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27 Feb 2019
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Success and All His ‘Friends’

I watched Bohemian Rhapsody last week.

When I first saw the trailer, I remember swearing that I wouldn’t pay money to see it because it didn’t seem like my type of movie. But then life, with its funny sense of humour, dropped 4 free tickets into my inbox to see it at the Open-Air Cinema. Side note: I ended up loving the movie so much I watched it again the very next night.

As we curled up on a picnic blanket and watched Freddie Mecury transition from baggage handler at Heathrow to the lead singer of Queen, I remember wondering, ‘When is the drama going to start?’ The first 30 minutes felt like a montage of him reaching milestone after milestone. He became lead singer, got the girl, landed an international tour and become world renowned, all within 5 years.

Even though Freddie and Queen were pursuing a vastly different goals than I was, I couldn’t help but feel little aches and twinges inside as I wondered why certain things hadn’t unfolded just as easily or quickly for me. Anyone with lofty dreams and big goals knows that having high aspirations comes with conditions attached. Namely, the self-doubt and anxiety that asks: Why aren’t things happening quickly for me? Why am I not there? How come I’m not as successful yet?

I want to pause and say that I know the producers probably didn’t have time to show all the initial striving and disappointments in Queen’s first five years. And surely it wasn’t as easy as I’ve described. But sometimes I think that’s all we see when we look at other people’s lives. At a distance, we only get to watch the highlight reel of someone else’s life and a surface level indication of the challenges they’ve faced. As a result, it can be really easy to doubt our capabilities and wonder if good things are only reserved for others.

From the outside, life really looked like it was coming together for Freddie Mercury.

Until it all fell apart.

The drama erupted halfway through the film when Freddie had to wrestle with the choices he’d made and his identity. I don’t want to ruin the plot, but anyone who’s aware of his life knows there was a point where everything came crashing down.

I heard someone say that becoming ‘successful’ opens you up to more vulnerabilities. That behind all the glitz and glamour, you have to deal with the side-effects of being in the public eye or having more responsibilities. The higher you climb, the further you fall. The bigger you get, the more public opinion you’ll inevitably attract. You’ll wonder if certain friends are genuine or just wanting a slice of the pie, and you’ll clash with people who don’t have the same vision as you.

Hearing that and watching Freddie’s character fall apart on the screen got me thinking that maybe I’m not ‘there’ yet because my character needs to be developed first. A lot of us fantasise about what it’d be like once we become successful, but we don’t stop to ask if the person we are today can handle the consequences of getting everything we want.

Obtaining the dream doesn’t transform us into someone different. We’re still the same person with the same insecurities and flaws. If we can’t handle rejection now, we won’t magically be able to handle it once we’ve made it. If we attach our worth to what people think of us, it’ll only magnify once we reach our version of success.

Getting somewhere too fast, too soon can attract a bunch of gate-crashers to a party with poor security. Left unchecked, Depression can slip in and drain your energy. Anxiety invites all his other friends, like Imposter Syndrome. They can squash you and your good intentions so you can’t remember why you started in the first place.  

While it can be easy for me to get trapped in my feelings and get salty about why I’m not where I want to be, I also know that I don’t want to be someone who crashes and burns once I reach my goals. Maybe all the waiting and the lengthy distance between our goals is so we can be ready to handle the ‘consequences’ come attached with my success. Because the good and the bad always come as a package deal. Above all, I want to be faithful with the little I have now before I ask for more.

It’s a hard sentence to process when someone says, ‘maybe you’re not ready yet.’ I’d be lying if I said I handle that thought with grace and poise. In reality, I throw mini temper tantrums because it feels like everything I’m doing isn’t enough.

Someone is probably going to read this and ask, ‘But when will I be ready?’ And the truth is, I don’t know. No one else will be able to know but you. You’ll most likely hate this answer, because I did when someone else said the same thing to me two days ago. But it’s true.

Being ready isn’t a destination you arrive at. No one hands you a certificate that says ‘You Made It.’ There’s no map that marks X as the spot and the trail you use to get there. A map implies that there’s a chance you’ll go the wrong direction. But no matter how long or slow it takes, or what path you choose, everything that’s happening is refining you into the person you’re supposed to be when things do fall into place.

It’s easy to discount the places where we feel like we’re moving backwards or are stagnant. I remember having dinner with a friend last year who told me there was a time where it felt like absolutely nothing was happening for her.

“A few months ago, I landed this job, then aced this comp, and figured out what I wanted to do. And now I feel like nothing’s happening and I’m not moving forward. I just want to go back to those months where I was kicking goal after goal and winning at life,” she told me.

