by thesavageway | Dec 3, 2015 | community
The second do good. feel good. SERIES event is this Saturday, December 5. #thesavageway
We (#thesavageway) have joined forces with Breathe Refuge and NoDa Yoga for an ongoing event series called the do good. feel good. SERIES. The idea behind this series of events stemmed from a desire to put our skills and energy back into the community in which we live – Charlotte. Collectively, we saw a need for an event where you are actively bettering yourself and also assisting others at the same time.
The purpose of the do good. feel good. SERIES is to offer the Charlotte community a workshop in a healing area (yoga, breathwork, etc) or to learn a skill. These events are meant to rejuvenate the body, mind and the soul.
The minds behind the do good. feel good. SERIES. #thesavageway
“Bringing our three companies together for an event was a very natural fit,” said Jonathan Winn, owner of Breathe Refuge. “We all exist to positively influence our clients and community. We saw an opportunity to use our areas of expertise to give back to this great neighborhood that we live in.”
THIS SATURDAY: Help the Behailu Academy!
This Saturday, December 5, 2015, we will be hosting a breathwork class led by the one and only Jonathan Winn of Breathe Refuge. The event runs from 1-3pm at the NoDa Yoga studio (3201 N. Davidson St). Event attendees can expect a healing and rejuvenating breathwork class in a safe setting and enjoy a snack from Bruks Bars afterward.
Saturday, December 5 from 1-3pm join in a breathwork class and help local charity Behailu Academy. #thesavageway
Tickets are $30/person and all proceeds benefit Behailu Academy, a Charlotte area kids art program. They are located in the historic arts district of NoDa – and they rock! The Behailu Academy empowers youth to find and use their voices through the arts, academic support and community service.
Here’s what they do:
– A free after-school youth apprenticeship program that encourages students in 9th-12th grade to stay in school, engage in their communities and pursue arts affiliated opportunities beyond high school.
– 5-buck Fridays where youth take short-term workshops to complete a single project and other workshops such as dance, video editing or oil painting at a low cost.
– Bi-monthly youth arts showcase events open to the public during NoDa’s bi-monthly gallery crawls.
These are the kids that will be helped on Sat. Dec 5 during the do good. feel good. SERIES. #thesavageway
Tickets can be purchased by visiting nodayoga.com and searching Workshops. For additional information, please email [email protected].
What started out as a little idea to give back to our community has turned into an ongoing event series that we couldn’t be more proud of. We’d love to see you there on Saturday! Stay tuned for more do good. feel good. SERIES events in 2016!
by thesavageway | Nov 24, 2015 | community
“Work hard. Talk less. Do what you feel is right. Learn from your mistakes. Build people up. Laugh often. Stop complaining. Invest in yourself. Dream Big. Plan Ahead. Love unconditionally.”
This quote has been a guiding principle for our company this year. We both make a conscious effort every single day to practice gratitude and live our lives in a positive way. Life is busy and hard and sometimes overwhelming, but we actively choose to focus on the good things. The rest will eventually figure itself out. Life is entirely too short to complain or be doing something that you don’t believe in. We are put on this earth to love, to dream big, to take chances and to make a positive impact on the world.
There are a million things to be grateful for this year and we wanted to share a handful of the things that bring us joy.
Having the opportunity to surround ourselves with positive people who have a passion for what we do as a business. Alana and Cailin have brought an incredible energy to our business. We see so many opportunities to grow with these smart, talented and ambitious women <3
We love all of our ladies at #thesavageway.
Being able to create the things we wish existed. Clean Graffiti and Moss Art are two things that we’ve developed and grown over the course of three years. We are extremely proud of our work, humbled by the clients that choose to work with us and excited for the future of these mediums.
A sampling of Clean Graffiti in Charlotte & Winston Salem – #thesavageway
Clean Graffiti for a non-profit in Charlotte, NC – #thesavageway
Clean Graffiti for a sustainable, walking initiative in Charlotte, NC – #thesavageway
Creative Moss Art for client AIR Aerial Fitness – #thesavageway
Being friends with those who shine a light on our life and provide a healing energy when we need it the most. We have been blessed to have people like Jonathan & Jillian in our lives. People like these two radiate that healing power that bring ease and comfort to our daily lives. We are lucky to know (and partner) with such positive people.
The healers in our lives. Jonathan of Breathe Refuge and Jillian of NoDa Yoga – #thesavageway
Giving back to the community in a meaningful way. Actively giving back to the community we live in is important. We’ve partnered with two other local businesses for a series of healing events called the do good. feel good. SERIES. All proceeds benefit local charities! There are so many ways to give back. Find what you’re passionate about and get to work!
