October Business and Life Review
Hey there, beautiful humans! This is a monthly series where I share a behind-the-scenes peek into the highlights, the challenges, what I’ve recently created, what I’m currently consuming, and some goals for the next month. October feels like it flew by so...
5 Ways to Find (or Maintain) Hope
Sometimes it's hard to stay hopeful, but we must fight on. Here are five ways to find (or maintain) hope when life is challenging. 1. Take on a small project that gives you a sense of accomplishment. 2. Seek out good news so you focus less on the bad news. 3. Write...
Positive Affirmations for a Mental Reset
Today we’re doing a mental reset and focusing our attention on self love, self worth, and believing in our capacity to make positive change with these positive affirmations. https://youtu.be/eQQgwgUWVOM But what are positive affirmations? Affirmations are positive...
How to reset your life when everything is falling apart
In 2016, I cried more than I have in my entire life. It started with a breakup. Then followed the startling realization that my rent would soon double. I moved out of my beautiful office and away from my beloved studio mate. And the final shocking blow, our...
September 2022: Justin’s Business and Life Review
Hey there, beautiful humans! This is the second official business and life review where I share a behind the scenes peek into the highlights, the challenges, what I’ve recently created, what I’m currently consuming, and some goals for the next month. ...
Talk To Yourself Like You’re A Three Year Old
Optimism is a choice you make every single day. But even on the days when it’s hard to see the bright side of things, you can choose to be kind to yourself. And that starts with your words. The easiest way to do this is to talk to yourself like you’re a...
Dealing with tomorrow one day at a time
How do you fuel the highest version of yourself? It starts with food of course. And maybe meditation Or journaling. For some it’s running or cycle or yoga. There are coloring books Making things Conversations with God Reading books Studying philosophy. It often...
Ask Me Anything About Being a Creative Director
Okay, so you’re creative. And you can direct stuff? You should definitely be a creative director. I got some questions on my Instagram and realized that yall are so curious about my creative career, so in today’s video I’m going to answer all your questions about...
Real Talk: You Deserve Peace
We are all so multi-dimensional. a combination of our good days and bad days. our successes and our failures. our happiest moments and our saddest times I think the goal of mental wellness and self-care is walking the journey of becoming a better you. a more fulfilled...
Side Hustle Ideas for Creative People
These side hustle ideas for creative people (writers, artists, and content creators) could help you earn $1000 per month from home. https://youtu.be/P3Y38OZak8Y Life is increasingly becoming more and more expensive and it never hurts to have multiple sources of...
The thing about vulnerability
I used to think being vulnerable was foolish. I was afraid to let people see my true emotions. They saw the good happy parts, but I hid away the sadness. I masked the anger. I held back the tears. But now I know better. I know that...
Best tools, software, and apps for creators
With so many options, it’s hard to know what tools you actually need for your creator business. That’s where I come in to help. As a full-time creator, author, and coach I’ve tested a variety of tools, software, and apps to run my creative business. In this post, I’ll...
Let’s Talk About Conflict
Conflict is not inherently bad. In fact, sometimes it's necessary. Meaningful personal growth comes from regularly having difficult conversations. Better to speak your truth when an issue is fresh, Than have it build into something bigger than it needs to...
Let’s talk about how sneaky fear can be in your creative journey
You have an idea to start a Youtube channel. A mission. A target audience. And a message you want to share with the world. But there’s one problem. You don’t feel confident making Youtube content because you're a perfectionist and don’t think your videos...
Motivational mantras to encourage a growth mindset
The way we talk to ourselves can either build us up or break us down. And cultivating a growth mindset takes a lot of hard work. But on my journey to learning to love myself more, I found a simple daily activity that positively affected my mood, increased my energy...
You Are Not Your Work
You are not your work. You are more than your to-do list.You are more than a performance review.You are more than take-home payOr benefitsOr sick leave and vacation days.Yes, it’s a part of you.But it’s not you.That’s why you have to build a life outside of...
August 2022: Justin’s Business and Life Review
Hey there, beautiful humans! I’m starting a new monthly tradition where I share a behind the scenes peek into my business and life review. I’ll share the highlights, the challenges, what I’ve recently created, what I’m currently consuming, and some goals for the...
when you’re feeling under pressure
Sometimes I wonder if the challenges we face are the reason we eventually flourish. Maybe that pressure is transforming us into a new type of someone… someone that’s more loving, someone that’s more kind, someone that’s more human.
Your Season Is Changing
what in your life is distracting you from peace from calm from a quiet spirit and a loving heart? those are the weeds you must dig up. your season is changing… make room to plant new gardens.
How to Combat Negative Self Talk
Everyone deals with critical thoughts sometimes. We all have an inner voice that encourages us to play it safe, make ourselves small, and live in fear. But negative thoughts drain your energy and keep you focused on the wrong thing. The key to changing negative self...
But You Are Powerful
So much of self care is rewriting your momentsfinding new narrativesletting down wallsand rediscovering the confidence that already lives inside our hearts. There are moments where you felt worthless,but you are valuable. There are moments where you felt...
Storytelling and Sustainability with Mia Saine
Mia Saine is a visual storyteller that creates art that addresses important issues, like black history, police brutality, and mental wellness. Born and raised in Memphis, TN, they credit South Memphis, Arlington, Orange Mound, Whitehaven, and all the places they spent...
Best books for creatives to learn business, marketing, and sales
Unblock your potential and grow your creative business with this collection of the best books for creatives. Our challenge as creators day after day is facing the blank page. Making something when we feel inspired. And making things even when the muse hasn’t...
Something beautiful is happening.
You are growing and changing Becoming something new. You’re investing in your heart And treating yourself with kindness. And it’s working. I know you’re not quite where you want to be… yet but those baby steps and incremental changes are adding up. I just wanted to...