How do I find my creative voice
To be a prolific creator it takes an enormous amount of discipline. To show up every single day and fight the blank page. To dance with your insecurities. To make things even on the days when you feel like everything you make is terrible. That discipline is what leads...
Live footage of me trying to find my confidence
You actually have to practice believing in yourself It doesn’t just all come together. It starts small and slow It’s wobbly and unsure But as it grows and develops it becomes something bigger. Something more sturdy Something more real And that always...
the failure bow
I walked to the front of the group, stood up straight, and with a big smile exclaimed, "Thank you, I failed!" I then extended my arms and gave an unnecessarily dramatic bow like I'd just finished my Broadway debut. From there, I was greeted with a massive...
The little-known tv shows that low-key changed my life
After coming across a tweet that listed underrated shows the author didn't believe people watched, I felt inspired to create my own list. Popular - A dramatic comedy set in a high school where rival queen bees become stepsisters. This show had my friend group in...
Sometimes you just have to embrace the “stuckness”
Embrace the stuckness Because standing still is often the best way to figure out where you go next. Embrace the shadows Because it’s only by experiencing the darkness that we can appreciate the light. Embrace the imperfections Because accepting yourself...
My life’s goal is to create 1 million smiles
My mission as an artist is to create a more beautiful world by sharing uplifting content that inspires and educates. That’s why I’ve designed Joy Bombs affirmation cards. They’re more than just a product - they're a message of hope and encouragement. When you use...
something magical
Friendly reminder: Something magical unlocks when you're willing to love yourself just as you are right now.
Let’s talk about boundaries
When I first started learning about boundaries, I just wanted to protect myself. I didn't want to get hurt again…ever. So I put up walls to shut out all the potential pain. But in order to love – truly and fully – I had to learn that you can create...
This is your invitation
This is your invitation. To dream.To believe.To grow. Because all the magic lives in youdreaming, believing, and growing. keep growing. AN INTERESTING LINK When you think of keeping a journal, I’m sure the first thing that comes to mind is the traditional “Dear Diary”...
I am Enough
In your most challenging moments, it’s easy to fall back into old patterns. But these mantras will help you navigate change and uncertainty. Click now to read the post AN INTERESTING LINK Self-care is not selfish…it is necessary. Here are some quick...
How to feel more connected
The older I get, the more I value genuine connections. The type of connections that are willing to listen to you vent. Not afraid to disagree sometimes. And willing to call you out when you're out of line. Those are the relationships that are...
How to Love
When you can, spread joy and laughter. When you can’t, be a witness…to their pain, their sadness, their hurt. Sometimes the most meaningful way to show someone you love them is to sit with them and just listen.
Avoid burnout with these 5 useful tips
We all know that wasted, poured-out feeling: You look at the brown puddle in the bottom of your coffee mug and think to yourself, That’s me. That’s how I feel right now, and you wonder how long you’ve been coasting along the edge of your...
This is My Reset Year
This is my reset year A year of thoughtful reflectionNew beginningsDeep learning Meaningful relationships Uninhibited joyAnd intentional growth This is my reset year.
Here’s why it’s important to disconnect and how to unplug
You need to put your phone down (not right now though, finish this first). Like most people, you may wake up and grab your phone first thing in the morning before you're spending 8+ hours staring at a desktop/laptop, whether you're working from home or back in the...
Studio Vlog 01 • Let’s draw plants, meditate, and get a haircut
https://youtu.be/M2qeYLAsaYI In this studio vlog, you get to see a few days in the life of a full-time creator. In this video, I write an article, play with new art supplies, post to Instagram, meditate, and get a haircut. Watch along to go behind the scenes. Here's...
What email marketing software do you recommend?
Real talk: I started the Weekly Reset newsletter with Mailchimp because they had a free account with up to 2000 subscribers. Now I think they only support up to 500 subscribers. I liked it, but something was clunky about the user interface to me. I currently...
feelings are real, but they are not facts
Feelings are real, but they’re not always facts. You might feel unloved, but that doesn't mean that you’re unlovable. You might feel confused, but that doesn’t mean you won’t find clarity. You might feel behind, but that doesn’t mean...
you’ve changed
As humans, we are in a consistent state of perpetual change. Life throws us curveballs. And either we expand. Or we contract. We bounce back. Or we stay stagnant. We choose to find the joy. Or we choose to linger in the pain. Change is inevitable. The only...
How to Create a “Stop Doing” List
While this year started off quietly, the past month has been nothing short of a whirlwind. I'm feverishly sending out weekly emails, recording short-form video content, creating new products for the online shop, working on the Joy Bombs Affirmation deck, and securing...
Career Advice for Creatives
Over the past 15 years, I've worn every hat you can imagine as a creative professional. With job titles like graphic and web designer, social media manager, creative director, director of marketing, photographer, illustrator, and communications manager... if there was...
Breaking Out of a Rut: Tips on How to Stay Motivated and Productive
Life is full of ups and downs, and it can be hard to stay motivated when things don't go as planned. Whether it's a tough day at work, a missed deadline, or just feeling stuck in a rut, there are many things that can steal our motivation. Here are 5 common...
13 Thoughts on Life: Inspirational Ideas for cultivating joy
I've had my fair share of resets. Unexpected twists. Beautiful surprises. And terrible defeats. But I decided at the end of last year that 2023 is my year of intentional growth. A year to dare to believe that all the good that I imagine is possible. A year to put...
From Fear to Freedom: The Transformative Power of Allowing Yourself to be Vulnerable
When it comes to building meaningful connections with others, vulnerability is key. As researcher and author Brené Brown has shown, being open and honest about our thoughts, feelings, and experiences can lead to deeper and more fulfilling relationships. But for many...