What I wished I’d said back then was that it’s easy to desire this idea of always jumping from one mountaintop to the other. It’s easy to crave the cheap thrill of a victory over and over again. But it doesn’t work like that. We eventually have to come down from the mountaintop and live our life in the valley in-between. Because it’s in our everyday life that we get to encounter all the things that’s going to prepare and equip us for the next victory we’re about to have. Your valley may be teaching you how to be patient with people or how to handle your finances. It may give you the opportunity to be a follower so you’ll know how to be an effective leader. And what a pity it would be if you missed all that gold because you were too busy chasing after accolades and validation.

Instead of wondering why we aren’t there yet, we have to appreciate the valley we’re in and trust it’s preparing us for the next level. So for the people who are going to read this then go back to scrolling and feeling discouraged, know that your mountaintop moment will come again soon and you’re exactly where you need to be.


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You’ll feel endless waves of self-doubt.

You’ll get halfway through your project and convince yourself you should hurl it into the trash. 

If there was an award for Worst Creation in the Universe, it would go to the mess you’re trying to create.

But here’s the thing —

Every single person you admire also felt the same way about their first few projects.

So instead of sitting around wondering if you’re good enough, throw yourself into the deep end and just do it. Practice. Fail. Keep practicing. Then, improve.

And before you know it, you’ll be typing mid-sentence or halfway through your launch, and you’ll realise it no longer feels as scary as it once did.

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Anyone else start their first few projects buckling under the weight of self-inflicted pressure because you felt like it had to be perfect from the get-go? 🙋‍♀️

It’s a universal truth that the first time you do something, you’re going to suck.

You’ll feel endless waves of self-doubt.

You’ll get halfway through your project and convince yourself you should hurl it into the trash. 

If there was an award for Worst Creation in the Universe, it would go to the mess you’re trying to create.

But here’s the thing —

Every single person you admire also felt the same way about their first few projects.

So instead of sitting around wondering if you’re good enough, throw yourself into the deep end and just do it. Practice. Fail. Keep practicing. Then, improve.

And before you know it, you’ll be typing mid-sentence or halfway through your launch, and you’ll realise it no longer feels as scary as it once did.

But hey, if sales pages happen to be a deliverable you’d rather outsource to someone who’s put in the practice — I’ve got a handful of VIP Intensives left for sales pages for this year.

It’s yours to claim if:

⚡️You want a compelling sales page for your next launch (like for Black Friday) and you don’t want to experience the endless cycle of suck when writing it

⚡️You want your sales page done, dusted, and all edits taken care of in a week 

And when I say done, I mean *done*. Like, testimonials added, everything neatly formatted, and ready to hand off to your designer. 

Sound exactly like what you need?

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Anyone else start their first few projects buckling under the weight of self-inflicted pressure because you felt like it had to be perfect from the get-go? 🙋‍♀️

It’s a universal truth that the first time you do something, you’re going to suck.

You’ll feel endless waves of self-doubt.

You’ll get halfway through your project and convince yourself you should hurl it into the trash. 

If there was an award for Worst Creation in the Universe, it would go to the mess you’re trying to create.

But here’s the thing —

Every single person you admire also felt the same way about their first few projects.

So instead of sitting around wondering if you’re good enough, throw yourself into the deep end and just do it. Practice. Fail. Keep practicing. Then, improve.

And before you know it, you’ll be typing mid-sentence or halfway through your launch, and you’ll realise it no longer feels as scary as it once did.

But hey, if sales pages happen to be a deliverable you’d rather outsource to someone who’s put in the practice — I’ve got a handful of VIP Intensives left for sales pages for this year.

It’s yours to claim if:

⚡️You want a compelling sales page for your next launch (like for Black Friday) and you don’t want to experience the endless cycle of suck when writing it

⚡️You want your sales page done, dusted, and all edits taken care of in a week 

And when I say done, I mean *done*. Like, testimonials added, everything neatly formatted, and ready to hand off to your designer. 

Sound exactly like what you need?

DM me “Sales page” or visit the link in bio.
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#freelancewriter #creativecopywriter #launchcopy #digitalproductlaunch #coursecreators #creativeentrepreneur #launchcopywriter #risingtidesociety #creativepreneur #evergreenlaunch #livelaunch #launchemails #businesschicks #salespage #launchcopywriter #womanownedbusiness #freelancingfemales #prelaunchsocials #creativementor #DCA #courselaunch #coursecreator #launchstrategy 
.
Anyone else start their first few projects buckling under the weight of self-inflicted pressure because you felt like it had to be perfect from the get-go? 🙋‍♀️

It’s a universal truth that the first time you do something, you’re going to suck.

You’ll feel endless waves of self-doubt.

You’ll get halfway through your project and convince yourself you should hurl it into the trash. 

If there was an award for Worst Creation in the Universe, it would go to the mess you’re trying to create.

But here’s the thing —

Every single person you admire also felt the same way about their first few projects.

So instead of sitting around wondering if you’re good enough, throw yourself into the deep end and just do it. Practice. Fail. Keep practicing. Then, improve.

And before you know it, you’ll be typing mid-sentence or halfway through your launch, and you’ll realise it no longer feels as scary as it once did.

