If your to-do list keeps bumping into your energy limits…
If you’re working in scraps of time, wondering how anything actually gets done…
You’re not alone.

This month, Minnie turned one, which means I’ve officially been a mompreneur for a full year. And I’m honoring that milestone by sharing, openly and realistically, the ups and downs of this first chapter.

 In this week’s Studio Scribbles (available on YouTube or the podcast), I dive into the three biggest challenges I’ve faced as a new mama and creative (ADHD) entrepreneur—along with the shifts, lessons, and two surprising ways this year has actually helped my business.

Whether you’re caregiving, healing, balancing a day job, or simply doing the best you can with what you’ve got… this one’s for you.

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Full Circle Entrepreneurship Weekly "Email" Diary Series #1

When things don't go according to plan, we, as the CEOs of our businesses, get to choose which path to take. Do we keep pushing forward according to the original plan, do we make some changes, or do we scrap it all?

Past me (a few years ago) would typically push forward with the original plan as much as I possibly could. It's kind of what we've been taught by society: hustle and do all the things. (And honestly, I believe there is a time and place for it - like if you're just changing plans out of lack of confidence, avoidance, and procrastination. There is a certain momentum that comes through implementation.)

But present me is choosing to create more space in the plan.
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This week I'm trying something new. I hesitate to call it “new” because it's been brewing in my brain for years, but it is the first time (I think) I've actually implemented it. I've recorded this week's email as a video, because I feel like I can share myself and my thoughts easier that way… and I feel less pressure to be “perfect” when it's just us talking like a conversation than in an email like this.
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July 7-11: Q3 Kick Start Focus Week (aka, Get S**t Done Week)

Kick start Q3 with aligned, intentional momentum that sets you on the right path toward your goals for the quarter. Enter the week with goals and leave with key tasks checked off, systems humming, and momentum locked in.

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Don't have your quarterly goals mapped out? Don't worry! The Q3 Quarterly Review drops inside the Hive on June 29 (so you can have Q3 mapped out prior to the Focus Week starting). Broken into 4 parts, it guides you through your quarterly reflection, assessment, intentions, and plans.

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Infuse your business with a burst of creative energy and at least 7 new design ideas through a week of unique prompts and my signature Creative Thought Journey Process.

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This is a free 3-day challenge coming to you soon! I'll dive into why storytelling is so powerful and valuable in your marketing, provide a plethora of story examples, and help you outline key stories that you can tell for your knit or crochet designs.

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Words of Wisdom:

Change is inevitable.

It can feel scary. It can feel hard. It can feel uncertain.

But over time, things will always change. Your preferences, your priorities, your routines, your structure, your marketing. It all changes.

It's meant to change.

Don't resist it. Instead, lean into what fits you now, and it will lead you into deeper alignment.
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Are feeling overwhelmed by the constant demand for fresh content? Do you feel confused about how to actually repurpose your marketing content across several platforms? 

This episode of the Vibrant Artist Podcast is your go-to guide. I dive into why repurposing your content is powerful and time-saving, what content repurposing actually is, and actionable strategies - including specific examples related to creative art businesses - to help you repurpose your existing marketing content effectively.

In this episode, you'll learn how to transform a single piece of content into multiple formats, saving you time and amplifying your message across various platforms. This episode is both practical and inspiring, ensuring you can implement these techniques without adding stress to your creative process.

Tune in to discover how to make your content work smarter for you, allowing you to focus more on your art and less on the marketing grind. This episode is perfect for artists, designers, and creative business owners looking to streamline their marketing efforts while staying true to their authentic voice.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to maximize your content's potential and keep your creative energy flowing.

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Feeling stuck or a bit "meh" in your creative practice? Whether you're an author, poet, painter, graphic designer, knitting pattern designer, potter (you get the idea, right?) -- I have a free challenge designed just for you.