#thesavageay partners with Breathe Refuge & NoDa Yoga on a do good. feel good. SERIES to benefit a local charity.
Paula joins the #HashtagLunchbagCLT crew to deliver food to the homeless. (photo credit: Jacinda Garabito) #thesavageway
Inaugural do good. feel good. SERIES with #thesavageway, Breathe Refuge & NoDa Yoga benefitted Time Out Youth.
Having the ability and flexibility to travel and enjoy new experiences. We are beyond grateful that we’ve had the opportunity to not only travel for work but also to take some time to relax on a personal level. We’ve been able to go coast to coast to sightsee and reflect on the hard work that we’ve put in over the years. It was nice and we know how fortunate we are to be able to see other parts of the world.
2015 took us to New York, NY / San Francisco, CA / Sedona, AZ – #thesavageway
We are beyond grateful for the hard lessons we’ve learned and the incredible successes we’ve experienced these past 11 months. Our eyes are wide open, our hearts are full and our desire to be better humans seeps from every pore.
One other quote to leave you with.
“I began to realize how important it was to be an enthusiast in life. If you are interested in something, no matter what it is, go at it full speed. Embrace it with both arms. Hug it, love it and above all become passionate about it. Lukewarm is no good.” – Roald Dahl
Happy Thanksgiving <3
Paula & Torrie
by thesavageway | Nov 18, 2015 | clean graffiti
Did you know that it’s only a 7-minute walk from Armada Skate Shop to Midwood Smokehouse in Plaza Midwood? This was one of the many walking facts that we learned while working on the Walk Your Neighborhood #WalkCLT initiative powered by OrthoCarolina & Sustain Charlotte.
#WalkCLT is a project created by Sustain Charlotte’s Transportation Choices Alliance & OrthoCarolina to promote the walkability of our Charlotte neighborhoods. Walking creates more vibrant streets, helps support local businesses, highlights unique neighborhood features & strengthens Charlotte as a whole. #WalkCLT brings the community together in a big way.
The first #WalkCLT event went down in Plaza Midwood. #thesavageway
#thesavagway was brought in to assist with the creation and promotion of this community event and well as executing Clean Graffiti to denote walking distances. Clean Graffiti was a natural medium to use as a wayfinding sign because it is a sustainable form of messaging – it’s just water.
Clean Graffiti was used as a wayfinding message along popular walking areas in the neighborhood. #thesavageway
It’s only 9 minutes to a good book! #WalkCLT helps promote walking in your neighborhood. #thesavageway
On Saturday, November 7, our team, Sustain Charlotte & OrthoCarolina threw a launch event for the #WalkCLT initiative. Residents & participants were encouraged to walk from their home (instead of driving) to the heart of the Plaza Midwood business district. The festivities included a free t-shirt upon checking-in at the Pizza Peel on Central Ave, a scavenger hunt for families, two and three-legged races, and some amazing deals from the Plaza Midwood neighborhood. Over 18 local restaurants, shops & businesses offered a special deal for participants. #thesavageway team was of course on hand to manage the social media for the event!
The Sustain Charlotte crew setting up for the #WalkCLT launch event.
Successful check-in for the inaugural #WalkCLT event. #thesavageway
Cruise Carts, another sustainable form of transportation, stopped by for the #WalkCLT launch. #thesavageway
Volunteers are all smiles at the #WalkCLT launch event. #thesavageway
Walk Your City Signs were also used as wayfinding signs for #WalkCLT. #thesavageway
This launch event was just the beginning of #WalkCLT, which has a larger vision to get all of Charlotte walking more often! OrthoCarolina has been a huge community supporter and is a key reason why this initiative took off!
In the words of Blair Primis, Vice-President of Marketing at OrthoCarolina, “OrthoCarolina is a committed community partner and we felt this initiative fell perfectly in line with our efforts to educate Charlotteans on living a healthy lifestyle.”
Stay tuned for the next #WalkCLT event coming to a neighborhood near you!
OrthoCarolina’s Blair Primis supporting #WalkCLT. #thesavageway
by thesavageway | Nov 13, 2015 | community
We consider ourselves lucky that we are able to surround ourselves with some amazing interns throughout the year and this semester is no different. We have witnessed Maddy Rupert & Renee Gorman learn and grow at #thesavageway for some weeks now. Together they have been a powerhouse and tackled every task that we’ve given them. Individually, they’ve shown us what big hearts and creative brains they each have. We’ve gotten to know them, and now we want to introduce them to you! Meet #thesavageway Interns!
