Hard-earned lessons from my hiring fails

Hard-earned lessons from my hiring fails

No woman is an island. At some point we all need help, right? But when you’ve been hustling hard to grow your biz by yourself (and getting results, because you’re awesome like that) it can feel daunting to trust somebody else with your business. Believe me,...
Do I really have to blog for my design business?

Do I really have to blog for my design business?

“But Anna,” my clients says, a distinct whine in her voice. “I’m a graphic designer not a bloody writer. What’s the point of a blog?” I smile to myself. This isn’t the first time I’ve heard this complaint. In fact, a few years ago, I was probably making the...
The 10 commandments of getting paid

The 10 commandments of getting paid

You love what you do. Creating bad-ass sh*t that rocks your clients socks off? Totes your jam. BUT even though you are definitely in this biz because you’re passionate af about it…a lady’s gotta get paid. After all, you can only pay your rent with million dollar...
How to stay focused when you work from home

How to stay focused when you work from home

In one of my earlier jobs, I worked in an office about half an hour from where I lived. The commute was horrible and the office was even worse. Recycled stale air, artificial lighting, fake plants, the vague but undeniable smell of dirty socks … it was my version of...
BUST YOUR MONEY BLOCKS & ACHIEVE ABUNDANCE

BUST YOUR MONEY BLOCKS & ACHIEVE ABUNDANCE

You’re pretty badass. You can watch horror movies without flinching, try an exotic (and often times weeeeird) new cuisine without blanching and negotiate with sales clerks like it ain’t no thing. But should your mind unconsciously flip up the word ‘money’ … well, all...