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 […]
Betcha didn’t know this: I’ve offered Mentoring Sessions for over three years, BUT… Life got busy. I didn’t prioritize sharing them, even though I truly wanted to help creatives move forward! I also had a serious case of imposter syndrome: “Who am I to teach or mentor others? I’m not qualified. I don’t know enough. […]