As creatives, we have a hard time taking time off. We compare our work days to those of the people we see online and think we should be working when everyone else is. But the truth is, we need rest and time off in order to create space for more creativity. We need to allow ourselves rest so we can better serve our clients and customers. In fact, this time off will give your mind a break from the stress and will allow you to grow your own creativity.

Today, we are going to talk about why taking time off is important for you and your business. In addition, we will discuss how rest can help boost creativity, when to take time off, how to make time for time off, and how to mentally prepare so you won't feel guilty during your time off!

Looking back on our investments over time, we actually purchased Leadpages long before we even started paying for an email service provider. For some that may seem goofy, but for us it was strategic. With the power of Leadpages we have been able to grow our list by thousands and it didn’t take any technical knowledge to make it happen.

Before I jump into how to set up my favorite aspect of Leadpages, let me first tell you about the different options available to you right out of the box.

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when I drop the word ‘gratitude’? Maybe you think that gratitude is something you do once a year at Thanksgiving. Or maybe you think that gratitude is something you do after business hours, like writing in your gratitude journal before bed. Well, babe… if that’s the case then you’re missing out.

Gratitude does have a place in business. In fact, it’s the one crucial business strategy you’re missing out on.

Goodness gracious, I have an easy one for you today girl (I’m resisting every inclination I have to say “that’s what she said” right now).

We’re all running a rat race when it comes to online business, or it feels that way, anyway, #amIright? Something that I find SO overwhelming is direct messages on various social media platforms.

You’re getting hit with a PM on Facebook and a DM on Instagram and all the other kinds of “M”s on other platforms and you just don’t know what to do about it.

Well, I’m about to make your life about 42% better (statistic pulled completely out of my head).

It’s no secret that wholesale has my heart. While there is a LOT of work involved, one of the many reasons I love wholesale is that it has the ability to substantially grow your business! 

That said, how do you go from dreaming of big sales to seeing your product on the shelves of your favorite store when a Google search is enough to make your head spin?! Well, m’dear, it’s time to get excited because I’m giving you a step by step guide to setting your wholesale biz up for success! 

So, earlier this week, Emylee talked about what it was like to prepare for maternity leave. Boy, am I thankful for every waking minute of work she squeezed in before sweet Penelope graced this earth. It made my job a hell of a lot easier. As one might imagine, with Emylee gone I had grand plans to go into business overdrive, get #allthethings done, do all the research for the year ahead and take some much needed R&R while she was sneaking in snuggle time.

When someone says you’ll be doing a photo shoot, what is your first reaction? Stress? Anxiety? Fear? For most of us, myself included, being in front of the camera can be nerve-wracking. We want to be natural, but the focus of the lens can often turn us into stiff robots. What is the trick to being yourself and showing your spark? After doing hundreds of brand photo shoots and capturing all types of personalities, I’ve put together six tips to boost your confidence so you shine in front of the camera in your upcoming branding photo session.

Calling all health nuts, fitness enthusiasts, whole-foods lovers, beach body badasses and any and all recipe creators!

Are you wondering if and how you can use Canva to create stunning recipes for your peeps?

The answer is YES, and I’m going to show you how.
 

So you spent your energy, a shiz load of time, and a whole lotta hope on creating a business with no borders. The idea was that you get to live the dream and work from home, on your own schedule, with just you as boss. You get to take coffee dates, sleep in, work late and have more flexibility than Simone Biles. You also know there’s some wiggle room for when you decide to bring a baby into the mix…..but how do you actually prepare for that?

When I was preparing our business for my own maternity leave people kept saying, “You can’t ever prepare for a baby.” Even though that’s true with regards to your little human, I wholeheartedly disagree when it comes to your business. You don’t have to go into your leave (whether it be for a baby, a sabbatical or time off for health) blind. In fact, you can go into it with a solid blueprint and business manual for how things will run while you’re away.