Recently, pronouns have been a huge part of societal norms and have impacted how people identify themselves in our generation.
You may be asking, “What even are pronouns?” Pronouns are words that replace or use to identify a noun, and in this case, people. The usage of the correct pronouns is a respectful way to address someone in terms that they are comfortable with. With that, pronouns are represented as he/him, she/her, they/them, etc. These are applicable to all, and everyone has the right to choose which pronoun fits them best and provides comfort for their needs.
Many find it nerve-wracking to ask someone for their pronouns without trying to sound rude or inconsiderate of their feelings. The easiest way to accomplish this is to introduce yourself with your own pronouns in order to give them an opportunity to mention theirs as well. For example, “Hello, my name is Allana, I go by they/them pronouns”. Learning and understanding the importance of pronouns can go a long way because it shows respect and consideration towards clients and employees. Including your own pronouns in your introductions can help to encourage others in sharing their own, which will bring an overall understanding within the business.
It is important to be able to understand and be accepting of other people’s pronouns in business because it provides a comfortable environment for the clients. With the clients feeling comfortable working and maneuvering around with the employers, it makes for an easier process of communication and business relations between both parties.
Learning about pronouns is a significant way of creating business relations alongside personal relations. Branching out onto that thought, pronouns are an additional way for employers and consumers to be able to form a respectful relationship as they work alongside each other. It allows for a more smooth process when the consumer doesn’t feel uneasy and will be more willing to make the business relations more beneficial.
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If you are suffering from anxiety or fear because of COVID, this is for you. This February 19 at 11 AM, Ace Studios presents Emotional Wellness During Adverse Times virtual workshop with Aidan Park. Also, did we tell you… it’s FREE. But what is Emotional Wellness?
As a result of the COVID-19 global pandemic, maintaining our well-being has become more important than ever. Feelings of fear and uncertainty are plaguing everyone, and without an effective strategy for emotional wellness, stress and anxiety can hurt your mental health!
When we are in a state of fear and anxiety, often our instinct will be to try to double down on controlling the situations and conditions around us. We end up pushing extra hard to make everything happen the way we think it should happen, doing more and more “research” to predict what might happen in the future.
It is reasonable and understandable if you feel anxiety and worry. These are uncertain and hard times! If you are suffering, please know that you are not alone!
During the beginning of the pandemic, I was paralyzed with fear and grief. I was isolated, my friends were suffering, all my gigs were canceled (many still are) and I was plagued with worry and uncertainty about the future.
But the first step out of this very negative spiral was the acceptance of a major truth – I have NEVER KNOWN and I WILL NEVER KNOW how things will play out. There is no way to predict the future. This also goes for the “good things” that happen in life.
Give up on trying to figure everything out, ’cause ya can’t – unless you want to call up a psychic, but even they’re wrong sometimes. A psychic told my friend she was going to marry a short Greek guy who would sweep her off her feet. She ended up with a 6’4″ half-Asian guy. Those are some beautiful baby-making genes. I mean he’s gorgeous and so is she (and they eat organic).
My point is this – I had to just accept that it was an act of futility to try to figure everything out. There is just no way of knowing. No one knows what is waiting around the corner. I thought 2020 was going to be my year; then along comes the pandemic. I could think I am so broke, and I will never find a job again; then along comes the perfect job. I could think I’m going to quit stand-up; then someone shows up to encourage me to keep going because they see something in me. English is my second language, and I got a D in it in high school, and later I ended up writing a book.
Let’s accept it- we don’t know. Let’s stop worrying or anticipating. But we can’t just drop our habit of pretending we can predict what’s ahead without replacing it.
Every time you are in a state of worry and anxiety about the future… try to ask yourself this question.
“How much control do I have over what I’m worried about?”
You do not have control over the pandemic, politics, the world on fire. Figure out what you can control. Sure, donate to causes, support what you believe in, but beyond that (let’s be real) you can’t control world events and you don’t know how things are going to end up. This all might never end. We simply do not know. Accept that you don’t know what you don’t know. Try to figure out where you can take control and affect change there. It is easier to effect change in your immediate surroundings rather than trying to guess the future events of the world.
