Want your brand to stand out from the crowd?
Find out below how I can help.
About me
Oh HEY THERE! I'm Rhiannon and in a nutshell: I am a professional plate juggler.
Work life: On paper I'm a branding specialist, mentor and professional photographer- but I also host an entrepreneurship & motherhood podcast, write a blog on disability parenting (contribute to Enable magazine too!) and co host networking events for female entrepreneurs in Glasgow.
Home life: I have somehow found myself responsible for taking care of one cat, one pup (who comes with therapy dog training needs too) and I'm mum to two girls- the youngest of whom has a rare genetic condition and complex disabilities. I am fiercely passionate about advocating for her, and others like her, and I'm working towards doing more work in the disability parenting and family support space. Life is chaotic trying to juggle ALL of the things... but I'm learning to embrace the chaos and change and finding so much beauty and meaning in the mess.
Real life: I'm into craft coffee (can't do the instant stuff), pastries, strength training, exploring new places, and all things retro and I'm currently trying my hand at DIY as we (slowly) renovate our Victorian Terrace. I live in the West End of Glasgow, and I love being surrounded by so many other small, independent businesses who I passionately support. You'll often find me remote working in my favourite local cafes, browsing through the lovely indie gift shops or picking up a sweet treat from one of the many amazing bakeries.
My entrepreneurship journey
My formal education is in Communications & Journalism, an industry I worked in for almost a decade before deciding to start my own business. This background, combined with my experience as a professional photographer, has proven to be a great advantage and something that sets me apart from other branding experts. Having a strong understanding of both visual AND strategic branding is rare in this field!
​
I moved to Scotland from Winnipeg, Canada in 2015 and decided that was the time to give self employment a real shot. I managed to build up two small businesses here in Glasgow in just a couple of years- by 2017 I was fully self employed and have been ever since. I won't lie and say it was easy: I was on a new continent with no network or reputation or portfolio of local work- the odds were stacked against me. I will say this though: if you want it enough, have some stubborn determination, and are willing to put the work in? You CAN do this. Learn more about how I gave up my 9-5 career to start a new business here.
My Why
I decided to work exclusively with womxn led small businesses because that's what I am passionate about. I want to live in a world where more people like me thrive doing what they love best. Carving their own paths. Creating a life and lifestyle that works for them- especially as entrepreneurs who are also juggling parenthood.
I want my daughters to be surrounded by brave, determined, successful womxn who lift each other up and know that the sky is limit, regardless of their gender or the way they identify. I never saw entrepreneurship as viable option because there were so few women running businesses where I grew up. I want this to change.
​
I also believe strongly in connecting the small business community: this can be a lonely job and when we support each other, we are that much stronger. I put a lot of my time into this area: in 2020 I started a podcast for female entrepreneurs (listen here) and I am a founder and co-host of Small Biz Big Chat: informal networking events in Glasgow for Scottish women in business.
What people say
"I had such a great time shooting with Rhiannon and the pictures look amazing.
She found lots of really good locations, the light looks incredible and I love the way they've been edited to suit my brand."
