Working from home always sounded like the dream. And trust me, it definitely can be. But there were some things I didn't consider before blending my work life with my home life. And in the last two years, I've found some things that work and some that don't. And as...
Creative Entrepreneur
How I Work: Featuring Ashley Shelly
Hey y’all! I’m Ashley Shelly Trotier. I am a graphic designer, product photographer, and owner of the brand Ashley Shelly (my maiden name). I design and sell planners and notebooks for my brand, and I just love it! It is my true passion. Two of my most popular...
Finding confidence in your creative business
Whether you're just starting out or you've been in the creative entrepreneur world for a while, confidence seems to be a word that crops up in daily conversation. Over the weekend, I sat across from a friend who is a brilliant artist chatting about all things...
How I Work: A New Series for Creative Entrepreneurs!
I've always been nosy curious about people. I loved AIM away messages that listed out what people were getting up to for the day. When people started daily vlogging on Youtube, I couldn't get enough. And I'll always be a sucker for blog posts that share...
How to make time
You're busy. I'm busy. We're all freaking busy. At any given moment countless tasks are vying for your attention. There's a lot going on, and you're having a hard time balancing it all. Overwhelmed. Still, you have a dream in mind. There's a little nagging thought...
Squash the overwhelm! Calendar Blocking: A Fresh Approach
Is it just me or does anyone else feel like a little elf came into their house in the middle of the night and swapped out their coffee with decaf? Regardless, it's been one heck of a productive week around here, and praise be--it's FRIDAY! I gave a little presentation...