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In the archives, you'll find over 100 articles, videos and resources to help you create and share exceptional work online. I hope it inspires you to go make something beautiful.
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Your new creative idea is the most brilliant yet. But will it work? Adopting this mindset will ensure that the answer is always a resounding yes. In notebooks. In dreams. In chats with friends over coffee. In the shower. In your doodles. In your wide eyes after you’ve had a second glass of wine. New […]
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How can you find more energy when you are an introvert? In this post, you’ll find a two-part approach to uncovering untapped power, so you can find time to do more of what you love. Why are we so tired? “I just want to nap,” and “I just want to sit on the couch,” are […]
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Taking risks don’t come naturally to introverts. In this post, you’ll learn how to stop playing it safe, without leaving your comfort zone. Have you always been told that the way to accomplish great things is to step outside of your comfort zone? To become a risk-taker? To take more leaps? None of these things […]
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Are you dreading your next group trip? In this post and video, you’ll find four tips on how to survive family vacations when you’re an introvert. When we think “vacation,” we think fun, relaxing, recharging. But for an introvert, some trips can feel more stressful than staying at home. Especially when you’re traveling with family […]
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Looking for a simple method for making smarter, faster decisions? In this post and video, Michelle shares a three-part checkpoint that you can use to make the choices that will lead to prosperity in your business and life. If you identify as an introvert, you already know that energy is a precious resource. And that […]
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Are you a creative introvert who feels like you have to fake it in order to succeed? Do you live in fear that someone is going to call you out and expose you as a poser? In this post and video, Michelle shares five easy strategies you can use to overcome imposter syndrome so that […]
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We all know that the most successful people are the ones who never give up. But in order for us to keep going— to make progress, to make money, to make a difference— we need to stay uplifted. In this post and video Michelle shares four tactics for keeping a positive mindset. Not only will […]
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Ready to master your mindset and grow your creative business? In this article and video, you’ll learn about four tools that will help you make radical mindset shifts that set you on course for up-leveling your business and improving your life. Best of all, you can get these four resources for free, which is ironic […]
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Tonic Site Shop themes are undeniably beautiful, but are they worth the cost? Michelle shares her experience and opinions on her template purchase. Your online presence is like the digital version of your home, and just like deciding on the perfect place to live, choosing the right platform and theme for your website is a […]
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In this post, you’ll learn how to start an email newsletter that is aesthetically pleasing and easy to create — one you’ll be excited to send and that your subscribers will look forward to receiving. Starting an email newsletter may be something that you’ve been wanting to do for a long time. If that is […]
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Eight content ideas for the holiday season you can use to connect with your audience and make more sales. You don’t need to be an Elf to create epic holiday content. Whether you are an illustrator, a logo designer, or a hand-letterer, this season offers many opportunities to connect with your ideal client or customer […]
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Read on to learn everything you need to know about creating Instagram Carousels that convert your followers to fans. I’m sick of hearing myself talk and think about Instagram’s algorithm. It’s true: we can’t reach our followers as we used to. But let’s not overlook the many features Instagram has added to make it easier […]
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Email is still the best marketing platform, but are you catering to a 2023 audience? Here are tips for designing an email newsletter your readers will look forward to opening. As a long-time internet creator, I feel I’m constantly defending the original platforms. Blogging isn’t dead! Bring back the old Instagram! Email marketing still rules! […]
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Is online marketing without social media an impossibility? In this post, I share alternate ways to promote your business while staying off the feeds. I can’t tell you how much I miss the early days of sharing content on the internet. A specific moment from 2011 has stayed with me, and it’s a perfect representation […]
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A modern maker with a classic approach to design.
An elder millennial, I learned graphic design the old-fashioned way, but for the past fifteen years, I’ve practiced those principles in the digital space. The result: content that stands the test of time.
I work with clients to craft everything from the ground up, establishing a strong foundation and energizing your visuals with meaning. Impactful content goes beyond what we see. We’re here to make your audience feel.
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