Creative Spotlight

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In the next few slides, we'll ask a few questions that will help us get to know more about you and your business. You will also be asked to submit a few images (i.e. headshot, project images, etc). So feel free to come back once you've got those items handy to help make the process flow smoothly.
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Best Contact Email* This field is required.Not to be shared publicly. This is for internal purposes only.
example@example.com
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First & Last Name* This field is required.
First Name (Preferred Name)
Last Name
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Preferred TitleYou wear many hats in your creative business. Along with your name, include a title or description you'd like for us to use in your Creative Spotlight. Example: Owner, Head Baker, Head Decorator, etc.
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Name of Your Business(es)Provide the name of your business or the businesses that you would like highlighted in your Creative Spotlight. If you don't currently have a business, please provide the name of your brand as presented on social media.
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Social Media / Website LinksProvide any contact information that you want us to share such as you website, email, or social media. You are welcome to leave blank or fill in any fields you like or none at all. This is your chance to share a link back to your own platform.
Website
Facebook
Instagram
Yelp
Youtube
TikTok
Linkedin
Other
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Where are you located?* This field is required.Please include City/State if in the US and include name of country if outside of the US.
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Select your FAVORITE question from the dropdown menu.* This field is required.This virtual interview is "Creative-led." That means you get to pick the question(s) that most inspire you. Therefore, you get to share whatever part of your story that you'd like the world to know. Select one question below and provide the response on the next slide. Don't worry, we'll repeat it in case you forget.
General: What inspired you to start your business?
Social: How does your business help your local community or the world?
Success Factor(s): What are the most important factor(s) behind your success or the success of your brand?
Work-life Balance: How do you manage work-life balance? Is it even possible?
Inspiration: As it relates to your creative work, what makes you happiest?
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What inspired you to start your business?General Business
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How does your business help your local community or the world?Social & Community Impact
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Describe the most important factor(s) behind your success or the success of your brand?Factors of Success
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How do you manage work-life balance? Is it even possible?Work-Life Balance
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As it relates to your creative work, what makes you happiest?Your Inspiration & Your Why
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🎉 Toot your own horn! Let's hear a little more about you.* This field is required.Share a few of your accolades, accomplishments and overall things that make you proud of yourself and your brand. Feel free to copy/paste your bio or updated resume into this section. No need to reinvent the wheel.
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Select all that apply.* This field is required.What types of items do you create?
Allergy/Nut Free
Cakes: Traditional
Cakes: Sculpted
Cakes: Tiered
Cookies: Royal Icing
Cookies: Traditional
Gluten Free
Sugar Flowers/Accents
Treats (Candied & Dipped)
Vegan
Wedding Cake Designer
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Select all that apply.* This field is required.Tell us more about your business model.
Full-Time (30+ Hours/Week)
Part Time Creative (Under 30 Hours/Week)
Food Truck Owner
Home Based Business
Retail Store Front/Studio
Other
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Professional Headshot (or Favorite Personal Photo)* This field is required.Please upload ONE photo that you'd like us to use for the feature. Select a photo of yourself or one that gives our readers a better understanding of your creative life. Pease upload a horizontal photo.
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Additional Photos (Min 5 / Max 10)* This field is required.Please upload 5-10 images that you feel best represent your brand story and your creative work. Please include images in both portrait mode (i.e. vertical) and landscape mode (i.e. horizontal). This will help give us options for your spotlight article. Examples of images: Client work, happy clients, behind the scenes, action shots, your team, public events, portfolio etc.
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Certified Permission of Image Use* This field is required.Photographers play an important role in our communities and we all have a responsibility to protect their rights. Please ensure that for the photos you have uploaded you have the rights and permissions to use them for the article. Contracts with photographers can sometimes limit use, so the best way to ensure you have the rights to use the photos for this Creative Spotlight is to confirm with the photographer.
By clicking this box you certify that you have the right and permission to use these images and take responsibility for their use in the interview.
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🤩 Spread the love and nominate a fellow Creative!The mission of the Creative Spotlight segment of the Sugarverse blog by Sweet Fest® is to help spread the word about Creative Entrepreneurs. So many stories are waiting to be told, and we're here for it all. Since networking is key in any industry, we're asking for your help to connect us to at least one other creative that you think would be a good fit for the Creative Spotlight. Drop the social media handle or website of someone in the cake, cookie or sugar world that you know and admire and who you think we should feature? We’ll check out their work. Please note: Your response to this question will NOT be published in the article. It’s our way of learning about someone new who might be a great fit for the Creative Spotlight in the future.
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