• These last few years when I talk dress up, I’m talking about breaking out my fancy yoga pants or if I really need to impress… Bring on the jeans. I heard this was a cocktail event 3 days prior & had to major pep talk myself into going. Especially as all my non-yoga cocktail attire were 4 sizes too small. Complete transparency- It was stretching on every level. Every body dysmorphic, denigrating thought I ever had screamed back at me from the racks and store mirrors on repeat for days Getting ready yesterday I almost caved. It was a dance with panic all day long. But I promised myself this year I would do one stretching thing a week. And I would fight to show up for the things I wanted most. And this was one of them. I will be forever glad I did. Reconnecting with people I care deeply about, making new friends and just being there to prove to myself that I still could. It was a beautiful, comfort-zone crushing night. I’m not one to work a room, but I can find the one or two people who look like they might be on the edges of things like I am. And meeting @nataliefranke in person... this woman is changing the world by embodying the message she’s called to bring and loving the person (or room) in front of her. Honored to be her friend and beyond grateful for her encouragement. I am where I am in business today because of the community and movement she has been central to sparking. Want to see what love looks like when it changes the world one person, one room, one city, one vision at a time: go follow her Creatives in Jax, looking for community? Follow the @tuesdaystogetherjax crew and come hang with us monthly - #designedtothrivecreative #courageouscreativity #purposemeetsprofit #designedtothrive #creativeatheart #creativepreneur #creativebusinessowner #risingtidesociety #calledtobecreative #creativityfound #communityovercompetition #jaxcreatives #wearethecreativeeconomy #madetomatter #tbiwarrior #thelittlevictories #dowhatyoulove #creativebusiness #illustratedbusiness #dontquityourdaydream #withgritandgrace #storymatters #itsthelittlethings
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    These last few years when I talk dress up, I’m talking about breaking out my fancy yoga pants or if I really need to impress… Bring on the jeans. I heard this was a cocktail event 3 days prior & had to major pep talk myself into going. Especially as all my non-yoga cocktail attire were 4 sizes too small. Complete transparency- It was stretching on every level. Every body dysmorphic, denigrating thought I ever had screamed back at me from the racks and store mirrors on repeat for days Getting ready yesterday I almost caved. It was a dance with panic all day long. But I promised myself this year I would do one stretching thing a week. And I would fight to show up for the things I wanted most. And this was one of them. I will be forever glad I did. Reconnecting with people I care deeply about, making new friends and just being there to prove to myself that I still could. It was a beautiful, comfort-zone crushing night. I’m not one to work a room, but I can find the one or two people who look like they might be on the edges of things like I am. And meeting @nataliefranke in person... this woman is changing the world by embodying the message she’s called to bring and loving the person (or room) in front of her. Honored to be her friend and beyond grateful for her encouragement. I am where I am in business today because of the community and movement she has been central to sparking. Want to see what love looks like when it changes the world one person, one room, one city, one vision at a time: go follow her Creatives in Jax, looking for community? Follow the @tuesdaystogetherjax crew and come hang with us monthly - #designedtothrivecreative #courageouscreativity #purposemeetsprofit #designedtothrive #creativeatheart #creativepreneur #creativebusinessowner #risingtidesociety #calledtobecreative #creativityfound #communityovercompetition #jaxcreatives #wearethecreativeeconomy #madetomatter #tbiwarrior #thelittlevictories #dowhatyoulove #creativebusiness #illustratedbusiness #dontquityourdaydream #withgritandgrace #storymatters #itsthelittlethings
