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HELLO AND WELCOME!

I'm Nihaad, a graphic resource creator for creative entrepreneurs

I create templates & resources to help creative fempreneurs capture the attention of their DREAM clients with polished, on-brand graphics that truly sets them apart from the rest – giving them the confidence to shine online.

The digital market is bursting with incredibly talented individuals, all striving to leave their mark on the world. You need to stand out from the crowd!

This is where I can help…

a bit of background

How it all started

I am a civil engineering graduate from Cape Town who worked two years in industry before finally admitting that I’m just not interested in the corporate world. Two years may not seem that long, but I couldn’t stand the idea of spending any more time and energy doing something that did not give me the fulfilment I so desperately craved.

While going through the process of accepting that everything I’d worked for was not bringing me joy, I started a blog to help me find my calling; and since reading’s always been a constant in my life, it felt fitting to blog about books. Following my passion has lead to some incredible opportunities that I wouldn’t have explored otherwise; and I could never have guessed that it would bring me to this point: being my own boss.

This chapter started in 2018 when I was 20 weeks pregnant with my eldest son – feeling the little flutters of new life put things into perspective for me. I knew there was never going to be the “right” time to start a business and pursue something I was passionate about. I needed to begin right then and there.

With this bee in my bonnet, I decided to open an Etsy shop to sell caption writing services for Instagram. At this point in time I didn’t even have a website! But within a few weeks of starting, I was fully booked! And, not too long after that, I landed some of my DREAM clients!

One Friday afternoon, after posting about my services in a Facebook group, I received a message from a fellow Mom Boss who wanted to know who designed the graphics for my shop! 

Spoiler alert: I DID! 

The crazy thing was that she wanted to hire me (ME!!!) to design some Pinterest graphics for her – which I never even thought I COULD do.

After using every excuse in the book to avoid taking on this project, she booked me for my Instagram services just so I could create some graphics for her. And after a bit more convincing, I finally mustered the courage to accept the opportunity. 

The fellow Mom Boss has been an ongoing client of mine ever since, and also became my mentor and dearest friend!

This chance encounter is how I discovered my passion for graphic design and Canva template creation. It is also what taught me the importance of being surrounded by people who share your values, respect what matters most to you, and recognises your strengths even when you don’t notice them yourself. 

Of course, it hasn’t been all sunshine and roses. In fact, I’ve had my fair share of bumps and tears along the way which has forced me to be more firm in setting boundaries, communicating clearly and never compromising on things that are important to me. 

Being my own boss has not only allowed me to serve in my purpose and do work I adore, but it has given me a chance to pave the way toward a life my husband and I are building for our family. My business is the reason I am able to provide and contribute, save towards my children’s future, and give back to those who need it most.

This is exactly why I want to help YOU build a business you can be proud of – a business that makes you happy and unlocks all the possibilities you could ever imagine!

About Our Polished Pages

My Business Beliefs

I’m all about working smarter, not harder, so we can fill our days doing more of what we love. There’s no reason you should settle for anything that does not make you happy, and I want your business to give you the freedom to live a life of your own design. This is why, here at Our Polished Pages, we believe in:

  • Beautiful graphic design work that allows you to get in front of your dream clients, feeling like the absolute ROCKSTAR that you are!
  • Helping creatives establish a business culture they love by setting clear boundaries with clients and customers.
  • Strong, no-fluff content that allows you to connect with the very people you want to help in your business.
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Client Love

Helping women showcase their amazing talents with polished, scroll-stopping graphics is kinda my JAM. But, don’t take my word for it – have a look at what my clients have said about my work…
Vanessa Ryan

Working with Nihaad on launching countless digital products has not only saved me time and sanity, but her work directly leads to more profit. I feel loved and supported when Nihaad helps me with my products, courses and launches and I trust that her work will help me actually sell more of my templates!

Bluchic

You have a great knowledge of the online business world and are able to write copy + create beautiful designs that sell. Your assistance has allowed me to not feel so overwhelmed by all the launch tasks and has also helped to generate a profit in our business as your work brings out the best in our digital products.

Nicholette Styles

Working with Nihaad was such an incredible decision for me and my business! I am always so impressed by how well she captures the vision for my brand in what she designs. She consistently produces excellent quality work that fits in seamlessly with my brand.