Meditate, get happier. Try to work on thinking positively. Habitual yourself into empowerment. If you get empowered and happy, you affect those around you positively and you’ll help spread positivity in this time of anxiety and fear.
You can do things RIGHT NOW, like check up on friends and spread positivity. Put fresh food in your kitchen, make something delicious for your family or your neighbor. Turn on some good tunes and have a dance party. You may not be able to create world peace or find a solution to the pandemic but fostering wellness in your life is in your direct control.
Let’s stop thinking that we can control anything by social media scrolling or continue watching the news. You can pick up every daily newsworthy event you need in three minutes flat. Now, you have 23 hours and 57 minutes left in your day to cultivate a life that brings you joy. You possess the time to carry out things and make an impact in a meaningful way for your life.
Allow me to say, the world might blow up tomorrow and you could have spent today cultivating joy or worrying. Which path will you choose today?
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Starting in 2016, the idea of Ace Studios started between Chris and Kurt Thigpen in a tiny apartment in Reno, Nevada.
They wanted to help businesses grow while giving back to their community.
Building on a reputation of word-of-mouth and focusing on quality service for their clientele they have grown from a small family business to its present stature in the marketing industry.
Today they are proud to announce the celebration of their 6th year anniversary. Ace Studios takes pride in creating a social impact in the world and uplifting brands that do good.
Has the age of photos now become an antiquated relic of the past?
Instagram held its #1 spot as the social marketer’s paradise for businesses, advertisers, and influencers in the last few years with high growth and return on investment; however, online marketers and consumers are now pivoting to the new video-focused social network, TikTok.
Finding a gem like TikTok feels a lot like when TV killed the radio. With its exponential growth in the last six years, we are now witnessing its marketing power.
TikTok is a fairly new medium for online expression but it is dominating in the world of short-form video content. According to Business Insider, in 2021, TikTok surpassed over one billion users with a net worth of over $44 billion (according to Bloomberg). It has one of the largest growth spurts globally at 1,157% between 2018 to 2021.
What’s the new dance trend? Are you following along?
While some might say that the platform is mostly for the Gen-Z, it is becoming a high-ranked favorite for diverse users and marketers alike. The platform has great potential as a marketing tool for brand awareness, building presence, advertising campaigns, and promotional offers. TikTok’s growth has driven advertising ROI, joining global ad leaders such as Facebook, Instagram, and Google.
Despite its rapid growth, most businesses are hesitant about making the time or the investment to move over to TikTok – so don’t count out Instagram and Facebook just yet. Most businesses still continue to place their bets on these reliable platforms.
With TikTok’s unstoppable growth and unsaturated market, theoretically, marketers, businesses, and entrepreneurs could get strong sales and increased impressions more efficiently than paid advertising on Facebook or Instagram.
You can explore any form of creativity with TikTok.
TikTok does a phenomenal job at bringing bite-sized media to the forefront and allowing creators the license to experiment in how they market their brands. It differentiates itself from other platforms by an algorithm-based feed versus follower-based. Their algorithm personalizes each user’s feed (FYP- For You Page) based on their favorites and likes. Someone’s behavior dictates how their algorithm uniquely performs, while most viewed or engaged content goes to the top. Even Instagram began following suit using Reels on the Explore page like TikTok’s top videos.
For businesses, it is a great opportunity to adopt this potentially market-changing tool. It is easy to adapt to its unique idiosyncrasies like TikTok Influencers, advertising space, diversity efforts, and a high chance of virality. TikTok introduced business profiles, ads, and a creator marketplace to ensure ease for brands. With this artillery of tools, a business could easily end up setting a new advertising and content model.
TikTok can be a new marketing tool for just about anyone.
Honestly, anyone can do it. If you haven’t tried it out for yourself, download it now. It’s free and you might just find new ideas that you wouldn’t try on other platforms. I always say it is safer to be at the front of the wave rather than behind it. You never know. You might just find it’s the tool you never knew you needed.
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And just like that it kind of feels like 2020 again. I’m grateful that we have an understanding and caring staff that doesn’t mind working from home. They get it. Safety comes first. I hope everyone right now is taking the time to take care of themselves while being kind to one another.
It is important that we look out for one another to ensure we are stable mentally and physically. This will not only help us grow but ensure the health of our businesses thrives in times like these.