But hey, if sales pages happen to be a deliverable you’d rather outsource to someone who’s put in the practice — I’ve got a handful of VIP Intensives left for sales pages for this year.

It’s yours to claim if:

⚡️You want a compelling sales page for your next launch (like for Black Friday) and you don’t want to experience the endless cycle of suck when writing it

⚡️You want your sales page done, dusted, and all edits taken care of in a week 

And when I say done, I mean *done*. Like, testimonials added, everything neatly formatted, and ready to hand off to your designer. 

Sound exactly like what you need?

DM me “Sales page” or visit the link in bio.
.
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#freelancewriter #creativecopywriter #launchcopy #digitalproductlaunch #coursecreators #creativeentrepreneur #launchcopywriter #risingtidesociety #creativepreneur #evergreenlaunch #livelaunch #launchemails #businesschicks #salespage #launchcopywriter #womanownedbusiness #freelancingfemales #prelaunchsocials #creativementor #DCA #courselaunch #coursecreator #launchstrategy 
.
Anyone else start their first few projects buckling under the weight of self-inflicted pressure because you felt like it had to be perfect from the get-go? 🙋‍♀️

It’s a universal truth that the first time you do something, you’re going to suck.

You’ll feel endless waves of self-doubt.

You’ll get halfway through your project and convince yourself you should hurl it into the trash. 

If there was an award for Worst Creation in the Universe, it would go to the mess you’re trying to create.

But here’s the thing —

Every single person you admire also felt the same way about their first few projects.

So instead of sitting around wondering if you’re good enough, throw yourself into the deep end and just do it. Practice. Fail. Keep practicing. Then, improve.

And before you know it, you’ll be typing mid-sentence or halfway through your launch, and you’ll realise it no longer feels as scary as it once did.

But hey, if sales pages happen to be a deliverable you’d rather outsource to someone who’s put in the practice — I’ve got a handful of VIP Intensives left for sales pages for this year.

It’s yours to claim if:

⚡️You want a compelling sales page for your next launch (like for Black Friday) and you don’t want to experience the endless cycle of suck when writing it

⚡️You want your sales page done, dusted, and all edits taken care of in a week 

And when I say done, I mean *done*. Like, testimonials added, everything neatly formatted, and ready to hand off to your designer. 

Sound exactly like what you need?

DM me “Sales page” or visit the link in bio.
.
.
#freelancewriter #creativecopywriter #launchcopy #digitalproductlaunch #coursecreators #creativeentrepreneur #launchcopywriter #risingtidesociety #creativepreneur #evergreenlaunch #livelaunch #launchemails #businesschicks #salespage #launchcopywriter #womanownedbusiness #freelancingfemales #prelaunchsocials #creativementor #DCA #courselaunch #coursecreator #launchstrategy 
.
Anyone else start their first few projects buckling under the weight of self-inflicted pressure because you felt like it had to be perfect from the get-go? 🙋‍♀️

It’s a universal truth that the first time you do something, you’re going to suck.

You’ll feel endless waves of self-doubt.

You’ll get halfway through your project and convince yourself you should hurl it into the trash. 

If there was an award for Worst Creation in the Universe, it would go to the mess you’re trying to create.

But here’s the thing —

Every single person you admire also felt the same way about their first few projects.

So instead of sitting around wondering if you’re good enough, throw yourself into the deep end and just do it. Practice. Fail. Keep practicing. Then, improve.

And before you know it, you’ll be typing mid-sentence or halfway through your launch, and you’ll realise it no longer feels as scary as it once did.

But hey, if sales pages happen to be a deliverable you’d rather outsource to someone who’s put in the practice — I’ve got a handful of VIP Intensives left for sales pages for this year.

It’s yours to claim if:

⚡️You want a compelling sales page for your next launch (like for Black Friday) and you don’t want to experience the endless cycle of suck when writing it

⚡️You want your sales page done, dusted, and all edits taken care of in a week 

And when I say done, I mean *done*. Like, testimonials added, everything neatly formatted, and ready to hand off to your designer. 

Sound exactly like what you need?

DM me “Sales page” or visit the link in bio.
.
.
#freelancewriter #creativecopywriter #launchcopy #digitalproductlaunch #coursecreators #creativeentrepreneur #launchcopywriter #risingtidesociety #creativepreneur #evergreenlaunch #livelaunch #launchemails #businesschicks #salespage #launchcopywriter #womanownedbusiness #freelancingfemales #prelaunchsocials #creativementor #DCA #courselaunch #coursecreator #launchstrategy 
.
Anyone else start their first few projects buckling under the weight of self-inflicted pressure because you felt like it had to be perfect from the get-go? 🙋‍♀️

It’s a universal truth that the first time you do something, you’re going to suck.

You’ll feel endless waves of self-doubt.

You’ll get halfway through your project and convince yourself you should hurl it into the trash. 