I’m hosting a FREE 3-day Creativity Challenge to help you generate fresh, meaningful, and uniquely YOU creative ideas using my signature Creative Thought Journey process. Each day, you’ll receive a new prompt designed to guide you through your experience, inspiration, and personal creative voice so you’ll have at least three brand-new ideas, each with a built-in story and deeper connection to your journey, by the end of the challenge.

Not only does this process help your creativity, but it makes your marketing easier.

If you’ve been craving a spark of inspiration or a way to develop ideas that feel truly aligned with YOU, this challenge will get you there. Tune into this episode to learn more, and use the link below to sign up!

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Sometimes, things don’t go as planned—and that’s okay. This episode is a little more behind-the-scenes than normal, and it's a reminder that sometimes pausing to realign is the most productive thing you can do.

I had a different episode planned, but instead I'm doing a bit more behind-the-scenes work to create super valuable content that's strategic so it reaches the right people. So this is your permission slip to slow down when you need to, step back when necessary, and focus on making your efforts truly effective. If you’ve ever felt the pressure to keep going just for the sake of consistency, I hope this episode helps you rethink that.

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Marketing doesn’t have to feel overwhelming or scattered. Whether you’ve been putting in the effort but something just isn’t clicking -- maybe your audience isn’t growing, engagement feels flat, or sales aren’t coming in like you hoped -- or you’re just getting started on your marketing, this challenge is for you.

I’m hosting a free marketing challenge this week (March 7-9, 2025) called "Clarify Your Marketing Foundations." We’re diving into the three core parts of your marketing funnel to help you identify any gaps that might be holding you back, so you can create a stronger, more effective strategy.

By the end of the challenge, you’ll have more clarity on what’s working, what’s missing, and what to focus on next. Ready to make marketing feel more aligned and effective? Tune in to this episode to learn more, then sign up to join us!

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In an online world dominated by the "need" for engagement, negative headlines soar above the positive and mundane happenings around us. I'm not familiar with the scientific reason, but I do know the human brain seems to be captivated by negativity and controversy. It creates a fascination, a reaction, and a response; so our news, media, social media, and conversations are often oversaturated with it.

However, statistics indicate the world isn't any more "bad" than it was in the past; we are just more aware of it. But just because we have access to the constant stream of negativity doesn't mean it's healthy for us or that we are meant to consume it. In fact, statistics say that we consume as much negativity in one day as our ancestors used to receive in their whole lifetime, and the human brain has not evolved to adjust to it. So it's no wonder that we live in a society suffering from depression, anxiety, doomscrolling, burnout, and so much more.

But we don't have to leave it at that! Science shows we can take steps to improve our happiness, regardless of what negativity surrounds us. 

So I invite you to join me for the free 3-week Happiness Challenge. We start February 23, but you can join at any time. After the challenge is over, the content will still be available inside the Aligned Entrepreneurs Hive.

Tune into this episode to learn more about what to expect in the challenge.

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The podcast previously named "Pattern Design Circle Podcast" is now named "Vibrant Artist Podcast." In this episode I dive into why I've made the change, what you can expect on the podcast moving forward, and how this impacts you if you're a knit or crochet pattern designer.

I'm excited to dive deeper with you into living vibrantly as a creative entrepreneur.

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I feel a lot like I'm coming back to business with a fresh start after about 2 years marked by burnout followed pregnancy and then maternity leave. I still have the same excitement and passion for my business, but as a work-from-home mom with a baby, my work schedule looks a bit different. And my planning process is no exception.

In this podcast episode, I dive into exactly what my slow, organic planning process is looking like for this year. If traditional planning doesn't resonate with, if you still haven't planned out your year, and/or you feel like you're too busy to spend time thinking about planning, I hope you are able to take away tangible steps that resonate with you so you can plan and set goals in a way that feels good to you and fits with your lifestyle needs. 

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One of the most popular podcast episodes from last year was where I answered questions that you submitted, so we're going to do it again, but we're going to make it topic specific! Tune into the episode for all of the details on what kind of questions I'll be answering, and beyond.

Submit your questions here no later than February 28, 2025. If you include your email address, you'll be entered in a chance to win a free coaching call.

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