you’re not stuck. you’re buffering

you’re not stuck. you’re buffering

Dreams don't fade. They wait.  But the moment you step into your truest path, fear shows up—new, sharp, insistent. It calls you back to who you've always been. Feel it. Honor it.  But don’t let it hold you back.  Fear isn't a stop sign. It's a compass,...

the fight isn’t over

the fight isn’t over

The fight isn’t over.  The world is still heavy. The work is still demanding.  But in the middle of it all, we survive by refusing to let it steal our joy. If committing to your own joy and healing is selfish—then be f*cking selfish. It’s necessary....

maybe you just need a reset

maybe you just need a reset

Most people don’t need a new life. They just need a reset. A chance to step back.To see the patterns.To break the ones that aren’t working. But here’s the problem: Life doesn’t come with a reset button. So I made one. It’s called The Reset Workbook—a...

freshly cleaned vacuum

freshly cleaned vacuum

This morning, I cleaned out my vacuum. (Stay with me—I promise this is going somewhere.) I opened it up, and gross. It was full—dust, hair, all the little things that had been quietly piling up. It was doing its job, collecting everything in its path, never...

3 Lessons That Changed My Creative Career

3 Lessons That Changed My Creative Career

I spent eight years as a creative director in advertising, then I quit my toxic corporate job to start a business that spreads joy. Now I’m doing something new. I’m launching an Ask Me Anything series where I answer your biggest questions about creativity and help you...

How to find your creative voice

How to find your creative voice

For years, I felt stuck—like I had ideas but no clear creative voice. Sound familiar? Then I cracked the code and developed a simple framework that changed everything. Your creative career isn’t broken; it just needs a reset. I spent seven years as a creative director...

SoCurious Valentine’s Day Sale

SoCurious Valentine’s Day Sale

I used to dream about having my own greeting card company. Now, I’m doing my first-ever Valentine’s Day sale. ❤️ These cards are tiny love letters to help you reconnect with your long distance besties. Use code LOVEJOY to get 8 cards for $30 (Saving $10 is very cute,...

My growth isn’t up for debate

My growth isn’t up for debate

Finding Your Joy Tip No. 001 Some people don’t misunderstand you. They understand you just fine… they just don’t like that you’ve changed. That’s their problem, not yours. Your joy requires evolution. Keep growing, keep shining. And the right people will...

Reclaiming my fury

One of the greatest gifts of my healing journey is reclaiming my fury. Joy doesn’t erase other emotions—it coexists with them. It’s not a denial of the realities of anger, sadness, or fear. But a reminder that you can experience the full spectrum of emotions and still...

I wrote a letter to my younger self

I wrote a letter to my younger self

This year, I’m moving slow. No rushing. No frenzy. Just deliberate daily action pointed towards my goals.  For me, the new year doesn’t really start until March anyway.  So, I wrote you a poem. A gentle reminder: you’re not in survival mode anymore. It’s...

dear 2025

dear 2025

This is usually the week I’d share a big, over-the-top recap of the year. But... 2024? It’s been A LOT. Like, cram-18-years-of-character-development-into-12-months kind of a lot. So instead of grinding through the final week of the year, I’ve leaned into something...

10 life lessons I wish I knew sooner

10 life lessons I wish I knew sooner

I’ll never forget that moment. I was sitting on the couch with my boyfriend at the time. We’d done mushrooms, and as I rambled on about feeling stuck, unsure of what to do next, he hit me with it: “What do you think is standing in the way of reaching your dreams?” It...

The world doesn’t need more fear

The world doesn’t need more fear

The world doesn’t need more fear; it needs more joy. Joy that heals. Joy that connects. Joy that dares to believe that we are the only ones that can save us now. So let that light shine—full wattage. Be the spark, the creator, the heartbeat of something greater....

How to combat negative self talk

How to combat negative self talk

Negative thoughts are like uninvited guests—they show up, but you don’t have to entertain them. Here’s how to guide your inner voice toward kindness: 1. Write it out.Jot down your feelings to release them. Challenge negative thoughts by reframing them with a positive...

I’m choosing joy instead

I’m choosing joy instead

Sometimes life throws you curveballs—in the best way. Like your favorite song randomly playing just when you needed it. Or sunlight sneaking through the trees, reminding you that you’re a part of something bigger. Or a stranger’s kind smile on a day when you’re barely...

10 reasons why joy is the revolution

10 reasons why joy is the revolution

Good morning, sunshine Here are 10 reasons why joy is the revolution 1. Joy dismantles fear. It makes room for courage. 2. Joy creates connection. It’s the glue of community. 3. Joy elevates purpose. It reminds us why we keep going. 4. Joy rewires the...