The Activate Network
The Activate Network is a world-class environment that fosters personal development and growth for women of color entrepreneurs. We provide unparalleled linkages and opportunities to help our members create, maintain, and grow successful businesses. The Network creates direct access to an engaged community, elevated accountability, and vital business resources.
INSTAGRAM : @activatenetwork
Creative Director
Program and Events Manager
Social Media Manager
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
DEC. 2022 - JUN 2023
Everyday Powerhouse Membership
Everyday Powerhouse is a national invite-only membership for Women of Color that welcomes them to navigate life and work with more audacity, peace, and worthiness.
Responsibilities: Visual Brand Identity x Membership Program Digital Design
The State of Women of Color in the Workplace Webinar
Across all industries, and no matter the title, Black Women and Women of color are often stifled in the workplace and life. The State of Women of Color in the Workplace was a webinar held by the Activate Network to discuss what the research says about how WOC are being perceived and how we feel in the workplace while discussing viable solutions to the problem while pitching the Everyday Powerhouse Membership.
Responsibilities: Presentation Design x Graphic Design x Copywriting
PROGRAM AND EVENTS MANAGER
DEC. 2021 - NOV. 2022
WorthyBehavior Day
WorthyBehavior is the embodiment of excellence, grace, peace, and audacious living. WorthyBehavior Day is a a one-day immersive experience curated for Black Women and Women of Color that celebrates our value, esteem, and power through acts of self-care and meaningful dialogue.
Responsibilities : Event Design x Graphic and Print Design x Web Design
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
JUN 2020 - MAR 2021
Value and Visibility Summit
Women of Color often struggle with seeing their value and, therefore stay on the sidelines of their own businesses, lives, and careers. This has a significant impact on growth, revenue, and how we should improve in the world. We want to change that! This power-packed one-day summit is curated for Black Women and Women of Color who are ready to embrace their power and be seen by themselves, their partners, family, co-workers, employees, and more. This virtual experience was held on Friday, October 23rd, 2020 during a time when we were all craving human connection.
Responsibilities: Graphic Design x Copywriting x Event Social Media
The #GetVisible Challenge
The Value and Visibility Summit inspired the #GetVisible Challenge and continues the conversation to implement monumentum-building action. Understanding that the value of Women of color is often diminished in society, we wanted to help them reclaim their power and celebrate the value from within to show up in life and work with great courage and confidence. This was a 21-day challenge that ran throughout December 2020, and the workbook offers intuitive strategies to break down the mental barriers that often hold Women of Color back from owning our value and elevating our visibility.
Responsibilities: Workbook Design x Social Media Graphic Design
“Natalie Milhouse is an incredible creative and leader. Over the course of three years, I saw Natalie grow as a thoughtful leader and contribute significantly to our organization. Her exceptional level of creativity, strategic thinking, and vision for our brand completely elevated each of our public profiles and our internal processes. Her ability to blend creativity with practicality allowed our brand to stand out in a competitive marketplace. Natalie consistently demonstrated an unparalleled, deep understanding of our target audience, enabling the creation of impactful and memorable campaigns, online and live experiences. She met challenges with an open mind and the willingness to develop strategies to move past them.
Throughout her time with us, Natalie's leadership blossomed as the team grew and her scope widened. She managed people, creative design processes, online and in-person experiences, creative project planning and execution, all with ease. Natalie significantly impacted our brands' reach and market presence. And as a result of her designs and campaigns, our sales and engagement grew by over 50% year-over-year, and our brand recognition soared. Natalie is a genuine human being who leads with integrity. Her positive attitude and dedication to excellence inspired us all. She has truly left a mark on our organization, and we are grateful for the transformative impact she had during her time with us. She is without a doubt a gem in the creative branding and design industry.”
Camille A. Thomas | Founder of The Activate Network