Some personal (re)(un)branding upgrades

Branding…it’s what I do…….sometimes with a pen, sometimes with a hot iron, either way and, simply put, it’s about ensuring you’re marking a product in a way that best communicates what it is. Sometimes, when a products goes through a major upgrade, you may need to rebrand to make sure the brand accurately reflects the improved product.

So, get out your address books and your white out……while I’ve been busy culling the number of mobile devices and phone numbers that I can be reached on from any country code on the planet (I’m currently down to just 2!) I’ve also been busy with the US Government, explaining to them that the name my father, Robert Wayne, and mother, Linda Sue, gave me is a far more accurate description than anything I’ve personally and professionally been known as for the last 20 years. The Swiss government, on the other hand, was not entertained in the least by my attempt to do such with my Swiss bank accounts. (No one said the Swiss were branding experts.)

Introducing #JenniferLayneWelch version 2.0. Many of you have likely had experience with #JenniferLayneWelch version 1.0, which is similar, but version 2.0 is much more sophisticated and even being called bold and courageous. In fact, she’s the much upgraded version of #JenniferLayneDuhon version 1.5 as this new version has superior intelligence and decision making capabilities.

The change over shouldn’t adversely impact you but you should notice an uptick in Google search trends for #JenniferLayneWelch as reviews are on fire and AdAge is predicting a rebranding success of epic proportions.

Isaiah 43:1
But now thus said the LORD that created you, O Jacob, and he that formed you, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed you, I have called you by your name; you are mine.

Herds and hearts

So, my European journey took a turn in May and pointed me westward…..back to the ranch. The bricks and stones were still here. As were the beating hearts. The Bruner Road Home Owner’s Association had been working overtime the last few years making sure all was right in the neighborhood. Most of you know Tara was the Chief of Operations and Animal Lifestyle Management. I doubt Mickey and Minnie thanked her properly for the lavish lifestyle of retirement they seemed to enjoy, but I know Clyde gave her kisses on a regular basis. (It looks like he is licking your skin off, but I promise, those are just his sloppy kisses)

It’s been a much longer readjustment period than I would have ever imagined. I know where home is, but the journey over the last 4 or so years has made me quite comfortable all over the world. I have new friends on ever corner of the earth and plan to build those relationships even farther. (This journey is far from over!)

There is, however, one thing every cowgirl must have, a reliable ride for those days when she just needs to fill her soul with the quite calmness that only a horse can provide her. Yes, Clyde is still full of love and personality, but Waco was my steady guy when I needed to jump on and get a different perspective on things. And every animal lover knows, you don’t replace those relationships, you build new ones.

Enter Eli.

MEET ELI

As my friend Rachel likes to say, sometimes you get a tug inside and you need to pay attention to those tugs. Well last Wednesday night I had a big one and less than 48 hours later, Eli was in the trailer headed home with me.

I’m not sure my medical insurance is going to think this is the best idea I’ve ever had – if any of the Catalena Cowgirls want to come watch this rodeo, be sure to grab a beer or four….. But he caught my attention like a sparkly 10 carat diamond on a pair of red Jimmy Choo stilettos!

Y’all come meet Eli when you can, we’ll grab some saddles and see what happens! No matter, we’ll have some stories to tell after.