Have Confidence in Your Business

Watched this talk last night by Mike Monteiro about being a person who works in the business of being creative. He talks about relationship building and uses good language. The start is amusing and I learned a few things. I drew on iPad while he was talking. He brings in his lawyer, who is quite insightful. Especially when it comes to how to take care of client service contracts as a small business. Sounds boring but it’s not. I watched the whole thing. Having a business lawyer like Weisblatt Law Firm can really help expand and build on your business in the best way possible with sorting out legalities. If the person you are working with has their lawyer on the call, you should have yours. 2011/03 Mike Monteiro | F*ck You. Pay Me. from San Francisco Creative Mornings I like when he says ” I would like designers to stop being bottoms, realize the power you have in the relationship”. (You’ll enjoy that part I’m sure.) I love listening to entrepreneurs talk. It’s like candy for your brain. At the end he says something that I say to you and myself like, errrrrrrry day. Go do something awesome.

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Je m’appelle Casie. c’est mon premier enregistrement.

I’m hoping there will be more of this. Recording is fun. Channel is here. Any suggestions? Questions?

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Let’s Get Sexy

I recently had to replace my iPhone and when I found out it wasn’t $600+ and was $200, I splurged on nice new bras & panties. It’s something I rarely do but is oh so nice to treat yourself. Especially this time of year when you’re budget often goes to treating others. I have some friends at Buytopia.com who graciously gave me some gift certificates and asked me to share this fab dealio with you. $25 for $50 at any La Vie en Rose in Canada. If you purchase the deal, leave a comment! I’m going to give away a $50 voucher to you. Ways to To Enter for the $50 Gift Certificate: 1) Like on Facebook by recommending above & sharing with family/friends. 2) Buy the deal here & comment below. I will randomly pick someone from the likes and comments. Prize will be PDF sent via email. Tell your Mom/sister/boyfriend to buy it for you!! I will pick someone tomorrow as THERE ARE ONLY 12 HOURS to get the deal. Join the 2,600+ other people to got it and treat yourself or someone you love. I’m off to the Eaton Centre to get some holiday spirit 😉  

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you missed this yesterday

Photo: Gingerbread http://t.co/OpontYPd # No white Christmas for #Toronto Thoughts? http://t.co/6Pw9q5qn via @zite # The most important page on the web is the page you build yourself http://t.co/A426KWlZ via @zite #thisismylife #lifestyle #branding # New iPads Expected to Arrive in the Next 3 to 4 Months http://t.co/r4eve0Fb via @zite # Last day 🙁 (@ Thynk Taynk) [pic]: http://t.co/13jbNPNR # Got some treats for the plane 😉 (@ Ah Cacao Chocolate Café) [pic]: http://t.co/aERtSXfb # Diet coke, rum, chicken fingers, fries & wifi, great lunch! (@ Margaritaville) [pic]: http://t.co/j8C5Ggla # Photo: Huge pretty tree (Taken with Instagram at Terminal 3) http://t.co/UIT5sWgl # I'm at ORD Terminal 5 (Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago) w/ 5 others [pic]: http://t.co/9yVkVhtt # 1449 miles! http://t.co/w3dUtcrZ # Left this to cold & dark 🙁 http://t.co/Emyf6iRJ # I just unlocked the Level 4 "JetSetter" badge on @foursquare! High five! http://t.co/qAtG7pRk # 15 airports woot. http://t.co/K5fhdzc6 # My friend @aganova always called this place Chika-GO. #chicago #cute # Air Canada in flight ent. and my own row. See ya soon Toronto! # Holy crap just found out a friend is McSteamy's brother on Grey's and lives in LA now. Another reason to go to LA!! Yippeeeeeee. #lovelife # Excited to be in my own bed tonight. #travel # I said "bless you" to a man who sneezed and he don' even say thank you. Hate that. What a fcuker. # Take off for real now. Catch ya on the flip side! # I wanna be in a scooter gang. Step 1) get scooter. 2) get friends. # Wilder Valderama is HOT in Tom Hanks new 'Larry Crowne' movie, meow. # Ho Ho Home! (@ Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) w/ 21 others) [pic]: http://t.co/tQzxR5xc # Photo: Meaning of life #pacman http://t.co/MkaUr0UC # "Keep away from people who…

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I didn’t even feel it.

