MAD LOVE MONDAY | Terrissa Corrinne - Branch & Leaf

Hi! I’m TC, short for Terrissa Corrinne, which is always a topic of conversation but I promise there are more interesting things about me than my funny name. I’m so excited that YEG Boss Babes has invited me to share my business with you! The company I own is called Branch & Leaf and my goal is to create easier access to therapy tools for parents and caregivers, with a special focus on items to support children with Autism and Sensory Processing Disorders.

I’ve worked with children and adults with special needs for just over 10 years now. I’ve served in several different positions, most recently as a Behavioural Therapist with teenagers with Autism. I’ve worked with families, in schools, and in residential programs and the common thread I’ve found is that therapy tools are so hard to get into the hands of people who need them. There’s so many layers of bureaucracy in between families and tools that most people don’t even know where to look for these items, or what items could help with what behaviours, or how to use them. My goal is to bridge the gap. Branch & Leaf is brand new, but in the near future there will be blog posts to go along with many items to detail how to use them, why, and have an easy to follow link to purchase- and to get some of these items at less than half the price.

My dream for this business is to see happier families, children with less aggressive or destructive behaviours, and the tools to modify the behaviours with skills to help grow and move past the difficult seasons that come with certain disabilities. I truly believe it is possible for families to take control of their lives in these difficult situations if they are allowed to access the right tools.

This business I’ve created just opened in April of 2019 so there is a long road ahead of me. Coming from my background of art and behavioral therapy means this whole business side of life is brand new but I am blessed to have the time and fire within me to learn and grow each day. My dream for this business is to grow it to a large enough scale to really create an impact in my community and beyond. Because Branch & Leaf is online based it creates a unique opportunity to stretch all the way across the country- or even further- to really touch the lives of people who need it. It’s been amazing that in such a short amount of time I am already reaching families, building relationships with other entrepreneurs and being reached out to from more established companies for collaboration and, man, do I ever feel like a Boss Babe!

It’s easy to feel the dreaded “imposter syndrome” while stepping out of your comfort zone but I’ve had so many amazing supportive people around me who just want to see it succeed and that feels amazing!

I primarily focus my energy towards Instagram, as that’s my favourite social media platform, and I have been finding so many amazing connections there. My instagram page @branch.leaf is primarily supportive, towards families or children with differences and also women like me- stepping out into the world to make change. Making change in the community also creates change in yourself and I believe its so important to make sure that we stay strong and confident. Change starts at home. Together we can make this world a better place.

I hope you’ve found this article interesting and inspiring and are itching to get a look at what I’ve got brewing. I welcome you to follow along on Instagram or Facebook, reach out for collaborations, and share the shop with anyone you think may need it. I can’t wait to meet you!

Planning A Lifestyle Family Shoot | Yeg Boss Babes

I wanted to share my recent experience working with a stylist for my family photo shoot!

Meet Jen D Style & hear about a day spent with her in my closet!

My worst fear.. picking out an outfit for myself.. and now having to choose outfits for my whole family. UGH. Then I remember that I have connections with a local stylist! YES Kayla, great idea! Let’s get in touch with Jen and see if she is available.

From the first point of contact Jen was amazing to work with, making me feel at ease with my decision to out source my struggles to a professional. She took the time to get to know me using Pinterest boards with my ideal styles, questionnaires and in person chats!

Jen came to my home and helped me sort through my closets in search of the perfect outfits. AND did she ever nail it! I felt so comfortable and was happy that she was able to capture the laid back vibe that I was going for. We weren’t too matchy matchy & all my worries leading up to the shoot were now gone!

I was spoiled once again working with some amazing women getting all fancied up! First I got my hair done by Chelsey at Evolution Salon and my make up by Pam at HP Artistry Makeup & Lashes. I had won the photoshoot experience though HP Artistry by entering an AMAZING instagram contest they had going on!

Next up was my experience with the photographer >>>

CARISSA MARIE PHOTOGRAPHY

Carissa was the sweetest, kindest soul and we felt so comfortable having her in our home. She did such an amazing job capturing our family and was so patient with my son... & my husband haha.

Thank you to everyone involved and for making this one of the best experainces!

Cheers - Kayla & Family

#MOMBOSS | Kaitlin - The Real MamapreNeur

I have 2 girls; one sassy high maintenance 8 year old (Lily ) who I am pretty sure is secretly 15 years old.. god help me, and one chill, very low maintenance 10 month old (Elena).. except when teething, God help me again!

I run a Digital Affiliate Marketing business where I help others learn to run a successful business online through social media, that I get to do from home so I can stay home with my girls and travel full time!

Because my girls think they need to be up so early, I have to get up earlier… 6am is a sleep in. I need to get most of my work done before they wake up, or it doesn’t seem to get done.   

Nap time is where I squeeze in sales calls, video recordings, and host online meetings.. and if I’m lucky I can fold 3 or 4 pieces of laundry from that basket that’s been sitting at the end of the bed for the last week.

I read somewhere that multi-tasking is counterproductive, whoever wrote that wasn’t a mother, and certainly wasn’t a mother who ran a business.

I was also once told that black leggings weren't the only type of pants in the world.. hmm, who knew? 

In the midst of all the hustle and bustle and being a mom, driving kids to swim lessons, dance class, and keeping my house at a mid level cleanliness, I always make sure that I am taking care of myself, it’s crucial to exercise and get out of the house, and get my littles outta the house too. I am so grateful for GoodLife Fitness having a daycare in their gym, I get an hour to myself and, I don’t know what I would do without it! https://www.goodlifefitness.com/locations/alberta/st-albert

And on other days where the gym is a no go and I just need to unwind, get on the same level as some other mamas, I hit up mom and baby yoga at Lahari Yoga www.lahariyoga.ca/.