September: New clients, no alcohol and never assume!
Laura's monthly hop-through - September 2024
Welcome to "The Monthly Hop-through" where each month I’ll take you behind the scenes at Owl & Hare and let you take a peek into my personal life too.
September has truly been a month to remember, filled with both professional accomplishments and personal milestones.
Let’s hop right in!
From the Owl’s Nest
A New Project and Exciting Plans
We kicked off September on a high note by welcoming Citizens Advice St Helens on board as a new client for an audience perception and market research project.
I’ve spent September deep in the planning phase and setting up surveys that are going live later this week!
This isn’t just about gathering data — it’s about connecting with real people to help my client craft meaningful strategies, make improvements to their services and compile robust fact-based funding bids.
And if anyone fancies booking a cruise, Marcus is a top guy so check out his website!
St Helens Business Expo
Networking
I attended a local Business Expo - it was a bustling event and I met some fantastic people that could lead to future opportunities.
September’s Real 5 Networking St Helens meeting was great (as always) — they’re a great bunch to be around, and I always leave feeling uplifted and motivated.
MD Productions’ collateral
Behind the Scenes with MD Productions
Earlier this year we did a lot of work with MD Productions. We created a suite of brochures in their existing brand so they could promote themselves, while also working with us behind the scenes on a whole new brand identity.
Their new website will be launching soon, which will give the first glimpse of the awesome new brand we’ve created for them.
Until then, here’s a snapshot of some of the bits we’ve done with them to tide them over until launch day!
New website work in progress
A Time to Reflect and Refresh!
Significantly, September was a month of introspection for Owl & Hare.
We decided to migrate our website from Wix to a platform that aligns more closely with our values. You can read more about this here.
What started as a new website turned into a full-blown examination of our brand's core — leading to exciting changes in our proposition, how we present ourselves and how we connect with our audience.
Off the Clock
Laura in running gear
Embracing Health and Wellness
On a personal note, I took a major step at the end of August by deciding to quit drinking for 100 days. While the thought of a Friday night wine (or ten) has gotten me through many a tough week, at 42 the hangovers hit differently and I'm fed up of feeling crap on a Saturday and sluggish for days!
Just over a month in and this change, combined with more focused fitness efforts— with the help of Bec, my awesome PT — has left me feeling rejuvenated. I'm up with the larks and full of energy!
Running, hitting my daily step goals, and clean-eating are now parts of my everyday life.
Who knows, once I hit my 100 days alcohol-free goal I might just keep going!
Linkin Park at the O2
Linkin Park in London
A definite personal highlight was getting along to the Linkin Park gig at the O2.
Sadly, they stopped touring a few years ago following the tragic loss of their frontman to suicide.
Their comeback with a new singer has camps divided, but personally I’ve missed this band so much and am made up they’re back!
The band’s energy was through the roof, and their new frontwoman brought an incredible vibe that was super empowering - it’s so cool to see a girl rock so hard on stage!
On the wrong side of London - doh!
In my excitement when Linkin Park first announced the tour, I’d booked a room at Hilton Wembley because I just assumed that would be the venue… so cue a 45-minute tube ride each way to the O2.
My old uni lecturer's words rang in my ears, “Never assume, it makes an ass out of u and me.” Made for a long ride back to Wembley post-gig!
Anna the Bride-to-be
Celebrating my sister’s pending nuptials
With my big sis’s wedding just around the corner, we celebrated with a girls’ dinner out last week. She didn’t want a wild hen do so we went for a delicious Italian meal instead. Of course we brought balloons and some fun props along though!
It was an evening filled with tasty food, laughter, and great company!
Looking Forward
Reflecting on the past month (and over nine months of Owl & Hare), I’m reminded of the importance to pause and taking stock. We often get caught up in the day-to-day, but it’s these moments of clarity that fuel our growth and renewal. I’m so grateful for the journey so far and can’t wait to see where it takes me and Owl & Hare!
As we step into October, I’m excited for what’s ahead. Here’s to a fantastic upcoming month!