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I’m Jennifer—Founder of Illuminous Studio and author of forthcoming Stand Tall, Darling. I’m so glad you’re here! I hope you’ll subscribe – when you do, you can expect to receive two emails per month direct to your inbox. Topics include leadership, resilience, creativity, and courage, all with the intention of bringing light and positivity to you directly.
At its core, Stand Tall Letters is about staying positive when life feels uncertain, lifting others up, and the core belief that creativity makes our professional leadership more vibrant, helping us lead with more color, compassion, and clarity.
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