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A 12-month guided experience
weaving the threads of who you are into A tapestry distinctly your own.
Sessions
Branding
Slow
A 12-month guided experience weaving the threads of who you are into a tapestry distinctly your own.
Slow Branding Sessions
INTRODUCING THE
WAITLIST
FAQ
PRICING
ABOUT
GUIDE
PHOTOS
A Meditative Creative Practice
WHAT are the Slow Branding Sessions?
A Meditative Creative Practice
Imagine you finally have the clarity to bring your vision to life in the way you always dreamed of, and in the process of making this happen, you feel yourself softening into a sense of calm, as your creative channels open up to renewed inspiration.
This is what it's like in the Slow Branding Sessions, a spacious 12-month journey of gentle teachings, meditative practices, creative resources, and an original collection of visual art. There are no generic brand questionnaires or templates. This is a self-nourishing ecosystem of creativity. And what you see here is an embodiment of the beauty that can blossom from this slow and deeply transformational journey.
Imagine you finally have the clarity to bring your vision to life in the way you always dreamed of, and in the process of making this happen, you feel yourself softening into a sense of calm, as your creative channels open up to renewed inspiration.
This is what it's like in the Slow Branding Sessions, a spacious 12-month journey of gentle teachings, meditative practices, creative resources, and an original collection of visual art. There are no generic brand questionnaires or templates. This is a self-nourishing ecosystem of creativity. And what you see here is an embodiment of the beauty that can blossom from this slow and deeply transformational journey.
+ 12 MONTHLY CREATIVE PRACTICES
+ 100 PHOTOS AND 60 DESIGNS
+ a custom strategy session with stef
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Inspired by the soft textures and soothing tones of Mama Earth, this original art collection of 100 photos and 60 designs will elevate the way you communicate your brand story. You will be taught how to use your new images to weave together a more cohesive narrative and inspire emotional resonance with your ideal audience.
The Earth Collection
in this experience you'll receive
Inspired by the soft textures and soothing tones of the Earth, this original art collection of 100 photos and 60 designs will elevate the way you communicate your brand story. You will be taught how to use your new images to create a more cohesive narrative and inspire emotional resonance with your ideal audience.
"You will learn how to evolve with the changing seasons, and to accept that some leaves will naturally shed. And these will enrich your soil, reemerging as something new. You will learn to slow down and pay attention, and to intuitively listen to what needs watering.
Up until now, you may have walked past other people’s metaphorical gardens, wishing you had the space and energy to create something like that for yourself. Maybe you imagined that other people had the time or the touch but you didn’t.
Well, my love, where our journey begins is by planting that first seed."
+ ADDITIONAL BONUSES
+ 4 SEASONAL community Q&As
+ your own guide to slow branding
+ 12 MONTHLY CREATIVE PRACTICES
+ 100 PHOTOS AND 60 DESIGNS
+ a custom strategy session with stef
Join the waitlist.
You will be gently guided on this 12-month journey with teachings, practices, and meditations that will shift the way you think about and work within your brand, and even within your own life and leadership style. What you will receive is a beautiful, in-depth ecosystem of creative resources and inspiration, each part complementing the other as a cohesive whole. There are no generic questionnaires or templates. This is truly a deepening, refining, and expanding of your creative process.
+ ADDITIONAL BONUSES
+ 4 SEASONAL community Q&AS
"You will learn how to evolve with the changing seasons, and to accept that some leaves will naturally shed. And these will enrich your soil, reemerging as something new. You will learn to slow down and pay attention, and to intuitively listen to what needs watering.
Up until now, you may have walked past other people’s metaphorical gardens, wishing you had the space and energy to create something like that for yourself. Maybe you imagined that other people had the time or the touch but you didn’t.
Well, my love, where our journey begins is by planting that first seed."
+ your own guide to slow branding
Coming into Bloom
06
Nurturing Consistency
05
Sensory Storytelling
04
Empathic Listening
03
02
Slowing Down
01
Rooting Your Brand in Intention
the main themes inside your meditative guide
Clearing the Canvas
A warm welcome with a soothing meditation and gentle guidance on setting intentions for the journey.
Releasing what you already know so you can make space for a shift in perspective around your brand.
Laying the foundation for deeper and more compelling emotional connections with your community.
Learning how to use sensory details to invite in a richer, more dynamic experience of your brand.
Bringing your brand values and personality together so that your community learns to trust you.
Receiving creative nourishment
as you shed your outer leaves and slowly expand into new growth.
