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The Secret Sauce is Your Story

I am doing something new. Wanna see?

Published 20 days ago • 1 min read

Dear Reader,

Guess who's back?

After a tough spell with an illness since March and a slow recovery, I’m headed in for dental surgery today—fingers crossed, and good vibes are needed!

But hey, there's some exciting news, too.

I’ve rediscovered my passion in a new venture—creating visual brands!

It feels like coming home, given my past life as a graphic and web designer.

Let me give you a glimpse: I'm currently weaving a visual story for a fantastic florist who hired me as her brand coach last year.

🌸 Mood Board For Wedding Florist 🌸


Ready to transform your own brand?

My 1:1 Brand Storytelling Mastery might just be what you need.

Dive deep into your core values, tackle challenges, and bring out the true stories of your brand.

If you're curious, schedule a no-pressure, complimentary breakthrough call with me.

Who knows what we might uncover together?
There is no pressure to commit!

Want to see the real impact?

>>>>> Peek at this brief interview and witness the magic we’ve conjured up.

I am excited to take her brand to new heights!
She re-hired me to revamp her website completely.

I'm taking care of everything—design, copywriting, photography—and I even took some local headshots for her.

Plus, I’m infusing the site with a touch of AI-generated brand imagery to give it some extra flair.

Stay tuned for more updates, and wish me luck today!

Cheers,

Alpana

Feel free to drop me a link to say hi or connect on socials!

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The Secret Sauce is Your Story

Alpana Aras | Brand Storyteller + Photographer

Become a confident storyteller for your brand to stand out and sell more. I'm a Visual Brand Coach and Award-Winning Photographer (featured in NY Times, Instagram, Apple). I help badass women entrepreneurs own their stories, showcase their uniqueness, and create brands that are downright magical. Ready to make your brand sizzle? Get your hands on my free brand guide packed with five essential ingredients to create an unforgettable brand experience.

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