• This morning I realized it’s been almost one year since I left my job and took this on full-time✨ ____________________ It’s been a wild ride 〰️ months so busy where I worked nights and weekends to make my deadlines, and months so slow where I cycled through feelings of self doubt and second-guessing my decision to knowing that this is what I’m here to do... at least for right now✨ ____________________ During the slower months I worked on personal projects, started a blog, and made as many connections as I could (which, bonus, turned into some amazing biz friendships✨). And for the busier months, I’ve learned to adjust my timelines, so that I can breathe and actually enjoy the process. ____________________ As stressful as it was to have crazy busy months and as scary as it was to have those very slow months, I kept going because it was the only option for me that lit me up✨ ____________________ Truth talk✨ working on believing in myself is a daily struggle, but I’ve come a very long way since I did this last time. (Long story short, I went freelance for a year in 2016 and it was a very different experience, but that’s a different story for a different time 😎). I’m proud of how far I’ve come, and I’m excited for this next year 〰️ which I’m sure will have plenty of ups and downs, self growth, mindset shifts, and learning a whole lot more of what it’s like to be in business for yourself✨ ____________________ Who else took the leap to working for themselves full-time or thinking of doing it? I’d love to hear your story✨ ____________________ Photography 📷 @lorrainedaley Hair/Makeup 👁 @makeupbyembellish
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    This morning I realized it’s been almost one year since I left my job and took this on full-time✨ ____________________ It’s been a wild ride 〰️ months so busy where I worked nights and weekends to make my deadlines, and months so slow where I cycled through feelings of self doubt and second-guessing my decision to knowing that this is what I’m here to do... at least for right now✨ ____________________ During the slower months I worked on personal projects, started a blog, and made as many connections as I could (which, bonus, turned into some amazing biz friendships✨). And for the busier months, I’ve learned to adjust my timelines, so that I can breathe and actually enjoy the process. ____________________ As stressful as it was to have crazy busy months and as scary as it was to have those very slow months, I kept going because it was the only option for me that lit me up✨ ____________________ Truth talk✨ working on believing in myself is a daily struggle, but I’ve come a very long way since I did this last time. (Long story short, I went freelance for a year in 2016 and it was a very different experience, but that’s a different story for a different time 😎). I’m proud of how far I’ve come, and I’m excited for this next year 〰️ which I’m sure will have plenty of ups and downs, self growth, mindset shifts, and learning a whole lot more of what it’s like to be in business for yourself✨ ____________________ Who else took the leap to working for themselves full-time or thinking of doing it? I’d love to hear your story✨ ____________________ Photography 📷 @lorrainedaley Hair/Makeup 👁 @makeupbyembellish
  • Monday inspiration for a new little something I’m working on 〰️ feels a lot like late summer✨ ____________________ Inspo credit tagged in the mood board.
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    Monday inspiration for a new little something I’m working on 〰️ feels a lot like late summer✨ ____________________ Inspo credit tagged in the mood board.
  • I’ve been working with some amazing clients lately 〰️ I’m forever grateful for all the good they’re putting into the world, and honored that I get to help them grow in their brand and mission✨ ____________________ Here’s a look back on a favorite project for an organic apothecary line 🌿🖤 Interested in working together? Im now booking for fall 2019! Extending the invite if you’d like to learn more and book a call 👋🏻
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    I’ve been working with some amazing clients lately 〰️ I’m forever grateful for all the good they’re putting into the world, and honored that I get to help them grow in their brand and mission✨ ____________________ Here’s a look back on a favorite project for an organic apothecary line 🌿🖤 Interested in working together? Im now booking for fall 2019! Extending the invite if you’d like to learn more and book a call 👋🏻
  • Out in the wild! Today’s the unofficial launch day for my new website✨ ____________________ This one’s been a labor of love 〰️ In light of the new site, I wrote a blog post about building a website that has your clients ready to invest✨All of the new links are in my bio (you know how it goes)! ____________________ #savvybusinessowner #webdesignthatworks #showit #fwportfolio #launchday #freelancecollective #ontheblog #theeverygirl #showitdesigner #fempreneur #designsinthedetails #createandcultivate #communityovercompetition #beingboss #mycreativebiz #bonafidebosses #whitespacemag #brandstylist #creativewomen #creativeladydirectory #makersandthinkers
