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Happy Mother’s Day to all of you hard working freelance mamas!!
Loving following @annawassmer and her #36daysoftype project! She has been sharing in #fwportfolio and wvery letter is so creative. Are you working on a fun personal development project? Be sure to share on #fwportfolio!
Was looking back through some older interviews (ladies we have so many great ones on the site!!) and was so excited to read this quote again from designer and illustrator @lottanieminen. I think a lot of us feel pressure to get things perfect on the first try and while sometimes that happens, it is not the norm for a creative process (or really anything in life). There can be so much satisfaction in your growth and progress post failure. It is a great mindset shift to embrace the process and feel confident that a solution is on the horizon 💕
Things have been a little quiet around here as my workload and mom responsibilities have been taking up all of my time. I love posting the work and stories of our community but sometimes I have to drop some balls in order to stay afloat. I am in the trenches with you, running multiple businesses and mothering two littles. I just wanted to pop in to say if you are feeling like other people have it “all together” it’s just not true! You are doing great, and I hope you have a wonderful weekend! Gorgeous illustration by @bethlairdcreative
Hello to all my fellow quiet confident ladies 👋🏻💗 by @tiffuneemart
Have you taken the #mycreativetype test yet by @adobe? I got dreamer, what are you? Linked in stories!
Take small steps everyday to reach your goals 💛 Thank you for sharing this in #fwportfolio @minna_so
Did you know we have a directory that features hundreds of talented creative women? We do! And it has become such a great resource for clients to find creatives to hire, for fellow creatives to find collaborators and more! Check out the link in profile to apply ✨ Loved this creative profile photo Alexa Boldly aka @blytheandwild & @alexayo. ALSO if you have had a good experience being a member of the directory - I would love to hear from you. DM us!
Love this real talk from Katie aka @theuncommonplace. You can definitely have too much of a good thing and it is all about setting limits that feel right for you - but it is hard. I know Instagram for a lot of us is both beneficial to our business (and lives) but can breed anxiety and comparison. Have you had to set limits with Instagram?
Katie Thierjung @theuncommonplace is a designer, visual artist, and #CreativeLadyDirectory member (how we discovered her!), living in Orange County, CA. Inspired by color and form, she’s always searching for new ways to create and incorporate visual joy into her everyday life. Her lifestyle brand/shop, The Uncommon Place, features unique accessories that have a bright, mid-century twist. We adore her work AND her words in this must-read interview For anyone looking to pursue their creative passions and open a shop. Link in profile!
Love this advice from our interview with @ilanagriffo this week! You absolutely don’t need to have everything figured out when you are starting something new. Read the rest of her interview for more wisdom on time management and what it’s like writing and publishing a book!
This week we’re chatting with Ilana @ilanagriffo, a designer, illustrator, teacher, mother, and now author! Mind Your Business, is Ilana’s answer for creatives who struggle with the business side of things —hands up anyone 🙋?? Her workbook is designed to inspire you, to help you get organized, and to put you in the driver’s seat, with actionable steps to help you achieve your dreams. Head to the link in profile to read the freelance wisdom from the woman behind the book that is tailor made for all us!

 

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