Made Simple For You

Made Simple For You 🎨🌿 Hey, I’m Colleen Noakes – designer, creative strategist, full-time RV nomad, and founder of Made Simple For You and ElevateHER. I’ve got you.

Empowering entrepreneurs, coaches and businesses owners with aligned, authentic branding, elevated design, and thoughtful marketing to bring their vision to life — simply and beautifully while creating an outstanding customer experience. I help ambitious, heart-led entrepreneurs craft brands and businesses they love brands that look amazing, feel aligned, and grow with soul. Whether you’re buildin

g from scratch or giving your brand a much-needed refresh, I make the process clear, supportive, and (dare I say it?) fun. After 25 years in the design and marketing world and a major pivot away from the burnout of corporate life I now run a full-service creative agency from my 37.5-foot RV studio parked around the Greater Toronto Area. Inside Made Simple For You, I offer a mix of aligned branding, content strategy, design, and visual identity services designed to elevate your business and help you show up powerfully online.

🛠️ Here’s how we can work together:

✨ Done For You
Let me handle the heavy lifting. From custom branding to newsletters, websites, social content, and more my team and I deliver polished, professional results that align with your mission and save you time.

✨ Done By You
Prefer to learn, create, and explore at your own pace? Dive into my Canva templates, workbooks, brand kits, checklists, and trainings inside the Brand Backpack and ElevateHER Community. You’ll get the tools and guidance to confidently grow your own brand with me cheering you on every step of the way.

🔥 Whether you’re:

Ready to rebuild your brand from the ground up

Looking to realign your message with who you’ve become

Or want to grow with more intention, ease, and soul

there’s a path here for you.

👩‍👦 In case you're new here, I’m also a full-time RV mama to our sweet boy Cameron, living a creative, mobile life alongside my partner, four wild Jack Russells, and our black cat Tuxedo. We chose this life for freedom, presence, and adventure and I bring that same energy into every brand I build. Some of my favourite things:
🕺 80s dance parties
🏞️ Forest bike rides & lake swims
😂 Loud laughter, real talk, and lifting up other women in business
🏁 RC racing with Toronto RC
💡 Seeing entrepreneurs light up when their brand finally feels like them

💭 I’m not here for cookie-cutter branding. I’m here for clarity, creative flow, and the confidence that comes from showing up as your full self online and off. So if you’re ready to elevate your branding, your business, and your confidence… I’d love to meet you. Let’s build a brand that feels like home wherever you’re parked.

Make Your Brand Instantly  More Memorable If your brand blends in, it’s time to give it a little extra spark. You don’t ...
08/11/2025

Make Your Brand Instantly More Memorable

If your brand blends in, it’s time to give it a little extra spark. You don’t need a complete overhaul sometimes the smallest changes can leave the biggest impression.

1️⃣ Tighten up your visuals

Consistency builds trust. Use the same colors, fonts, and style across all your platforms so people recognize you instantly even before they see your logo.

2️⃣ Speak in your signature voice

Your words should sound like you. Whether it’s playful, bold, nurturing, or empowering, let your personality shine through your captions, emails, and website copy.

3️⃣ Create a signature experience

Think about that one unique thing people associate with you. It could be a phrase, a visual style, a way you package your offers, or even how you sign off your emails. Own it.

💡Memorability isn’t about being the loudest it’s about being the clearest, most authentic version of yourself. When people know what to expect from you, they keep coming back.

💬 Which of these 3 will you start with today?
You can see mine in the comments.

☀️ Sunday Reset & RechargeSundays I always carve out time to look at my calendar, check my to-do list, and make sure my ...
08/10/2025

☀️ Sunday Reset & Recharge

Sundays I always carve out time to look at my calendar, check my to-do list, and make sure my brand presence for the week feels aligned and ready to roll. Its the time i do a little bit of dreaming about what’s next.

It’s my chance to pause, reflect on the past week, and set clear intentions for the one aheadNo scrambling on Monday morning just calm, clear action.

💡 Branding Tip: Schedule your content and touchpoints in advance so your message stays consistent. Your brand should look and sound like you even on your busiest days.

✨ Your turn: How do you set yourself up for a successful week?

☀️ Saturday Check-In!It’s the weekend, which means this morning … coffee in hand, messy bun, and pretending my to-do lis...
08/09/2025

☀️ Saturday Check-In!

