Stepping Out of My Comfort Zone (and Back Into My Creative Head)
Stepping away from running my businesses to focus solely on writing was something I had never done before, but it reminded me why I fell in love with storytelling in the first place. Sometimes the best way to move forward is to step away for a while and let creativity take the lead.
Responsibility, Results, and the Myth of “Not Enough”
True success comes from doing the work with integrity and trusting the process to unfold in its own time. Every project is a collaboration between effort, timing, and the willingness to let the result take shape naturally.
Working on a Bank Holiday: When 27 Degrees Doesn’t Mean a Day Off
On a 27-degree Bank Holiday, most people are in the garden with a drink in hand, but for the self-employed, the laptop usually wins. Freedom looks different when taking the day off means losing a day’s income.
Ghosted in Business. Why Manners Still Matter.
Ghosting isn’t just a dating problem anymore. In business, the silence after a genuine pitch or inquiry speaks volumes, and not in a good way.
Post-Holiday Burnout: Why Rest Isn’t Always the Reset You Hoped For
Post-holiday burnout is real. Sometimes taking a break highlights just how much pressure you’ve been under - and coming back can feel heavier than when you left.
15 Things I’ve Learned in Business in 15 Years
After 15 years in business, I’ve picked up a few lessons - some joyful, some hard-won. If I could tell my younger self anything, it would be these 15 truths.
15 Years in Business - Built from Love, Grit and a Bloody Good Gut Instinct
15 years - Who’d have thought it? Celebrating the resilience, growth, and unexpected wins that come from backing yourself, even on the hardest days.