding! Sometimes the most difficult client is yourself, I’m learning…
February 1st, 2012 at 8:57 pm
I’m in! Yay for contests!
February 1st, 2012 at 9:17 pm
OK I did what you asked
liked, posted that you sent me and know this.
also I can’t wait to spend time with you guys on Feb 11
February 1st, 2012 at 9:22 pm
Done & done!
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:13 am
I have been a fan for a while! Thanks for sharing their story.
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:12 pm
Totally entering this amazing giveaway! Thanks HSP and Lukas & Suzy!
February 2nd, 2012 at 4:51 pm
I am entering to be branded. Beautiful site!
February 3rd, 2012 at 11:29 am
Liked on facebook! I’m excited about this giveaway
February 6th, 2012 at 3:45 pm
Liked and commented. Hope I win!
February 8th, 2012 at 7:08 am
Did it:)
February 8th, 2012 at 7:50 am
You have no idea how bad I need this… so excited t the idea of winning!!!
February 8th, 2012 at 8:17 am
Pick me, pick me!!!! I left a comment on hsp’s wall and I hope I win! My business needs this!
February 8th, 2012 at 12:32 pm
It is done! Did it.
February 8th, 2012 at 4:33 pm
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