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  Newly working from home? You’re not alone.     Right now, you might feel . . . Overwhelmed Distracted Unmotivated Lacking direction      Though I’ve worked from home for most of my adult life, it hasn’t always come easily. Over the years, I’ve learned tips + tricks to help create stability, peace, and […]

  A few of the words that [some] business owners use to describe selling right now: Icky. Salesy. Slimy. Opportunistic. Shameful. Awkward.     Oof. These are heavy! Let’s take a collective deep breath, and shift our mindset here. Let’s start with the basics… As a human being, you have the glorious freedom to choose […]

Imposter syndrome is a royal butthead. And you’ve probably experienced it before. So, what is it, exactly?   Imposter Syndrome sounds like… “I’m not enough.” “I’m not qualified.” “I haven’t earned it yet.” “I haven’t put in enough blood, sweat, tears, etc. to do X, Y, or Z.” “It comes easily to me, therefore I’m […]

As a wedding-photographer-turned-gift-curator, I’ve witnessed time & again the power of thoughtful client gifts. When done right, gifting has the power to elevate your brand, delight the socks off your clients, and turn them into loyal, raving fans. Do you love the idea of client gifts, but struggle to deliver them consistently? Or maybe you’re […]

1. Trello My lovely assistant Angela introduced me to Trello last spring and I have fallen head-over-heels! Trello is a web-based list making application, so naturally, I was resistant at first. I’m a pen & paper girl at heart — give me a ballpoint pen over a keyboard any day! BUT, it has truly been […]

  It’s 2006. I’m three weeks into my freshman year of college at my dream school, a Midwest ivy league sorta place: Leafy & charming, complete with cows and cute chapels.  I should’ve been on cloud nine, but instead found myself on the verge of tears daily. Maybe it’s the adjustment period? New school, new […]