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The Elan Studio Karen Mitchell of the Elan Studio specializes in digital and print marketing images for businesses.

Some little something’s to inspire you by…. There’s always time to pause to bask in it a little. 8,9,11 for me.
10/27/2026

Some little something’s to inspire you by….
There’s always time to pause to bask in it a little. 8,9,11 for me.

09/23/2026

Ew! As an Enneagram 7, I have no interest in getting so vulnerable about what feels like failure, BUT I am also one who holds a lot of direct conversations, a lot of passion and zest, we’ll call it, and I’m an entrepreneur and business owner, and I’m always cheering on people who have leaned into big dreams, goals, and businesses. So today, I’m cheering you on, being a bit raw, and hoping that if you’re feeling in a similar spot, all of this encourages you. If you don’t, save it because one day, you will need a little nudge like this.

If I’m being honest, the letdowns, the failures, the parts that don’t go the way I want them to are important for growth, learning, stretching new or tired muscles. I know that. They fortify all the parts that are well and good AND call into sight reflection for adjusting the parts that don’t work as well.

Sometimes the stats say everything is excellent.
Sometimes, clients shift.
Sometimes the logical information doesn’t override the feelings we have wrapped up in our businesses!

Feel it.
Process it.
Chat about it with your trusted group of business friends (if you don’t have a community, build one or find one).
Take inventory of what needs to change...Is it systems, practice, product, team members, or simply perspective?
Make the adjustments.
REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE.
Keep going.

Keep going..

Keep going...

All for now.
xx,
k

09/18/2026

Go check your follower count.
How many do you have?
500?
2500?
10k?

Think about standing at the front of a room with that many people eager to listen.
It’s not an audience count issue.
It’s a practice of consistency.

A landslide starts with a few small pebbles.

Too tired to do the work of creating consistency?
Unsure of what your messaging should be?

Let us help—we’re really good at pulling out the end messaging, talking about it, and handing it back ready to rock.

xx,
k

I’m not saying followers don’t matter. Or that going viral wouldn’t be nice.But neither is the point...The point is beco...
09/15/2026

I’m not saying followers don’t matter. Or that going viral wouldn’t be nice.
But neither is the point...

The point is becoming the business people think of when they need what you do.

The photographer they recommend.

The builder whose work they recognize.

The restaurant they tell a friend to try.

The brand whose name comes up without prompting.

That kind of recognition is built through good work, consistent photography, thoughtful marketing, community, and showing up as the same business again and again.

100k people seeing you once is exciting.
The right people remembering you is valuable.

So, are you becoming the point of reference?
If you’re not sure...Save this tab for more conversation on the why and the how.

09/12/2026

My Sub/St@ ck is just a thread of beautiful photos, poetry, essays, and cute things to wear and articles about incredible artisans. If you liked BUTTER, it’s for you. If you like feelings, it’s for you; if you like art, it’s for you.

Easy reads that check you out of doomscrolling and feel kind to the soul.
Most Sundays hold a fresh publication.
Once a month, there’s a members-only publication.

Join me?
Link in bio.

xx,
k

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Colorado Springs, CO
80903

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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