The North Shuswap is Open for Business Raven 425 Style
The North Shuswap is open for Business Raven 425 Style, and in this episode I go over whats happening in the studio, what we have been planning and all the high vibes we as a community are bringing!
To all those who call summer in the Shuswap the dream, and or their/ your summer go to spot, we are most definitely gearing up for an overall epic 2025 season.
With FUN being at the for front of and center stage of this years Spring, summer, fall vibes we are extremely excited for all the guest and locals to have a massive smile on their faces as you all enjoy your time here in paradise at the lake!
The underlying feeling here in the Shuswap is that most, maybe not all but most business from rentals to restaurants are really feeling like it might just explode with many many peoples visiting...fingers crossed!
We hope to see u all soon!
Chin up chest out We Rise Above
The Growth Factor Raven 425 Style
The Growth Factor Raven 425 Style, this episode is all about the 'where you came from to where you are going' moments and how as business people and entrepreneurs we need to silence out all the negative happening in the world at the moment and concentrate on what it is we are here to do, focus on your/our mission and that is it.
I fully believe that knowledge is power so I do not think it is wise to ignore everything going on, however I think there is a place in between fear and overconsumption and this place is called "our present moment" and currently here in the SHU the sun is out and we are all vibin, we are creating the mood and movement.
As a community we been through it, we hit some major lows but we are all still here, still standing, and still moving forward, so as with business and mindset we all need to do the same thing!
Move forward with integrity, passion, focus and positivity as we will be the beacon of light for those who can not see it!!
Chin up chest out We Rise Above
My favourite memory of the summer of 2024 season
My favourite memory of the summer of 2024 season, this was the latest question asked to us at the Raven 425 Rise Above aka United by Stoke podcast.
Let me tell you this one made me think, and as I took my time remembering all the ups the downs, the good the bad, the sad the happy, the amazing people who stopped by and all the new friends and family we made that season...well it brought massive smiles to my face, so thank you very much for this question.
It brought up so many situations and memories, but one in particular stood out that I think is the foundation of what the Raven 425 Rise Above mentality and movement is all about.
That mentality is has no age, no judgement, no hate and a whole lot of love...
I thank you all for the love, the support and making this movement a reality!
Come vibe with us online or at the Shack
Chin up chest out we Rise Above
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Come in as Friends, leave as family Raven 425 Style
A question about a new tag line that has been very close to my heart, which I was pretty happy that someone asked about and noticed.
It's a fact that the core crew that supports this brand and movement are much more than just people who stop in for a quick cuppa.
The truth is that The Raven 425 Rise Above is actually a hang out spot where people come to meet link minded people and talk, rarely do I ever see people on phones or computers, unless they are actually working.
There is something a lot of us call the Raven 425 time warp, because you come in for a quick coffee pick up but don' t end up leaving the Shack for like 2 plus hours...that is what we are talking about!
Such an epic community, movement, thing or whatever that we have all built together, I personally am forever thankful for all the family I have met and will continue to meet at the Shack.
I hope to see you all one day and have a dope ass conversation that we can laugh about years down the road!
Love u all and c u at the shack!
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Balance, Rest and the Hustle Raven 425 style
In this episode I speak about "the balance", which to be honest I was very out of balance from the grind of running a new brand/company for the first 4 years to get it off the ground.
I would not change a thing because all the ups and downs can teach us if we are there to see what we are trying to be taught!
In the current unique times we are in, myself personally as an entrepreneur and business /brand owner I think there are many things that we will all need to keep our vision on point, but 2 of the main values I feel that will help us all out is the "balance" the right amount of rest/fun and the right amount of hustle/hard work.
There has never been a time like this to be in business and this brings massive opportunities and struggles, so no matter what there will be the ups and the downs...its just all about how we react to them and how prepared we actually are for those events .
So to all my amazing peeps I wish us all the best and lets make this happen! Our time is now!
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Rise Above Updates March 2025
The movement of the Raven 425 Rise Above team is happening in full effect, and it has been a while since I been able to drop a podcast for you all, so this episode is all over the road to keep you all somewhat up to date with all that is going on.
We have songs, we have books, we have characters, we have expansion plans, new menu vibes and some other tricks up our sleeves
So this is the first update, please stay tuned and together we are stronger team!!
Chin up chest out We rise above
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Only at The Beach Shack, in this episode we talk about what it is to be at the Shack what our place has turned into and the why behind our all inclusive vibes.
It was not planned but what happened to this spot is kinda magical as the community took the place and ran with it. On the daily we see old /young, new comers and old faithfuls come together, just chill chat and leave as new family.
