Creativity and entrepreneurship are in my blood; my parents have run a creative business together for over 30 years. A born and bred New Orleanian, Ive taken art classes since second grade, and I attended the New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts in high school. I studied graphic design in college, and found that it effortlessly melded my analytical side with my creative side.  After a few years in advertising, I officially launched Ciera Design Studio in 2010, offering full-service graphic design services with a specialty in visual brand development for creative businesses and passionate entrepreneurs. Drawing on my passion for community and collaboration, I co-founded VenturePOP Creative Conference in 2015, which was held for four consecutive years here in New Orleans. Im grateful for my amazing clients, fellow business owners, and other creatives who continually inspire me and bring life to my design work and creative interests.  Although my outlets may shift over the years, one thing always stays the same: Im passionate about helping small businesses bring their visions to life. Whether through local meetups, curating a weekend of speakers and inspiration, blog posts and ebooks, or using intentional graphic design and branding, I help creatives fulfill their greatest potential.