GIFT GUIDE 2024 ZEBRA INK
Dear Zebra Ink Reader,
Hello! How have you been? It has been too long! We’re doing things a little differently for this issue. There will be no articles, just great books, upcoming events, courses and products that will be great for holiday gift giving. Please enjoy this compilation of resources that will be perfect for book lover or author on your list. We’ll resume our regular magazine in the new year. Can you believe that 2025 is almost here? Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!
Sheila Kennedy Publisher of Zebra Ink Magazine
You are invited to Big Brand Secrets You Can Steal for Yourself
When: Dec 6, 2024 09:00 AM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Have you ever wondered how the biggest brands in the world captivate the attention of their ideal customers and create raving fans? Small business owners often make the mistake of thinking they are "just a business" when they are in fact a BRAND. We are living in a content driven and personalitybased culture so if you aren't thinking like a brand, you're leaving money on the table. If you are a small business owner looking to up your game, learn the secrets behind the success of the world's biggest brands. Discover how you can leverage their proven strategies to create a powerful brand identity without the hefty price tag.
We’ll explore the key branding conventions that create an arc of desire, a technique used by top companies to make their products irresistible. You'll understand how to trigger specific actions from your customers, guiding them through a seamless journey from awareness to loyalty.
Our training will cover:
The Psychology of Branding: Learn how colors, logos, and taglines can evoke emotions and drive consumer decisions.
Storytelling Techniques: Discover how big brands craft compelling narratives that resonate with their audience and how you can do the same.
Consistency in Messaging: Understand the importance of a unified brand voice across all platforms and how it builds trust and recognition.
Consumer Behavior Insights: Gain insights into what drives consumer choices and how you can tap into these triggers.
Mistakes to avoid - How to NOT make a Bud-Light sized mistakes that costs you millions of dollars in potential revenue
Don't miss this opportunity to transform your small business with the same strategies used by industry giants. Branding is the secret sauce to standing out in a crowded market, to attracting your ideal clients and to setting yourself up for rapid and predictable growth.
More Room For Joy presents:
A
Virtual Retreat for your
BODY, MIND & SPIRIT
Are you ready to step away from the daily rush and realign with what truly matters? Imagine dedicating time to restore your foundation, replenish your energy, and reset your life for the new year The RESET virtual retreat is your invitation to break free from the weight of 2024 and greet 2025 with clarity, strength, and renewed purpose
What You’ll Gain:
A Grounded Sense of Self – Reconnect to who you truly are beneath the daily roles and routines.
Community Connection – Engage with a like-minded group that uplifts and supports your journey.
A Visual Representation of Your Priorities – Create a clear, visual map of what truly matters
Resources to Replenish – Gather essential tools for nurturing your body, mind, and spirit
An Actionable Plan – Walk away with a practical, personalized plan to face 2025 with confidence
What to Expect: Our retreat includes guided personal reflection, meaningful community connection, and skill-building sessions designed to help you thrive. You’ll also craft a plan that empowers you to move through each day intentionally, no matter what life brings your way.
Let’s come together to Restore, Replenish, and RESET – because 2025 is your year to thrive.
RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW – YOUR JOURNEY TO A BALANCED, JOYFUL LIFE BEGINS HERE
RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW
CHROMATIC SURGE ART BY ROBERT MERLO
JEWELRY BY KIM PANDINA OF PANDA WEAR JEWELRY
AFFIRMATION DECKS AND ART BY SUSAN CARMEN DUFFY OF CREATE ART4 GOOD ART BY KEN LONG AT RIVERPHOTO CRAFT
MARCO ISLAND MALA AND OTHER CUSTOM MALAS BY MANTRAS + MOONLIGHT
Barbie beach Hahn, Chief Sunshine Officer at That Dam Jam, developed a jam that is “sweet with a little heat.” The sweet ingredient is pineapple, and the heat comes from four different peppers-yellow bell, jalapeno, habanero, and ghost peppers.
Sweet with a Little Heat Pineapple Teriyaki Meatballs are easy to prepare and it can be served as a hot appetizer or paired with cooked rice for a savory meal. That Dam Jam is available in several grocery stores and specialty shops in Ohio. Visit their website at Thatdamjam.com for a complete list of stores and while you’re there, check out the recipe section too. That Dam Jam also ships their products nationwide.
Here’s the teriyaki meatballs recipe. Happy jamming!
SWEET WITH A LITTLE HEAT PINEAPPLE TERIYAKI MEATBALLS
1 FAMILY SIZE BAG OF PRE-COOKED MEATBALLS (THAWED OUT)
1 CUP ISLAND TERIYAKI SAUCE ½ CUP PINEAPPLE HABENERO JAM GREEN ONION OR SESAME SEEDS FOR GARNISH
MIX ISLAND TERIYAKI SAUCE WITH PINEAPPLE HABANERO JAM TOSS THE MEATBALLS IN THIS MIXTURE AND PUT IN A CROCKPOT TO WARM. GARNISH WITH FINELY CHOPPED GREEN ONION OR SESAME SEEDS. SERVE WITH RICE OR ALONE AS A PARTY APPETIZER.
