Category: Creative Freedom
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What to do when growth feels heavy
This summer, I’ve been building out a balcony “victory garden” of sorts. My friend, Dusti Arab, launched her new venture, Hearth & Hollow (a plant CSA in Vancouver), and she’s been helping me navigate the growing seasons of the Pacific Northwest. While we were living in Portland this summer, I got some tomato plants and…
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7 Domains of Influence: Why growth alone isn’t enough
“Something’s missing,” I said, frantically sifting through client folders. “Something’s not right.”
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What sustainable success asks of you (that hustle never will)
I was crawling across the floor… or should I say I was trying to crawl across the floor. Everything hurt. Every muscle twitch was excruciating. Tears fell like hot lava from my face – and somehow, even THAT hurt. At best I was whimpering, at worst, outright wailing, as I made my way from the…
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Burnout Warning: When your effort outpaces your capacity
What looks like just another day “on your hustle and grind” could also be the red flags of something else that’s going to keep you stuck at a plateau indefinitely.
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When Your Brain Lies to You About Productivity
Brains love control. They crave certainty. So much so, that they’ll go about making up stories that feel like facts.
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Who are you when no one is watching?
I was sitting at my desk, doing my “usual” routine – the seemingly endless loop of “productive” things like email, writing, researching. Yet, I couldn’t shake this restless thought, pounding in my head: “Is THIS what it’s all come to in 50 years on planet earth?” This year has been a wild ride, to say…
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Conditions For Success: A simple way to measure alignment
Conditions For Success is a topic I’ve touched on in planning workshops over the years. It was inspired by a quote attributed to the Irish poet of the Victorian age, Oscar Wilde: When I saw it, I felt this desire to prove or disprove the notion. I mean, really? Can it be THAT easy? In nature, we…
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9 Signs You’ve Outgrown Your Brand (And How to Embrace Your Next Chapter)
Reinvention isn’t just inevitable—it’s essential. If you’re a creative entrepreneur, you know the drill: what once felt like a perfect fit can suddenly feel like “itchy pants.” (Been there, done that, got the rash.) In the final episode of Creative Freedom Season 8, I’m sharing 9 clear signs you’ve outgrown your brand—and how to embrace…
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Mastering the Art of Storytelling: Captivate Your Audience and Grow Your Brand
In a world full of noise, your story is what sets you apart. As a solopreneur, you don’t need a massive marketing budget—you need a brand story that’s real, relatable, and rooted in your unique journey. In this episode of Creative Freedom, we’ll explore why stories are the heartbeat of your brand, how your personal…
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Personal Branding for Multi-Passionate Entrepreneurs
Ever roll your eyes at the phrase “personal branding”? You’re not alone. For multi-passionate creatives like us, it can feel like trying to fit a rainbow into a single crayon box. But here’s the thing: your unique blend of passions is exactly what sets you apart. Here’s the thing: your personal brand isn’t about creating…