I don’t know about you, but back when I had a 9-to-5 job, I frequently had the #SundayScaries (or at least the feeling that #SMonday was rolling around). Despite however many plans I’d make over the weekend, or how good…
Why it Pays to Persevere
Now that I’ve had my first year in business, I’ve realized a few things. One of which is that many of the qualities that you need to be successful in life can also be helpful in business. We learn early…
What I Learned After My First Year of Entrepreneurship
This time last year, I was still working in my 9-to-5 job, caregiving for my grandmother, and hoping to make a major life change. After years spent searching for the perfect job, moving on to ones that paid more, promised…
Self-Care as an Entrepreneur
The past week has felt like one long bad dream. After the news of my grandmother’s passing, there were still plenty of calls to make and arrangements to put together, despite feeling like all I wanted to do was grieve…
What it Means to “Girl Boss”
When I started entrepreneur life almost six months ago, I was conscious of the fact that I didn’t want to burn myself out before I even began with things like setting my hours, creating my offerings, and landing clients. So,…
Some Recent Highlights
This past weekend, I did something I don’t normally do. I took a few days for myself. As in, I traveled an hour west into New York City and went a bit off the ‘Gram. On Friday, I took the…
The Power of Community
As someone who shares a lot of my life on my blog and social media, I can tell you that there are both positives and negatives to it. On the one hand, you can interact with people from all over…
Tax Time as a Creative Entrepreneur
This time of year hits differently when you work for yourself (although in full disclosure, I’ve always found tax time stressful). One of the best things I ever did as an adult was to find a good accountant. While I…
Dating in the DM’s
When was the last time you dated in the DM’s? No, I don’t mean sliding into someone’s DM’s for an actual date. But rather reaching out to say hello and to engage with your social media followers one-on-one. In full…
What I Learned While Starting a Business
After a couple of weeks of rethinking the direction of my consulting business, I decided to change the name. Of course, this was after I had already started social accounts on different platforms, bought a domain name, and began building…
Prioritizing Work-Life Balance as an Entrepreneur
One pro about working for yourself is that you can set your own schedule, and you don’t have a boss to answer to. One con about working for yourself is that you can set your own schedule, and you don’t…
How I Stick to My Daily Routine
If you came here ready for me to answer one of life’s greatest mysteries—how to stick to a routine—well, I’m sorry to disappoint. The truth is, I rarely keep to my daily routine and often stray. I view routines more…