If there was an award for Worst Creation in the Universe, it would go to the mess you’re trying to create.

But here’s the thing —

Every single person you admire also felt the same way about their first few projects.

So instead of sitting around wondering if you’re good enough, throw yourself into the deep end and just do it. Practice. Fail. Keep practicing. Then, improve.

And before you know it, you’ll be typing mid-sentence or halfway through your launch, and you’ll realise it no longer feels as scary as it once did.

But hey, if sales pages happen to be a deliverable you’d rather outsource to someone who’s put in the practice — I’ve got a handful of VIP Intensives left for sales pages for this year.

It’s yours to claim if:

⚡️You want a compelling sales page for your next launch (like for Black Friday) and you don’t want to experience the endless cycle of suck when writing it

⚡️You want your sales page done, dusted, and all edits taken care of in a week 

And when I say done, I mean *done*. Like, testimonials added, everything neatly formatted, and ready to hand off to your designer. 

Sound exactly like what you need?

DM me “Sales page” or visit the link in bio.
.
.
#freelancewriter #creativecopywriter #launchcopy #digitalproductlaunch #coursecreators #creativeentrepreneur #launchcopywriter #risingtidesociety #creativepreneur #evergreenlaunch #livelaunch #launchemails #businesschicks #salespage #launchcopywriter #womanownedbusiness #freelancingfemales #prelaunchsocials #creativementor #DCA #courselaunch #coursecreator #launchstrategy 
.
Anyone else start their first few projects buckling under the weight of self-inflicted pressure because you felt like it had to be perfect from the get-go? 🙋‍♀️

It’s a universal truth that the first time you do something, you’re going to suck.

You’ll feel endless waves of self-doubt.

You’ll get halfway through your project and convince yourself you should hurl it into the trash. 

If there was an award for Worst Creation in the Universe, it would go to the mess you’re trying to create.

But here’s the thing —

Every single person you admire also felt the same way about their first few projects.

So instead of sitting around wondering if you’re good enough, throw yourself into the deep end and just do it. Practice. Fail. Keep practicing. Then, improve.

And before you know it, you’ll be typing mid-sentence or halfway through your launch, and you’ll realise it no longer feels as scary as it once did.

But hey, if sales pages happen to be a deliverable you’d rather outsource to someone who’s put in the practice — I’ve got a handful of VIP Intensives left for sales pages for this year.

It’s yours to claim if:

⚡️You want a compelling sales page for your next launch (like for Black Friday) and you don’t want to experience the endless cycle of suck when writing it

⚡️You want your sales page done, dusted, and all edits taken care of in a week 

And when I say done, I mean *done*. Like, testimonials added, everything neatly formatted, and ready to hand off to your designer. 

Sound exactly like what you need?

DM me “Sales page” or visit the link in bio.
.
.
#freelancewriter #creativecopywriter #launchcopy #digitalproductlaunch #coursecreators #creativeentrepreneur #launchcopywriter #risingtidesociety #creativepreneur #evergreenlaunch #livelaunch #launchemails #businesschicks #salespage #launchcopywriter #womanownedbusiness #freelancingfemales #prelaunchsocials #creativementor #DCA #courselaunch #coursecreator #launchstrategy 
.
Anyone else start their first few projects buckling under the weight of self-inflicted pressure because you felt like it had to be perfect from the get-go? 🙋‍♀️

It’s a universal truth that the first time you do something, you’re going to suck.

You’ll feel endless waves of self-doubt.

You’ll get halfway through your project and convince yourself you should hurl it into the trash. 

If there was an award for Worst Creation in the Universe, it would go to the mess you’re trying to create.

But here’s the thing —

Every single person you admire also felt the same way about their first few projects.

So instead of sitting around wondering if you’re good enough, throw yourself into the deep end and just do it. Practice. Fail. Keep practicing. Then, improve.

And before you know it, you’ll be typing mid-sentence or halfway through your launch, and you’ll realise it no longer feels as scary as it once did.

But hey, if sales pages happen to be a deliverable you’d rather outsource to someone who’s put in the practice — I’ve got a handful of VIP Intensives left for sales pages for this year.

It’s yours to claim if:

⚡️You want a compelling sales page for your next launch (like for Black Friday) and you don’t want to experience the endless cycle of suck when writing it

⚡️You want your sales page done, dusted, and all edits taken care of in a week 

And when I say done, I mean *done*. Like, testimonials added, everything neatly formatted, and ready to hand off to your designer. 

Sound exactly like what you need?

DM me “Sales page” or visit the link in bio.
.
.
#freelancewriter #creativecopywriter #launchcopy #digitalproductlaunch #coursecreators #creativeentrepreneur #launchcopywriter #risingtidesociety #creativepreneur #evergreenlaunch #livelaunch #launchemails #businesschicks #salespage #launchcopywriter #womanownedbusiness #freelancingfemales #prelaunchsocials #creativementor #DCA #courselaunch #coursecreator #launchstrategy 
.
Anyone else start their first few projects buckling under the weight of self-inflicted pressure because you felt like it had to be perfect from the get-go? 🙋‍♀️

It’s a universal truth that the first time you do something, you’re going to suck.

