Resources

Recommendations for Portland businesses, design tools, books and more. I'm constantly expanding this library, check in for more as it grows.


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Behind the Creative Curtain

On the show, I invite our guests to take us behind the curtain through honest conversations. Together, we explore what problems they solve and the magic they bring to the world. Take a look on our next page to see more details and browse recent episodes.

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Nature stock photography

If you're an environmental nonprofit searching for nature stock photography to fill out your website or socials, you might find something you like in my adobe stock collection.


Within you will find true to life photos of plants, national park landscapes, and animals. Many were captured while on a cross-country road trip in 2021.

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RLC Roots on Substack

Are you a community organizer, an entrepreneur, or a changemaker? Do you often find yourself asking questions about how to keep your brand relevant?  


Follow along for branding tips, encouragement, entrepreneurial lessons, sustainability, RLC studio updates and whatever else springs to mind. 

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Looking for branding or business advice? You might find something useful on our blog.

Water drops gathered on a leaf, observed by a purpose-driven founder who loves nature.

How do I clarify my brand positioning?

By Renee Garcia • November 15, 2025
Branding for purpose-driven small businesses and organizations, isn’t just about the visuals. Defining your brand positioning will prepare you for longterm success.
Female founder at the top of a mountain with the sunrise to her back and wildflowers on all sides.

What makes a brand feel authentic and aligned?

By Renee Garcia • July 1, 2025
A well designed logo only gets you so far without solid business foundations. You provide the life and energy that a logo needs to withstand the test of time.
A close up of a purple flower with a yellow center.

What's the difference between branding and logos

By Renee Garcia • April 9, 2025
Entrepreneurs and organizations often get branding and logos confused. Read this for an easy to understand overview of the key differences between the two.
A group of purpose-driven women co-creating at a table painting with watercolors.

The overlooked consequences of AI integration

By Renée Fidz & Renee Garcia • March 20, 2025
What happens when a creative process is compressed into one click of a button? What is lost in the pursuit of convenience, speed, and affordability?
A field of yellow daisies growing in the grass.

Creative design terms explained

By Renee Garcia • March 4, 2025
A reference guide to understand the language I use and the deliverables we can create together. Carefully crafted list of simplified definitions for words I use on a daily basis as a creative designer. They are familiar to me, but I understand that they might be new to you. I am constantly adding to this list as I have conversations with clients and associates.
Valley of green lit up by rays of sun coming through the gray clouds above.

What they don't tell you when you set out to change the world

By Renee Garcia • December 13, 2024
Reminders for fellow eco-entrepreneurs and purpose driven brands who might be feeling the weight of the climate crisis on their shoulders. Click for some encouragement and inspiration to continue towards your daring mission!