  • Hey Noah Webster, I've got a new word for you. And yes I am totally qualified for word-maker-upper-credulity. I aced my 2 semester nerd-alert college elective of linguistics and thought memorizing 4 syllable words from the dictionary was a game when I was like 5. Webster's and I, we're lifelong BFFs. First things though- have you seen @ashlynscarter’s Youtube video & blog this last week on 6 mindset shifts needed to really put yourself out there and do the things you have in your heart? (I'm totally not cool enough for swipe-up link-in-story action so I'm just gonna paste it in here for my Facebook fam: https://ashlynwrites.com/launch-a-website-product-service-mindset-shifts. IG friends- I'm popping the link in my profile for a goodly chunk of the weekend) So 2020, get this straight. We are not perfectionisting. We're showing up imperfect, moving forward, & celebrating the journey. This year I have 2 launches that scare the bejeebers out of me... but bejeebers are inherently overrated anyway. I wake up and remind myself that this is the year everything changes and I'm flipping the script even in the middle of very real ongoing challenges. Because if the dream doesn't scare me at least a little, it's totally not big enough. How about you- want to give perfectionisting a hard no with me? Cheering. You. On. - #designedtothrivecreative #courageouscreativity #purposemeetsprofit #designedtothrive #creativeatheart #creativepreneur #creativebusinessowner #risingtidesociety #calledtobecreative #creativityfound #communityovercompetition #jaxcreatives #wearethecreativeeconomy #madetomatter #tbiwarrior #thelittlevictories #dowhatyoulove #creativebusiness #illustratedbusiness #dontquityourdaydream #withgritandgrace #creatingstrong #resilience #creativeresilience
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    Hey Noah Webster, I've got a new word for you. And yes I am totally qualified for word-maker-upper-credulity. I aced my 2 semester nerd-alert college elective of linguistics and thought memorizing 4 syllable words from the dictionary was a game when I was like 5. Webster's and I, we're lifelong BFFs. First things though- have you seen @ashlynscarter’s Youtube video & blog this last week on 6 mindset shifts needed to really put yourself out there and do the things you have in your heart? (I'm totally not cool enough for swipe-up link-in-story action so I'm just gonna paste it in here for my Facebook fam: https://ashlynwrites.com/launch-a-website-product-service-mindset-shifts. IG friends- I'm popping the link in my profile for a goodly chunk of the weekend) So 2020, get this straight. We are not perfectionisting. We're showing up imperfect, moving forward, & celebrating the journey. This year I have 2 launches that scare the bejeebers out of me... but bejeebers are inherently overrated anyway. I wake up and remind myself that this is the year everything changes and I'm flipping the script even in the middle of very real ongoing challenges. Because if the dream doesn't scare me at least a little, it's totally not big enough. How about you- want to give perfectionisting a hard no with me? Cheering. You. On. - #designedtothrivecreative #courageouscreativity #purposemeetsprofit #designedtothrive #creativeatheart #creativepreneur #creativebusinessowner #risingtidesociety #calledtobecreative #creativityfound #communityovercompetition #jaxcreatives #wearethecreativeeconomy #madetomatter #tbiwarrior #thelittlevictories #dowhatyoulove #creativebusiness #illustratedbusiness #dontquityourdaydream #withgritandgrace #creatingstrong #resilience #creativeresilience
  • Tools to change the world Creatives we are part of one of largest economic shifts in at least a generation. Sometimes it feels like the ground is moving so slowly you wonder if it’s moving at all. If all the late nights and early mornings are worth it. If the dream is worth chasing. And friend it so is. Nope, I don’t have it all figured out or any secret formulas to share. Just some encouragement that small steps still lead to big dreams. And the “overnight” success is often a decade in the making. Just keep taking the next step. And know you aren’t alone Want the same questions my strategy clients get asked? The free link is in my IG profile - #designedtothrivecreative #courageouscreativity #purposemeetsprofit #designedtothrive #creativeatheart #creativepreneur #creativebusinessowner #risingtidesociety #calledtobecreative #creativityfound #communityovercompetition #jaxcreatives #wearethecreativeeconomy #madetomatter #tbiwarrior #thelittlevictories #dowhatyoulove #creativebusiness #illustratedbusiness #dontquityourdaydream #withgritandgrace #storymatters #itsthelittlethings
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    Tools to change the world Creatives we are part of one of largest economic shifts in at least a generation. Sometimes it feels like the ground is moving so slowly you wonder if it’s moving at all. If all the late nights and early mornings are worth it. If the dream is worth chasing. And friend it so is. Nope, I don’t have it all figured out or any secret formulas to share. Just some encouragement that small steps still lead to big dreams. And the “overnight” success is often a decade in the making. Just keep taking the next step. And know you aren’t alone Want the same questions my strategy clients get asked? The free link is in my IG profile - #designedtothrivecreative #courageouscreativity #purposemeetsprofit #designedtothrive #creativeatheart #creativepreneur #creativebusinessowner #risingtidesociety #calledtobecreative #creativityfound #communityovercompetition #jaxcreatives #wearethecreativeeconomy #madetomatter #tbiwarrior #thelittlevictories #dowhatyoulove #creativebusiness #illustratedbusiness #dontquityourdaydream #withgritandgrace #storymatters #itsthelittlethings
