Award-winners join forces to host branding workshop for small businesses in the run up to Christmas
Two award-winners have joined forces to host a branding workshop for small businesses in the run up to Christmas, to get them as prepared as possible for 2026.
Designer Olivia Krawczyk from OneKind Creative and Emma Colton from Emma Annie Colton Photography have teamed up to host ‘Beyond the Bio’ on December 9.
Located at Huddle HQ in Spratton from 9am until 12.30pm, early bird tickets are currently priced at £35 per person.
The pair met through Vulcan Works and as two Northampton-based creatives who run values-led businesses putting purpose before profit, they have wanted to collaborate for a while and believe a joint workshop is the perfect fit.
The event is all about helping small business owners get clear on their branding, showing up authentically and building a marketing strategy ready for 2026. They will cover topics like brand identity, social media and strategy, with space for one-to-one advice, networking and practical takeaways.
“In our jobs as a brand designer and a photographer, we know that showing up authentically is something people struggle with,” Olivia told the Chronicle & Echo. “There are so many things people can do without needing a large budget.
“We’ll be giving people everything we give to our clients, including a deep dive into building a brand that feels like you on social media and beyond.”
Olivia urges business owners to take the leap to come along, as it is easy to fall behind with the busyness of the festive period and this will help them commit ahead of 2026.
When asked about the value of female business owners supporting each other, like she and Emma have done since they met last September, Olivia said: “It’s been a gamechanger for me to have someone who gets it. I don’t have to explain why I’m doing what I do.
“We both share the same values of wanting to make the world a better place and empowerment, which motivates you. I’m inspired by Emma.”
If the event proves a success next month, Olivia and Emma are hopeful about future collaborations to help the business community throughout 2026 and beyond.