For Everything There Is A Season: Be Audacious 2.0!

For Everything There Is A Season: Be Audacious 2.0!

I’ve been reflecting a lot lately about the seasonal nature of our lives. There’s no doubt that our personal journeys and quest to live a life that matters can be seen as different chapters in our personal sagas, but I’ve found myself gravitating towards the seasonal...
The Gift Of Hardship: Resiliency

The Gift Of Hardship: Resiliency

“How are you doing these days Michael?” This question posed by a barista at my favorite coffee shop where I bang out my daily writing sessions was a heavy one. “I’m just grinding Emily. Staying gritty and grinding through.” It clearly wasn’t the response she was...
Resiliency And The Power of Perspective

Resiliency And The Power of Perspective

The life of those breaking out of the box in pursuit of creative endeavors often feels like a rollercoaster, at least in the beginning. No matter the project, taking the path less traveled is sure to create moments of angst, fear and doubt. The longer we walk the...
Creative Mojo Builders

Creative Mojo Builders

Photo by Bridget Braun. I don’t know about you, but recapturing my creative flow on Monday mornings can represent a daunting task. One of the challenges of going at it alone as a self-employed creative is keeping the momentum going. In the typical 9-5 world it’s not...

Not Enough Bandwidth: “No” Your Way To Success

Anyone who knows me has learned to accept the fact that I thrive with a lot of irons in the fire. Like so many creative types and entrepreneurs, there are certainly times where I feel like I’m simply trying to keep my head above water, but I love the hustle of it all....