How do I know if my idea is good enough to launch?
The short answer: you don’t. And that’s the point. The lesson I keep learning is that no matter how much you plan, things will always turn out different than you expected. Which is why it’s actually better to give yourself less time to plan—so you can test, learn, and...
How do I post consistently without burning out?
The only way to post consistently without burning out is to build a system that actually works for your unique brain. Here’s the truth: you might have to experiment with a few approaches before you land on the one that sticks. But once you do, everything feels...
How do I figure out what I want to be known for?
The truth is—you already know this answer. You might just need to peel back a few layers to uncover it. Here’s a process to help you get there https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nq-2nuwixmM 1. Look at Your Career Make a list of everything you’ve done professionally that...
take a breath
Inhale.That’s all you have to do right now. No need to figure it all out. No need to cross another thing off the to-do list.Just breathe in. Exhale. Let your shoulders drop. Let the tension melt.Let go of the need to prove yourself. This moment is the only one that’s...
so I’m kinda ridiculous… but here’s the plan
What is SoCurious? SoCurious is a people-powered media company.We make content, products, and experiences that help you feel more human. Kinda like if PBS had been created by a mashup of Mr. Rogers and Basquiat instead of a group of white dudes. Why are you building...
Joy is a choice you make every day.
Joy is a choice you make every day. It’s the deep breaths that recenter you after a long day. The playlist that keep you dancing while cleaning the bathroom. The five minutes of sun on your face between meetings. The meme your best friend sends just when you...
3 things bringing me joy this week
1. Put the mic back in my hand.After way too long, in-person speaking gigs are back! Saturday, I gave my first Joy is the Revolution talk at Black Art Weekend in Austin. Then Tuesday, I spoke to the Bootstrap Biz crew virtually about adding joy to your small...
the scariest moment of my adult life.
On Friday, June 20th, I deposited $4,800 into my bank account. I felt… calm. Secure. Like I could finally exhale. I even went to the store and bought the good lotion. (EOS Shea Butter, if you’re curious.) That weekend felt like a small vacation. For the first...
you’re allowed to evolve
Today is your reminder: you’re allowed to evolve. You’re not bound to one path, one pace, or one version of yourself. You can shift direction. Slow down. Leap forward. Because none of it means you’ve failed. Every experiment—even the messy ones—brings you closer to...
you don’t have to do it all alone.
You don’t have to figure it out alone. Maybe you’ve been circling the same idea for months. Maybe your voice feels muted and you’re tired of second-guessing yourself. Or maybe you know you’re ready for the next chapter, but can’t quite see the map. For the next week,...
5 things that brought me joy this week
This week has been good. Like actually good. But also… whew. I’m tired. So instead of a deep message, I’m just gonna tell you five little things that brought me joy: 1. A long phone call with my Aunt Shirley. It’s been decades since we had real one-on-one...
i believe in all those dreams you’ve been hiding
Going after your big dreams is scary. Even the small steps can feel overwhelming. Sometimes, what you need isn’t another strategy—it’s someone who believes in you, nudging you forward. That’s why I created Launch Your Damn Newsletter Already. Because I know the power...
I almost didn’t launch this workshop.
I almost didn’t launch this workshop. Because honestly? Most online courses suck. Not because learning online is broken—but because too many people are teaching things they’ve never actually done. This one’s different. I’ve been writing my newsletter, Good...
how do you make a small but meaningful dent in the universe?
I’ve worn a lot of creative hats over the years—Creative Director. Photographer. Facilitator. Communications Strategist. Illustrator. Copywriter. I’ve worked with major brands, led national campaigns, built teams, and spoken at events across the country. But the work...
my definition of love changed… for the better
I used to think love meant losing yourself in someone else. Now I know—real love brings you home to yourself, again and again. This past year taught me lessons I didn’t know I needed.Grief cracked me wide open. But on the other side of sorrow, I found a deeper...
5 unexpected ways starting a newsletter changed everything
In 2019, I started a little email called Good Morning Sunshine. One drawing. One short note. One goal:To spread joy in a world that desperately needs it. 247 emails later—it changed my entire life. Here are 5 unexpected ways starting a newsletter changed...
it’s okay to be afraid. do it anyway
You almost launched a newsletter last year. You bought the domain.Wrote down a bunch of ideas.Even picked a font (obviously). But then you told yourself: “I’m not ready.” “No one will read it.” “I don’t have the perfect niche.” “My writing style isn’t defined.” “I...
refill your cup first
You deserve the same care, rest, and kindness that you so freely give to everyone else. Not when you finally get a break.Not when everything is done.Not when you’ve earned it. Now. Because the version of you who is running on empty is not the one the world needs most....
I quit my toxic corporate job to start a business that spreads joy
I made one of the biggest decisions of my life – I quit my job to follow my passion for creating something meaningful. In this video, I take you behind the scenes of my journey from a stable corporate job to launching my own greeting card business. It’s been...
i got cast on a reality show…again
It’s funny how life works. Sometimes the universe gives you a soft whisper.Other times… you get cast on a reality show. Yep, you read that right. Earlier this year, I was cast on a reality show for entrepreneurs.It’s called The Blox. Kind of like Shark...
I’m just an artist. Here’s a philosophical rant on why I believe joy is the revolution.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaczKWrX-vk The Only Way We Survive This Is Through Joy Let’s be real: the world is overwhelming right now. There’s so much noise, so much fear, so much urgency pulling us in a hundred directions. And I get it—because our brains are...
growing up, i was taught boys don’t cry
Growing up, I was taught that boys don’t cry. So I swallowed my feelings. Bit my tongue. Made myself the safe space for everyone else, but never for myself. Because I saw the pain behind the masks people wear. And I wanted to fix it. I wanted to be the person they...
reconnection isn’t dead.
Reconnection isn’t dead. I know it feels like it sometimes. Because we’re more likely to send heart emojis than handwritten notes. Because it’s easier to swap voice memos than carve out time for a real conversation. Because everyone is too busy to schedule a meetup...
Life is hard, so I made some inspirational memes.
Feel free to steal them for your socials—just tag @socurious.co so I don’t cry. 😌🙏