Shell Vera

  • Fireside Chat with John the Bap: When Your 9-5 Funds Creativity

    Originally posted on The Essential Creative: Last week, I launched the Fireside Chat series. I am so excited about this idea that has come together in a way I never could have expected. I’m learning a lot about people I already know, am meeting some new folks, and am enjoying the conversations we have. While…

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  • 7 Gift Ideas for Writers & Creative Entrepreneurs

    Gift ideas for writers and creative entrepreneurs on your list. Step outside the aisles for these great additions to your loved ones’ skill set and show you support their creativity and passions.

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  • Fireside Chat: JRenee of No Honey Makeup & Shell Vera of The Essential Creative

    Shell Vera and JRenee Burgess sit to discuss business, beauty, faith, and going after your dreams with conviction in this Fireside Chat launched this week on The Essential Creative.

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  • Poetry: Love Is…

    How do you define love?

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  • Using the Keys in your Hand

    Sometimes, the reason you aren’t moving forward is that you are holding on to keys in your hand instead of using them to unlock doors. Be sure you are using all your gifts, talents, and skills.

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  • Poetry: Standing on my Tippy Toes

    What’s it like when you meet someone who changes your world and shows you how capable you really are? I wrote a poem about how I felt when it happened.

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  • Letting Go Can Be Beautiful

    Maybe it’s time to let go of what’s dead in your life…

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