When I launched my first business (a wedding blog in 2010), I fell into the same BUSY and HUSTLE mentality that SO MANY female entrepreneurs fall into when they become their own boss. I thought that hours and hours behind the computer was “the life of a female entrepreneur” and so I adopted the same crazy schedule and hustle mentality. But that turned out to be a pretty bad life choice because I … [Read more...] about 10 Things I Did for a Better Life and Business
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How to Prepare for a Brand Shoot
I’ve dreamed of doing a brand shoot for years. So when the opportunity presented itself, I jumped at it!! Working with Jamie Bannon Photography was EVERYTHING I dreamed it would be!! The photos were exactly what I wanted/needed for my brand and I’m using them even more than I thought I would. They truly are the perfect compliment to the stock photos I’ve purchased from and and the smattering … [Read more...] about How to Prepare for a Brand Shoot
Why Even Creatives Need to Take a Vacation
Yes, you CAN take a vacation. Not that you need my permission. But knowing that you CAN take a vacation WITHOUT your business falling to the wayside or falling apart is important knowledge to have in your back pocket. Especially when you do decide it’s time for a vacation. And you should!! Take a vacation, I mean. Because a vacation is as vitally important and necessary to a creative female … [Read more...] about Why Even Creatives Need to Take a Vacation
How to Set Up and Love Your Workspace
True Story: When I first started working from home, I HATED working at my desk. Being my own boss meant freedom and my desk felt like jail. So I worked from my bed, the couch, the kitchen table, and even ventured out to Starbucks a couple of times a week. But I began to feel unproductive. I lacked structure and couldn’t seem to really focus or get things accomplished. Because as GREAT as … [Read more...] about How to Set Up and Love Your Workspace
How to Give Your Business a Fresh Start in the New Year
We all know by now that there is nothing magical about January 1st. But here’s the thing… We all really like a clean slate and a fresh start. There’s just something about the New Year that makes us want to clear the decks (in a wipe-your-arm-across-the-table-and-push-everything-to-the-floor kind of way), get rid of clutter (a la ), organize #allthethings, and simplify e-v-e-r-y-thing!! Am I … [Read more...] about How to Give Your Business a Fresh Start in the New Year
The Best Business Expenses Year After Year
They say that in order to make money, you have to spend money. But spending money (especially large amounts of it) on your business can be intimidating, sweat-inducing, and just plain scary. Mostly because there are a lot of choices and very little funds to go around… which means each purchase is marred with fear-filled thoughts and questions: What if I make a mistake? What if it … [Read more...] about The Best Business Expenses Year After Year