Local Business Spotlight | Stephanie Kern
NAME
Stephanie Kern
COMPANY
VanderBloemen Creative
POSITION
Owner, Chief Creative Officer
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN THERE?
22 years
WHO IS YOUR IDEAL CLIENT?
Professional Speaker or Trainer
HOW AND WHY DID YOU GET STARTED IN YOUR FIELD OF WORK?
I’ve always been an entrepreneur at heart. Back in 2003, I decided it was time to stop designing just for other people—and start designing a life I actually wanted. So, I launched my own business with a dream, an iMac, and a whole lot of optimism.
The entrepreneurial spark runs in my family—thanks to my dad, who showed me what it means to build something with integrity, patience, and reliability. (Also, if you need a rockstar CPA, hit up The VanderBloemen Group. Seriously. Numbers are their love language.)
I believe creativity isn’t a destination—it’s a muscle. And I make it a point to keep mine strong by constantly learning, evolving, and staying up on the latest tools and trends. Whether I’m diving into a new software update or tackling a PowerPoint presentation challenge, I’m all in.
With 30 years of experience across corporate communications, digital marketing, presentations, interactive design, packaging, web design, and more—I’ve learned how to blend strategy with soul, and pixels with purpose.
WHAT IS A BIG MISCONCEPTION ABOUT YOUR INDUSTRY?
Graphic designers are lazy. Not true!
WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT YOUR JOB?
Creating with my clients
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO SOMEONE STARTING IN YOUR INDUSTRY?
Never stop learning. Read, take online courses, get a mentor.
WHAT one BOOK WOULD YOU RECOMMEND?
Outwitting the Devil by Napoleon Hill
WHAT HOBBIES, SPORTS, PASTIMES DO YOU DO OUTSIDE OF WORK?
Baking with sourdough, Youth Ministry, and volunteering
WHERE WAS YOUR LAST VACATION?
India
WHEN YOU WERE A KID, WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GREW UP?
Architect or Animator for Walt Disney
CONTACT STEPHANIE HERE:
WEBSITE
www.vanderbloemencreative.com
PHONE
414.828.2123
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