After a week away, getting back into the swing of things has been a bit, well, rough. Add in some jet lag, seasonally unpredictable weather, and days that feel shorter, and it’s no wonder why getting back to reality is…
How I Spent the Week
This week was about ending one routine, trying new things, and honestly, just surviving. After two weeks of being at the barn daily to ride two horses and sticking to a tight schedule, so I could return home and begin…
Setting a New Routine as an Entrepreneur
What I love about working for myself is that I get to set my own hours, work when and where I want, and decide how long I work each day (what I don’t love about working for myself is that…
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…
A Moment of Gratitude for May
Some months are just so good that they deserve their own recap. May was one of those months. And while the month isn’t officially over yet, I’d like to take a moment of gratitude for the experiences and opportunities that…
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,…
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…
This Week’s Win!
Every week, I try to carve out a little time for self-care. While I love working at home for myself, there are days when I realize at 5 pm that I haven’t moved all day and barely ate or drank…
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…
Why I’m More Creative Now That I Work for Myself
We’re approaching four months now since I left my full-time job to go out on my own. When I decided to take a leap of faith and bet on myself, there were many factors I considered. Would I be happy…