Stop Googling “how to market my business.”

I’m back from a week away and so excited because I’m feeling inspired, rested and ready to share some exciting updates happening at Candid!

In this newsletter:

• Essay: The Logo and the Launch

• Candid Calendar: New event series — Scrappy Systems

• Blog Resources: SEO, LinkedIn video and research tips

The Logo and the Launch

A little over a year ago, I jumped on Canva, whipped up a logo, and stared at it like a proud parent. It wasn’t fancy, but it was mine. It felt like the first real step in bringing Candid to life.

Then, Jomiro Eming came along and said, “Hey, what if we made this even more Candid?” Cue a design glow-up that makes our brand feel as bold, vibrant, and alive as the community itself.

Next up? It’s time for another evolution.

Candid is officially stepping out of the "let’s see if this works" phase and fully embracing what we’re meant to be: a whole marketing team in your pocket!

To celebrate, we’re opening up the waitlist for our full launch of the Candid Community.🎉

👉 What’s in it for you?

• A team of marketing pros in your pocket (without the agency price tag).

• Hands-on guidance so you can DIY without the trial-and-error headache.

• A special waitlist-only discount + an invite to a free 45-minute group coaching call to try out the kind of support available to members.

I’m convinced that DIY marketing doesn’t mean you have to do it all alone, and I’ve got proof! Join the waitlist to learn more:

Candid Calendar:

Okay, this is BIG. You’ve been asking for real, behind-the-scenes marketing strategies—not just ideal-case studies, but actual systems real experts use.

And now, we’re delivering.

Introducing Scrappy Systems—a free event series where we get up close and personal with marketing pros to break down exactly how they do what they do.

• No fluff. No vague “best practices.” Just raw, real, use-what-you’ve-got marketing at its finest.

• Our first session features Darnell Brown, a creative community strategist and brand marketer, and trust me—you don’t want to miss what he’s bringing to the table.

You can register to join us on 27th Feb at 7pm (GMT) or to get the recording. 👇

Free Blog Resources:

This month we’ve got quite the haul for you as far as freebies go:

• Increase how often you get found online with Easy SEO Tips for Building Topical Authority with Your Content.

• Make better decisions with Research 102: Using Data for Decision-Making.

• Learn how to boost your LinkedIn strategy with video content.

I hope you all get a whole lot of love this week, even if you decide to spend more time loving yourself!

Cands 😄