Ruth Medlin is a writer and a That Dam Jam Sampling Queen who lives in Cincinnati, Ohio. She worked in the fields of education and public service. Ruth enjoys cooking, reading, and traveling. Her first book, Me and Mar, will be published in 2025.
Are you feeling the call to write your story? Perhaps there’s a story inside you, ready to be told, but the path forward feels unclear. Step One is designed to guide you in bringing clarity, purpose, and structure to your writing, helping you uncover not just the story you want to tell but also the ways you want your story to connect, resonate, and heal
In This Course, You'll Learn How To:
Organize Your Thoughts: Make sense of your story, your goals, and your intended audience through effective brainstorming and mind-mapping exercises
Choose & Shape Your Story: We’ll dive into how to select meaningful experiences, identify themes, and prioritize the moments that will captivate your readers.
Identify Your Reader Avatar: Who is your reader, and what do they seek? We’ll help you envision the reader who’ll be transformed by your words
Establish a Writing Habit: Writing isn't just inspiration; it's a discipline Discover tools and techniques to create a habit that works for you, even when motivation is low
Connect Emotionally with Readers: From vulnerability to joy, learn to create an emotional experience for your readers through language, so your words resonate deeply.
Overcome Internal Obstacles: Imposter syndrome, doubt, and vulnerability are all part of the writer’s journey We'll discuss practical ways to navigate these challenges and use them to deepen your writing
Why Choose Step One?
Writing nonfiction, particularly memoir, is often a journey of growth and healing It’s about more than just putting words to paper; it’s about courageously opening up to share your truth We’ll explore how the process of writing can be both transformative for the writer and powerful for the reader.
Step One - Answering the Call to Write Nonfiction is perfect for anyone ready to take the leap into memoir or personal essay writing You don’t need to be an established writer, just someone who feels the call to share their truth with authenticity and intention
Reserve your spot now and take the first step toward sharing your story with the world
Two sessions are availabm: December 7 and 14 at Noon EST January 9 and 16 at 7:00pm EST
RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW!
CHOOSE A BOOK FROM THIS LONG LIST OF OUR FAVORITES!
WOO WOO WAY
SANDY EVENSON
SPIRITUAL AROUSAL RAYMOND JUSTICE
LIFE IS A RIDE
CHRIS JOSEPH
THE MILLION DOLLAR SOUP
JL MORRISON
DROWNING KATELIN MALONEY
HOOD TO HOODED DR CHERYL COOPER
PAINTING THE LANDSCAPE OF LONELINESS
OLIVIA ASH
THE RED CARPET GUIDE TO VISIBILITY AND INFLUENCE
JOIE GHARRITY
UNCLE FRANK’S GUIDE
TO JOINING THE WORK FORCE
FRANK BONSIGNORE
8 WAYS TO BE HAPPY
JOHN “QUINN” FLYNN
THE TRAVEL COACH JOURNAL PEARLETTE RAMOS
HOW TO BE HAPPY, HEALTHY AND WHOLE
VICTOR DEDAJ
THE TRIAL OF MY LIFE JOSEPH VALENTINO
HOW DO WE BECOME THE PERSON THAT WE ARE GRACE HARLOW KLEIN
FREEING YOURSELF FINANCIALLY KRISTIN PAUL
NEED MORE TIME? CHRISTINE BAKER MARRIAGE
CANNABIS COMPASS
STEPHANIE MCKEITH
BEING YOUR OWN SUPERSTAR
JOIE GHARRITY
START TO FLOURISH BARRINGTON NELSON
ESCAPE INTO NATURE ... AND SOOTHE YOUR SOUL DIANE HIBBARD
ZEBRA INK MAY RECEIVE AN AFFILIATE FEE FOR PURCHASES FROM THESE PAGES
THREADING THE PATH PEGGY GALANTOWICZ
SILLY SAMPSON
SCOTT DAVID REEVES
I CHANGED MY MIND ... IT CHANGE MY LIFE
DARLA CLAIRE
YOUR TURN WILL COME
CHRISTINA DYE
STONES AND GLASS HOUSES
GARY FRIEDMAN
SWIMMING LESSONS FOR LUKAS NANCY HOVATTER
40 SOMETHING AND FRIED
DARCIA KUNKEL
BOLD IS BEAUTIFUL BY KIM BOUDREAU SMITH
CHOICES TO CHANGES
SHEILA KENNEDY
DONE FOR YOU SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING BY URINA HARRELL AT VOX POP BRANDING
SURVIVE THE WILD UNKNOWN MANU TOIGO
JUST THE TWO OF US NICOLLE NATTRASS
THE TAPESTRY EFFECT
STEPHANIE SHERWOOD
EVERYDAY WARRIOR FRANK GIGANTE
A RECIPE FOR BAD LEMONS ANGIE HUNDLEY
REMEDY KNOWLEDGE VINE
JUST DESSERTS! CALVIN EATON
BOLD IS BEAUTIFULBREAKTHROUGH IS BEAUTIFUL BY KIM BOUDREAU SMITH
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