Our friends at White River Design celebrate 20 years
Congratulations!
White River Design has achieved an incredible 20 years as one of Western Sydney’s premier branding and design agencies.
In May I was invited to The Creative Fringe in Penrith to celebrate a significant milestone. Debbie O’Connor and her team at White River Design had planned a glitzy celebration to mark an amazing 20 years in business.
With old and new friends in attendance, the spotlight was on Debbie as she told her story of building one of Penrith’s most recognisable branding agencies.
After two decades at the helm, it was clear that a strong focus on community building, networking, and helping others had provided the foundation for White River Design’s success (not to mention a fair bit of grit and determination from Debbie and her team).
I have Debbie to thank for the very first conversation that sparked a new business venture.
Debbie is extremely generous with her advice, and has all the time in the world for up-and-coming business owners and creatives. It was Debbie who gave me some sage advice when I was first starting out, and two years later, that advice is still paying dividends.
I’m a frequent visitor to The Creative Fringe, Penrith’s original and most vibrant co-working space, and it’s here where I’ve met many of the people in my creative network.
Even though my business often overlaps with others, there is a real sense of collaboration rather than competition. Adopting an abundance mindset is one of my core values, and I aim to help other freelancers and business owners whenever I can.
It’s fantastic to have role models like Debbie in the creative community who have proved that by helping other people, you can also achieve long-term success.
Photos courtesy White River Design and the talented Ben Halcomb from 7 Chairs Photography. See more of Ben’s photos of the event here.
