November has long been a month of big gratitude in my world, not just because of the Thanksgiving holiday. November 1st was the day I officially became a solopreneur, a term whose first known use was in 1995 (according to Merriam Webster’s listing), the year before my business launched. I hadn’t heard of the word when I ventured into business ownership but knew then, as now, that I wanted to work with clients who had big dreams too. Little did I know all the directions the design world would lead to. The business world was bright and my future was too. It still is. I’ve partnered with people in healthcare, branding, book publishing, product packaging, music, non-profit sectors, education, mental health, food industry, tourism, events and most recently fashion. Business partnerships have included those with more of a corporate mindset, a community focus, and/or an individualistic approach. Each has had its own unique voice and message to be expressed—and finding the perfect expression and implementation has been a joyful process to determine and implement. I still feel an endless source of inspiration and love sharing those expressions that graphics can provide to the success of the business community. So thanks to all my clients—past, present and future—for putting your trust in our work together. Here’s to many more years of prosperous and successful working relationships ahead.