It’s the weekend, which means this morning … coffee in hand, messy bun, and pretending my to-do list doesn’t exist for a few hours. 🫠✨

Whether you’re out adventuring, curled up with a good book, or tackling a creative project, I want to know…

What’s your perfect “Saturday vibe”?

Are you:
A) Out exploring 🌿
B) Netflix & snacks 🍿
C) Creating something fun 🎨
D) Napping like a pro 😴

Drop your letter (or your own Saturday ritual) in the comments!

Happy FriYAY, Friends! 🎉We made it through another week and that deserves a celebration (or at least an extra cup of cof...
08/08/2025

Happy FriYAY, Friends! 🎉

We made it through another week and that deserves a celebration (or at least an extra cup of coffee ☕😉).

This weekend, I’m leaning into slow moments and creative sparks… because aligned brands are built with intention, not hustle.

✨ FriYAY Tip:
Want to instantly improve your brand presence? Look at your top 3 platforms and ask:
“Do these spaces still reflect where I’m going, or just where I’ve been? If not, it's time for a refresh. Your brand should evolve with you.

💡 Need help getting clear?
Book a Branding Alignment Clarity Session with me. We’ll audit where you are, get clear on your brand’s next season, and map out 3 personalized ways to elevate your visuals and messaging right away.

🧡 Let’s realign your brand to feel more you.
DM the word CLARITY.

Well… Mr. Cameron the party animal took a 4.5 hour nap and woke up at 10:30 PM.It’s now 1:50 AM and guess who’s wide awa...
08/07/2025

Well… Mr. Cameron the party animal took a 4.5 hour nap and woke up at 10:30 PM.
It’s now 1:50 AM and guess who’s wide awake? 👀

Grateful I caught a bit of sleep when he first went down, because Thursday is officially a "sleep when the toddler sleeps" kind of day. 😴

If your brand was a playlist right now, what would the first song be? 🎤 Would it be a power anthem because you’re feelin...
08/06/2025

If your brand was a playlist right now, what would the first song be?

🎤 Would it be a power anthem because you’re feeling bold and unstoppable?

☕ A chill coffeehouse track because you’re in planning mode?

💃 Or a throwback hit because you’re bringing the fun back into your biz?

Here’s the thing your brand does have a soundtrack. It’s the energy, the mood, and the vibe you’re putting out to your audience every single day. And when that “playlist” doesn’t match your mission, people feel it.

So… what’s playing for you today?
Drop it below ⬇️

Hospital visits are never fun but I have to say they were very efficient and helpful.Diagnosis is it will take me weeks ...
08/06/2025

Hospital visits are never fun but I have to say they were very efficient and helpful.

Diagnosis is it will take me weeks to recover, i have foot exercises I will have to start asap. I pulled the muscles in my Achilles tendin and it trigger the plantar fasciitis to flair up so lots of fluid build up on the xrays and nothing broken.

I am on a naproxen twice a day for pain and swelling.

Just hoping to get well enough to walk around when the exhibition place opens up.

Your Brand is the Bridge ✨Before you design a logo, choose colors, or post on social media…you need to know the heart of...
08/05/2025

Your Brand is the Bridge ✨

Before you design a logo, choose colors, or post on social media…
you need to know the heart of your brand.

Who you serve.
What you stand for.
The transformation you provide.

When you’re crystal clear on these foundations, every piece of your brand your visuals, your copy, your offers becomes aligned and magnetic.

💡 This is exactly what we walk through inside the ELEVATE Branding Framework the core training you’ll find in the ElevateHER Community.

Because your brand isn’t just how you look it’s how you connect, lead, and inspire.

✨ Inside ElevateHER, you’ll get:
✅ monthly live trainings
✅ Practical workbooks & checklists
✅ Support from a community of women building brands with heart

📌 Join us today and start building a balanced aligned Brand that feels like the comfort of being home.

Click the link in bio or comment 💬 and I’ll send you the details.

Brand Clarity Should Feel Like Coming HomeIt’s that deep exhale when everything clicks.When your message feels true.When...
08/05/2025

Brand Clarity Should Feel Like Coming Home

It’s that deep exhale when everything clicks.
When your message feels true.
When your visuals feel you.
When showing up feels natural, not forced.

That’s what brand clarity brings comfort, confidence, and a sense of belonging in your own business.

Hi, I’m Colleen Noakes
Designer, creative strategist, RV mama, and founder of Made Simple For You and ElevateHER.