We love our interns!! #thesavageway
MEET MADELYN RUPERT (@bohohobo)
Meet Madelyn Rupert! #thesavageway
What’s your nickname? Maddy, Mads, Maddog
Where did you go to school? Wake Forest University
How did you hear about #thesavageway? After recently graduating from Wake and moving to Charlotte in August, I was applying to a lot of jobs in the hopes of finding something that would allow me to use my educational experiences, yet also stimulated me artistically. In my searches, I stumbled upon #thesavageway and was immediately intrigued. #thesavageway had something different about them, something that caught my eye. Then when I did more research, and found out about the work they’re doing in the community, and the aspects that make them unique, like the Clean Graffiti and Moss Art, I was sold.
Why did you want to work with #thesavageway? #thesavageway stuck out to me because of its non-traditional aspects. I’ve never been the type to sit at an office job all day, and #thesavageway immediately caught my eye in that it provided an internship experience different than anything else I would get in a more traditional marketing firm. I also liked how small it is, and that I would be able to work closely with Torrie and Paula. It gives you the feeling that the work you’re doing really matters, and I think that’s important when looking for a job.
You’re a few weeks into this internship, what are your thoughts thus far? What I like most about the position is that no day is the same. Each day holds its own infinite set of possibilities. One day we’ll be sitting in on meetings with clients, another we’ll be out taking pictures for social media, and the next we’ll be socializing and enjoying a beer at a client event. So far, I not only feel as if I am learning, but I am also enjoying myself. It is helping me familiarize myself with the Charlotte area, get to know the community while allowing me to grow my professional skills. So, I’d say I think it’s going really well so far!
Name 3 of your favorite songs. This is always a dreaded question for me because 1) I am a huge music lover and my favorites could change based on any number of variables, and 2) I am THE most indecisive person ever, one of the fatal traits of a Libra. So, to avoid giving you a list of a million songs and to avoid hours of painstaking decision making to narrow down my list, I will give you 3 of my current favorites (aka 3 currently on repeat):
- Jamie xx – Loud Places
- Tame Impala- The Less I Know the Better
- Leon Bridges- Coming Home
Dream job? Fashion buyer / Merchandiser
Favorite Food? Pizza (Also, my most used emoji)
MEET RENEE GORMAN (@reneemichaela)
Meet Renee Gorman! #thesavageway
What’s your nickname? People at my kickboxing gym call me Red because of my hair, but that hasn’t caught on outside of the gym, although, I don’t think I would mind at all.
Where did you go to school? Queens University of Charlotte
How did you hear about #thesavageway? Once I graduated, I did research for social media and marketing companies and I came across #thesavageway through #WeLoveCLT. I thought what #thesavageway did was crazy cool and innovative and I knew I had to be involved.
Why did you want to work with #thesavageway? In a previous internship I wrote an article on the social media of NoDa (the arts district in Charlotte). I was impressed with the community’s social media use and how they communicate. It wasn’t until I was at my interview with #thesavageway that I learned they do the social media for NoDa. Now I am helping run the social media so I’ve made a full circle and it is awesome to be on the other side.
I like how #thesavageway is a non-traditional company. I was immediately drawn to that. I like that #thesavageway is a small company and that I can work with every project. Additionally, the Clean Graffiti is such a brilliant idea I knew I had to be a part of this company
You’re a few weeks into this internship, what are your thoughts thus far? I LOVE working with the ladies of #thesavageway. I am learning so much about social media and marketing. But more importantly, I am getting to do a lot. This internship is very hands on and within the first two weeks I was helping run different social media accounts. I cannot wait to see what the next months have in store.
Name 3 of your favorite songs. I am totally going to cheat on this question. This is so hard. I have to put down Joan Jett. She is the reason I bought my first leather jacket. Her music and her generally badassery inspired me.
- “Pompeii” by Bastille is definitely up there. This song was played all the time at the Open Mic Night at the pub my friends and I frequented when I lived in England. So it holds a special place in my heart.
- OneRepublic’s “I Lived” is another song that is important to me. In fact, the whole Native album was important to me. I listened to these songs while I was backpacking by myself. These songs kept me company on my many adventures through Europe.
- This is me cheating… Currently, on my drive into #thesavageway I am rocking out to “Renegades” by the X Ambassadors and “What’s Up” by 4 Non Blondes.
Dream job? I definitely want to work with social media and video production. I see myself working with a nontraditional, creative company. I would like a job that is challenging and that no two days are the same.
Favorite Food? Tacos, I love a good taco. There is this hole-in-the wall Korean BBQ joint in Atlanta that serves amazing tacos. So yeah, any variations of a taco dish.
Keep up with our interns happenings by following Renee & Maddy on Instagram @thesavagewayinterns.
by thesavageway | Nov 3, 2015 | services
#thesavageway team loves a good bargain. Recently, we had the opportunity to hit up two Value Village locations in search of some hidden gems. Now, thrifting and second-hand shopping is nothing new to either of us (Torrie or Paula), however this trip was our first to visit the new Value Village location on Independence Blvd. We found so many amazing finds, and plenty of value at Value Village!
