Being the Custodian of Creativity
There are times in our lives when we know we have to make a change. Often there is some anguish before actually knowing what that change should be. I was on a six-year run as editor and associate publisher of Romantic Homes and Victorian Homes magazines when I met Jo Packham, owner of Chapelle Ltd. She is an AMAZINGLY creative visionary and networker. She has a magnetism and great enthusiasm that she uses to support, promote, and connect creative women. While I dearly loved the magazines, I knew it was just “time.” Jo presented the opportunity for change. I formed a creative services company, Red Lips 4 Courage, and worked with her to produce books under her company’s imprint, Chapelle, for Sterling Publishing. I am often asked where the name Red Lips 4 Courage came from. I have my great aunt Alida, a definite woman of courage, to thank. Visit the link to see the story behind the name. In the earlier stages of my career, I was group vice-president of the west coast magazine and trade show division for a large international publisher. Translation: Lot’s of travel, good opportunities, and more often than not-much babysitting. Along the way, I discovered that the idea of the Perfect Career Superwoman/Supermom was just that, an idea, a myth. Nearly killed myself trying… Somehow over the years of being a working gal, I have developed the courage to make change-but only after having put on my Red Lips 4 Courage!
Welcome to the creative community of Red Lips 4 Courage Communications, Inc. We specialize in developing and creating content for books, magazines, and online media. DailyCourage is dedicated to sharing the artistic gifts and stories of inspirational women (including my own foibles). I believe in the courage to carry on, to stay in touch with our creative instincts, and to use them for beautiful outcomes. Beautiful things beget beautiful acts.
