by Javi Javelina | May 17, 2018 | Business
In our recently launched podcast How to Change the World, I often ask our guests about a pivotal moment in their life – something that happened that altered the trajectory of their life, how they see the world, or what they knew they were capable of. It doesn’t... by Javi Javelina | May 3, 2018 | Business
A radio DJ that I listened to every morning when growing up in the UK used to say “every day’s a school day”, and since the first moment I heard it, it’s stuck with me. As a kid, I thought that all the learning happened at school. When you graduated college, you were... by Javi Javelina | Feb 1, 2018 | Business
Javelina has changed a bunch over the past year or so. From how we talk about ourselves, to the services we offer, to how we hire. In a couple of years we’ve gone from three founding partners to a team of over 12 people and growing. All that change has demanded a... by Javi Javelina | Nov 16, 2017 | Marketing & Branding
How my first cross country race changed what it means to win The buzzing crowd of runners around me is providing some shelter against the biting wind. I want to step into them, inappropriately nuzzling in for some extra warmth but I manage to restrain myself. The... by Lisa Guice | Sep 8, 2017 | Marketing & Branding
In a world dominated by the idea that a public persona is the reality to who you really are, it can be a difficult task to embrace the truth of your authentic journey. So often, it is more comforting to leave the painful memories behind and take solace in a new life... by Catherine Alonzo | Sep 1, 2017 | Business, Marketing & Branding
An Inside Look at Change at Javelina Javelina will turn six in January. As a company, it has grown and evolved a lot in that time. One of the most common questions we receive is “What IS Javelina?” It’s a great question, and we haven’t had a clear answer. We’ve... by Catherine Alonzo | Jun 16, 2017 | Marketing & Branding
How becoming CEO has forced me to face my deepest fear and become a whole different person I am eight, maybe nine, sitting in the back seat of the car with my younger brother. My nana and my mum are in the front. Alex and I are squabbling about something... by Michael Romero | Apr 21, 2017 | Business, Marketing & Branding
Just how important a role does your target audience play in the success of your business? Quite a lot, actually. You create your business plan and marketing strategy around your audience, enabling you to build a powerful brand and share it with the world. You don’t... by Catherine Alonzo | Apr 11, 2017 | Business
How to hire the perfect person for the job I’ve been hiring wrong. My hiring methodology has been completely, utterly, 100% incorrect. Sometimes an employee has worked out. Sometimes they haven’t. But every single time, the process has been flawed. Chances are,... by Catherine Alonzo | Apr 7, 2017 | Business, Marketing & Branding
How we wrote the most successful job posting we’ve ever had Once upon a time, there were two job positions. The first job was posted on February, 2016 for a Senior Associate position at Javelina. The job was advertised as paying $50,000 – 60,000 and job duties...