Gathering Resources...
In my own life's journey, I have gathered skills and knowledge that I can see now, with hindsight, were all the resources I needed to be able to create my own platform for expressing my Soul Gifts into the world.
I majored in Management and Spanish in college, learning how to communicate with those who are different than me, who come from different cultures.
I worked in retail for many years, learning how to listen and understand the needs of those coming to me for a service... and then thoroughly delivering that service with graciousness and efficiency.
I learned how to write as a grant-writer and then later as a proposal-writer for multi-million dollar construction projects. Finding the words that BEST communicated how I understood the needs of my clients and clearly describing how our teams could fully satisfy meeting those needs.
I learned the design software needed to convey my message through crisp images and copy-writing that was clear and engaging.
And then I studied entrepreneurship with an energy coach who also taught me the skills of current software and platforms to support delivering our message and our work.
When I started my own business in January of 2016, I stumbled and fumbled for a while and learned more about social media, video creation, and recording software. I found the logistical processes that were most efficient for me in maximizing my time, and I created structure for my business through trial and error.
Best of all, I meditated and sat in stillness over and over, day after day, clarifying what MY unique Soul Gifts were, seeking continual guidance on next steps for growing my business.
Every piece of content, every website page, every meditation, every video, every article and book that has my name on it has been created directly with my hands, my eyes, my third eye, and my heart... in the past four years.
AND... I am having SO much fun!
The creative flow just continues to expand and bring new ideas forward. I am loving this Life and the journey I am taking! xoxo
I majored in Management and Spanish in college, learning how to communicate with those who are different than me, who come from different cultures.
I worked in retail for many years, learning how to listen and understand the needs of those coming to me for a service... and then thoroughly delivering that service with graciousness and efficiency.
I learned how to write as a grant-writer and then later as a proposal-writer for multi-million dollar construction projects. Finding the words that BEST communicated how I understood the needs of my clients and clearly describing how our teams could fully satisfy meeting those needs.
I learned the design software needed to convey my message through crisp images and copy-writing that was clear and engaging.
And then I studied entrepreneurship with an energy coach who also taught me the skills of current software and platforms to support delivering our message and our work.
When I started my own business in January of 2016, I stumbled and fumbled for a while and learned more about social media, video creation, and recording software. I found the logistical processes that were most efficient for me in maximizing my time, and I created structure for my business through trial and error.
Best of all, I meditated and sat in stillness over and over, day after day, clarifying what MY unique Soul Gifts were, seeking continual guidance on next steps for growing my business.
Every piece of content, every website page, every meditation, every video, every article and book that has my name on it has been created directly with my hands, my eyes, my third eye, and my heart... in the past four years.
AND... I am having SO much fun!
The creative flow just continues to expand and bring new ideas forward. I am loving this Life and the journey I am taking! xoxo
I am discovering that my processes and knowledge are of great value to creative, intuitive individuals who are not perhaps as fond of the technology and logistics in delivering their message. (Is this you?!)
And so I am offering a very simplified package of services to help those who are ready to share their Soul Gifts with the world create a basic virtual structure that allows you to begin exchanging for your work.
My life's work is based on empowering individuals to be their best selves and to be self-reliant and in alignment with their own creative life force. A website that represents your Soul Gifts is deeply personal and vulnerable, as it is a direct reflection of your Soul, shared with the world via the internet.
It is vital that you know how to edit and expand your website and not be dependent on another individual to do that for you.
My support is based on establishing the minimum needed for you to begin delivering your work, and then show you how to use the software yourself so that you can continue adding to your own website as your Gifts expand... as you discover more and more about who you are and why you are here. I will be available for some support, as needed, but the intention is to show you as we go so that you are empowered in your own creation of your website.
And so I am offering a very simplified package of services to help those who are ready to share their Soul Gifts with the world create a basic virtual structure that allows you to begin exchanging for your work.
