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A supportive, story-driven blog for entrepreneurs who crave depth, clarity, and a brand that feels like home.

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There have been so many times I’ve struggled to answer the simplest question: “So, what do you do?” For creatives, this is where brand storytelling begins. For years, my response was some version of:“I’m a brand and web designer for intimate photographers and artists.” And most of the time, people would nod politely, tilt their […]

Why Brand Storytelling for Creatives Matters More Than Your Elevator Pitch

9/30/2025

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There’s no limit to the experiences we get to live in the time we have. And one of the most powerful ways I’ve found to hold those experiences is through the Brand Storytelling Archetype Quiz—a tool that helps you name the story already alive in your work. We were told to pick a lane. To […]

Find Your Story with the Brand Storytelling Archetype Quiz

9/22/2025

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What other people say about your work carries a weight that even your best copy can’t hold. A testimonial isn’t just a nice review. It’s proof of resonance. It’s the echo of transformation, captured in someone else’s words. But here’s the hard truth: most testimonials never actually say that. You know the kind… Short, vague, […]

7 Questions to Unlock More Powerful Client Testimonials

9/20/2025

Brand workshop attendees chatting about their businesses and brand stories
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Joan Lorraine is a coach, mentor, and guide for women navigating seasons of transition. Her work is rooted in story and not just telling it, but living it, rewriting it, and claiming it as your own. Joan brings a depth of perspective shaped by personal transformation, by choosing her own name, and by holding space […]

Joan Lorraine on Personal Growth, Creative Transitions, and Owning Your Story

9/04/2025

Joan of J Lorraine Coaching for women in transition

I’ve always felt most alive in the presence of horses. Growing up my version of church was the soul-stirring energy of a herd running by. The rhythmic thundering of their hooves echoing everything I knew to be wildly true. Yet, back then, all I could do was witness with reverence. I never anticipated how much […]

How I Took My Unbridled Form

My approach runs parallel with all of the people and places that have expanded my soul. You’ll find that every step of the Unbridled process is backed by experience and intentionality. Sure, we will revel in a roadmap that is result-driven (because that’s why you’re here), but nothing about our collaboration will be overly streamlined […]

The Unbridled Experience: Where Artistic Observation Meets Human Connection

What other people are saying about your business matters more than what you’re saying about it. Read that again. I promise I won’t go off on a rant about the importance of powerful reviews. You get it. You read them everyday when you’re trying to figure out if that shirt in the photo is going […]

7 Questions to Get More Powerful Testimonials

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Every powerful brand is built on a deeper story, the kind your audience feels instinctively. When you understand the emotional thread that runs through your work, it becomes easier to show up clearly, connect meaningfully, and create an experience that stays with people. This story becomes the foundation for how your brand looks, feels, speaks, and leads.

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