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It’s one thing to have a beautiful brand design. It’s one thing to have a beautiful brand design. It’s something else entirely to actually implement it so you can reap the benefits of a recognizable brand. I’ve seen so many online business owners launch a stunning business brand, only to have them completely lose track of it because they’re disorganized or simply have no idea how to apply the brand to their visuals. If you want to build a business that’s memorable so you can capture the eyes (and hearts) of your audience for a sold out launch, then you need to be consistent in the way you use your brand. That being said, here are 5 small ways to intentionally implement your brand this week: 1️⃣Replace your old email newsletter header 2️⃣Update your Instagram Highlight covers 3️⃣Publish an Instagram post using a Canva template customized with your branding 4️⃣Create updated promo graphics for your core offer 5️⃣Update your Pinterest Profile cover Need help to do this quick, quick? Click your way over to the link in my bio for Canva templates to create a consistent brand for your biz!
At the end of last year I received a message via m At the end of last year I received a message via my Etsy shop from someone who found my Canva templates on Pinterest. The interesting bit? The screenshot she sent was of a template set that I updated more than 2 years ago! What does that tell you? Pinterest will bring traffic to your stuff, YEARS down the road! It’s a great way to send people to your website so they can learn more about your business and all the incredible ways you can help them. Pinterest is also a fantastic way to build awareness around your brand so that your audience becomes more familiar with your business. And, what better way to do this than to establish a consistent brand with stunning visuals? As it is with content sharing platforms, there are two ways to build brand awareness with your visuals: 1️⃣ THROUGH YOUR PROFILE When someone lands on your profile, you want your brand visuals to draw their attention so they instantly become familiar with your business. This way, each time they see your content, they’ll immediately identify it as yours; which will make you top of mind. 2️⃣ THROUGH THE CONTENT BEING SHARED FROM YOUR PROFILE Using a consistent aesthetic for your visuals when sharing content will allow for your audience to recognize your work while scrolling. This is a powerful way to build familiarity and connection, while also standing out from every other business they come in contact with online. Wanna know which Pinterest graphics you should use for each of these so that you can build brand awareness with your visuals? 👆Swipe for the breakdown!
I’ve been lurking around in some Facebook groups I’ve been lurking around in some Facebook groups (in a non-stalker-like manner, please don’t be concerned 😅) trying to find reasons holding people back from making use of Canva templates in their businesses. Want to know what popped up the most? 👉👉👉The fear that their graphics will end up looking like everyone else’s. Of course, that’s a valid concern to have. None of us want our businesses to get lost on the internet! So how exactly can you get the most out of using Canva templates while still making sure that your visuals stand out from the next business out there? 1️⃣ Write your copy beforehand 2️⃣ Customize text with your brand font 3️⃣ Change all design elements with your colour palette 4️⃣ Add your own on-brand photos in the image placeholders 5️⃣ Make use of on-brand stickers, animations, patterns or textures Tap the link in my bio for the full blog post where I dive into each of these tips a bit more, or swipe for a quick breakdown. Seriously, if you want your audience to stop feeling bored out of their minds… give them reason to go ‘what’s going on over here 👀’ by keeping these 5 simple customization tips in mind the next time you use Canva templates! Thank me later, friend! Speaking of Canva templates, remember I launched a brand new set of Pinterest templates in the shop designed to make your audience take a closer look at your sh*t! Click your way over to the link in my bio ❤️
Last week I stumbled across a Reel made by a mom o Last week I stumbled across a Reel made by a mom of 7 where she gave her best piece of advice on how she gets it all done: “If it takes less than 5 minutes, do it now” I’ve been trying to implement this in my day to day and it’s a freaking game changer! 😮‍💨 The dishes are not piling up in the kitchen sink… 😮‍💨 The kids' toys are not taking over the entire house… 😮‍💨 The laundry gets packed away instead of standing around until the next time we do the washing 😅😅😅 This got me thinking about our businesses... What is a small task you can do right now, that your future self will thank you for? 👉👉👉 Here’s one: Take one piece of content, create 3 different Pinterest graphics for it and pin it to at least 2 relative boards in your profile. Now I know what you’re thinking - “Designing Pinterest graphics will take longer than 5 minutes, Nihaad!” Uhm… yeah it will! If you're not using Canva templates!!! And, thankfully, I just dropped a new set of Pinterest templates in my shop for you to complete this 5 minute task yourself. 🎁🎁🎁 Don’t wanna buy templates right now? No prob, friend! You can totally grab some Pinterest templates from my free Canva library! 🎁🎁🎁 Click your way over to the link in my bio ❤️
Creating stunning visuals for online businesses is Creating stunning visuals for online businesses is kinda my JAM 😇 Staying true to a brand identity while creating stunning visuals to attract dream clients and customers is how I create MAGIC for your business 🧙 This is exactly why I felt so drawn to the email I received with the subject line “Can you help my business?” Avery Smith is a Licensed Realtor who extends her services to corporate estate agencies looking to provide their clients with a premium level of client care.  After going through my Dreamy Biz Brand Quiz, Avery realized she needed to uplevel the look and feel of her business to match the high level of service she provides. And, since her work tends to be more serious, she wanted to add a fun, personal touch to her visuals to intrigue her clients. Her overall aim was for her new brand and visuals to hold the attention of her clients with beautiful designs while maintaining the professionalism her field requires. Communicating with Avery, I immediately related to her dedication to providing her clients with excellent results. Yet, through our email exchanges I got the sense that she’d lost a bit of the excitement she once had for her business while she was growing her client’s reputations.  Understanding Avery’s desire to continue wowing her clients with outstanding service while simultaneously nurturing her own business, we created something that reignited her spark… I’m thrilled to share this stunning brand design project with you today! Can you relate to Avery? Getting lost in growing your own business even as you’re doing the work you know in your heart you’re meant to be doing?  I want to help you find your spark again. Because even though design doesn’t fall into your zone of genius, it doesn't mean you can’t reap the amazing benefits of a beautiful business brand. Let’s chat to find out exactly what you need to put your business back on the map - hit the link in my bio for the details **Names and info of project changed per client’s request**
I know this will be a tough one to hear but there I know this will be a tough one to hear but there are areas in your business that you’re just not good at 😯 It’s ok though! Honouring your life’s calling by doing the work that actually helps the people you want to serve with your offers? THAT should be your primary focus! Because THAT’S what will ensure that you grow your business while making an impact out there. However, neglecting the areas of your business that you’re not the best at can be the reason you're stagnant. Isn’t that ironic? Focusing your energy on your brilliance, the area that will actually allow your biz to thrive, could very well be the cause of your business not growing at all? Does this sound like it might be happening to you: Getting lost in growing your own business even as you’re doing the work you know in your heart you’re meant to be doing? 🔥I want to help you find your fire again. Because even though design doesn’t fall into your zone of genius, it doesn't mean you can’t reap the amazing benefits of a beautiful business brand. Let’s chat to find out exactly how we can make this happen for you! Hit the link in my bio to tell me all about your biz baby ❤️ Bookings now open for 2023 🎉

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