Checking out the Value Village on Independence Blvd with the lovely Alana Allen. #thesavageway
Upon walking in, the first thing we noticed was the cleanliness and organized appearance of the store. We also noticed that a discount was being offered that day on blue tags. (In fact, a different discount is offered everyday – simply look for the color on the poster!)
Clean & organized racks at Value Village. #thesavageway
Books on books on books at Value Village. #thesavageway
Sections were broken up into accessories, furniture, clothing, books, toys, shoes, etc. There really was a little bit of everything here! We walked in not necessarily having an end goal. We were exploring and seeing what jumped out at us. Value Village provided some nice thrifting tips to help for a better experience.
- Don’t Go in With Expectations (True, you never know what you are going to find!)
- Be Patient (Great piece of advice. If you are looking for something in particular, visit often and there is a chance you will snag it for cheap!)
- Familiarize Yourself with Good Brands / Look for Vintage (This is clutch – look for pieces that will have longevity and are of good quality!)
- Bring a Bag (Value Village does provide carts, but carrying a reusable tote is perfect to load up in store & when you leave)
There is plenty of value at Value Village. #thesavageway
Torrie’s Finds:
- 1 gold serving tray
- 3 candle holders
- 1 glass carafe
- 1 mason jar
- 1 leather handbag
- 1 unique, amazing jacket
Torrie’s finds at the Value Village. #thesavageway
Nice leather purse from Value Village. #thesavageway
Seriously, can there be a better jacket? Torrie rocking her Value Village find! #thesavageway
Paula’s Finds
- 3 baskets
- 2 metal candle holders
- 5 mason jars
- 2 glass carafes
- 1 SWEET blue poncho
- 1 small leather handbag
Some of Paula’s finds at Value Village! #thesavageway
Paula checking out the housewares section at Value Village. #thesavageway
Best part of it all, after the already low prices, & the deals of the day – TOTAL COST $7.27.
Full disclosure – we hit up the Central Ave location and snagged Torrie’s jacket & Paula’s poncho for a total of $20.11 (we just didn’t snag a picture of that register.)
Yes, that reads $7.27!! What a deal at Value Village! #thesavageway
WHY THRIFTING IS IMPORTANT
There are a million reasons why hitting up the thrift store is a great decision. It helps you stay within budget, recycle & repurpose old clothes, contribute less to new textile production and reduce landfill waste.
DID YOU KNOW:
- An estimated 13.1 million tons of textile waste is generated in the US alone each year? Only as estimated 15% of that material is captured for reuse of recycling.
- Average person creates 70 pounds of textile waste each year.
- 1 pound of textile waste produces 7 pounds of CO2. That is approximately 91.7 Million Tons of CO2 generated each year. (Textiles are one of the largest CO2 emitting waste streams)
DONATION OF OLD CLOTHES
While we do create far too much textile waste, there is a small solution to help reduce that waste stream. Carolina Value Village works alongside the National Kidney Foundation as their chosen non-profit. Through the charitable organization National Kidney Services, Value Village is able to go out into the community, pick up people’s unwanted textiles and then give a percentage of those sales to the National Kidney Foundation. Awesome!
FIND A VALUE VILLAGE
Charlotte
- 2917 Freedom Drive,
Charlotte, NC, 28208
- 4451 Central Avenue,
Charlotte, NC 28205
- 5700 E Independence Blvd.,
Charlotte, NC 28212
- 6300 South Boulevard #300,
Charlotte, NC, 28217
Gastonia
- 2541 West Franklin Boulevard,
Gastonia, NC, 28052
Greensboro
- 3407 High Point Road,
Greensboro, NC, 27407
Kannapolis
- 912 South Cannon Boulevard,
Kannaoplis, NC, 28083
Mooresville
- 219 East Plaza Drive #A,
Mooresville, NC, 28115
Bonus: Over Halloween, Paula & her friends needed some quick costumes and knowing that Value Village had a ton of clothing options available, they headed to the Independence Blvd location. Paula’s entire National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation Aunt Bethany costume (minus the hat) was found at Value Village for $6.14! The other costume was found head-to-toe (except for the wig) from the Village for under $10!
An awesome Halloween costume (Ellen Griswold from Christmas Vacation) found at Value Village (minus the wig). #thesavageway
Paula is rocking her Value Village finds in her Aunt Bethany from Christmas Vacation costume! #thesavageway
After seeing that there is plenty of value at Value Village, it makes a lot of sense to plan a trip to the location nearest you! You never know what you might find!!
