The Likely Creatives

The Likely Creatives We help businesses do socials in style with brand photography & social media marketing. Est. 2021

IT’S TIME FOR ANOTHER CHAT! 🥳We had a such a great Zoom chat with you the first time around, so we’re planning a second!...
02/18/2025

IT’S TIME FOR ANOTHER CHAT! 🥳

We had a such a great Zoom chat with you the first time around, so we’re planning a second! And there were quite a few of of you who expressed interest, but weren’t able to come due to scheduling, so we’re hoping that more can join this time:

FRIDAY MARCH 7, 2025, FROM 10-11AM EST

Let’s connect and chat, and support one another!

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Welcome to our warm and cosy corner of the internet where small business makers, creators and owners can come together to chat about what brings them together: business in 2025 (and maybe also a love of coffee? 😉). ⁠

We can dabble in, discuss and maybe help each other out with some of the things which are making business a little bit difficult at the moment.⁠

This isn’t a masterclass, networking event, or sales pitch—it’s a friendly & supportive safe space where you can be yourself. ⁠Whether you want to brainstorm, bounce around ideas, share a laugh, or even vent about the tough days, this is your place to connect and feel supported. We would love to support you and each other!⁠ 🖤🖤🖤⁠


Join us via ZOOM on Friday MARCH 7, 2025, from 10 to 11 AM EST. Let’s connect!⁠

LEAVE A COMMENT BELOW, OR DM US, AND WE’LL SEND YOU THE LINK TO SIGN UP!⁠


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➡️ A bit about Kat & Emily () ⁠

We are a boutique digital marketing and brand photography company that helps small businesses get smart with their brand promotion. From clear brand messaging, to custom marketing strategies, to original creative content (photo and video), to reliable social media management, we’ve got you covered! ⁠

➡️ A bit about Monica ()⁠

I help small businesses make sense of marketing by simplifying the chaos, connecting the dots, and creating tailored strategies that actually work. From building your brand story to refining your marketing strategy—I’m here to help you market smarter, not harder (and without the fluff).⁠

Hi loves, checking in to see how everyone is doing! How are we all persisting in the face of the current horrors? Ok? St...
02/13/2025

Hi loves, checking in to see how everyone is doing! How are we all persisting in the face of the current horrors? Ok? Still here?⁠

We’re surviving with a good dose of rage, and some humour wherever we can find it. (How many memes is too many to DM in one day? Asking for a friend🫣).

Watching a message of solidarity from U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders today, he reminded the audience about this famous quote from former South African President and Activist Nelson Mandela:⁠

“IT ALWAYS SEEMS IMPOSSIBLE, UNTIL IT’S DONE”.⁠


Try not to lose a sense of hope in the face of all this political shock and awe, which is designed to divide. Right now, it might seem impossible to overcome, but not if we stick together. American friends––we’re with you, and Canadian friends––we’ve got to prepare ourselves for what’s coming too (i.e., election, possible tariffs, who knows what other buffoonery...?!).⁠

Solidarity friends,⁠


xo, Kat & Em🖤⁠



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Well absolutely NO ONE asked for a trade war between Canada and the US, but here we are!⁠😡😳😭⁠Canadian small biz owners, ...
02/02/2025

Well absolutely NO ONE asked for a trade war between Canada and the US, but here we are!⁠😡😳😭

Canadian small biz owners, we know you’ve really been through it lately (especially with those still recovering from the effects of the holiday-timed postal strike), but don’t panic! The new US tariffs are intended to shock, bully, and destabilize. And we’re going to do the opposite. We’re going to keep promoting our products and services, learn as much as we can about the tariff implications, and pivot where needed.⁠

And of course, wherever possible, we’re all going to BUY CANADIAN. And even if we aren’t spending right now, let’s support all of our Canadian made businesses with some extra free promotion! ⁠

