The Crown Connection is the official newsletter of Crown Management, where strategy meets creativity. Founded by Rachael Baptiste, Crown Management is an event production, grant strategy, and business consulting agency helping businesses, creatives, and organizations execute big ideas seamlessly, from concept to funding to the final walkthrough.Through The Crown Connection, you'll get behind-the-scenes insights on event production, grant strategy, and business consulting, plus productivity tools, event spotlights, and real-world lessons from years of producing premium experiences and securing funding across industries, from film and music to corporate events and branding.Whether you're planning your next big event, securing funding, or building the foundation to scale your business, The Crown Connection keeps you informed, empowered, and ahead of the game.
Happy New Year — Let’s Move Untethered & Focused
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Hi Reader, Happy New Year! I hope you entered 2026 gently, clearly, and with intention. This year already feels different — and in the best way. My theme for 2026 is untethered and focused. Untethered from what no longer fits, no longer serves, or no longer aligns. Focused on clarity, sustainability, and moving with purpose — not pressure. I’d love to know: what’s your theme for the year? As we move into January, I’m approaching the new year a little differently. I truly believe that moving forward should feel easier, like a tying up of loose ends rather than an overwhelming restart. That’s why I don’t believe resolutions need to start on January 1st — February is where the real momentum begins. January is for clarity, alignment, and preparation. With that in mind, I want to remind you that grant season is here. My Bagged Platform is still open for those looking to secure funding, structure their ideas, and move strategically in 2026. Whether you’re working on events, creative projects, business growth, or community initiatives, there are grants available — and support to help you access them. If you’re looking to work with me this year — whether on events, grants, strategy, or production — please make sure you complete the Crown intake form so we can move forward with clarity and intention. This helps ensure we’re aligned before we build. I’m also excited to officially share The Blueprint — a one-day summit and live experience designed to equip creatives, artists, and entrepreneurs with real tools, real conversations, and real access. 🎟 Tickets go live January 12th, and I cannot wait to share what we’ve been building. Ticket Link: The Blueprint Tickets (save for later when it's live!) Here’s to a year of ease, alignment, and focused expansion. Let’s move untethered — together. With intention, |
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The Crown Connection is the official newsletter of Crown Management, where strategy meets creativity. Founded by Rachael Baptiste, Crown Management is an event production, grant strategy, and business consulting agency helping businesses, creatives, and organizations execute big ideas seamlessly, from concept to funding to the final walkthrough.Through The Crown Connection, you'll get behind-the-scenes insights on event production, grant strategy, and business consulting, plus productivity tools, event spotlights, and real-world lessons from years of producing premium experiences and securing funding across industries, from film and music to corporate events and branding.Whether you're planning your next big event, securing funding, or building the foundation to scale your business, The Crown Connection keeps you informed, empowered, and ahead of the game.
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