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Stephanie Ostermann

I’m the sort of girl who you meet for coffee and end up pouring your entire heart out to. The friend you come to when you need someone to call it straight. No bullshit. No extras. Just truth. I’m a communicator. That’s a PC way of saying I like to talk, but I also spend a lot of my time listening, and over the years, I’ve developed a sense for subtext – how one or two words can change your entire message, what people are really trying to say and how to weave the varied layers of your story into one cohesive brand message that your clients fall in love with. When I'm not acting as editor in chief for Vivid & Brave, you can find me geeking out over words at www.stephanieo.ca

Sarah Lehberger - Brave & Bright Spotlight
Brave & Bright Spotlight, Universe DentersMarch 15, 2014

Sarah Lehberger | Brave & Bright Spotlight

By Stephanie Ostermann

Our new Saturday Series, the Brave & Bright Spotlight, was created to highlight the stories of universe denting women who are changing the world and their lives by facing adversity head on,…

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Ban Bossy Movement is More Than One Word
Business, Universe DentersMarch 12, 2014

On Banning the Word “Bossy”

By Stephanie Ostermann

The hot topic in my newsfeed this week is the new movement to ban the use of the word “bossy”. Some big names are supporting it- Sheryl Sandberg, Beyonce, Diane Von Furstenberg….

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Your Community Will Keep You Afloat
Business, LifeMarch 11, 2014

Your Community Will Keep You Afloat: My WPPI Experience

By Stephanie Ostermann

In order to tell you about WPPI, I have to start at the end. Thursday morning. I’m in Jaleel King and Mike Allebach’s platform class. I arrived late, and so I’m sitting…

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Pop Rocks in Champagne
LifeMarch 3, 2014

Pop Rocks in Champagne: My Favourite Things

By Stephanie Ostermann

Today’s edition of the Favourite Things series is coming to you: a) Way late in the day b) From Las Vegas. I’m sure you can figure out how the two are related….

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Fear is born of a story we tell ourselves. - Cheryl Strayed
Quotes, Universe DentersFebruary 25, 2014

Fear is born of a story…

By Stephanie Ostermann

“Fear is born of a story we tell ourselves…” – Cheryl Strayed

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How Do You Define Yourself?
Universe DentersFebruary 21, 2014

Define Yourself

By Stephanie Ostermann

How do you define yourself? Let’s say something really bad happens in your life. Your marriage ends. You have a miscarriage. You get cancer. You lose your home in a fire. Just…

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Vivid and Brave Besties Contest
Business, Journaling, LifeFebruary 17, 2014

The Vivid & Brave Besties Contest: Favourite Things

By Stephanie Ostermann

No, the contest isn’t really my favourite thing. (Though it’s going to be awesome! Details below.) My favourite thing is besties. Specifically, my own, but generally, the close, supportive bonds that we…

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The Road to Dreams
Business, LifeFebruary 16, 2014

Lessons Learned on the Road to Making My Dreams Come True

By Stephanie Ostermann

This past week, one of my dreams – to teach a Vivid & Brave workshop – came true at the Inspire 2014 Photo Retreat. And let me tell you: It wasn’t easy….

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Love & Sex Series Journal Prompt - Your Fantasies
Journaling, LifeFebruary 14, 2014

The Love & Sex Series – Journal Prompt #4 – Your fantasies

By Stephanie Ostermann

This week, with Valentine’s Day just a day away, we are digging in with a journal prompt series talking about Love & Sex. What do you fantasize about? What I particularly love…

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Journal Prompt - The One That Broke Your Heart
Avengers of Sexiness, Journaling, Life, Love & SexFebruary 13, 2014

The Love & Sex Series – Journal Prompt #3 – The one that broke your heart

By Stephanie Ostermann

As human beings, we are love driven. Love and all that it brings with it is vital to all of us. Falling in love is the ultimate moment of vulnerability. Those we…

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