Ricka Raga

Ricka Raga Creative entrepreneur, Pilates enthusiast, and forever chasing the next big idea.

With over a decade of freelancing under my belt, I know what it takes to turn dreams into reality—hustle, heart, and a whole lot of creativity. ⋆˙⟡♡ Sola Fide (Latin: by faith alone) Design Studio specialize true, authentic, pure, holistic design. Whether you are branding yourself, your business, or your wedding, the Sola Fide Design Studio is here to guide you through every step of the process an

d collaborate to produce an end result that will feel cohesive, purposeful, and meaningful. Say goodbye to half-hearted brands that are just thrown together - let's build something beautiful.

I’ve missed you guys!I have been a little quiet here on the 'gram recently, but I promise there's good reason for it. Wh...
05/11/2022

I’ve missed you guys!

I have been a little quiet here on the 'gram recently, but I promise there's good reason for it. While I’ve been away, I have:

〰️ Made great progress on my Creative Resources shop - coming soon, so stay tuned!
〰️ Worked on 6 Brands, 8 client Business Launches, and 9 Brand Strategies - phew!
〰️ Bought a new house and moved in!
〰️ Started my coffee home brewing journey
〰️ Passed my Freediving certification and that I could go deep dive as 68 feet in a single breath
〰️ Now a furmom of 9!
〰️ Lived an island life for 3 months (shows in my tan haha)
〰️ And started growing a personal projects which I’ll be sharing about in a couple of weeks!

I’ve been a little busy to say the least 😬

Now it's time to catch up on what I’ve missed! What have you been up to? Share those wins! 🤍

Are you a more of a dog person or a cat person? I’m most definitely a dog person, right now as I’m writing this I actual...
01/02/2022

Are you a more of a dog person or a cat person? I’m most definitely a dog person, right now as I’m writing this I actually have 8 dogs at our family house barking, scratching, jumps and sitting around me and I’m LOVING it 😂

This may seem like a random question but it’s actually something I ask a lot of my clients. Dogs or cats? It’s a telling piece of their personality and story that most skip. You probably don’t believe me, but it tells me a lot!

It lets me know how introverted you are, what you traits you prefer in a companion therefore what kinds of people you attract and more

So let’s get to know each other a little more, are you more of a dog or cat person? And what does that tell about your personality? 🦮

We often spend our days rushing around, focusing much on our everyday commitment (mostly in the form of client work). Of...
31/01/2022

We often spend our days rushing around, focusing much on our everyday commitment (mostly in the form of client work).

Often when we are overwhelmed with the burdens of the hustle culture, we forget to do what makes us feel alive.

I know this because I was in the same exact experience recently. Burnt out and feeling purposeless, I spent days for the sake of getting by.

This is a reminder to pause and embrace your creativity. Think of whatever makes you feel alive, and do it.

After all, we built this business for ourselves. It pays to listen to our soul.

What makes you feel alive? 🦋

Wait, what day is it? 😳 Lol I'm always thrown off by extra long weekends, but man was it much-needed. I'm ready to get b...
30/01/2022

Wait, what day is it? 😳 Lol

I'm always thrown off by extra long weekends, but man was it much-needed. I'm ready to get back in the swing of things and tackle the rest of this week. I've got a client call in a few, then I'm going to grab a meal + write up some new blog posts for next week cause your girl has a LOOOOOOT of catching up to do!

Tell me one exciting thing you're working on this week! 🤎

Which font are you?Different type styles have very different personalities—what’s yours? Find out where you can really s...
29/01/2022

Which font are you?

Different type styles have very different personalities—what’s yours? Find out where you can really sit with, in this lineage of most used fonts.

You might surprise yourself! ✨

I know you’ve set some big goals for 2022 and the best way to reach them is to sit down with people who have experienced...
28/01/2022

I know you’ve set some big goals for 2022 and the best way to reach them is to sit down with people who have experienced the journey, overcome the challenges along the way, and are ready to guide you through it all as well.

This is how grateful I am that I signed up for KGP program — as I go back to the track, by just logging in and restudying made it easier for me to pick up where I left off. ✨

I’d love to hear your thoughts as first month of 2022 is coming to end. What have you learned so far this year? via .app

Where do I even start?⁣I have written and re-written this post so many times the last few weeks and months... and every ...
21/01/2022