Rarely do we see people on their phones, as almost all the time its human to human chatting or families all playing together on the lot...so cool and we love it!
Its an experience and we love that the space is all about and for those who want to come hang....and leave apart of the Raven 425 Rise Above Family!
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Its time to let you know that Raven 425 Rise Above and the United By Stoke Podcast is back in full swing.
It took some time but all is in place to keep the vibes rocking
If it was not for this community I would not still be here so thank you from the bottom of my heart to all who support us at Raven 425 Rise Above
I hope you all take this journey with me as we get into it on a lot of topcis coming up!!
Chin up Chest Out We Rise Above
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It happened first thing this morning…. A trip down memory lane
Never forget where you came from (this is why I am humbled every damn second of every day)
Never loose site of where you want to go (again why I am humbled as I know how much further there is to go!
There is nothing like it, its your life to live to the fullest 🫶
Chin up chest out We Rise Above
Music by me 🚨❤️
#scotchcreek #shuswaplife #lakelifeisthebestlife #summervibes☀️ #shuswaplake #scotchcreekbc #summer2024 #shuswap #beachshack #coffeeshoplove #sportyfashion #communityvibes
The Humble Report testing out the new platform
going from anchor Over to Spotify
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The Scotch Creek Incorporation talk, this is not our normal discussion style topic however being part of a community and experiencing all we have gone through in this community as of late the chatter all around town seems to be pretty vibrant on this discussion topic.
There are a lot of people coming into the Raven asking questions and even more sitting around tables talking about it for hours, so we thought we would ask one of the people who is involved in and has been active in this process since around 2003.
I have heard business people, families, mothers, elders, and just every single concerned community member asking these certain questions....so this is how the talk went
If you have questions please bring them forward
All love all day for this amazing community!
The Raven Nation
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Give More Than You Take To Win, with the Raven Boys! If you want to build a lasting brand, company or business this is something we put at the top of list.
Some will get this, and some won't basically you either get it and live by it or you just won't get it and that is fine as well. However for those who get this, live by it, stand with it, and breath life into it.... you have won, in our hearts. More of this is needed in the world!
We speak on things we are selfish on, which to us at the very top of the list is our health which includes the mental, physical and spiritual. We will not compromise these items for 1 simple facts and that is; to be our best for this brand company and it's supporters we need to be our best self point blank. We want to be able to give each person 110% of ourselves, as well as each aspect of the company from cleaning the bathroom to designing the new Spring Line for the year.
We tend to shy far far away from those whom only extract from people or communities, and give less than they take, that to us just does not sit well nor fell right!
All love Fam until the next episode
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Change Your Mindset Change Your Life 2024 with the Raven Boys!
Ok so for this episode we changed locations and the mic, so we are continuously testing our sounds, we want our voices to be as sexy as they can!
We chat about how our mindset has evolved, changed and strengthened as we continue down this path called Raven425, and it is truly amazing to be able to have perspective of our own growth.
We want you the listener to understand the path is the path and its all about learning to keep the mindset on point, sharpened to a fine point! Listen there really is not any room for weak, negative and the defeating talk in your head...it will weaken you and you will loose, so find ways to counter act that. Its not an easy mountain to climd or beast to tame but it is very very possible, as we are a perfect example.
So stick with us and come on the journey, you won't regret it!
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Online in 2022 vs Brick and Mortar in 2022 United By Stoke
Its just a fact we are in the Year 2022, we are in the Future that we all never though would be here. We are talking Metaverse, virtual reality, and just things we never thought were real unless in the movies or cartoons. So for the Entrepreneurs out there we are in that between area of what reality is our future of business going to be.
Shane and I got into the online aspect of RAVEN 425 as we first started, and things were pretty darn good to be honest, yet we did branch out into pop up shops and selling our gear out of Crossfit gym's aka Brick and Mortar stores and we were actually blown away with the response and how the old school way of doing business was actually still booming and alive. Which then changed our mindset of what our business actually would look like as we continued to move forward and grow the brand.
Moving forward how does one plan for the ever changing roadways ahead as everything changes on this landscape we call business. The fact is how humans do business will change, however humans will not change, we still want to touch, try on, be seen, hang out...and so on and so forth. As well some want nothing to do with the lines, the people, the waits ect and are happy to sit at home and order what ever it is they want.
With these options sitting in front of us the RAVEN BOYS will be and continue to attack both sides of this, we do not feel there is a better way, we do love to hang and meet our peeps so we will be expanding our brick and mortar area's this Spring Summer Fall or 2022 (this is extremely exciting for us) as well as continuing to keep up with all the online and future ways of doing business as we move forward.
