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I haven’t blogged in a while. That pause was not accidental. It was grief. It was anger. It was watching what is happening in our country and struggling to find words that didn’t feel too small for the moment. What is happening right now with ICE, with authoritarian power grabs, with the treatment of immigrants, […]

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Ten years ago, Cristina experienced severe burnout as a teacher, leading to a transformative decision to return to marketing and graphic design. Through healing and walking, she found clarity in brand strategy, emphasizing that a brand is shaped by personal stories and resilience. Cristina found authentic branding connects deeply with audiences.

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creative jack of all trades. brand strategist. wordsmith.
runs on intuition, good stories & strong espresso.
I’m Cristina, designer, storyteller, and soul-led strategist behind Sweet Pea Ink Creative. Equal parts daydream and get-it-done, I believe branding should feel like a reflection of who you are, not just what you sell. The Unfolding is where I share behind-the-scenes thoughts, branding wisdom, and stories from the journey, raw edges and all.
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