Freedom in business doesn’t come from working less — it comes from deciding once. If your brain feels tired before your day even starts, this is a sign that your business needs better systems, not more effort. In this post, I’m breaking down how systems create freedom, why decision fatigue is quietly draining your energy, […]

Bookkeeping for small business owners can feel confusing, overwhelming, and way more stressful than it needs to be—especially if numbers aren’t your thing. In this episode of The Self Made Life Podcast, I sat down with Anora Weste from Weste Management Services — financial consultant, non-CPA accountant, mom of two, and founder of WMS Bookkeeping […]

I didn’t realize I had built a business that supports your life problem until my life needed more from me. On paper, my business looked successful. But in real life, it didn’t feel supportive — and motherhood gave me the clarity I didn’t know I was missing. If you’re building a business that looks good […]

Showing up online can feel uncomfortable — especially when you’re the face of your brand. You might tell yourself you need to lose weight first, feel more confident, have everything figured out, or wait for “the right time.” But confidence doesn’t come before showing up. It’s built by doing the thing — imperfectly, consistently, and […]

This 2025 business reflection is about a year that stretched me in ways I didn’t see coming—through motherhood, rebuilding my business, and redefining who I thought I had to be to make things work. As I head into 2026, I’m no longer chasing more.Instead, I’m choosing better—for my business, my family, and the life I’m […]

Social media boundaries for moms can feel impossible when you’re raising kids and running a business at the same time. If social media feels like another full-time job — one that never really shuts off — you’re not alone. In this episode of The Self-Made Life Podcast, I sit down with Kat Tepylo Murphy of […]

As a mom of two running a growing design studio, I know how overwhelming it can feel to keep up with content, stay consistent, and also keep small humans alive. That’s exactly why I brought social media strategist Ruthie Sterrett onto The Self Made Life Podcast to talk about what a realistic social media strategy […]

Thoughtful gifts from local businesses, creatives, and makers we love. If you’re craving gifts that feel good to give (and even better to receive), this intentional holiday gift guide is for you. Instead of scrambling for last-minute ideas or getting lost in the big-box shuffle, here’s a curated list of thoughtful gifts from small businesses, […]

If money makes you squirm or you’ve ever avoided checking your bank account even when client work is steady… you’re not alone. This lesson in my Seven Lessons in Seven Years series is one I had to learn the messy way. Money mindset, pricing, profit, taxes—it all came in fast and loud during both of […]

Running a business isn’t linear. It changes, it stretches you, it surprises you, and sometimes it nudges you to take a turn you weren’t planning for. If you’ve been feeling unsettled in your business or sensing an upcoming shift, you’re in good company. In this post, I want to share what I’ve learned from pivoting […]