In case you were worried 🙂 Sent from Andy, my iPad.

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Nella Bella Sample Sale RIGHT NOW!

My friends at Nella Bella are totally lovely and they welcome you to stop by today. They’re at Richmond & Spadina, you have until 6pm. Go treat yourself to something new! I got these yesterday when I popped in for a visit. The black bag on the left is the Kiev and it fits my Macbook Air, iPad & camera. Cute & convenient! Enjoy the day 🙂

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you missed this yesterday

he has a better life in your guts now http://t.co/QL6SKBYx # gravy guzzler http://t.co/D5e29Ml4 #toronto # this is so cool. nice work.  http://t.co/1Ue2zhaV # How do you scarf? Here’s 25 Ways!: I don’t go without a scarf in the winter. I… http://t.co/KYSTsUed #thisismylife # The best suitcase I have ever used.: A couple days before my most recent trip I… http://t.co/TJV9fazt #thisismylife # Doing a lunch & learn today at @polarmobile on social media, brand goals, blogging etc. # Stopping by @BenchCanada this afternoon to pick out an outfit for @SLTconference. I'm speaking you should come 🙂 http://t.co/h8RDNrTC # Photo: › “I have been in Milan one hour and have so far witnessed several of the best-dressed people I have… http://t.co/XCOFPyuU # Getting some elbow action w/ @picard102 http://t.co/XzlDWYE7 # Rainbow cake of @picard102 http://t.co/Ml9pOEle # Awesome new vid from @mycitylives http://t.co/Jxs73f9E #Toronto # The real birthday celebration for @picard102! http://t.co/APg7RPAR # I'm at Polar Mobile office (156 Front St W, Front and Simcoe, Toronto) [pic]: http://t.co/rgmlw5hL # Sunny, need new sunnies. http://t.co/U1I2VkYL # You can now go swimming with your iPhone Miss Casie. Thanks Bob 🙂 http://t.co/4R95voNP # Shape What’s to Come: Crafting Your Personal Brand http://t.co/923BW65b via @thelevisgirl # "LIVE FAST AND DOCUMENT" – (via raymitheminx) http://t.co/G0KwuzJd # My City Lives LOVES!: Yesterday I downloaded the new iPhone app from my friends… http://t.co/WuyYpiWX #thisismylife # I liked a @YouTube video http://t.co/wKmMI9Qk rail train #8804 # How do you tie a scarf? Here's 25 fashionable ways 🙂 http://t.co/Yc5K8F5c http://t.co/qDvFNW4i # doh, i keek forgetting i set FB to publish to twitter. sorry. # Photo: house for you @keriblog subtilitas: http://t.co/JR6LzeLQ # Photo: terrysdiary: Me and Lady Gaga #1 http://t.co/lOFuGyQO # In elevator with wrench guy, please don't kill me http://t.co/OsuqzCoE # Closest bixi station to Eaton Centre Queen Street…

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A Comic (but not really funny!)

Started this comic at Tambor regional airport yesterday en route to San Juan, it get’s pretty exciting and and one point I was nervous for my life. It’s done using the ‘Comics’ app on iPad. I’ll get to the REALLY exciting part today as I’ll be in airports from about 9am till midnight when I return to Canada. I’m hoping for a smooth day of travel and no delays.Wish me luck! I’ve had the most wonderful time the last week and am looking forward to more travel soon. The last few days I’ve really thought through a couple things about life (omg I’m so deep) and I feel good. With love from Costa Rica,

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Jungle Sounds All Around

I’ve never gone on vacation alone to some place warm & relaxing. I’m filled with childlike excitement knowing all the things I can do here. I’ve decided to stay in Montezuma village one night this week and check out the Costa Rica Film Festival. Surfing & yoga today and a one day sailing trip to an island before Friday. I’m reminded a few things being here… I really love iPhone, life, sunshine, wifi, meeting new people and traveling. Had Skype video calls with Mum at home, Bob from Boston and KMS in Auckland to show them around Anamaya Resort from my iPhone. It’s like THE FUTURE is already here. My room is lovely. Currently downloading Crazy, Stupid, Love so I can fall asleep with my boyfriends Ryan Gossling and (Andy) iPad. Outside I hear all kinds of jungle sounds like monkeys and birds that remind me of a sleep app I have on iPad but realer.  There’s a few voices speaking Spanish in the distance but it’s quiet compared to home. I sat in this hammock for a while today staring out into the ocean. It was magical.  This resort is very well designed. Kudos to the owners & thank you for having me. One can only DREAM what it’s like to call this place your home. Even at night the infinity pool looks lovely. All that darkness is ocean meets sky. Everyone has dinner together which is really nice. I had salmon, beets and vegetables but they cater to everyones food allergies like gluten free and all those other ones (I’m clueless about!). Chilled in this area for a little while today too. There’s lots of space for everyone to hang out. I wonder if that TV has cable so I can watch the Y and R? Omg I just remembered I will be one week…

