“When you align with who you truly are, effort turns into flow.” ~ Unknown A while back, I was in a coaching session with a client who was feeling stuck. She was auditioning a lot but not getting the results she wanted. She was doing everything “right”: preparing, training, and showing up with dedication. Yet, despite …
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The Courage to Be Seen
“You are not too much, too little, or too late. You are exactly enough to begin.” ~ Unknown Putting yourself out there can feel tender and terrifying all at once. Whether it’s sharing your voice, stepping into a new role, applying for the job, or allowing others to truly see you, that edge between comfort and …
Creative Income Revenue: From Survival to Surthrival
“You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” ~ Maya Angelou When we think about creative careers, we often imagine a straight path: train hard, get work, keep going. But the truth is, very few careers look like that. Most of us navigate winding roads; bursts of opportunity, unexpected pauses, and …
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The Wisdom of Stillness
“Within you, there is a stillness and a sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself.” ~ Hermann Hesse, poet and novelist Sometimes growth feels like movement, momentum, and visible progress. Other times, it feels like stillness; like waiting, resting, or even disappointment. It can be tempting to believe that if we …
Move From Reacting to Creating
“When you own the choice, you own the outcome. That’s when you move from reacting to creating.”~Steve Chandler, author and coach Did you know that ‘reacting’ and ‘creating’ are made from the same letters? It’s not just a fun word fact but a powerful reminder. When life throws us curveballs, our first instinct is often to react: to tense …
The Entrepreneur, the Professional, and the Warrior
“The most important thing about art is to work. Nothing else matters except sitting down every day and trying.”~Steven Pressfield, writer Within each of us live three dynamic inner forces: the Entrepreneur, the Professional, and the Warrior. When we invite creativity to weave through them, we unlock clarity and momentum. The Entrepreneur is your inner spark-starter; bold, …
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Dreamer vs. Builder: The Creative’s Dilemma
“Do not wait; the time will never be ‘just right.’ Start where you stand.” ~ Napoleon Hill Who was Napoleon Hill? Napoleon Hill (1883–1970) was a pioneer of personal development and author of Think and Grow Rich. He studied successful leaders for over 20 years, distilling their habits into timeless principles of mindset, persistence, and purposeful action. After …
The Art of Not Knowing
“Not until we are lost do we begin to understand ourselves.”~ Henry David Thoreau There comes a moment in every journey, quiet and often unexpected, when the thing that once lit you up… just doesn’t anymore. You’re not burned out. You’re not walking away. But you’re not fully in it either. Perhaps you feel a little flat. …