• I used to feel guilty about being multi-passionate. I'd literally try to hide the fact that I did business coaching, or brand photography or workflow strategy (or all the other things) because I didn't want my wedding clients to feel like I wasn't niched down solely on weddings. . In fact - I have rarely ever talked about the other things I do until this year. I just felt this massive weight because so much of our society tells you to just niche down and focus on one thing. (AHEM - in college I legit tried to double major and triple minor... they wouldn't let me LOL) . But when I found out that I have the biggest lean towards being an Enneagram 7 (the enthusiast or the visionary) personality type - for some reason, this knowing gave me this odd permission to take myself out of the box that I had confined myself in. . I literally used to say to my best friends sometimes I just wish I was okay with doing just one thing - maybe it would be easier - things would move along faster. To which they've lovingly reminded me that if I did that I wouldn't be truly happy. . And now that I've opened this box so to speak - HOLY CRAP the reward has been so unbelievable. I've had wedding clients who started their own business book me for brand sessions, and business coaching, and workflow strategy. I've had brand clients turn into coaching clients. I've had coaching clients turn into workflow clients. AND IT FREAKIN ROCKS. . So if you're an ambitious, multi-passionate person and choosing JUST ONE THING feels like your worst nightmare, let this be your permission to lean into all your passions and don't hide it. CONSIDER IT A BLESSING. . And? If you're not sure how to connect them all - reach out! Doing business clarity calls is quickly becoming one of my favorite things and we're going to have 2 open spots for clarity coaching calls in May! DM me for an application!
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    I used to feel guilty about being multi-passionate. I'd literally try to hide the fact that I did business coaching, or brand photography or workflow strategy (or all the other things) because I didn't want my wedding clients to feel like I wasn't "niched down solely on weddings". . In fact - I have rarely ever talked about the other things I do until this year. I just felt this massive weight because so much of our society tells you to just "niche down and focus on one thing." (AHEM - in college I legit tried to double major and triple minor... they wouldn't let me LOL) . But when I found out that I have the biggest lean towards being an Enneagram 7 (the enthusiast or the visionary) personality type - for some reason, this knowing gave me this odd permission to take myself out of the box that I had confined myself in. . I literally used to say to my best friends sometimes "I just wish I was okay with doing just one thing - maybe it would be easier - things would move along faster". To which they've lovingly reminded me that if I did that I wouldn't be truly happy. . And now that I've "opened this box" so to speak - HOLY CRAP the reward has been so unbelievable. I've had wedding clients who started their own business book me for brand sessions, and business coaching, and workflow strategy. I've had brand clients turn into coaching clients. I've had coaching clients turn into workflow clients. AND IT FREAKIN ROCKS. . So if you're an ambitious, multi-passionate person and choosing JUST ONE THING feels like your worst nightmare, let this be your permission to lean into all your passions and don't hide it. CONSIDER IT A BLESSING. . And? If you're not sure how to connect them all - reach out! Doing business clarity calls is quickly becoming one of my favorite things and we're going to have 2 open spots for clarity coaching calls in May! DM me for an application!
  • YOU 🙌🏻 HAVE 🙌🏻 WHAT 🙌🏻 IT 🙌🏻 TAKES. . I remember the countless times years ago when I was yearning to quit my full time job, sitting there watching educational courses on my second monitor in my back office, secretly wondering and doubting whether I had what it took to quit my job and run my own business. . That doubt crept in day after day - like a nagging mosquito you can’t quite kill. It actually took a call with my accountant (heyo @engagecpas) to have him tell me I had what it took. THANKS MIKE! . Sometimes you just need someone else’s vote of confidence or permission to chase your dreams. . Nowadays, eight years in, I fiercely know I have what it takes to run a wildly incredible business (businesses actually) - but still every single day I have to remind myself that “you have what it takes” to achieve your absolute wildest dreams. . Running a business isn’t for the faint of heart. It takes constant learning, ambition, resilience and a drive to build a life beyond your currently reality. . And you?? YOU 🙌🏻 HAVE 🙌🏻 WHAT 🙌🏻 IT 🙌🏻 TAKES.