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    Out in the wild! Today’s the unofficial launch day for my new website✨ ____________________ This one’s been a labor of love 〰️ In light of the new site, I wrote a blog post about building a website that has your clients ready to invest✨All of the new links are in my bio (you know how it goes)! ____________________ #savvybusinessowner #webdesignthatworks #showit #fwportfolio #launchday #freelancecollective #ontheblog #theeverygirl #showitdesigner #fempreneur #designsinthedetails #createandcultivate #communityovercompetition #beingboss #mycreativebiz #bonafidebosses #whitespacemag #brandstylist #creativewomen #creativeladydirectory #makersandthinkers
  • Your brand is not just your logo, but a visual representation of everything your business stands behind✨ It’s the initial gut feeling your dream client/customer/person has when they first learn about you. It’s what keeps them showing up and wanting to be a part of your biz 🖤 ____________________ Here’s a favorite logomark highlighting that deeper meaning 🌿 For every soap purchased, EcoSoap is able to give bars to families and children in need. EcoSoap also believes in zero waste packaging and the importance of connecting with our environment. All of this is bundled up into this one mark 〰️ and that’s just the start to their complete brand ✨ ___________________ #smallbusinessbranding #logomark #savvybusinessowner #designwithpurpose #designforgood #purposedriven #sustainableliving #fwportfolio #freelancecollective #thebrandstylist #greenbeauty #cleanbeauty #ecobeauty #greenblogger #naturalskincare
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    Your brand is not just your logo, but a visual representation of everything your business stands behind✨ It’s the initial gut feeling your dream client/customer/person has when they first learn about you. It’s what keeps them showing up and wanting to be a part of your biz 🖤 ____________________ Here’s a favorite logomark highlighting that deeper meaning 🌿 For every soap purchased, EcoSoap is able to give bars to families and children in need. EcoSoap also believes in zero waste packaging and the importance of connecting with our environment. All of this is bundled up into this one mark 〰️ and that’s just the start to their complete brand ✨ ___________________ #smallbusinessbranding #logomark #savvybusinessowner #designwithpurpose #designforgood #purposedriven #sustainableliving #fwportfolio #freelancecollective #thebrandstylist #greenbeauty #cleanbeauty #ecobeauty #greenblogger #naturalskincare
  • I had my first ever professional brand photo shoot last week and it only took me a little over 4 years in my biz, DIYing my own photos and art directing my S.O. to realize it’s time to do some investing in the real deal ✨ 〰️ ____________________ Pictured above is not from last week, but back when we were in Mallorca at an Airbnb that, well, needed to be photographed. I still love so many of these photos, possibly because it brings back memories of traveling 〰️ and I plan on keeping a few of these as it makes so much sense for OWS. BUT while working on my new site, I realized there’s more to be told, and my current photos were just not doing it 〰️ at least not completely. ____________________ Investing in your biz is always a huge leap, and normally, there’s a ton of DIYing involved during the start. Take that time to grow and learn exactly what you want your biz to look like, but know when to ask for help so you can focus in on what you do best 〰️ and maybe take a little vacation or just rest for the first time in a while 😎 ____________________ #smallbusinessbranding #brandphotography #whentoinvest #fwportfolio #dstravels #offwandering #theeverygirl #freelancingfemales #freelancecollective #savvybusinessowner #creativehappylife #creativepreneur #bonafidebosses #communityovercompetition
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    I had my first ever professional brand photo shoot last week and it only took me a little over 4 years in my biz, DIYing my own photos and art directing my S.O. to realize it’s time to do some investing in the real deal ✨ 〰️ ____________________ Pictured above is not from last week, but back when we were in Mallorca at an Airbnb that, well, needed to be photographed. I still love so many of these photos, possibly because it brings back memories of traveling 〰️ and I plan on keeping a few of these as it makes so much sense for OWS. BUT while working on my new site, I realized there’s more to be told, and my current photos were just not doing it 〰️ at least not completely. ____________________ Investing in your biz is always a huge leap, and normally, there’s a ton of DIYing involved during the start. Take that time to grow and learn exactly what you want your biz to look like, but know when to ask for help so you can focus in on what you do best 〰️ and maybe take a little vacation or just rest for the first time in a while 😎 ____________________ #smallbusinessbranding #brandphotography #whentoinvest #fwportfolio #dstravels #offwandering #theeverygirl #freelancingfemales #freelancecollective #savvybusinessowner #creativehappylife #creativepreneur #bonafidebosses #communityovercompetition