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you missed this yesterday

Got a real cute haircut this time @dkwikstudio http://t.co/SOCwsHc5 # Met babes @toristreats @wardrobeprofessor @thedrakehotel http://t.co/fpAQOeig # Never met a girl like you before… (@ The Beaver Café) http://t.co/NhjCrc1D # you missed this yesterday: – finding a few people have been unfollowed but not… http://t.co/ca9MXI7a #thisismylife # JUST in time for my trip new luggage from http://t.co/qd506lH3 to be delivered tomorrow. Woooooooooohoooooo # Looking at posts from this time last year. Remember this day at #Finch station? Gave away @virginamerica flight! http://t.co/pGoZequ1 # Vintage @michaelnus & @shrued http://t.co/hEILie7l # What's for lunch? I'm hungry but can't decide. Wanna deliver a surprise lunch? Because, that would be amazing! # Be nice & share. # I liked a @YouTube video http://t.co/H8tbAIsX Aubade Alarm Clock # A Whole New World: iCasie! It’s like a whole new world now that I’m all Apple… http://t.co/J0SHCqb4 #thisismylife # What inspires you? http://t.co/5n3YelDf http://t.co/uvqpACf1 # Ballerina Rocket Man via @laurenonizzle http://t.co/45Bg5K7x #BLOG # just did my 600th @dailybooth http://t.co/jcGjLclk # Used Siri to ring Mum at work! # RE: @TheDanLevy @thedanlevy @megbutton I blame #hipster culture on the popularity! http://t.co/TntJKgLH # RE: yeah man, i was looking back at posts and thinking WHERE DOES THE DAMN TIME GO?! http://t.co/qNkHsJQD # Sign & sending PDFs on iPad is so satisfying. # Oh my, I will be in Costa Rica for Have Sex with a Man with a Moustache Day – N (@YouTube http://t.co/WtTlHrWb) # #SwarovskiSneakPeek tonight # This makes me sad. I follow YOUR updates for YOU 🙁 RT @aplusk Twitter Management http://t.co/AKhT4U1l # Ooh boys look at his sexy #movember babe, Josh! http://t.co/9OeGXANo # Waiting so long for his taxi I could have walked. #firstworldproblems # Yes please! http://t.co/Z3nGgjnA # Lookin good @keriblog. #swarovskiskisneakpeek http://t.co/aRJFT58e # Thanks for the cotton candy & gift @swarovski. http://t.co/2CFedfX1 # "In…

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A Whole New World

iCasie! It’s like a whole new world now that I’m all Apple, iPhone, IPad & Macbook. I dreamed about this day. No really, I did. Doesn’t everyone? Couple friends gifted their apps to try. Thanks Andrew for StyleStudio fashion design app and Lauren for PhotoForge photo editing. If you want to gift me your app email me at casiestewart.com. My how time flies. This time last year I had just returned from my first trip to San Francisco to meet the team at Virgin America. I gave away my first flight on Virgin as the Toronto Provocateur. Rochelle won & went to SF too. After the giveaway Calvin took the gang and I out for lunch after at his YS Boston Pizza. I don’t think I’ve been back up that way SINCE.  MAKE THE MOST OF EACH DAY PEEEEPALLLLL! Read a great article yesterday on the Harvard Biz Review about Why Inspiration Matters. Inspiration is very important to me, if you’re here, you probably already know that. I’m feeling really inspired knowing that I’ll be in the ocean and hot weather next week. Got an email from someone yesterday who was in a class I spoke to at Centennial last year. As it turns out, she does PR for a really cool German luggage company and I’ll have a new RIMOWA suitcase tomorrow. I went to purchase one earlier this week and my card didn’t work for some reason, crazy how things work out, eh?! Tonight’s I’m attending the SS 2012 Swarovski preview at Jamie Kennedy in the Gardener Museum. I think it’s a 50/60’s theme dinner! Lauren and I did a sing along to this on the weekend. It will brighten your day 😛

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You look just as beautiful as the day we met.

