I’ve technically been running business since 2011, but the first business I was in with a partner, and neither of us had any idea what the next decade would have in store for us - for our business, our families, and the dreams God was growing in our hearts. My actual self-employment journey really started … Continue reading 5 Lessons I’ve Learned in 5 Years of Running a Creative Business
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How I Stay (Mostly) Sane as a Work From Home Mom with Chronic Illness
Being a mom is hard enough. Running a business is hard enough. Dealing with chronic illness is hard enough. I am managing to do all three - I’m convinced only by the grace of God - and I’m doing things to help myself stay mostly sane during these crazy toddler days. When I was a … Continue reading How I Stay (Mostly) Sane as a Work From Home Mom with Chronic Illness
What You Don’t Need to be Successful
It can be hard feeling successful when life is determined by so many factors. When we begin comparing ourselves with others, there are so many ways we can fall short. The fact is, though, that success looks different for each of us. Success in every area looks different. So, even though so many “gurus” out … Continue reading What You Don’t Need to be Successful
Being Creative & Embracing New Hobbies (as a mom or with Chronic Illness)
As I went through two pregnancies, and then my physical illnesses keyed up, I struggled. With these new lower energies & two little humans to take care of, I worried my creativity, business, ministries, and hobbies would suffer. After all, how does one do it all when their energy is so limited. The short answer … Continue reading Being Creative & Embracing New Hobbies (as a mom or with Chronic Illness)
Staying Simply Creative in Holiday Chaos
As we have only 2-ish weeks left in the craziest year of our lives - thanks 2020 - some of us are trying to figure out how to continue to be productive and creative. Let's be honest, we're all tired. But, the world keeps on going. So, when we have a creative passion project - … Continue reading Staying Simply Creative in Holiday Chaos
Maven Monday: Doing Good in the Business World, Working from Home, and Designing Websites
Here on the blog, we've started this new series called Maven Monday - I'll be interviewing some amazing women every few weeks, and sharing their stories and why they do what they do - for others, for their families, and for themselves. Recently, I had the pleasure of interviewing Natalie Jark, a web design coach. … Continue reading Maven Monday: Doing Good in the Business World, Working from Home, and Designing Websites
Maven Mondays: Motherhood, Entrepreneurship, & More – with Laura Noelle
I used to have a post series (or, rather, I wanted to) for Spotlighting amazing women...well, I'm bringing that back in a new way. And to kick it off, I'm going to do an update of the original (and only) spotlight Sunday post I did. In April of 2013, Laura Noelle wrote this post: Motherhood, … Continue reading Maven Mondays: Motherhood, Entrepreneurship, & More – with Laura Noelle
How to Crush Your Goals for the Last Quarter of 2020
I know 2020 has been a crazy year. From viruses to murder hornets to inequality to one of the most volatile elections in recent history. How is anyone supposed to reach their goals with all this going on in the world? And what about all those life stages and changes that have occurred in 2020? … Continue reading How to Crush Your Goals for the Last Quarter of 2020
Resiliency: In Ministry, in Business, and in Marriage
Y'all, this is going to be a freakin' honest post. Like, bearing my heart & inviting you into the mess kind of post. This week has been rough. We have been dealing with meal issues, grocery issues, broken tiny house issues, heat issues, communication issues, and I have been a mess. I can't count the number of … Continue reading Resiliency: In Ministry, in Business, and in Marriage
How My Focus Changed & Why It’s Okay if Your’s does Too
I originally shared this on my counseling blog, but have since shut that blog down, in order to solely focus here. I want to share how the focus of my work has changed over the years, and why it's okay if your focus changes, too. When I was in high school, I began my career … Continue reading How My Focus Changed & Why It’s Okay if Your’s does Too
Soul Cadence Creative: Coaching+Publishing 