  • Sneak peek of a logomark and submark in the works 〰️ integrating art with interior design and detailed line-work for a new favorite brand! I can’t wait to share more of this one with you✨ ____________________ #smallbusinessbranding #freelancingfemales #freelancecollective #muralart #inthedetails #elevatecultivate #savvybusinessowner #fwportfolio #whitespacemag #branddesign #brandingforcreatives #freelancewisdom #brandstory #verilymoment #aligndesign
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    Sneak peek of a logomark and submark in the works 〰️ integrating art with interior design and detailed line-work for a new favorite brand! I can’t wait to share more of this one with you✨ ____________________ #smallbusinessbranding #freelancingfemales #freelancecollective #muralart #inthedetails #elevatecultivate #savvybusinessowner #fwportfolio #whitespacemag #branddesign #brandingforcreatives #freelancewisdom #brandstory #verilymoment #aligndesign
  • Happy 4th with a glimpse at this current mood board... and such a MOOD 🖤🇺🇸 ____________________ Inspo Source 〰️ @lbtoma ____________________ #highvibrations #dslooking #verilymoment #gooutside #savvybusinessowner #smallbusinessbranding #cultivatecreativity #elevatecultivate #branddesign #fwportfolio #freelancingfemales #whitespacemag
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    Happy 4th with a glimpse at this current mood board... and such a MOOD 🖤🇺🇸 ____________________ Inspo Source 〰️ @lbtoma ____________________ #highvibrations #dslooking #verilymoment #gooutside #savvybusinessowner #smallbusinessbranding #cultivatecreativity #elevatecultivate #branddesign #fwportfolio #freelancingfemales #whitespacemag
  • Yesterday I was on a call with Haley from @studiowilde and she asked me a question I really loved 〰️ “If you woke up in an alternate universe and you could be an-y-thi-ng at all what would that look like?” 〰️ So of course, the first thing that came to mind was owning my own creative business... but knowing myself, that could look like many different things. I feel so in line with what I’m doing now and why I do what I do, but this hasn’t always been the case. It’s been a looong journey getting here and I’m sure it will continue and evolve with plenty of ups and downs as I go. ____________________ BUT with that all being said... if I did wake up in an alternate universe, becoming a travel photographer with a focus on storytelling would be a very close second ✨ ____________________ So... if you had this chance, what would you do? Really... an-y-thi-ng at all. No limitations 〰️ but again there’s never any limitations, just what we allow ourselves 🖤 ____________________ #highvibrations #savvybusinessowner #fwportfolio #freelancingfemales #darlingmovement #createandcultivate #creativewomen #communityovercompetition #whitespacemag #ameturephotographer #gooutside #smallbizlife #travels #spain
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    Yesterday I was on a call with Haley from @studiowilde and she asked me a question I really loved 〰️ “If you woke up in an alternate universe and you could be an-y-thi-ng at all what would that look like?” 〰️ So of course, the first thing that came to mind was owning my own creative business... but knowing myself, that could look like many different things. I feel so in line with what I’m doing now and why I do what I do, but this hasn’t always been the case. It’s been a looong journey getting here and I’m sure it will continue and evolve with plenty of ups and downs as I go. ____________________ BUT with that all being said... if I did wake up in an alternate universe, becoming a travel photographer with a focus on storytelling would be a very close second ✨ ____________________ So... if you had this chance, what would you do? Really... an-y-thi-ng at all. No limitations 〰️ but again there’s never any limitations, just what we allow ourselves 🖤 ____________________ #highvibrations #savvybusinessowner #fwportfolio #freelancingfemales #darlingmovement #createandcultivate #creativewomen #communityovercompetition #whitespacemag #ameturephotographer #gooutside #smallbizlife #travels #spain
  • It finally stopped raining and the neighborhood pool just opened up. Now I just need one of these bags to fill up with salsa related veggies on farmers market mornings, and then quickly switch to beach towels and 110 SPF in the afternoon. Yep, it’s summer 😎 ____________________ #highvibrations #summersolstice #darlingweekend #fwportfolio #freelancingfemales #illustration #iconillustration #farmersmarketbag #zerowaste #ecofriendlyliving
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    It finally stopped raining and the neighborhood pool just opened up. Now I just need one of these bags to fill up with salsa related veggies on farmers market mornings, and then quickly switch to beach towels and 110 SPF in the afternoon. Yep, it’s summer 😎 ____________________ #highvibrations #summersolstice #darlingweekend #fwportfolio #freelancingfemales #illustration #iconillustration #farmersmarketbag #zerowaste #ecofriendlyliving