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    YOU 🙌🏻 HAVE 🙌🏻 WHAT 🙌🏻 IT 🙌🏻 TAKES. . I remember the countless times years ago when I was yearning to quit my full time job, sitting there watching educational courses on my second monitor in my back office, secretly wondering and doubting whether I had what it took to quit my job and run my own business. . That doubt crept in day after day - like a nagging mosquito you can’t quite kill. It actually took a call with my accountant (heyo @engagecpas) to have him tell me I had what it took. THANKS MIKE! . Sometimes you just need someone else’s vote of confidence or permission to chase your dreams. . Nowadays, eight years in, I fiercely know I have what it takes to run a wildly incredible business (businesses actually) - but still every single day I have to remind myself that “you have what it takes” to achieve your absolute wildest dreams. . Running a business isn’t for the faint of heart. It takes constant learning, ambition, resilience and a drive to build a life beyond your currently reality. . And you?? YOU 🙌🏻 HAVE 🙌🏻 WHAT 🙌🏻 IT 🙌🏻 TAKES.
  • This weekend was one of the last weekends with empty plans on it for a loooooong time. And it got quickly filled in the BEST way. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It got filled with the little things: ✨A barbecue with friends, ✨ Wiffle ball in their back yard ✨ drawing with chalk with their toddler ✨ late night ice cream and games. ✨ hugs ✨ a rainy Sunday mapping out something secret I’m verrrrrrrry excited about!! . After last year, I hope to never take the seemingly little things - like a barbecue with friends or a good rainy productive Sunday for granted. My heart is feeling full this Monday! . What filled your cup this weekend? 💕
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    This weekend was one of the last weekends with empty plans on it for a loooooong time. And it got quickly filled in the BEST way. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It got filled with the little things: ✨A barbecue with friends, ✨ Wiffle ball in their back yard ✨ drawing with chalk with their toddler ✨ late night ice cream and games. ✨ hugs ✨ a rainy Sunday mapping out something secret I’m verrrrrrrry excited about!! . After last year, I hope to never take the seemingly little things - like a barbecue with friends or a good rainy productive Sunday for granted. My heart is feeling full this Monday! . What filled your cup this weekend? 💕
  • I've been dreaming lately about what I want this account to be for, and ultimately, I want it to come down to documenting MY journey to finding my definition of freedom, and helping YOU - my small biz friends and followers (and really - anyone I can inspire) to help you find YOUR definition of success and freedom - with your time, finances, purpose, creativity, lifestyle, and business. . One of the things that has brought me joy lately is making Friday's a co-working day. I remember dreaming about working in coffee shops with friends back when I still had a full-time job, and where I lived just didn't really make sense to do that when I went full-time in 2015. But NOW, that’s different, and co-working IRL with friends is something I want to make a habit of. THAT- is part of the freedom I want from my life/biz. . NEWS FLASH: If you want to live a life with more joy, fulfillment, and freedom- it’s pretty simple: do more of what makes your soul happy, and more of the things that give you energy. . I’m determined to fill up my life with the things that brings me joy, and I’d LOVE to know what some of those things are for you! Drop some joy boosters in the comments!
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    I've been dreaming lately about what I want this account to be for, and ultimately, I want it to come down to documenting MY journey to finding my definition of freedom, and helping YOU - my small biz friends and followers (and really - anyone I can inspire) to help you find YOUR definition of success and freedom - with your time, finances, purpose, creativity, lifestyle, and business. . One of the things that has brought me joy lately is making Friday's a co-working day. I remember dreaming about working in coffee shops with friends back when I still had a full-time job, and where I lived just didn't really make sense to do that when I went full-time in 2015. But NOW, that’s different, and co-working IRL with friends is something I want to make a habit of. THAT- is part of the freedom I want from my life/biz. . NEWS FLASH: If you want to live a life with more joy, fulfillment, and freedom- it’s pretty simple: do more of what makes your soul happy, and more of the things that give you energy. . I’m determined to fill up my life with the things that brings me joy, and I’d LOVE to know what some of those things are for you! Drop some joy boosters in the comments!
