Why Being My Own Boss Isn’t Always the Greatest (and Some Things I Do to Help with That)

Since I started my online business in 2008 I have never once wanted to go back and work for anyone else. But that doesn’t mean that being my own boss is always easy, or even enjoyable, at all times. Here are some reasons why it sucks being my own boss!

Is It Too Late to Start Something New Online? (My Instagram Journey)

When we’re able to see how well other people are doing on social media, it’s very easy to get caught up in the idea that we may have left things too late to ever achieve that same level of “success”. I’ve just started something completely new myself, so I thought it’d make for an interesting […]

Dear Mama Easing Back Into Your Business After Having a Baby… (A Letter From Me to You)

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]