My life's work is based on empowering individuals to be their best selves and to be self-reliant and in alignment with their own creative life force. A website that represents your Soul Gifts is deeply personal and vulnerable, as it is a direct reflection of your Soul, shared with the world via the internet.
It is vital that you know how to edit and expand your website and not be dependent on another individual to do that for you.
My support is based on establishing the minimum needed for you to begin delivering your work, and then show you how to use the software yourself so that you can continue adding to your own website as your Gifts expand... as you discover more and more about who you are and why you are here. I will be available for some support, as needed, but the intention is to show you as we go so that you are empowered in your own creation of your website.
How do we begin?
We begin when you are ready to begin.
As this is YOUR website, the images and words and feeling of what you are wanting to share create the vibration and energy of your website. There is a time investment on your part to gather information, which I specifically ask you for in a shared Google document and via a shared Dropbox folder. As you complete that information and those images and words for me, I can take all of it and create the logistical and technological structure of your website.
So you set the pace of how quickly your website is created. We can move as fast or as slow as you are ready to move and it will all be perfect. It is always perfect!
I enjoy tuning into the energy of my clients for any work that we co-create, so our journey begins with a one-hour video or phone conversation to say hello and discuss your ideas for your website. I will set up the Google document for you before that call, which lets you begin gathering info whenever you are ready to start!
When all of your information is ready and available in Dropbox and the Google document, I begin working.
As this is YOUR website, the images and words and feeling of what you are wanting to share create the vibration and energy of your website. There is a time investment on your part to gather information, which I specifically ask you for in a shared Google document and via a shared Dropbox folder. As you complete that information and those images and words for me, I can take all of it and create the logistical and technological structure of your website.
So you set the pace of how quickly your website is created. We can move as fast or as slow as you are ready to move and it will all be perfect. It is always perfect!
I enjoy tuning into the energy of my clients for any work that we co-create, so our journey begins with a one-hour video or phone conversation to say hello and discuss your ideas for your website. I will set up the Google document for you before that call, which lets you begin gathering info whenever you are ready to start!
When all of your information is ready and available in Dropbox and the Google document, I begin working.
Softwares / Tools...
I am quite satisfied with the software and tools that I use for my own business and so my support is based on showing YOU how to establish and use those same services in your business.
A typical yearly investment for you to host and maintain your own website via Weebly is outlined below:
The cost associated with each of these platforms is separate from the support I provide in the design and structure of creating your website. You can explore each of those resources yourself at the links above to see if they resonate, as those are the tools we would use to design your website. There may be other sites or services that provide similar resources, but my goal is to focus on efficiency and setting you up with a beautiful and easy-to-manage website as simply as possible!
We can go over the options for the website set-up in our initial conversation and then you will have a clear idea of your annual expenses for maintaining your site. I have found for myself that it is incredibly affordable to run my own business completely through my website, streamlining the operations to communicate clearly with clients and minimize the back-and-forth of emails to coordinate times and payments. So then I can focus more time on delivering my Soul Gifts!
A typical yearly investment for you to host and maintain your own website via Weebly is outlined below:
- Weebly for the website platform ($65 - $300/yr, depending on the options you choose for your site)
- NameCheap to purchase and host your domain ($12/yr per domain name)
- TimeTrade for the scheduling software ($55/yr) - optional
- Paypal and Square for receiving funds (free - they take a fee from the services paid before you get the funds)
- Mailchimp for delivering emails to clients ($120/yr) - optional
- Big Stock Photo for creative images (that are licensed to use for your business!) ($50-$100 for 300 images)
The cost associated with each of these platforms is separate from the support I provide in the design and structure of creating your website. You can explore each of those resources yourself at the links above to see if they resonate, as those are the tools we would use to design your website. There may be other sites or services that provide similar resources, but my goal is to focus on efficiency and setting you up with a beautiful and easy-to-manage website as simply as possible!