You’ll feel endless waves of self-doubt.

You’ll get halfway through your project and convince yourself you should hurl it into the trash. 

If there was an award for Worst Creation in the Universe, it would go to the mess you’re trying to create.

But here’s the thing —

Every single person you admire also felt the same way about their first few projects.

So instead of sitting around wondering if you’re good enough, throw yourself into the deep end and just do it. Practice. Fail. Keep practicing. Then, improve.

And before you know it, you’ll be typing mid-sentence or halfway through your launch, and you’ll realise it no longer feels as scary as it once did.

But hey, if sales pages happen to be a deliverable you’d rather outsource to someone who’s put in the practice — I’ve got a handful of VIP Intensives left for sales pages for this year.

It’s yours to claim if:

⚡️You want a compelling sales page for your next launch (like for Black Friday) and you don’t want to experience the endless cycle of suck when writing it

⚡️You want your sales page done, dusted, and all edits taken care of in a week 

And when I say done, I mean *done*. Like, testimonials added, everything neatly formatted, and ready to hand off to your designer. 

Sound exactly like what you need?

DM me “Sales page” or visit the link in bio.
.
.
#freelancewriter #creativecopywriter #launchcopy #digitalproductlaunch #coursecreators #creativeentrepreneur #launchcopywriter #risingtidesociety #creativepreneur #evergreenlaunch #livelaunch #launchemails #businesschicks #salespage #launchcopywriter #womanownedbusiness #freelancingfemales #prelaunchsocials #creativementor #DCA #courselaunch #coursecreator #launchstrategy 
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Anyone else start their first few projects buckling under the weight of self-inflicted pressure because you felt like it had to be perfect from the get-go? 🙋‍♀️ It’s a universal truth that the first time you do something, you’re going to suck. You’ll feel endless waves of self-doubt. You’ll get halfway through your project and convince yourself you should hurl it into the trash. If there was an award for Worst Creation in the Universe, it would go to the mess you’re trying to create. But here’s the thing — Every single person you admire also felt the same way about their first few projects. So instead of sitting around wondering if you’re good enough, throw yourself into the deep end and just do it. Practice. Fail. Keep practicing. Then, improve. And before you know it, you’ll be typing mid-sentence or halfway through your launch, and you’ll realise it no longer feels as scary as it once did. But hey, if sales pages happen to be a deliverable you’d rather outsource to someone who’s put in the practice — I’ve got a handful of VIP Intensives left for sales pages for this year. It’s yours to claim if: ⚡️You want a compelling sales page for your next launch (like for Black Friday) and you don’t want to experience the endless cycle of suck when writing it ⚡️You want your sales page done, dusted, and all edits taken care of in a week And when I say done, I mean *done*. Like, testimonials added, everything neatly formatted, and ready to hand off to your designer. Sound exactly like what you need? DM me “Sales page” or visit the link in bio. . . #freelancewriter #creativecopywriter #launchcopy #digitalproductlaunch #coursecreators #creativeentrepreneur #launchcopywriter #risingtidesociety #creativepreneur #evergreenlaunch #livelaunch #launchemails #businesschicks #salespage #launchcopywriter #womanownedbusiness #freelancingfemales #prelaunchsocials #creativementor #DCA #courselaunch #coursecreator #launchstrategy .
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The truth about impact 💥

My first step to writing for the internet (and eventually starting this business) was starting my blog in 2018.

It felt very "ew cringe" at the time. 

But every week, I'd write personal essays about alll the feelings and wanting to be a Creative. 

The whole time, it felt like I was writing into a void with no one reading and no one taking me seriously. 

(And some weeks, I'd even let the self-doubt and lack of "views" stop me from publishing anything.)

But I continued writing and building my body of work. 

Eventually, my first blog post landed me my first client...

And sparked a chain of events that led to me starting my copywriting business full-time in 2020. 

Sharing this because when we first start creating or pivoting into something new... 

And it feels like we're gaining no views. No comments. No validation. And even losing parts of an existing audience... 

It's tempting to believe that what we're creating doesn't matter and we should give up. 

But earlier this year, I got an email from someone who stumbled on an old blog post then binge-read the rest. (Swipe to see*). 

The posts that I believed were reaching "no one" were actually finding their way to the screens of the people who needed to read them the most. 

If I'd let the self-doubt (and imaginary nay-sayers) stop me, I wouldn't have the business I have today. 

More importantly, my words would never have found their way to the people it was supposed to.

I've said it before and I'll say it again (mostly to remind myself):

1) Your creations have impact - even if you can't always see it. 

2) If you want to be a creative for the long-haul, you have to create. 

Even when the numbers fluctuate. 