This is simply a fact for all those doing business from now on anyway take a listen to our views and let us know what you think.
Much Love from the RAVEN Boys
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Our #1 Go to Process for 2022 is Patience
Our #1 Go to Process for 2022 is Patience, for this brand, for business, for life, for dreams, for our future. This has come about after being involved in Raven 425 Apparel for 2 years now, and it's something that has just organically come into our head space.
For all of us trying to live our dreams, follow our dreams, fulfil our dreams, most of us don't think it can happen quick enough, but the fact is anything that comes that fast (most of the time, not all the time) will fade just as quick. So do you want to be a quick flash in the pan or do you want to be a long lasting glowing sunset?
WHY WOULD WE SAY THAT YOU ASK?
To be honest its simple because there is zero foundation being built on, and the foundation is the key. The process is the key and for that you need and must adhere to PATIENCE!
So if we give the example of building a house, we would not landscape the property first so that it looks all sexy and slick for all to see when the bulldozers have not yet broken the ground to pour the concrete...that makes sense right?!
Yet we all want the billion dollars, the million followers, and the fame overnight....It's the same damn thing. We got to put in the work and we have to respect the time and patience it takes to actually build something REAL, and something that will last!
We have all heard of the 1 hit wonders that come and go, the lottery winners that make a million and then they are broke the next week, the accounts that go viral off 1 video never to repeat that success again, that is what happens without the foundation, the process, the PATIENCE of building a lasting empire.
So as always the Raven Boys give it to you real and lay out the lessons learned over the past 2 years, and how we plan to move forward with this knowledge and Process in 2022!
Always sending you love
The Raven Boys www.raven425.com
United By Stoke 3 Business Tips For 2022
So it is the New Year, 2022, it is another day, it is a new day, and that means time to make it happen in 2022! So we have for you 3 business tips from us the Raven Boys which we are either implementing or will continue to implement in 2022.
So coming in at #1 is NO Fear. If the one thing this last 2 years has taught us is; we can not get back time. For myself and for Shane we both look at it and will continue to look at it (and to some point base decisions off this) we are not promised tomorrow, and what if today was our last day.
This gets us out of our comfort zone and leads us to NO Fear for the future, we trust in the process! BTW that is not at all easy and it's something that must be done over and over again to make it an easier process.
The #2 Tip will be to Find Our People, again with no time to waste or not time to mess around with, why be around people who either don't get us, don't understand us, don't believe in us, bring us down, and so on and so forth.
So why put yourself in that situation? Why would any of us waste time, energy and our soul to sit around those who don't support us and that possibly we don't support them? So find those who do support, those that inspire, those that make us smile. Again we have a short time to make our dreams a reality so let us not waste any more time not trying to make our purpose felt on this amazing planet!
Tips #3, and this one is just apart of our culture and that is Good Vibes only, with all the doom and gloom being dealt out why not spread love and positive vibes, it is a much easier way to be. It is our natural state to be happy, to be in love with life, to be blessed by this life. We feel it's all to easily forgotten when the bad news keeps being pushed down our throats. So we will be upping our good vibe spreading for 2022.
Again we are not some bunny hugging, foo foo, full of crap brand. We are human we have ups and downs, but again the game plan is to have way, way, way more ups for 2022!
In the show we snuck in a 4th tip cuz we love to over deliver... as always we appreciate you and can't wait to rock with you all this year!
The Raven Boys www.raven425.com
United By Stoke It's all about You!
The last few weeks have just been crazy for us here at Raven 425 Apparel, but you know that crazy in a good way. Shane and myself have been at it for the spring line up for 2022, an expansion of our flagship store in the interior of BC, Canada and finally knocking on doors to get into more stores out there....However those are other episodes Shane and I are recording, today it is all about you.
Why do we say that?
A very simple answer as we were about to leave on a super quick 3 day trip where we had meetings set up out the whaazoo there were snow fall warnings, the roads were crap, we were tired, you know all that cry baby crap...it came to us.
We did not actually have an answer, we for sure could have just pulled the plug but we both looked at each other and just trusted that something bigger was at play. We did not know exactly what that even meant at the time (we will be doing a couple episodes going deeper into what actually transpired) but we knew it was about being there for this squad for the Raven And United By Stoke Community.
Honestly it is because of you that we push ourselves to be better to deliver the best product and show up every damn day!
For that we are beyond humbled and appreciate each and every one of you more than you can know!
Much Love, The Raven Boys