Slowing Down
the main themes inside your meditative guide
A warm welcome with a soothing meditation and gentle guidance on setting intentions for the journey.
Grounding Your Brand in Intention
Clearing the Canvas
Releasing what you already know so you can make space for a shift in perspective around your brand.
Empathic Listening
Laying the foundation for deeper and more compelling emotional connections with your community.
Sensory Storytelling
Learning how to use sensory details to invite your audience into a richer, more dynamic experience of your brand.
Nurturing Consistency
Bringing your brand values and personality together so that your community learns to trust you.
Coming into Bloom
Receiving creative nourishment as
you shed your outer leaves and slowly expand into this new chapter of life.
Our collective mindset is shifting toward slowing down and nurturing more meaningful connections. And you want to be part of this cultural (r)evolution. You also believe in aligning with initiatives that give back, so you appreciate that a portion of all proceeds will be donated to support environmental conservation.
You want to contribute value
and meaning to your community,
and in a more thoughtful way.
When you share content right now, it's all over the place, and you want to be more intentional about your approach. You are ready to reawaken your creative inspiration and you know that this means allowing enough space for the magic to unfold. You've just been waiting for a sign that you can slow down and do it this way.
You are ready to feel inspired
again and restore a sense of ease
to your creative process.
What you envision extends beyond the imaginative limits of generic stock content, and yet, you’re not quite in the market for hiring a designer and a strategist and a photographer to refresh your look. You have an eye for aesthetics and would love to just be gently guided with a more compelling and cohesive creative direction.
You dream of your brand looking
as beautiful and cohesive as the
ones on your vision board.
Leaders Who Value Quality
THIS EXPERIENCE WAS CREATED FOR
Our collective mindset is shifting toward slowing down and nurturing more meaningful connections. And you want to be part of this cultural (r)evolution. You also believe in aligning with initiatives that give back, so you appreciate that a portion of all proceeds will be donated to support environmental conservation.
You want to contribute
value and meaning to your community, and in a more thoughtful way.
What you envision extends beyond the imaginative limits of generic stock content, and yet, you’re not quite in the market for hiring a designer and a strategist and a photographer to refresh your look. You have an eye for aesthetics and would love to just be gently guided with a more compelling and cohesive creative direction.
You dream of your
brand looking as beautiful
and cohesive as the ones
on your vision board.
When you share content right now, it's all over the place, and you want to be more intentional about your approach. You are ready to reawaken your creative inspiration and you know that this means allowing enough space for the magic to unfold. You've just been waiting for a sign that you can slow down and do it your way.
You are ready to feel
inspired again and restore
a sense of ease to your
creative process.
Leaders Who Value Quality
THIS EXPERIENCE WAS CREATED FOR
Inspired by the five
empaths featured in this collection, each an earth mama in their own unique way. They are nurturers, healers, and soulful teachers, embodying a natural beauty that flourishes across diverse identities.
In honor of the five empathic humans featured in the Earth Collection, each an earth mama in their own unique way.
Daniella
postpartum doula and intuitive Teacher
Hien
botanical artist and alchemical Healer
Michaela
somatic Listener and wild plant whisperer
Chris
world traveler and wellness Elder
Stef
quiet Observer and nurturer of creativity
You can learn more about each of them on the desktop version of this site.
Blossom into a New Chapter
When you learn to slow down in your process, what you put out into the world will have genuine meaning and emotional resonance with the people it's intended for. They will, in turn, know that they can expect a meaningful relationship with you, and that is what will distinguish your brand from the noise.
When you learn to be more intentional about what you create, you will finally clear space for fresh ideas and inspiration. And it will restore a sense of calm in your own state of being, while expanding your perspective around what is possible. This is ultimately what will ensure a sustainable endeavor, not only for those who experience it, but for you while creating it.
And so, this is your invitation to slow down and welcome these thoughtful practices that will redefine the way you bring your work out into the world, and the way you inspire others, too. Honor the vision you hold for yourself and embrace the creative possibilities of this new chapter.
an invitation to invest in yourself
included in this experience:
The Seed Plan
Begin Your Slow Journey
12 MONTHS OF GUIDED OFFERINGS
The Fruit Plan
+ 12 MONTHLY CREATIVE PRACTICES
+ 100 PHOTOS AND 60 DESIGNS
+ YOUR OWN GUIDE TO SLOW BRANDING
+ ADDITIONAL BONUSES
+ 4 SEASONAL community Q&AS
The Slow Branding Sessions is a culmination of teachings, practices, content, and strategies usually only reserved for private branding clients. You will receive the benefits of high-quality visuals to use for yourself and guidance on your own creative process, so this is an all-in-one experience.