Even when it feels like you're speaking into a void.

Even when all the mud you're throwing at the wall just isn't sticking. 

Because you never know who will end up reading and passing your creations on to the next person who needs them. 

*shared with consent

#freelancewriter #creativeentrepreneur #launchcopywriter #freelancingfemales #coursecreator #creativehobby #smallbusinessowner #entreprenuership #creatives #writersofig #onwriting #contentcreator
The truth about impact 💥

My first step to writing for the internet (and eventually starting this business) was starting my blog in 2018.

It felt very "ew cringe" at the time. 

But every week, I'd write personal essays about alll the feelings and wanting to be a Creative. 

The whole time, it felt like I was writing into a void with no one reading and no one taking me seriously. 

(And some weeks, I'd even let the self-doubt and lack of "views" stop me from publishing anything.)

But I continued writing and building my body of work. 

Eventually, my first blog post landed me my first client...

And sparked a chain of events that led to me starting my copywriting business full-time in 2020. 

Sharing this because when we first start creating or pivoting into something new... 

And it feels like we're gaining no views. No comments. No validation. And even losing parts of an existing audience... 

It's tempting to believe that what we're creating doesn't matter and we should give up. 

But earlier this year, I got an email from someone who stumbled on an old blog post then binge-read the rest. (Swipe to see*). 

The posts that I believed were reaching "no one" were actually finding their way to the screens of the people who needed to read them the most. 

If I'd let the self-doubt (and imaginary nay-sayers) stop me, I wouldn't have the business I have today. 

More importantly, my words would never have found their way to the people it was supposed to.

I've said it before and I'll say it again (mostly to remind myself):

1) Your creations have impact - even if you can't always see it. 

2) If you want to be a creative for the long-haul, you have to create. 

Even when the numbers fluctuate. 

Even when it feels like you're speaking into a void.

Even when all the mud you're throwing at the wall just isn't sticking. 

Because you never know who will end up reading and passing your creations on to the next person who needs them. 

*shared with consent

#freelancewriter #creativeentrepreneur #launchcopywriter #freelancingfemales #coursecreator #creativehobby #smallbusinessowner #entreprenuership #creatives #writersofig #onwriting #contentcreator
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The truth about impact 💥 My first step to writing for the internet (and eventually starting this business) was starting my blog in 2018. It felt very "ew cringe" at the time. But every week, I'd write personal essays about alll the feelings and wanting to be a Creative. The whole time, it felt like I was writing into a void with no one reading and no one taking me seriously. (And some weeks, I'd even let the self-doubt and lack of "views" stop me from publishing anything.) But I continued writing and building my body of work. Eventually, my first blog post landed me my first client... And sparked a chain of events that led to me starting my copywriting business full-time in 2020. Sharing this because when we first start creating or pivoting into something new... And it feels like we're gaining no views. No comments. No validation. And even losing parts of an existing audience... It's tempting to believe that what we're creating doesn't matter and we should give up. But earlier this year, I got an email from someone who stumbled on an old blog post then binge-read the rest. (Swipe to see*). The posts that I believed were reaching "no one" were actually finding their way to the screens of the people who needed to read them the most. If I'd let the self-doubt (and imaginary nay-sayers) stop me, I wouldn't have the business I have today. More importantly, my words would never have found their way to the people it was supposed to. I've said it before and I'll say it again (mostly to remind myself): 1) Your creations have impact - even if you can't always see it. 2) If you want to be a creative for the long-haul, you have to create. Even when the numbers fluctuate. Even when it feels like you're speaking into a void. Even when all the mud you're throwing at the wall just isn't sticking. Because you never know who will end up reading and passing your creations on to the next person who needs them. *shared with consent #freelancewriter #creativeentrepreneur #launchcopywriter #freelancingfemales #coursecreator #creativehobby #smallbusinessowner #entreprenuership #creatives #writersofig #onwriting #contentcreator
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While it looks like I've got my snorkelling sh*t together -- not pictured is the literal sink-or-swim situation I found myself in 10 mins beforehand. 

On our first snorkelling stop - I found myself battered by the choppy waves, choking on mouthfuls of salt water, and forcing my cramping arms to paddle like my life depended on it (because it did).

And I was ready to retreat to the safety of our hotel’s paddle pool. 

But afterward, we went to a more serene snorkelling spot where the fish practically pose for selfies with you.

There, I could rest. I had time to appreciate the coral and remember why I loved snorkelling so much. And I could even practice my duck dives!

This wild snorkelling adventure got me thinking about what it's really like to be a business owner. 

I've spent the majority of my self-employed era diving into more sink-or-swim situations than I can count. 

From my first project, to my first launch, all the way to trying to find the right contractors to hire —

I've had to dive head-first outta my comfort zone and into the deep-end, and then paddle vigorously to stay afloat.

And I bet you have, too. 

Most of the time, it can feel like the tide is working against us. 