We can go over the options for the website set-up in our initial conversation and then you will have a clear idea of your annual expenses for maintaining your site. I have found for myself that it is incredibly affordable to run my own business completely through my website, streamlining the operations to communicate clearly with clients and minimize the back-and-forth of emails to coordinate times and payments. So then I can focus more time on delivering my Soul Gifts!
My Support...
In our initial conversation, we determine what is most important for you for your website and what timeline serves both of us best.
I like having structure to any project I start, with clear expectations and deadlines. And I find that my clients don't like surprises or delays - of course, right?!
So we clarify and set commitments for our co-creation.
Examples are often helpful as you look at budgets for building a website, though...
Built into the $555 package is a one-hour training session via a Zoom meeting where I can show you how Weebly works so you can create your own pages. If you want more training, we exchange for another hour or two of support and you can practice while I share screen with you to guide your steps. And then Weebly has many video resources to support you further in your learning.
I will also update the Google doc with all of your login/password, techie info so that you can easily move in and out of your website.
And then YOU MANAGE YOUR OWN WEBSITE!
Woohooo!!!
Empowerment is a beautiful feeling and allows for greater and greater creativity. Let's bring that to you via your website.
I like having structure to any project I start, with clear expectations and deadlines. And I find that my clients don't like surprises or delays - of course, right?!
So we clarify and set commitments for our co-creation.
Examples are often helpful as you look at budgets for building a website, though...
- For an exchange of $555, we set up your website with a Home page, About Me page, Services page, Contact me page, and then connect the site to your social media.
- If you choose to have Weebly process your sales for you, for $111 we create 2-3 sales products for your services.
- If you want to add a Blog section or create more pages and tabs, we can discuss how many hours of my support might be needed. My goal is to help YOU become comfortable adding to your site, though, so it might be more fun for you to play around and set up the pages, and then I come in to edit or tweak any pieces you're not familiar with yet.
- For an exchange of $111, we add the scheduling software (which links to your calendar) and create an initial welcome or thank you email for your clients. Once we decide on what you want to set up, I can give you an estimate of any additional time involved. If you are writing all of the content, it is a fast project!
Built into the $555 package is a one-hour training session via a Zoom meeting where I can show you how Weebly works so you can create your own pages. If you want more training, we exchange for another hour or two of support and you can practice while I share screen with you to guide your steps. And then Weebly has many video resources to support you further in your learning.
I will also update the Google doc with all of your login/password, techie info so that you can easily move in and out of your website.
And then YOU MANAGE YOUR OWN WEBSITE!
Woohooo!!!
Empowerment is a beautiful feeling and allows for greater and greater creativity. Let's bring that to you via your website.
As with all co-creations, the experience is determined by what each of us brings into this journey together. Clarity, focus, commitment, and joy from each of us allows for the most incredible magic to unfold!
Next Steps:
Please complete the three steps below:
1.) Complete your exchange for our initial meeting below.
2.) Schedule a time that works for both of us. The link to my calendar for scheduling is emailed with your order confirmation to the email address you provide. (Check your spam / promotions folders!)
3.) Look for an email from me within a couple days inviting you to join Dropbox and the Google shared document for our co-creation.
Once we outline our work together, we will agree on the amount of hours needed to complete your website. Your payment in full is required before I begin the design time. Thank you!
If you have any questions along the way, please email me at viv@mysouljourney.com.
Thank you! xoxo
2.) Schedule a time that works for both of us. The link to my calendar for scheduling is emailed with your order confirmation to the email address you provide. (Check your spam / promotions folders!)
3.) Look for an email from me within a couple days inviting you to join Dropbox and the Google shared document for our co-creation.
Once we outline our work together, we will agree on the amount of hours needed to complete your website. Your payment in full is required before I begin the design time. Thank you!
If you have any questions along the way, please email me at viv@mysouljourney.com.
Thank you! xoxo
... for being on this Journey with me! xoxo
