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authenticity

Why I forgo Food and Sleep to Read a Penelope Trunk Blog Post

by Michelle Barry Franco August 17, 2010 authenticity

Every time I see a new post in my inbox from Penelope Trunk, my heart skips a giddy little beat. Why? You ask… Because I know she’s going to say things that shock me, make me think, and unhinge my jaw at some point in almost every post. I read a lot of stuff. I [...]

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Who Are You? And, What Are You Trying to Say?

by Michelle Barry Franco July 19, 2010 authenticity

I got a phone call four nights ago from a good friend’s husband. While she and I were really good friends about seven years ago, and have maintained a caring friendship across many miles and life changes, I didn’t know her husband really well. Which is why my heart sank when I heard who it [...]

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Networking & Marketing for Artists, Artisans & Designers

by Michelle Barry Franco March 9, 2010 authenticity

My friend and client, Maya of Maya Moon Designs, makes seriously stunning handmade leather handbags. I mean she MAKES them, from concept to design to sewing every stitch of the piping on every one of her pieces of practical fashion art. I am blown away regularly by her ideas and creativity. Her gifts are way [...]

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Movin' On – Brazen Style

by Michelle November 13, 2009 authenticity

The time has come to finally leap squarely – brazenly – into my new brand! I am so excited to finally be implementing in my own business the very thing I work so hard to create for my clients: a powerful brand that reflects my passion and soul. Side Door Branding One could ask themselves [...]

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What is your verb?

by Michelle October 7, 2009 authenticity

Descartes totally knew his verb. He was famous for it. “Cogito, ergo sum.” “I think, therefore I am.” Nancy Duarte, who wrote Slide:ology, an excellent book on how to create great presentations, says her verbs are “conquer and liberate” while her husband’s verb is “relax” – a fascinating combination – and one to which I [...]

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A Renaissance

by Michelle October 2, 2009 authenticity

I have worked with fabulous design and website professionals. The woman who designed my website and original Eloquence Communication logo was caring, thoughtful and she listened beautifully to my requests. She created a site more beautiful than I expected. And it wasn’t easy. I am not an easy client. I have a zillion questions. I [...]

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Definitely My Style

by Michelle September 14, 2009 authenticity

My oldest daughter started kindergarten a few days ago. Just as when I was a kid, we went school clothes shopping and school supply shopping. She loved it – just as I recall loving it. And there is just something about all those shiny folders, pencils and ink-saturated-draw-yourself-a-rainbow new markers that makes school feel like [...]

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Authentic Eloquence

by Michelle October 8, 2008 authenticity

According to Merriam-Webster Online, the etymology of the word “eloquent” is Latin, meaning “to speak” or “speak out”. Their definition of “eloquence” uses words like force and persuasiveness, which make me recoil in a bit of shock and concern. This is not exactly what I mean when I advocate eloquence, and frankly, not what I [...]

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