Enrollment will open back up September 2021!
Included in this:
+ A CUSTOM STRATEGY SESSION WITH STEF
Your Questions, Answered.
FAQ
Once you sign up, you will receive a welcome email giving you access to the following: an audio welcome from me, the first chapter of the Earth Collection photos and designs, a beautifully laid out guide with teachings and practices to provide you with the foundation for your Slow Branding journey, an audio meditation, and a few additional gifts as a surprise.
Every month you will receive teachings and practices centered around a creative strategy, such as, “How to edit your photos for visual cohesion” or “Sourcing creative inspiration where you live, with what you have access to.” And each season you will receive 25 new photos and 15 new social media designs. You will also have the opportunity to schedule a 90-minute private consultation with me, where we will go deep into strategies around your creative idea or brand, and I will provide you with more personalized guidance for your journey. This is an offering I may only be including this time around.
There will also be a recorded Q&A session each quarter. So, altogether this experience includes: foundational teachings and integrative practices that are usually reserved for private clients, 100 photos, 60 designs, audio meditations, 12 monthly guided strategies, 4 community Q&A sessions, and a 90-minute private consultation customized to you.
What you see is what you will get, so with the exception of the generic device mock-up and the portraits of the Earth Mama muses, all the images on this site are included in the Earth Collection, so they will be yours!
SM
To gently encourage you to slow down and be intentional about the story you’re weaving. Unloading all of the content on you at once goes against the principle central to the Slow Branding experience, which is that quality storytelling and community resonance are rooted in sustainability rather than speed. There is a spaciousness inherent to building something of value and meaning, and that teaching is at the heart of the Slow Branding Sessions.
Since there are a lot of moving parts on the backend, such as the four drops of the Earth Collection and the monthly guided practices, it is easier for me as a one womxn studio to manage all of this collectively. So, I've organized enrollment alongside the seasons. Each group will have their own unique password to everything, and the password will reflect your season :)
The monthly teachings will vary slightly from season to season, so enroll whenever you feel called to begin this journey. And know that you may enjoy all of this in your own rhythm, and at your own self-guided pace. There is no feeling "behind" in the Slow Branding Sessions.
The doors for the Summer season will close on July 10th, so that I can be fully present in my creative process of sharing my offerings and showing up in my support. The doors will then open back up in September, and then close again at the end of that month.
Your access to this content will not expire, so it's all yours to use and enjoy! Flow at your own pace, let the teachings marinate, and savor all the spaciousness inspired by this experience.
As part of receiving this experience, the photos and designs in the Earth Collection are yours to weave into your own brand. So you may use them on your website, blog, social media channels, newsletter, courses, workbooks, etc. You are also free to add any additional photo filters your heart desires and to crop, collage, rotate, and/or resize the images. You may NOT, however, resell any form of these photos and designs, or distribute them to clients or friends who have not paid for the Slow Branding Sessions. You can read more about this in the Usage Agreement.
If you've purchased this experience then crediting me for the imagery is not required. I do love getting to see and celebrate who is on this Slow Branding journey, so if you feel inspired to tag me, I’m at @inkandpulp on Instagram. And if you'd like to share about the Slow Branding Sessions or my philosophy, please do credit me for that :)
SM
No, and that is because the photos and designs have all been thoughtfully crafted and curated as a collection, intended to accompany the teachings and practices you'll receive along your journey. This multi-layered experience is part of what is uniquely rewarding about the Slow Branding Sessions. It is an incredibly rich, holistic experience with each part supporting the whole, like leaves on a tree.
Since you immediately gain access to my digital resources, I cannot offer refunds.
I can say that if you resonate with the message laid out here and the visuals of this site, then you will likely savor every bit of the Slow Branding Sessions. If you do not, then you probably won't.
I designed the Slow Branding Sessions for people who feel (or want to feel) an emotional connection to their work and understand that the "slow" in all of this is about the big picture of building something sustainable, not skimming the surface for immediate conversions. What this experience offers is a move away from the hustle and grind mindset toward a healthier practice of nurturing meaningful and lasting quality of work, as well as deeper relationship with yourself and your community. This is a space that celebrates the emotional, physical, and creative sustainability of your process over the speed of your production.