I help heart-led holistic and wellness business owners and entrepreneurs create brands that look amazing, feel aligned, and grow with soul.

Because branding isn’t just about a pretty logo or cute color palette.

It’s about clarity, consistency, and creating a beautiful experience from the moment someone discovers your business to the second they become a loyal fan.

Let’s make your brand feel like home no overwhelm required.

Here’s how we can work together:

Branding Alignment Clarity Session
Think of this as 60 minutes of clarity, confidence, and creative direction.

We’ll check in on your visuals, voice, and vibe and make sure everything is aligned with where you’re headed.

You’ll walk away with three clear action steps and a Clarity Snapshot PDF to keep the momentum going.

💛 Summer Special: $97 CAD
(Regular price $204.99 CAD)

📩 DM “CLARITY” to book your session

The Brand Backpack: Visual Starter Kit
Starting over? Shifting directions?

This kit is your creative jumpstart. It’s packed with easy-to-use tools to help you look polished and show up consistently without overthinking it.

Inside for just $27 CAD:
✔️ Canva brand board template
✔️ 5 Instagram post templates
✔️ Font + color cheat sheets
✔️ 20+ caption prompts
✔️ Full brand experience checklist

📩 DM “BRAND BACKPACK” to grab your kit

Designer In Your Back Pocket
Need ongoing support without hiring a full-time designer?

This monthly service gives you 8 hours of creative strategy and design help whether it's for social posts, websites, launch content, or a visual refresh.

💡 Monthly Investment: $124.99 CAD
(Regular $249.98 CAD)
You get one monthly call and on-demand design support through email and dms for your biz needs

📩 DM “MONTHLY” to apply

🌸 Join ElevateHER
My community for soul-led women in business who are ready to align their brand with their truth.
We’re talking live training, coworking circles, creative tools, and the kind of real support that helps you show up as your full self no fluff, no burnout.

Ready to brand like the version of you you’re becoming?
Come join us

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Whether you’re starting fresh or ready to realign, your brand deserves to reflect the magic you bring into the world.

Let’s build something that feels like home.
Clear.
Confidence.
And made just for you.

Your creativity isn’t random. It’s sacred. It’s strategic. It’s how you lead.Some seasons, you’re in build mode.Others? ...
08/03/2025

Your creativity isn’t random. It’s sacred. It’s strategic. It’s how you lead.

Some seasons, you’re in build mode.
Others? You’re in vision mode.
And sometimes, you are in burn it all down and start fresh mode.

All of them are valid.
All of them are part of the brand evolution process.

You’re not flaky.
You’re refining.

You’re not inconsistent.
You’re realigning.

You’re not starting over.
You’re stepping deeper into who you truly are.

If your brand feels like it's no longer matching your inner spark don’t ignore it.
That dissonance is direction. That misalignment is a message.

✨ You’re allowed to rebrand.
✨ You’re allowed to pivot.
✨ You’re allowed to take up space as the version of you emerging now.

Your next chapter? Let’s make sure your brand is ready for it.

💬 What season are you in right now building, visioning, or reinventing?

Your brand isn’t meant to stay the same forever. It’s meant to evolve with you.Because as you grow, your values deepen, ...
08/02/2025

Your brand isn’t meant to stay the same forever. It’s meant to evolve with you.

Because as you grow, your values deepen, your vision sharpens, and your message matures.

And if your brand still reflects the version of you from last year or five years ago… it might be time for a shift.

This is where Brand Alignment becomes everything. Not stressful. Not overwhelming. Just intentional, aligned and yes, even fun.

Branding doesn’t have to feel hard, frustrating, or like something you’re forcing. It can be creative. Energizing. Empowering.

A clear expression of who you are and who you’re becoming.

If you're pivoting, expanding, relaunching, or just craving something more soul-aligned you're in the right place.

I invite you to book a Branding Alignment Clarity Session with me to:

✔️ Pinpoint where your brand feels outdated or off

✔️ Get crystal clear on your next evolution

✔️ Walk away with 3 personalized, actionable next steps

You’ll also get: A follow-up Brand Clarity Snapshot PDF.

Summer 🌞 Special: $97 CAD (Regular price $204.99 CAD)

Because your brand should grow with you, not hold you back. And you deserve to have fun building something that truly feels like you. 

Let’s make your next move aligned, confident, and creatively YOU!

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