We’ve put together a short list of ideas for Canadian small biz owners and everyone else about how we can promote Canadian businesses right now. None of these ideas cost any money, just a bit of your time which is so appreciated. So let’s get going and support each other through this!⁠


xo, Kat & Em🖤⁠


p.s. also, let’s all get comfortable with asking for support right now from our communities. There are so many good people who want to help!⁠🖤



📸 : original stock photography by Kat⁠
🎨 : visual design by Emily⁠


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The only thing we love more than a great meal and great glass of wine, is a great friend to share it with! ⁠We can talk ...
01/30/2025

The only thing we love more than a great meal and great glass of wine, is a great friend to share it with! ⁠We can talk biz, big dreams, books, tv shows, hobbies, travel, or whatever else is on your mind!⁠

Who’s in?👯⁠


xo, Kat & Em🖤⁠


p.s. ⁠these gorgeous original stock photos are brought to you by the talented Kat! Recognize any of these from restaurants or coffee shops you may have visited in Toronto?⁠


📸 : original stock photography by Kat⁠
🎨 : visual design by Emily⁠


***Did you know that studies show that managers have as much impact on us as spouses?***🫣⁠This is great when you have a ...
01/28/2025

***Did you know that studies show that managers have as much impact on us as spouses?***🫣

This is great when you have a good one, but not so much when your manager doesn’t value your skills or respect your time and effort.⁠

We’re guessing, that like us, some of you other small biz owners, solopreneurs and side-hustlers started down the road to entrepreneurship because you wanted to be your own boss... how’s that working out for you?😉⁠

⁠The problem with being the boss, is that every task falls onto your shoulders. And one of the most common things we see and hear from potential clients and those we work with, is burnout from trying to do everything themselves! ⁠

But, just because you’re the boss, doesn’t meant that you have to do everything alone. Imagine what great marketing support would feel like! (We can, because it’s what we do, and we can do it for you too!).⁠

Just something to ponder while you try to do all of your accounting, sales, marketing, HR tasks, shipping, and admin work yourself...😩⁠


xo, Kat & Em🖤⁠


p.s. ⁠if you need some help with your marketing, you know where to find us! Drop us a DM...⁠


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***SOURCE: Wiking, M. (2024) The Art of Danish Living. Penguin Canada: Canada.⁠


🔊CALLING ALL SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS IN NEED OF COMFORTING CHAT WITH OTHERS WHO UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH...🔊⁠...
01/27/2025

🔊CALLING ALL SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS IN NEED OF COMFORTING CHAT WITH OTHERS WHO UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH...🔊⁠

Hosted by & ⁠

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Welcome to our warm and cozy corner of the internet where small business makers, creators and owners can come together to chat about what brings them together: business in 2025 (and maybe also a love of coffee? 😉). ⁠

We can dabble in, discuss, and maybe help each other out with some of the things which are making business a little bit difficult at the moment.⁠

This isn’t a masterclass, networking event, or sales pitch—it’s a friendly & supportive safe space where you can be yourself. ⁠Whether you want to brainstorm, bounce around ideas, share a laugh, or even vent about the tough days, this is your place to connect and feel supported. We would love to support you and each other!⁠ 🖤🖤🖤⁠


Join us via ZOOM on Friday February 7, 2025, from 10 to 11 AM EST. Let’s connect!⁠

LEAVE A COMMENT BELOW, OR DM US, AND WE’LL SEND YOU THE LINK TO SIGN UP!⁠


====================⁠

➡️ A bit about Kat & Emily () ⁠

We are a boutique digital marketing and brand photography company that helps small businesses get smart with their brand promotion. From clear brand messaging, to custom marketing strategies, to original creative content (photo and video), to reliable social media management, we’ve got you covered! ⁠

➡️ A bit about Monica ()⁠

I help small businesses make sense of marketing by simplifying the chaos, connecting the dots, and creating tailored strategies that actually work. From building your brand story to refining your marketing strategy—I’m here to help you market smarter, not harder (and without the fluff).⁠

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Practicing our boundaries.😂⁠⁠As life-long people pleasers, it’s been challenging to learn when to say “no” in business. ...
01/25/2025

