RisaAuger

When you work with me as your graphic designer, I don’t just make things look good—I help your message land.

That’s why I need your WWWHW:
✨ Who you’re talking to
✨ What you want to say
✨ Why it matters
✨ How it should feel
✨ When you need it

This clarity helps me stay on your timeline and create visuals that actually work for your business.
The more context you give, the better partner I can be.

💬 Let’s chat about your next project—and don’t forget to have your WWWHW ready to share.

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📞 310.569.3023 

You know that saying, “you are a product of the five things and people you surround yourself with”?

That includes your thoughts, the people you’re surrounded by, and the conversations you listen to.

It all comes together and you hear it from that little voice in your head narrating everything as you work through your todo list.

So this wek, let’s do less “ugh, I’m behind” and more “I’m figuring it out!”

Speak kindly to yourself. Your body responds so much better to positivity than negativity… and... Mondays do too.

So. Sip your coffee. Let the good in. Make great choices.
Happy Monday! 😀

Storms are going to come. Big ones, small ones, the random “where did that even come from?”

What are you rooted in? For me, that’s Jesus. He is where I find strength and grace for the ebb and flow of my day.

For you, it might be your people. Your family. Your circle.
At work, it might be a solid team you can count on.

Even coffee plants get it. Their roots run deep, and that’s what keeps them strong and steady.

So next time you’re sipping your morning cup, take a second. Breathe. Reset. Root yourself in what actually holds you up.

And when you’re ready to build something in your business that stands just as strong, I’ve got you. Let’s create something thoughtful, clear, and built to last.

Gotta love a good heart-warming quote. ☘️

The best things in life really are the people we love, the places we’ve been, and the stories we carry with us along the way.

It’s easy this time of year to talk about luck. But when I look at my life, my family, my work, and the people I get to serve… I see something deeper.

Faith over luck. Every time.
Faith to keep going.
Faith to show up.
Faith that the work we’re doing matters, even on the days it feels small.

The stories we’re building don’t happen by accident. They’re shaped by the people we walk with, the places we step into, and the trust we carry forward.

Today, I raise my mug to say cheers to to a life full of meaningful moments, strong coffee, and stories worth telling. ☘️💛

FRIDAY reminder: You can do amazing things. You just can’t do all the things at once.

Pick a focus.
Move it forward one small step at a time.

Let the rest wait its turn.

Hand off things that don’t need YOUR attention.

And if marketing is the thing quietly stressing you out…
You know who to call. (Me. I’m the one you call. LOL)

Making a point to have fun with work (and life!) matters.

Earlier this week I was in DC with clients at a conference. Behind the scenes, my team and I were doing all the things that keep an event running smoothly. Building slides, keeping the merch table stocked, solving little scheduling puzzles, and jumping in wherever help was needed

In between all of that, we listened. Patients, caregivers, and GI doctors shared their current challenges, their successes, and the realities they face every day. The presenters taught us a lot too.

On paper, it may not sound like much. But anyone who has worked a multi-day conference knows there are so manymoving parts. It really does take a village to make it all come together.

I’m grateful for the moments of laughter and fun that happen in the middle of serious work. Especially in spaces focused on cancer care, those little moments of joy matter.

They remind us why the work is worth doing.

This week I’m working on choosing new colors and fonts for a brand refresh, and it reminded me how much these two little things shape the entire feel of a business.

A good brand palette and font pair do a lot of quiet work. They signal personality, create recognition, and help everything from your website to your social posts feel cohesive.

If you’re thinking about refreshing your look, here are a few simple tips to start:
• Start with your brand personality.
Are you calm and refined? Bold and energetic? Friendly and casual? Your colors and fonts should reflect the feeling you want people to have when they interact with your brand.

• Keep the palette simple.
Most strong brands use 3–5 core colors. One main color, a couple of supporting tones, and a neutral or two will take you far.

• Choose fonts for readability first.
Beautiful is great. Readable is essential. If people have to work to read it, they won’t.

• Think about where it will live.
Your fonts and colors need to work everywhere: social media, website, print materials, presentations, and maybe even signage.

• Consistency beats novelty.
Once you find a combination that feels right, use it everywhere. Consistency builds recognition faster than constant change.

Brand refreshes are among my favorite projects because they bring clarity and fresh energy to a business already doing great work.

If you need help with colors, fonts, or a full brand refresh, this is one of my favorite things to work on. Let’s chat.

Have you tried the “Next Step” trick?
When something feels overwhelming, don’t solve the whole problem.
Just decide the next step.
Not “redo my website.”
Not “fix my marketing.”

Just one small thing:
• outline ideas
• update one section
• send one email
Momentum builds faster than motivation.

stressless

Not all riches are in your bank account.
Don’t forget to count the days, the moments, the joy that fills your heart, too.

The blessing of the Lord makes a person rich, and he adds no sorrow with it. Proverbs 10:22