Let’s put the cards on the table: This year has been a doozy, and we’re only two months into it. I know I’m not alone in feeling overwhelmed. I know I’m not the only one who wants to spend the…

you’ve built something amazing… ….a creative business fueled by your passion and talent. But have you ever wondered how your creativity could inspire the next generation? Or how sharing it with kids could unlock new opportunities for your business and…

I have some pretty big news to share with you . . . but before I jump in, I’d like to explain the why behind it.   I’m writing this blog at the kitchen table in the house where my…

i’ve moved almost 20 times… You’d think I’d be an expert by now, but most of those moves happened before I turned 32. I’ve lived in the same place for 13 years—longer than I’ve ever called anywhere home. Tonight, I’m…

“Show your scars, not your wounds”. . . … a business coach told me as she explained how to share your transformation to inspire your community. Smart, I thought. Let everyone see how turbulent things were. Give them a path…

i’ve never been great at sitting still . . . As a kid, I didn’t just watch TV but created choreographed dance numbers to theme songs like Three’s Company. While others played in the schoolyard, I crafted tissue box houses…

over the years of being a creative, i’ve built up a thick skin… …OK, maybe just a little thicker than when I was getting started. But I did this as a way of protecting my self-worth – and the value…

I was interviewed for a podcast today and the host asked…. “What advice do you have for someone who’s just starting out working towards their creative dream?”   I said, “Do it scared. Don’t wait until you’re ready or until…

I have a confession to make… For the first time in maybe ever, I didn’t set specific goals for the new year in January. I KNOW! I preach so much about setting clear actionable goals and here I am, it’s…

After producing Craftcation for over a decade and attending several conferences as well, I’ve learned some tricks to help me make the most of my time at a conference. One of the big ones… packing smart! I’ve teamed up with…