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    The Kachet Life

    Lifestyle Influencers + Coach for Solopreneurs

    ABOUT

    Hey you! I’m Kachet...

    and before we go any further, let’s make sure you’re saying my name right!

    It’s pronounced /kaˈSHā/.

    It’s a soft sound, like cash. The t is silent. 🙂

    I’m a Dallas, Texas blogger, content creator, creative community organizer, and marketing consultant with a passion for inspiring others to live their best lives and pursue their dreams, no matter how big or small. I believe in embracing the unexpected and giving convention the middle finger. 

    How it All Began

    ” My goal with The Lipstick Giraffe is to inspire others to look within themselves and find something that they think is special and worth sharing.” –  From my first blog post. 

    That’s how it began, and that’s still the goal with every piece of content. 

    I started blogging as The Lipstick Giraffe in 2012. The blog was my creative outlet and a way to connect with others when I returned to my hometown and nabbed my first job after college.  Back then, I was all about sharing my personal style and my economized life. Living on my own at 24 with the realities of adulthood pushed me to get creative with how I dressed and how I lived! I wanted my readers to believe that they could still live fabulously no matter what that number in the bank account looked like!

    Before I was all in as an entrepreneur, I worked for ad agencies and in-house on brand marketing teams. I thought it was what I was supposed to do since it’s what I did immediately after graduating from college, but a layoff five years ago made me really evaluate the direction I was going. It also made me pause – and really look at my creative side hustle and its potential to grow into something greater! I harnessed the skills learned after years of working on award-winning teams and launched my social media + marketing consulting business, Kachet Media Group.

    The Evolution

    I relaunched my blog as The Kachet Life in October 2017. You can read all about why in this post. The name of the blog might be a little more mature, but I’m still the same lady. I’m starting to feel like the OG blogger on the block…but I’m damn proud of it. 🙂 I love sharing what I know – so much so, that I coach other bloggers and influencers, as well as creative entrepreneurs.

    Kachet Media work keeps me busy, too.  I really strive to become my client’s friend, and understand their needs and wishes while being the firm voice in guiding their brand activity. When they win, WE win.

    When I’m Not Hustlin…

    When I’m not behind the screen or on a plane, I’m networking with other creatives, enjoying a glass of sparkling wine, cooking up a storm, watching the latest episode of Chopped – or any combination of the previously mentioned. 🙂 

    Thank you for checking out my labor of love! Kick back and click around a bit.

    If you ever have any ideas, feel free to drop me a line via my contact form!

    Cheers!


     

    A Little More About Me!

    • Did you know that I’ve fractured three bones in my life? Find that and a few more surprises out in this post that I share 12 Things About Me.
    • I became one of 17 Better Homes & Gardens Stylemakers in September 2018! It was such an honor being that I grew up with the magazine in my household!
    • I was recognized as one of the 40 Under 40 by the Sacramento Business Journal! I’m so honored to receive this award in my hometown.
    • In 2019 + 2020, I was selected as a Mentor for Sacramento’s Bizwomen Mentoring Monday, a national event held in 45 cities.
    • In February 2020, I relocated to Dallas, TX! I’m so excited to be expanding The Kachet Life footprint. Let’s do this!

    Please note: Unless otherwise noted, Kachet Jackson-Henderson owns the copyright to all photos and text contained on The Kachet Life (formerly The Lipstick Giraffe). I ask that you please do not re-publish without contacting me first. Thank you so much!

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    Being a dog mom pretty much means you’re being f Being a dog mom pretty much means you’re being followed around your house at all times. Bathroom included. 🤣Thanks for having my back @lifeofrudytheboston! And happy #NationalDogMomDay to all of you out there! Please shout out your fur baby and one of their quirks in the comments⬇️ 🐾❤️
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    Cheers to the weekend, fam! It's #WorldCocktailDay Cheers to the weekend, fam! It's #WorldCocktailDay so you know what to do. 🍹🍸Need a cool place to chill and enjoy a cocktail? Dallasites, Bishop Arts + Oak Cliff have no shortage of amazing spots and I love that they’re all so close to each other! Cocktail crawl, anyone?
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Some of my fav spots include:
@paradisodallas (pictured)
@tinyvictoriesoc
@kriodallas 
@eattejas 
@boulevardieroc 
@amedallas 
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What about you? What are some of your fav spots to get a drink? If you’re not in Dallas, call out your fav and your city so we can all save this post and keep in mind for our future travels. Sharing is caring! 📝
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I am looking forward to raising a glass and getting back out in the neighborhood once I’m over the hump with some ITP challenges so you have to have all of the fun for me this weekend. Cheers, friends!
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    Hey ya’ll! It’s almost mid month so #CoachKach Hey ya’ll! It’s almost mid month so #CoachKach is doing a check in with some focused to-do’s for you if you’ve been a little scattered or unmotivated — but feel like you need to be doing something for your brand!

✨I’m a fan of the phrase, “take what you need and leave the rest” so spend 15 minutes with one of the tips, or tackle them all in a day. The choice is yours! 

⬇️Tell me which level up tip you’re leaning toward in the comments! 

❗️And don’t forget to SAVE this post so you have it handy and SHARE with others that you think would love the info! Summer is coming and we’ll be ready. 💪🏾
#LevelUpShowUp
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#brandingtips #communityovercompetition #savvybusinessowners #sharetheeverygirl #dallasinfluencer #beingboss #9tothrive #hersuccess
    This Mother’s Day is a milestone one, because my This Mother’s Day is a milestone one, because my mom died 20 years ago this past Friday.

I’ll start by saying there’s no medal you get for these milestones. No certificate. No watch. No free dessert at dinner. But I’m here. 

And I’m so damn proud of myself!

I’ve come a long way from where I used to be. Those close to me know, and I’m very blessed to have been so supported over the years. 

In a way, I’m like, “Yo, Kach…you did it, girl! You finished raising yourself, took care of your grandma, went to college and have been building an amazing life, one full of adventure, love, and opportunity. One that you’re in charge of. And you’re having the last laugh about the internet. Hey mom, all for those hours on AOL paid off!” 🤣 

And on the other hand, I’m like, how have I been without a mom this long? I know her spirit is around, but 2002 was a such a long time ago. So much has happened - in our world and in our family. 

I still daydream about what life would be like if she were here. She died at 46 and she was looking forward to her next iteration.

A new location.
A career shift.
A search for love after dedicating 14 years to raising me and taking care of so many branches of our family.

The list of “could’ve been’s” are plentiful, as I’m sure many of you that have lost someone you love can relate to.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and because grief tops the list for so many, I wanted to share a different kind of testimony than I have in year’s past.

To the motherless, I see you. I will always hold space in my heart for you. I hope you get through this weekend with peace. If not as much time has passed since you’ve lost your mother, I am sorry. It will get better. It may not be on your time, and you’ll never be over it, but the pain will lessen. ❤️

And to the mothers, never doubt your impact. You are loved, needed and appreciated - forever.

#motherlessdaughters #motherless #lifeafterloss #griefrecovery #mentalhealthawarenessmonth

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