And when there’s no immediate lifeboat in sight, it can be tempting to throw up our arms and give up.

But while getting out of our comfort zones is crucial for becoming a better business owner (after all, smooth seas don’t make skilled sailors) —

I’m realising it’s ok to slink back to calmer waters every so often. To rest. To find the joy and remember what we love about business and why we got into it in the first place.

So if you’ve been battling rough seas where it feels like the tide is always against you — don’t abandon ship just yet. Take it as a sign to drop anchor for a while, float on serene waters, an
and rediscover why you started in the first place.

Remember, every ebb has its flow.
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#freelancewriter #creativecopywriter #launchcopy #digitalproductlaunch #coursecreators #creativeentrepreneur #launchcopywriter #bali #snorkelling #onlinebusinessowner #businessadvice #freelancingadvice
While it looks like I've got my snorkelling sh*t together -- not pictured is the literal sink-or-swim situation I found myself in 10 mins beforehand. 

On our first snorkelling stop - I found myself battered by the choppy waves, choking on mouthfuls of salt water, and forcing my cramping arms to paddle like my life depended on it (because it did).

And I was ready to retreat to the safety of our hotel’s paddle pool. 

But afterward, we went to a more serene snorkelling spot where the fish practically pose for selfies with you.

There, I could rest. I had time to appreciate the coral and remember why I loved snorkelling so much. And I could even practice my duck dives!

This wild snorkelling adventure got me thinking about what it's really like to be a business owner. 

I've spent the majority of my self-employed era diving into more sink-or-swim situations than I can count. 

From my first project, to my first launch, all the way to trying to find the right contractors to hire —

I've had to dive head-first outta my comfort zone and into the deep-end, and then paddle vigorously to stay afloat.

And I bet you have, too. 

Most of the time, it can feel like the tide is working against us. 

And when there’s no immediate lifeboat in sight, it can be tempting to throw up our arms and give up.

But while getting out of our comfort zones is crucial for becoming a better business owner (after all, smooth seas don’t make skilled sailors) —

I’m realising it’s ok to slink back to calmer waters every so often. To rest. To find the joy and remember what we love about business and why we got into it in the first place.

So if you’ve been battling rough seas where it feels like the tide is always against you — don’t abandon ship just yet. Take it as a sign to drop anchor for a while, float on serene waters, an
and rediscover why you started in the first place.

Remember, every ebb has its flow.
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#freelancewriter #creativecopywriter #launchcopy #digitalproductlaunch #coursecreators #creativeentrepreneur #launchcopywriter #bali #snorkelling #onlinebusinessowner #businessadvice #freelancingadvice
While it looks like I've got my snorkelling sh*t together -- not pictured is the literal sink-or-swim situation I found myself in 10 mins beforehand. 

On our first snorkelling stop - I found myself battered by the choppy waves, choking on mouthfuls of salt water, and forcing my cramping arms to paddle like my life depended on it (because it did).

And I was ready to retreat to the safety of our hotel’s paddle pool. 

But afterward, we went to a more serene snorkelling spot where the fish practically pose for selfies with you.

There, I could rest. I had time to appreciate the coral and remember why I loved snorkelling so much. And I could even practice my duck dives!

This wild snorkelling adventure got me thinking about what it's really like to be a business owner. 

I've spent the majority of my self-employed era diving into more sink-or-swim situations than I can count. 

From my first project, to my first launch, all the way to trying to find the right contractors to hire —

I've had to dive head-first outta my comfort zone and into the deep-end, and then paddle vigorously to stay afloat.

And I bet you have, too. 

Most of the time, it can feel like the tide is working against us. 

And when there’s no immediate lifeboat in sight, it can be tempting to throw up our arms and give up.

But while getting out of our comfort zones is crucial for becoming a better business owner (after all, smooth seas don’t make skilled sailors) —

I’m realising it’s ok to slink back to calmer waters every so often. To rest. To find the joy and remember what we love about business and why we got into it in the first place.

So if you’ve been battling rough seas where it feels like the tide is always against you — don’t abandon ship just yet. Take it as a sign to drop anchor for a while, float on serene waters, an
and rediscover why you started in the first place.