Practicing our boundaries.😂⁠

As life-long people pleasers, it’s been challenging to learn when to say “no” in business. We definitely don’t have it all figured out, but we’re working on protecting our time and energy for the things that matter most in each season of our business and life.⁠

Just remember, sometimes “no” is a full sentence.😉⁠


xo, Kat & Em🖤⁠


p.s. which design do you prefer? 1, 2, or 3?⁠



📸 : original stock photography by Kat⁠
🎨 : visual design by Emily⁠


More brand photography incoming, because it’s one of our most favourite things to create for you!⁠ If you want to establ...
01/23/2025

More brand photography incoming, because it’s one of our most favourite things to create for you!⁠ If you want to establish a unique and lasting brand image, you need some high quality curated photography, friend! Just something to mull over while you plan and plot your brand legacy...⁠

Here’s another TLC Lookbook to enjoy! Welcome to “THE COZY LIFE”...⁠

xo, Kat & Em⁠🖤⁠


p.s. If you’re playing the long game with your brand and thinking about investing in brand photography, DM us for a chat!⁠


📸⁠ : original stock photography by Kat⁠


Take a minute to stop, slow down, breathe, and let your mind wander. Because it’s in the quiet spaces––in thought, in dr...
01/17/2025

Take a minute to stop, slow down, breathe, and let your mind wander. Because it’s in the quiet spaces––in thought, in dreams, in imagination, in creativity––this is where the ✨magic happens✨.


xo, Kat & Em🖤⁠


p.s. which design do you prefer? 1, 2, or 3?⁠



📸 : image 1 and 2 original stock photography by Kat⁠, image 3 by , edited by us.⁠
🎨 : visual design by Emily⁠


If you’re a small biz owner, solopreneur, or have a side hustle, we bet you’ve got all kinds of creative ideas and plans...
01/16/2025

If you’re a small biz owner, solopreneur, or have a side hustle, we bet you’ve got all kinds of creative ideas and plans to make your business a success. But have you got a concrete marketing plan? Do you have clear goals, and a strategy to make it happen?⁠

When we talk marketing strategy with our clients, one of the first things we ask is about are your specific goals, both big and small. Whether you want to improve your website SEO, get new leads to fill out a contact form, or convert customers so that they click the “buy now” button, it’s important to be specific! Successful businesses are built upon a lot of smaller actions and decisions that help move the dial.⁠

Big dreams are important, but it’s the small details that will make or break you.⁠😎


xo, Kat & Em 🖤⁠


p.s. want to talk marketing strategy with us? DM us, we’d love to help get you on track!⁠🙌🏽🪩🖤


📸⁠ : by , edited by us!⁠

Brand photography is one of our passions; we love creating original stock photos customized for you and your business. W...
01/15/2025

Brand photography is one of our passions; we love creating original stock photos customized for you and your business. Whether you are an amazing service provider, or sell a wonderful product, you can benefit from high quality, professional photos that set the mood for your offer, and set you apart.⁠😎

On that note, here comes another TLC Lookbook to enjoy! This one is all about conjuring the feeling of being “At Home”.🏠️🤎


xo, Kat & Em⁠🖤⁠


p.s. If you’re playing the long game with your brand and thinking about investing in brand photography, DM us for more info...⁠


📸⁠ : original stock photography by Kat⁠


Last year we found ourselves doing all sort of projects that weren’t on our original bingo cards for 2024––from project ...
01/14/2025

Last year we found ourselves doing all sort of projects that weren’t on our original bingo cards for 2024––from project launches to moody photoshoots, to short term social media management, to strategy sessions.⁠🍾🥂

Our amazing clients throw us a lot of curve balls, and we wouldn’t have it any other way! Think of us like your creative editorial team that can tell you “no” or “go” when you need to hear it!...⁠


xo, Kat & Em🖤⁠


p.s. do you have a creative project on your mind and need a sounding board to work through next steps? Our “small biz support calls” it might be just what you need to get moving...⁠