And while it is transformational, this kind of slow, thoughtful work is meant as a long-term investment. So this is not an adequate short-term fix for anyone in a dire financial situation with their business. This is also not intended for anyone who is expecting the work to be done for them. There is a rich and robust journey laid out for you, but it ultimately comes down to you following through.
And lastly, even if you do not have a business, but there's an idea or offering of some sort quietly germinating within you, this would be a beautiful journey for you to bring that to blossom. This is actually the intention of one of the Earth Mama muses featured in the Earth Collection :)
I have decided to open a few limited spots for one-on-one coaching, where you will receive private strategy sessions customized to your journey in the Slow Branding Sessions. I recommend this option if you would like personal access to me as a creative advisor, personal guide, and sounding board throughout the 12-month journey. Once I review your application, we will set up a call to explore how our sessions might look, as we will align this with your work flow, your budget, and the areas you need the most support.
Application for Private Coaching
GLADYS ATO, LEADERSHIP MENTOR & PSYCHOLOGIST
"Stef infuses her
work with standards of perfection that are rare in this industry and delivers art wrapped up in a visual masterpiece."
“Stef infuses her work with standards of perfection that are rare in this industry and delivers art wrapped up in a visual masterpiece.”
Slowing Down
with Stef.
about THE CREATOR
Gentle nurturer of safe spaces and quiet observer of visual detail, my story is woven with threads from across creative disciplines. With over 20 years of experience studying visual expression, my perspective is uniquely multi-faceted as a brand strategist, photographer, writer, editor, designer, art historian, educator, empath, and curator all blended into one. Since I work with only a few private clients a year, and it is deeply transformational for their life and business, I wanted to offer my teachings to a broader audience. And so, the Slow Branding Sessions came to bloom.
limited spots!
If you'd like to reach out with any questions, you can email me at hello@inkandpulp.com
"Stef has an incredible ability to ground those around her, bringing
us in tune with our creative selves while allowing the space to tap
into what inspires us."
Lauren Gamboa, Founder of Cultivé
“I’ve learned so much about slowing down from Stef, making space for my work to take shape
in a genuine and authentic way without rushing the process.”
ELISABETTA COLabianchi, Founder of Kurandza
"Everything Stef touches, she
touches with her soul, which brings
out the essence of anyone who’s had the honor of working with her. The world wouldn’t be as beautiful if we never saw it through Stef’s eyes."
TERESIA ZEITO, FOUNDER OF HUMAN CONSOULTING
“Stef infuses her work with standards of perfection that are rare in this industry and delivers art wrapped up in a visual masterpiece.”
LAUREN GAMBOA,
FOUNDER OF CULTIVÉ
"Stef has an incredible ability to ground those around her, bringing us in tune with our creative selves while allowing the space to tap into what inspires us."
TERESIA ZEITO,
FOUNDER OF Human Consoulting
"Everything Stef touches, she touches with her soul, which brings out the essence of anyone who’s had the honor of working with her. The world wouldn’t
be as beautiful if we never
saw it through Stef’s eyes."
Elisabetta Colabianchi,
FOUNDER OF Kurandza
“I’ve learned so much about slowing down from Stef, making space for my work to take shape in a genuine and authentic way without rushing the process.”
My work has been FEATURED IN:
I would like to honor those who feel deeply aligned with this philosophy and cannot legitimately afford the experience, so I'm offering a few partial scholarships for those who have endured the historical inequities of racism and discrimination because they are Black, Indigenous, POC, and/or trans. Please only apply if this is how you self-identify.
If you feel deeply connected to the philosophy of the Slow Branding Sessions and know in your soul that you are called to join this experience, but would legitimately need financial support, I would love to hear your story and see if I can help you access this experience with a partial scholarship. As much as I would love to personally support everyone who needs it, this aid is intended as reparations for historical inequities, so I am only accepting applications from those who identify as Black, Indigenous, POC, and/or trans. Please complete the application below and I will be in touch by email.
Scholarship Application
Enrollment for the Slow Branding Sessions will open back up in September, so if you are interested in receiving 1:1 coaching as part of the experience, please fill out the form below. Once I review your application, I will reach out and schedule time for us to connect.
If you have any questions, you can email me, Stef, at hello@inkandpulp.com.
Enrollment for the Slow Branding Sessions will open back up in September, so if you are interested in receiving 1:1 coaching as part of the experience, please fill out the form below. Once I review your application, I will reach out and schedule time for us to connect.
If you have any questions, you can email me, Stef, at hello@inkandpulp.com.