the Grounding Guide is a newsletter written by my sister in-law, Mandy Heisler. Mandy is an LCSW-C running her own private practice, providing therapy for teens and young adults in Maryland. You can subscribe here.
A private practice providing therapy services with a focus on stress, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem. Mandy has over eight years of experience working with individuals and families in school, hospital, and private practice settings. As a biracial (Asian/White) therapist, Mandy is knowledgeable about unique identity issues faced by biracial/multiracial individuals and is passionate about supporting clients with challenges in that same space.
After going regionally viral for an Instagram post raising money for the Lung Cancer Research Foundation and the Loveland Foundation, and printing & packing over 1,000 orders in a week's time, Su & Lou launched a cute and cozy online shop. In three years, we sold many thousands more t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, and tote bags featuring mostly Baltimore-themed graphics.
By the time the Ravens were in the Divisional Round of the Playoffs in January of 2020, "Big Truss" had taken Baltimore by storm. Growing up around screen printing, I immediately started printing my own Big Truss shirts and selling them to anyone that would Venmo $20... It was a hit. I wasn't going to get rich but it was financing my hobby printing. You can find more Baltimore-themed shirts at charmcitybrand.com. And I'd be surprised if there isn't a small box of Big Truss tees hidden in my inventory.
A biweekly-ish CPG & DTC newsletter by yours truly. From brand, product, and packaging design to retailer tech updates. All things commerce. Read, subscribe, and share!
"Generic Coffee" is the name of my imaginary coffeeshop. For me, it's a bit symbolic of a conversation between my dad and I when I was in the dumps. Full story, here.
The "Desert Resort" was a concept Airbnb for my fiancé's bachelorette party. Like any good bachelorette party, it wasn't complete until the girls had their custom crewnecks and hats. The sunset Jeep tour just wouldn't have been the same without them!
A fictitious Tennis Academy derived from weekly tennis lessons with my Uncle Mike at the local high school courts.