  • Ok friends, who has their word for 2020? I’m pretty stoked about mine: RISE. Such rich meaning for a little 4 letter word. I’m working on a belated Christmas present that will walk you through my exact process of finding my word for the year, understanding it, and applying it This year I decided to illustrate it and put it in the very front of my planning notebook. Thinking about prints too because I’m just a little in love with how it turned out. And it hit me today- it’s not just a new year... it’s a whole new decade! So I want to know- what’s YOUR word for 2020? Pop it in the comments below - #designedtothrivecreative #courageouscreativity #purposemeetsprofit #designedtothrive #creativeatheart #creativepreneur #creativebusinessowner #risingtidesociety #calledtobecreative #creativityfound #communityovercompetition #jaxcreatives #wearethecreativeeconomy #madetomatter #tbiwarrior #thelittlevictories #dowhatyoulove #creativebusiness #illustratedbusiness #dontquityourdaydream #withgritandgrace #storymatters #itsthelittlethings #2020goals #2020wordoftheyear #onelittleword2020
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    Ok friends, who has their word for 2020? I’m pretty stoked about mine: RISE. Such rich meaning for a little 4 letter word. I’m working on a belated Christmas present that will walk you through my exact process of finding my word for the year, understanding it, and applying it This year I decided to illustrate it and put it in the very front of my planning notebook. Thinking about prints too because I’m just a little in love with how it turned out. And it hit me today- it’s not just a new year... it’s a whole new decade! So I want to know- what’s YOUR word for 2020? Pop it in the comments below - #designedtothrivecreative #courageouscreativity #purposemeetsprofit #designedtothrive #creativeatheart #creativepreneur #creativebusinessowner #risingtidesociety #calledtobecreative #creativityfound #communityovercompetition #jaxcreatives #wearethecreativeeconomy #madetomatter #tbiwarrior #thelittlevictories #dowhatyoulove #creativebusiness #illustratedbusiness #dontquityourdaydream #withgritandgrace #storymatters #itsthelittlethings #2020goals #2020wordoftheyear #onelittleword2020
  • Love this little slice of heaven... and right up top shelf is my Dad’s ukulele that he’d walk around the house with while wearing his authentic Hawaiian shirts singing impossibly off-key versions of Don Ho’s Tiny Bubbles when I was young... only to be topped by his epic Mario Lanza O Sole Mio impressions Dad’s service was yesterday & it was everything we could hope for. Truly he had the soul of an artist, the heart of a warrior and the skills of a master craftsman... and it is an honor to carry forward that legacy & know how deeply he loved us I’m out of the office till Monday and then will pick up a reduced schedule through the holidays depending on how my Mama is doing. So responses may be longer than usual but I will respond... thank you to each of you for your love, prayers, concern, generosity, wishes and grace (If you’d like to help us out with the cost of her care, we’re grateful beyond words. Link is on my IG profile) - #designedtothrivecreative #courageouscreativity #purposemeetsprofit #designedtothrive #creativeatheart #creativepreneur #creativebusinessowner #risingtidesociety #calledtobecreative #creativityfound #communityovercompetition #jaxcreatives #wearethecreativeeconomy #madetomatter #tbiwarrior #thelittlevictories #dowhatyoulove #creativebusiness #illustratedbusiness #dontquityourdaydream #withgritandgrace #storymatters #itsthelittlethings
