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Cliffnotes: The one thing I’d do differently if I was taking photography clients right now.
Okay, maybe two things.
5 hrs ago
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Cliffnotes: My random thoughts about negotiating as a woman creative
Ask not, have not
Jul 21
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No, I don’t think a calm nervous system is the goal.
We're stronger than the memes want us to believe.
Jul 14
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10 Month Job Update: "I get to do this... and I forgot how much I love this sh*t."
I also asked for a $30,000 raise.
Jul 7
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The Monthly Edit #2: June is over? July-ing!!!
June 2026 was "chaotically abundant."
Jul 5
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June 2026
Cliffnotes: I actually read Emma Grede’s book Start With Yourself. Here are my 5 takeaways.
I saw parts of myself in Emma's story.
Jun 23
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I’m a chronic pain baddie. I don’t have time to waste.
Capability ≠ Capacity
Jun 16
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Cliffnotes: Recho Omondi’s multi-year deal with Patreon confirms that doing less better will always be a winning strategy.
My thoughts on this major media deal.
Jun 11
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It’ll never be perfect
Why waiting until the conditions are “perfect” is delaying your life.
Jun 9
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I'm an ambitious woman. Here are seven ways I reclaim my time and energy.
Ambition today looks like working smarter, not harder and consistency over intensity.
Jun 2
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May 2026
The Monthly Edit #1: It’s gonna be May.
Welcome to The Edit, a monthly link round-up of what I’ve read, saw, bought and couldn’t stop thinking about.
May 29
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How did I manifest my current job? I got my 🍑 up and worked!(but really)
A few weeks ago I realized I manifested the current season I’m in.
May 26
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