We had a breakup last summer but we got back together fairly quick. It’s nice getting messages like this to celebrate anniversaries. It’s the little things that count. My relationships with technology (hardward & software) are some of my most cherished ones – Andy (iPad), James Dean (Macbook Air), Robert (my old PC), Olympus cameras, Zoey (sewing machine) and the most recent addition, XBOX360 (he is yet to be named). Made this shirt for Foursquare Day in 2010. I was working with MuchMTV at the time but they didn’t really get that I was wearing THE badge on my shirt. Ha! This pic showed up in the deck for Puma International’s “After Hours Athlete” campaign before they hired me. Check out some of my Things to Do in Toronto (Generated by Foursquare Checkins): Must Hit Sandwich Places Must Visit Parks Must Visit Music Venues Clothing Stores (add CTS on there!) Must Visit Bars Food & Drink places to Visit Went crazy on Joe Fresh nail polish the other day. Three for $10 and they go on thin so dry pretty fast which I like. Was given a few at the TIFF Tastemakers Lounge in 2010 and have been hooked since. Playlist today is Bon Iver on Soundcloud. Sam woke me up early but made brekky to make up for it. Feeling grumpy and the weather doesn’t help. Slow sad music is quite soothing. Hope your day is good so far 🙂

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She’s Connected Social Media Conference – Speaker

I was tweeting via iPad while I was on stage. View “Some of my fav Tweets from the She’s Connected Social Media Conference” on Storify Panel after me had Wendy & Raymi on it. Good day. Sitting with some nice peeps right now. They were nice enough to give me a seat at their table. Stephen and I are interviewing She’s Connected Organizer Donna and an attendee at the end of the day.

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you missed this yesterday

you missed this yesterday: – you missed this yesterday: – impressed with the… http://t.co/5vYfg02P #thisismylife # MOrning! # Pillow fort, meet pillow sofa. I think you two can be BFFs. http://t.co/bn5dXCVW # Automated Video Editing Site Makes Movie Magic Out of Raw Footage – http://t.co/pMPNE5xu # Toronto Tweed Ride: A dashing metropolitan ride in style!: I recently had a… http://t.co/eQ0oq8aY #thisismylife # Autumn Splendor in Tranquil Muskoka #rest #relax: Had an awesome couple days… http://t.co/qh1fFN62 #thisismylife # heartbiurn. i hate youuuuuu. # Ahh. My fav Vans now come in ankle bootie. #want http://t.co/mmxXYNy9 # Do I know someone who works at The Marketing Store? Do you? LMK! Looking for a contact there. # I like Two & a Half Men with @aplusk. He is just, SO HOT. Like, SO HOT. So hot. Hottie hot hot. Naked hot. cc @KeriBlog @itsbrownbarbie # I liked a @YouTube video from @Ve3tro http://t.co/2KyMutkU Deus Ex: The Eyeborg Documentary (HD 720p) # Photo: terrysdiary: Lindsey Wixson at my studio #3 http://t.co/6rSDAmVM # What are you thankful for today? @1ThingApp # Took the @NYTimes Personality Test. Turns out I'm a Trendsetter. Take the quiz here http://t.co/G1KXztyD # Photoset: I love you ukamaku:More in our F/W 2011 lines, designs by Caitlin Power. Online and available for… http://t.co/r7r2lPfO # Yes, I read the @NYTimes via Flipboard on my iPad.: I have a thing for… http://t.co/S1stUmIC #thisismylife # i wanna go back to the lake http://t.co/nlV0oCe8 # Photo: @laurenonizzle if i could find this i would buy it for you http://t.co/4QoEzhaZ # Photo: me too. http://t.co/bHwaxU9Z # Screenshot of my current campaign with @HTC. #innovation #inspiration http://t.co/g7doryHH # Volunteering is a amazing thing. Do it! Great post by @djacob on The Positive Power of Selfishness http://t.co/MazjobQh #tedxtoronto # on the phone with casting producer for a new show weeeeeee…

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