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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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Do you have a creative habit you’ve been hoping to adopt? In this post, I share how I began a new writing habit and kept it up for 100 days, and counting! Last Saturday, I celebrated a milestone. Two, actually! 100 consecutive days of writing, which serendipitously aligned with my birthday. I can assure you, […]
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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 a creative who can never seem to finish the projects that you start? Try this simple exercise to help you stick with more of the ones that matter. I call it the curse of being creative. We have more ideas than we know what to do with. So what do we do? We […]
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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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The possibilities that are waiting for us are so abundant, that most of us can’t even imagine that they exist. In this post and video, Michelle shares how her decision to make one change, led to becoming the truest version of herself, and a life that was beyond what she could have ever dreamed of. Is […]
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Do you let perfectionism paralyze you from sharing your projects, ideas, products or courses with the world? In this article and video, you’ll learn how to quit stalling and start making progress in your creative business. Have you ever created a piece of really great content? A blog entry, a new product, a design, or […]
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Do you let the fear of judgment from others stop you from pursuing the things you want most in life? In this post, you’ll learn how to become brave enough to become the truest version of yourself. THE PAST The desire to be my own boss and to work on my own terms was something […]
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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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