Dayna, the way you treated me the first day we met at Summit 2018, when I was brand new to Shopify, is the same way you treat me today; like we have always known each other. I appreciate your friendship, your support, your kindness, your ideas and your encouragement so very much. When I amContinue reading “A Haiku for My Friend”
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Dayna-Driven Storytelling: What the Research Says
It should be illegal to work at Shopify and not know Dayna. Life at Shopify without Dayna is a bit like being at a beach when it’s windy and the sand is whipping you in the face. Dayna is the sun—always warm and guaranteed to brighten your day. You want to work with the sun.Continue reading “Dayna-Driven Storytelling: What the Research Says”
A Letter from Your Not-So-Secret Fan
Before our existence coexisted, before I became obsessed with Archie, Dottie, and GUS! Before I became the #1 fan of your parents’ decore. I was a secret fan of yours. I remember seeing a spread in Fashion Magazine talking about how Ryookyung (Jenny) Kim styled themselves and their partner with Bunz traded fashion items insideContinue reading “A Letter from Your Not-So-Secret Fan”
Shopify is Better Because of You. Happy 8 Years!
Hey Dayna, Congrats on 8 amazing years! I still remember the first time I met you and grilled you on your Etsy side business in that crappy office on Front street! We sure were lucky to have found you way back then, and it’s been amazing seeing all the great stuff you’ve done over theContinue reading “Shopify is Better Because of You. Happy 8 Years!”
Thank You, Stargazer
Dayna, before you read my letter, you’ll need to start with our quiz. Oh, you’ve done that? Your Founder’s Sign is the Trailblazer, got it. trailblazernoun/ˈtreɪlˌbleɪ.zɚ/ the first person to do something or go somewhere, who shows that it is also possible for other people You’ve shown a lot of people what’s possible at Shopify.Continue reading “Thank You, Stargazer”
Weekend with the Alpacas
Dearest Dayna, To celebrate your 8 years at Shopify we’ve put together the itinerary for our next Alpacas weekend. Can’t wait to follow this to a tee. Forever toxin free,The Alpacas Friday Time Activity Location 7:00 AM Departure Homes 12 PM Arrival The Good Northern ~1:45 PM Shav’s arrival The Good Northern 2 PM AttemptContinue reading “Weekend with the Alpacas”
GTM Plan to Befriend Dayna Winter
Get Dayna Winter, an amazing manager who welcomes me with open arms even though she’s far too cool to be so friendly and wonderfulTo be my friend both remotely and IRLBy long-conning her with recurring calendar invites even as we each move to other teams. Main message In a surprising twist in 2017, the VeryContinue reading “GTM Plan to Befriend Dayna Winter”
A Very Fancy Note
Dearest DAYNA, This is a generic letter of celebration. We would like to congratulate you on your EIGHT YEARS at SHOPIFY. You are a valued member of the team, but you really shine in a more specific location. We are referring to the FANCY SPANCY private message group on SLACK. As an original member andContinue reading “A Very Fancy Note”
How to Be a Boss: 4 Tips from Dayna Winter
The Twitterverse knows Dayna as a word witch, creator, mom-ish, junk food vegan, and ally. But many colleagues—past and present—also know her as that ace reporter who serializes tales of entrepreneurship like no other. BuzzFeed, beware. Here are four lessons about how to be a boss, picked up from the original @nicecobra. It is indeedContinue reading “How to Be a Boss: 4 Tips from Dayna Winter”