  • Want to know the secret to success? . Lean in. . Traditionally, this phrase is used in sports - “lean into the pitch” “lean into the wave”. It means: “to shift one's body weight forward or toward someone or something.” . And so often - without even realizing it, we’re leaning AWAY from our goals and dreams in life and business instead of leaning IN. . So often - we stop showing up to our dreams because of limiting beliefs that hold us back… . Fear of failure. Fear of rejection. Fear of embarrassment. Of judgement. Fear of not doing enough, saying enough, saying the right thing. Fear of success (Yup - it’s a thing). . We dabble and flit around our dreams, our message, our purpose. We constantly plan out our goals and make lists for what we want to do “someday” - and then take 2924707 unnecessary steps in between now and “someday” - procrastinating on the things we really want to make happen. . We never put one foot in front of the other in the same direction. And I say - enough is ENOUGH. . My friend - stop waiting for perfection. The right message. The engaged audience. The million dollar idea. The million dollar bank account. Stop waiting for permission and START chasing after the things you really want in life- and in business. . You already have everything you need to make your dreams happen. Show up. Shine your light. BOLDLY chase your dreams. Put both feet in and lean in for the ride. The world is waiting for what you have to offer.
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    Want to know the secret to success? . Lean in. . Traditionally, this phrase is used in sports - “lean into the pitch” “lean into the wave”. It means: “to shift one's body weight forward or toward someone or something.” . And so often - without even realizing it, we’re leaning AWAY from our goals and dreams in life and business instead of leaning IN. . So often - we stop showing up to our dreams because of limiting beliefs that hold us back… . Fear of failure. Fear of rejection. Fear of embarrassment. Of judgement. Fear of not doing enough, saying enough, saying the right thing. Fear of success (Yup - it’s a thing). . We dabble and flit around our dreams, our message, our purpose. We constantly plan out our goals and make lists for what we want to do “someday” - and then take 2924707 unnecessary steps in between now and “someday” - procrastinating on the things we really want to make happen. . We never put one foot in front of the other in the same direction. And I say - enough is ENOUGH. . My friend - stop waiting for perfection. The right message. The engaged audience. The million dollar idea. The million dollar bank account. Stop waiting for permission and START chasing after the things you really want in life- and in business. . You already have everything you need to make your dreams happen. Show up. Shine your light. BOLDLY chase your dreams. Put both feet in and lean in for the ride. The world is waiting for what you have to offer.
  • AHHH! My heart is basically about to freakin’ explode with gratitude and joy and fulfillment. This website launch week is wrapping up today at 2PM EST and I’m literally overflowing with joy for all the entries we’ve had this week. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This website truly means a lot to me. This year I turned 30. A new leaf, a new decade, and a new purpose. Laura Lee Creative is evolving in the BEST way and it’s been so much fun to pour my heart onto this new site. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This website feels like a 2.0 version of me in so many ways. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ SO MUCH is different - a new brand, new copy, new offerings, new purpose, new community, new products - just about everything about my business has been changing behind the scenes and this new site is a true embodiment of the business owner I hope to become in the next decade. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’m most excited about our snazzy new and improved purpose: To help small business owners and purpose-driven entrepreneurs redefine success on their own terms and bring their passions and dreams to life with more ease, joy, confidence, fulfillment and freedom. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I cannot wait to serve you in this decade to come. <3 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Thank YOU for all your support and hype this week! With all the excitement over here, don’t forget to go check out this site!! Head to the link in bio or www.lauraleecreative.com if you’re on desktop to check it out! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Giveaway winners will be announced today at 2PM EST! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ <3 Laura
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    AHHH! My heart is basically about to freakin’ explode with gratitude and joy and fulfillment. This website launch week is wrapping up today at 2PM EST and I’m literally overflowing with joy for all the entries we’ve had this week. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This website truly means a lot to me. This year I turned 30. A new leaf, a new decade, and a new purpose. Laura Lee Creative is evolving in the BEST way and it’s been so much fun to pour my heart onto this new site. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This website feels like a 2.0 version of me in so many ways. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ SO MUCH is different - a new brand, new copy, new offerings, new purpose, new community, new products - just about everything about my business has been changing behind the scenes and this new site is a true embodiment of the business owner I hope to become in the next decade. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’m most excited about our snazzy new and improved purpose: To help small business owners and purpose-driven entrepreneurs redefine success on their own terms and bring their passions and dreams to life with more ease, joy, confidence, fulfillment and freedom. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I cannot wait to serve you in this decade to come. <3 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Thank YOU for all your support and hype this week! With all the excitement over here, don’t forget to go check out this site!! Head to the link in bio or www.lauraleecreative.com if you’re on desktop to check it out! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Giveaway winners will be announced today at 2PM EST! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ <3 Laura