by Dean Bardouka | Feb 22, 2017 | Work
A Self Guided Workshop for Startups and Small Businesses Element Five presented their new Branding Basics Workshop. This workshop was designed to help early-stage startups and small businesses think about and establish their brand’s foundation even (and...
by Dean Bardouka | Dec 22, 2016 | Featured, Wanderings
The day after the winter solstice – I love this day! The idea that we have experienced our darkest days and that from here on out things will get brighter always fills me with such hope and joy. And, I need that hope – this year more than any other year of my life. I...
by Dean Bardouka | Dec 20, 2016 | Featured, Love, Work
This is one we were super proud to bring to you all. This is an amazing organization that is making a difference and personally has changed my life and perspective profoundly. Thanks to Natrina, well…for being Natrina and to Aly for sharing so openly with us –...
by Dean Bardouka | Dec 20, 2016 | Featured, Work
It took us awhile to get these up, so #1 and #2 are coming back to back (sorry, we are still working out this A/V stuff!). On that note, the audio and video are not perfect, but since the content is extremely generous and very useful, we are sharing it anyway. Oh, and...
by Dean Bardouka | Oct 27, 2016 | Featured, Grow, Live, Wanderings
I had a friend, teacher and mentor once; let’s call him “Ray”. I met Ray when I was about 24, he was a First Nation artist that taught me silver and gold smithing, wood and stone carving, some bead and leatherwork, how to make ceremonial pipes and a...