📸 : photo by , edited by us.⁠


Ever find yourself in a situation where you think, ‘What the heck am I doing?!’ (Cause we do, all the time!). But then y...
01/10/2025

Ever find yourself in a situation where you think, ‘What the heck am I doing?!’ (Cause we do, all the time!). But then you remember—it’s all for the plot! 😉⁠

What plot twist are you hoping for yourself in 2025? We wanna know...⁠

xo, Kat & Em🖤⁠


p.s. which artwork do you like best? 1, 2 or 3?⁠


📸 : original stock photography by Kat⁠
🎨 : visual design by Emily⁠


Ugh, it’s a tough time for small business, and especially creative industries (like marketing😳).  So, lately we’re just ...
01/10/2025

Ugh, it’s a tough time for small business, and especially creative industries (like marketing😳). So, lately we’re just trying to focus on small wins, because the truth is that, in entrepreneurship, even though we’re encouraged to go faster and get things done more and more quickly, it’s actually the slow and steady that wins the race. Small business life is about persistence!⁠

So, let’s focus on the small wins, and give ourselves a pat on the back for persisting another day. Kudos for any and all of the following tasks that ou may have completed today:⁠

-posting on socials⁠
-answering emails⁠
-creating proposals/offers⁠
-goal planning⁠
-website updating⁠
-networking⁠
-creating art/products⁠
-mailing orders⁠
-making sales!⁠

xo, Kat & Em🖤⁠


p.s. we’re cheering for you! 🥳⁠


📸 : by , edited by us!⁠


One of our FAVOURITE parts of brand photography is capturing the perfect original stock photos and flatlays for our clie...
01/09/2025

One of our FAVOURITE parts of brand photography is capturing the perfect original stock photos and flatlays for our clients. In fact, Kat loves this kind of photography SO much that whenever she’s got her camera out she’s snapping amazing creative pics of the inspiring things around her.⁠

So, in honour of our massive backlog of original stock photos, we’re going to start sharing more of it here! Enjoy our TLC themed “Lookbooks”...starting with “Work Life”...⁠

xo, Kat & Em⁠🖤


p.s. if you want your own original high-quality branded stock photos, let’s chat! DM us... ⁠


📸⁠ : original stock photography by Kat⁠


Your brand is a story waiting to be told, and high-quality photos help bring it to life! In a world overflowing with opt...
01/09/2025

Your brand is a story waiting to be told, and high-quality photos help bring it to life! In a world overflowing with options, stunning customized and original brand imagery can elevate your small business from ordinary to unforgettable. ⁠

What story do your brand’s visuals tell?⁠

xo, Kat & Em⁠🖤


p.s. yes, we always stand around in our office, dressed up and hair and makeup done, discussing our client work while we smile and pose.😉⁠


⁠📸 : by , edited by us!⁠


New year, same us! 😘 We’re slowly easing into 2025 with some short and long term goal planning for our business. So we t...
01/07/2025

New year, same us! 😘 We’re slowly easing into 2025 with some short and long term goal planning for our business. So we thought it would also be a great time to reflect on and refine our core values and mission.⁠

Our values will tell you a lot about how we operate our business, the positive relationships we want to nurture, and the quality supports we offer small biz owners.⁠

⁠If our mission and values resonate with you, now is a great time to consider working with us.⁠

xo, Kat & Em⁠🖤⁠


p.s. Want more info? DM us to set up a free discovery call...⁠


Vision boards aren’t just for personal goals, have you ever tried creating one for your business?🤔It’s is a powerful too...
01/02/2025

Vision boards aren’t just for personal goals, have you ever tried creating one for your business?🤔

It’s is a powerful tool for visualizing your goals and mapping out your journey. When you can see your goals laid out in front of you, it becomes easier to turn them into reality. 🎯 ⁠

Here’s an idea of what we’re aiming for in 2025. How about you?

xo, Kat & Em🖤

📸: original stock photo by Kat
🎨: design & layout by Emily


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