
Finding the perfect gift vs. settling for the obligatory gift is no easy task. We're here to help. We've rounded up the top gifts from our 2020 gift guides for you to pick and choose for your favorite peeps — and don't forget to get a little something for yourself!
Unique Gifts
Friends who have a passion, whether it be food or movies or even stationery!, are always fun to shop for. Here are some niche finds to stand out from the holiday gifting crowd.
GIFTS FOR MOVIE LOVERS
GIFTS FOR FOODIES
GIFTS FOR STATIONERY ADDICTS
GIFTS FOR GAME NIGHTS
POC-Owned
From beauty to books to style and fashion, POC-owned brands are bringing about change with a unique and inclusive perspective on what is beautiful.
GIFTS FROM POC-OWNED BRANDS
Creative Gifts
Maya Angelou said, "You can't use up creativity. The more you use the more you have," and that's something all artists can relate to. Give your artistic pals a reason to show their talents with gifts that spark creativity.
GIFTS FOR CREATIVES
Sustainable Gifts
In this day and age, being eco-friendly is more of a rule than an exception. Fortunately, it's never been easier to be green, and the options to live more responsibility can be found nearly everywhere, including right here.
SUSTAINABLE GIFTS
Kids
Shopping for fun and festive gifts for littles is some of our favorite holiday shopping (little = so darn cute). Here are some of our faves -- they legit make us wish we were kids again!
GIFTS FOR KIDS
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Theresa Gonzalez is a content creator based in San Francisco and the author of Sunday Sews. She's a lover of all things design and spends most of her days momming her little one Matilda.
It can be intimidating to step out on your own and build a business from the ground up. As part of our collaboration with Office Depot, we're talking with Selfmade alum and solopreneur Colette Lawrence, the faith-based motivator and relationship builder behind The M.E.E. Movement, about ways in which women in business can find success.
B + C: How did you know M.E.E. Movement was your business to start?
The M.E.E Movement represents motivation, empowerment, and encouragement for women. It is what represents me. I did not know at first that it was my business to start, but then the thought of monetizing what I loved came to me. It scared me, however. I registered the business in July 2020 and have been slowly building my wings since.
B + C: What's one strategy that's helped you start your business?
Thinking through and researching what the requirements are to start my business, and then asking questions of people who are in the business. Not all advice worked; however, it helped me to figure out what I needed to do and not to do.
B + C: Did you always know life coaching would be your entrepreneurial path?
(Smiles) No, I did not. I 'stumbled" on it. I knew that people were always coming to me for advice and I found that I loved having conversations with them, especially with women, young and old.
B + C: What was your most valuable takeaway from Selfmade?
My most valuable takeaway was the first day of training: Get out of your own way. There were a lot of great moments and important takeaways from every presenter. However, getting out of my own way, pushing past doubts, was for me my most valuable takeaway. Doing something that I had never done before took courage. If I do not focus on what is happening with me mentally then I cannot deliver to my clients successfully.
B + C: What's one piece of advice you would give to female entrepreneurs on the brink of starting?
Get out of your head. You have something to offer. You have what you need to succeed so go ahead and do it.
B + C: How do you stay motivated?
I stay motivated by listening to music and listening to motivational speakers, and sometimes someone will just reach out and talk about the impact that I made in their life. That adds the extra juice or sauce I need to pummel through the day.
B + C: What's your best organizational tip?
Keep a diary and journal. It's the best way for me to keep organized and it also provides a source motivation as I record not only my "losses" but my wins as well.
B + C: Who inspires you in the entrepreneurial space?
Shirley Toliver – She motivates and empowers and makes me always want to show up.
B + C: What has receiving the Office Depot scholarship to Selfmade done to help you start or grow your business?
The scholarship was a blessing in that all the areas that were covered offered valuable information that I needed, from social media to HR. As a new business owner, I needed to know this to increase my own personal awareness in what it takes to run a successful business. The candidness of the presenters made it easy to see myself in their shoes and helped me to realize that I can also get there.
Thanks Colette! You can follow The M.E.E. Movement on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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