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    Love this little slice of heaven... and right up top shelf is my Dad’s ukulele that he’d walk around the house with while wearing his authentic Hawaiian shirts singing impossibly off-key versions of Don Ho’s Tiny Bubbles when I was young... only to be topped by his epic Mario Lanza O Sole Mio impressions Dad’s service was yesterday & it was everything we could hope for. Truly he had the soul of an artist, the heart of a warrior and the skills of a master craftsman... and it is an honor to carry forward that legacy & know how deeply he loved us I’m out of the office till Monday and then will pick up a reduced schedule through the holidays depending on how my Mama is doing. So responses may be longer than usual but I will respond... thank you to each of you for your love, prayers, concern, generosity, wishes and grace (If you’d like to help us out with the cost of her care, we’re grateful beyond words. Link is on my IG profile) - #designedtothrivecreative #courageouscreativity #purposemeetsprofit #designedtothrive #creativeatheart #creativepreneur #creativebusinessowner #risingtidesociety #calledtobecreative #creativityfound #communityovercompetition #jaxcreatives #wearethecreativeeconomy #madetomatter #tbiwarrior #thelittlevictories #dowhatyoulove #creativebusiness #illustratedbusiness #dontquityourdaydream #withgritandgrace #storymatters #itsthelittlethings
  • Some car ride convo wisdom for ya: “You can either stay at home waiting to die, or you can squeeze every drop of life from each and every moment you have here.” When I said yes to being on the cheer team for @imperfectbosses holiday challenge #theimperfectholiday I didn’t know I’d be where I now am This looks like the perfect hallmark Christmas moment. A billion twinkly lights. Matching penguin sweaters and plaid pj pants. Bright smiles & if you could just hear us laugh But under that Santa hat much of Mom’s hair is gone from recent cancer treatments. She is on hospice & we have no idea how many days or weeks remain. We don’t know if she’ll make it to Christmas. But we are committed to celebrate every day like it’s Christmas this month, because the present is a gift worth celebrating Just before Thanksgiving Dad went home to heaven. His service is this week. This year our Christmas season is a time where life & death, Advent & Easter crash & collide with a ferocity that’s downright dizzying But in the middle of the most imperfect holiday I’ve ever walked through, I’m mostly grateful & determined. I will not let a future loss steal a present joy. By grace, I’ll show up, love big & live bold. Cherishing every second I have with this mama of mine Because beloved, the best gifts aren’t found wrapped under a tree. We find them in one another Mom’s care cost is staggering. If you’d like to help out, there’s a link in my profile with exactly how to do that. I can’t even tell you how grateful I am for all your love & support - #designedtothrivecreative #courageouscreativity #purposemeetsprofit #designedtothrive #creativeatheart #creativepreneur #creativebusinessowner #risingtidesociety #calledtobecreative #creativityfound #communityovercompetition #jaxcreatives #wearethecreativeeconomy #madetomatter #tbiwarrior #thelittlevictories #dowhatyoulove #creativebusiness #illustratedbusiness #dontquityourdaydream #withgritandgrace #storymatters #itsthelittlethings
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    Some car ride convo wisdom for ya: “You can either stay at home waiting to die, or you can squeeze every drop of life from each and every moment you have here.” When I said yes to being on the cheer team for @imperfectbosses holiday challenge #theimperfectholiday I didn’t know I’d be where I now am This looks like the perfect hallmark Christmas moment. A billion twinkly lights. Matching penguin sweaters and plaid pj pants. Bright smiles & if you could just hear us laugh But under that Santa hat much of Mom’s hair is gone from recent cancer treatments. She is on hospice & we have no idea how many days or weeks remain. We don’t know if she’ll make it to Christmas. But we are committed to celebrate every day like it’s Christmas this month, because the present is a gift worth celebrating Just before Thanksgiving Dad went home to heaven. His service is this week. This year our Christmas season is a time where life & death, Advent & Easter crash & collide with a ferocity that’s downright dizzying But in the middle of the most imperfect holiday I’ve ever walked through, I’m mostly grateful & determined. I will not let a future loss steal a present joy. By grace, I’ll show up, love big & live bold. Cherishing every second I have with this mama of mine Because beloved, the best gifts aren’t found wrapped under a tree. We find them in one another Mom’s care cost is staggering. If you’d like to help out, there’s a link in my profile with exactly how to do that. I can’t even tell you how grateful I am for all your love & support - #designedtothrivecreative #courageouscreativity #purposemeetsprofit #designedtothrive #creativeatheart #creativepreneur #creativebusinessowner #risingtidesociety #calledtobecreative #creativityfound #communityovercompetition #jaxcreatives #wearethecreativeeconomy #madetomatter #tbiwarrior #thelittlevictories #dowhatyoulove #creativebusiness #illustratedbusiness #dontquityourdaydream #withgritandgrace #storymatters #itsthelittlethings