I called this post a letter from me to you, but to be completely honest I’m writing it mainly for me. As I write this my baby is 5 months old and I am easing back into work. I am making tough decisions, I’m starting to understand the “juggle” many parents speak of, and I […]
Behind The Scenes Strategy, Life, Motherhood & Business
How I Recovered from Entrepreneurial Burnout (Or… Why I Gave up the Hustle)
For a few years now you couldn’t browse the online business space without coming across a strong encouragement to hustle for your dreams. I used to think that this talk was motivational, but a couple of years ago I started to realise that it was actually detrimental to my productivity and my mental health. I’ve […]
At the beginning of last month I challenged myself to write 1000 words each and every week day. In total that would mean about 23,000 words, which definitely sounds like a massive achievement. So, how did I do? And was it worth it?
I strongly believe that business shouldn’t always be about the “hustle” or working 50 hours a week. I actually run my own business as a way to help me make more room in my life for the things that matter, so I’m a big fan of taking smart shortcuts when they make sense and work […]
Life, Motherhood & Business, Strategy & Sustainable Growth
How to Get Through Pregnancy (And Plan Materntiy Leave) When You Run an Online Business
I’m pleased to let you know that my baby boy, Rowan, was born on December 2nd 2017. I found out I was pregnant back in April 2017, and I started planning my maternity leave soon afterwards. Now that I’m 5 months into having a baby, I’m so grateful I took that time. I can now […]
Behind The Scenes Strategy, Sensitive Marketing & Visibility
5 Mistakes I Made When I First Started Blogging
It’s fair to say I’ve made a lot of mistakes when it comes to blogging. I’ve been creating websites since the early noughties, and blogging on WordPress since 2008, so it’s easy to look back and see where I did things wrong. Truthfully, I made way more mistakes than I cover in this post, but […]