Where do I even start?
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I have written and re-written this post so many times the last few weeks and months... and every time I go to post, I have felt frozen.⁣
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Anxiety…well... it's gotten real.⁣
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And the whole time, I've been focusing on my work as a full-time creative lead for a more stable income; as the pandemic hit us more challenging last year, I've felt frozen about how to be active on this platform.⁣
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It felt pointless.⁣
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It didn't feel significant.⁣
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It felt like people were all so dedicated to their panacea for this nightmare that they were adding to a whole lot of noise.⁣
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So I froze.⁣
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Today I felt like I needed to post. I felt like I wanted to be helpful.
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But I want to tell you that it's okay if you don't feel like showing up today. ⁣
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You might feel up to it tomorrow.⁣
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You might need a week.⁣
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You might want to hide.⁣
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You might feel frozen, too.⁣
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It's all valid, and nobody has the correct answers right now.⁣
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There are no right or wrong answers for how to navigate this as a business owner as long as you're doing your best.
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So there, I'm thawing myself out. No guarantees I won't freeze up tomorrow, though.⁣
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Now...how are you? How are you navigating this? And how can I help, if at all?⁣ 😌

Ten years ago, I was still in college, doing design side hustle for my extra allowance and extra savings as a student.I ...
24/05/2021

Ten years ago, I was still in college, doing design side hustle for my extra allowance and extra savings as a student.

I had no clue what I wanted to do in life. But since I did not have a lot of money, I had to figure out a way to pay for my college expenses. I made some collaborations with a friend and sold university T-shirts and lanyards. But selling shirts and lanyards are seasonal on campus, so I switched to creating final plates for my co-students. I up-skilled creating android game final plates that became my highest income source at that time. By the time I finished university, I had continued making plates for my friends because I considered it just a great side hustle, and now it was time to get a ‘real’ job.

I tried several jobs, but I never had the feeling that working for a boss was for me. So after a few years, I decided to become my own boss (which I have been doing ever since!). I tried opening my own brand of mall beverage kiosks. But it took a lot of time to manage and get ROI with this kind of business, so I also tried thrift clothing and opened up my thrift store. From thrift store I moved to dropshipping fancy jewelry with a webshop until I have to pause the operations of these businesses slowly since, COVID and lockdowns happened. 😔

Only recently, I started thinking about my businesses. Back then, I always saw e-commerce and retailing are the only way make stable money. I never considered myself an entrepreneur by being a freelance graphic designer. I thought I was too lazy to work in a corporate job, and I didn’t have any other skills.

Now, 10 years later, I realize I got such a kick out of setting up my own business, market my brand, and finding ways to become more successful. It turns out I was already an entrepreneur 10 years ago. I just didn’t know it myself.

To cut to the point: Sometimes, it’s good just to do something because it feels right, not because it fits your future plans. Only years later, you might realize that these steps actually defined your life choices. ✨

I am a firm believer in putting in more effort upfront. The more time and effort you put into your client’s branding/reb...
21/05/2021

I am a firm believer in putting in more effort upfront. The more time and effort you put into your client’s branding/rebranding research and discovery phase, the easier the design process will be (and the more wins you will have).

From my experience for more than 7 years of freelancing, it's really the discovery phase is the beating heart of a project, and it is here that you will find those small nuggets of information that will help your project thrive. This is not the time to make assumptions about your client or impose your cutting-edge creative ideas. This is the time to LISTEN and ASK QUESTIONS.

Your turn: Share with me in the comments below your favorite question(s) you usually ask your client during discovery phase 🤎

It would be best to have a deep understanding of how branding works and how it helps transform a business from a “meh” i...
21/05/2021

It would be best to have a deep understanding of how branding works and how it helps transform a business from a “meh” impression into a “wow” interaction. Communicating with clients can be challenging, but it helps you build a healthy collaboration. Asking questions engages your client with your dedication to conceive an unforgettable craft.

This is why I created a guidebook after noticing people asking for design help, when really what they needed was a solid brand strategy. When you skip straight to brand visuals, your brand’s visual identity will lack depth, cohesion, and you’ll find it hard to articulate what you want to your designer.

This Brand Audit Guidebook will teach you everything you need to know about your personalized strategy to help you carve a path forward that you can feel confident about and a brand you can grow with.

Learn how to use your experience, goals, values to refine your brand story and connect with your audience using my Brand Audit Guidebook. Click link (https://solafidestudio.com/journals/key-questions-to-ask-client) to get FREE copy. ✨

As a business owner wearing several different hats, it's often hard to remember you're only 1 person. At least that's wh...
12/05/2021

As a business owner wearing several different hats, it's often hard to remember you're only 1 person. At least that's what I've realized lately. I've said yes to too many things, taken on more and more roles, and before I realized it my "normal" workday became 15 hours long, 6-7 days a week. I've realized I can't do it all and do it all well. Here's to a new season of saying no, delegating, and getting my nights and weekends back 🤎

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Sola Fide (Latin: by faith alone) Design Studio officially launched in February 2017, specializes in collaborating closely with likeminded creative women in business to establish their meaningful identities. Whether you are branding yourself, your business, or your wedding, I’m here to guide you through every step of the process and collaborate to produce an end result that will feel cohesive, purposeful, and meaningful.

Say goodbye to half-hearted brands that are just thrown together - let's build something beautiful.

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