The Thrivapy Show Logo Survey

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Greetings, friends!

I need your help. The Thrivapy Show needs a fresh logo and I am looking to you, the Thrivapy community, to help pick one.

Below are 7 potential logos. Your assignment is to choose which one is your favorite. 
Here is how to submit your favorite.
  1. Look at each logo. Which feels best given Thrivapy's mission to create knowledge and bring more joy into the world.
  2. Click here to access the survey or scroll down to take the survey on this page.
  3. Fill out the form and submit.
If you have a suggestion or comment, you can email me at troy.roddy.phd@gmail.com.

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