Remember, every ebb has its flow.
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.
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#freelancewriter #creativecopywriter #launchcopy #digitalproductlaunch #coursecreators #creativeentrepreneur #launchcopywriter #bali #snorkelling #onlinebusinessowner #businessadvice #freelancingadvice
While it looks like I've got my snorkelling sh*t together -- not pictured is the literal sink-or-swim situation I found myself in 10 mins beforehand. On our first snorkelling stop - I found myself battered by the choppy waves, choking on mouthfuls of salt water, and forcing my cramping arms to paddle like my life depended on it (because it did). And I was ready to retreat to the safety of our hotel’s paddle pool.  But afterward, we went to a more serene snorkelling spot where the fish practically pose for selfies with you. There, I could rest. I had time to appreciate the coral and remember why I loved snorkelling so much. And I could even practice my duck dives! This wild snorkelling adventure got me thinking about what it's really like to be a business owner. I've spent the majority of my self-employed era diving into more sink-or-swim situations than I can count. From my first project, to my first launch, all the way to trying to find the right contractors to hire — I've had to dive head-first outta my comfort zone and into the deep-end, and then paddle vigorously to stay afloat. And I bet you have, too. Most of the time, it can feel like the tide is working against us. And when there’s no immediate lifeboat in sight, it can be tempting to throw up our arms and give up. But while getting out of our comfort zones is crucial for becoming a better business owner (after all, smooth seas don’t make skilled sailors) — I’m realising it’s ok to slink back to calmer waters every so often. To rest. To find the joy and remember what we love about business and why we got into it in the first place. So if you’ve been battling rough seas where it feels like the tide is always against you — don’t abandon ship just yet. Take it as a sign to drop anchor for a while, float on serene waters, an and rediscover why you started in the first place. Remember, every ebb has its flow. . . . . . . #freelancewriter #creativecopywriter #launchcopy #digitalproductlaunch #coursecreators #creativeentrepreneur #launchcopywriter #bali #snorkelling #onlinebusinessowner #businessadvice #freelancingadvice
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While it looks like I've got my snorkelling sh*t together -- not pictured is the literal sink-or-swim situation I found myself in 10 mins beforehand. On our first snorkelling stop - I found myself battered by the choppy waves, choking on mouthfuls of salt water, and forcing my cramping arms to paddle like my life depended on it (because it did). And I was ready to retreat to the safety of our hotel’s paddle pool.  But afterward, we went to a more serene snorkelling spot where the fish practically pose for selfies with you. There, I could rest. I had time to appreciate the coral and remember why I loved snorkelling so much. And I could even practice my duck dives! This wild snorkelling adventure got me thinking about what it's really like to be a business owner. I've spent the majority of my self-employed era diving into more sink-or-swim situations than I can count. From my first project, to my first launch, all the way to trying to find the right contractors to hire — I've had to dive head-first outta my comfort zone and into the deep-end, and then paddle vigorously to stay afloat. And I bet you have, too. Most of the time, it can feel like the tide is working against us. And when there’s no immediate lifeboat in sight, it can be tempting to throw up our arms and give up. But while getting out of our comfort zones is crucial for becoming a better business owner (after all, smooth seas don’t make skilled sailors) — I’m realising it’s ok to slink back to calmer waters every so often. To rest. To find the joy and remember what we love about business and why we got into it in the first place. So if you’ve been battling rough seas where it feels like the tide is always against you — don’t abandon ship just yet. Take it as a sign to drop anchor for a while, float on serene waters, an and rediscover why you started in the first place. Remember, every ebb has its flow. . . . . . . #freelancewriter #creativecopywriter #launchcopy #digitalproductlaunch #coursecreators #creativeentrepreneur #launchcopywriter #bali #snorkelling #onlinebusinessowner #businessadvice #freelancingadvice
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Celebrating 6 months of married life with my partner in crime ❤ When people ask me what married life is like, I say:

 "It feels both utterly surreal and completely normal all at the same time."

 Surreal because I'm amazed at all the events that led us here. And normal because it feels like Ben has always been by my side. 

The past 6 months have been filled with new discoveries about each other's quirks. Escaping on many holidays. Binge watching tv shows in one night. Arguments over dishes, laundry, and who hogs the blanket the most. (PS. Our solution is to have 2 blankets). 

And while it's only a teeny, tiny toe dip into the pond of married life -- I can't wait to experience more surreal and normal moments life throws at us.
Celebrating 6 months of married life with my partner in crime ❤ When people ask me what married life is like, I say:

 "It feels both utterly surreal and completely normal all at the same time."

 Surreal because I'm amazed at all the events that led us here. And normal because it feels like Ben has always been by my side. 

The past 6 months have been filled with new discoveries about each other's quirks. Escaping on many holidays. Binge watching tv shows in one night. Arguments over dishes, laundry, and who hogs the blanket the most. (PS. Our solution is to have 2 blankets). 

And while it's only a teeny, tiny toe dip into the pond of married life -- I can't wait to experience more surreal and normal moments life throws at us.
Celebrating 6 months of married life with my partner in crime ❤ When people ask me what married life is like, I say:

 "It feels both utterly surreal and completely normal all at the same time."

 Surreal because I'm amazed at all the events that led us here. And normal because it feels like Ben has always been by my side. 

The past 6 months have been filled with new discoveries about each other's quirks. Escaping on many holidays. Binge watching tv shows in one night. Arguments over dishes, laundry, and who hogs the blanket the most. (PS. Our solution is to have 2 blankets). 

And while it's only a teeny, tiny toe dip into the pond of married life -- I can't wait to experience more surreal and normal moments life throws at us.
Celebrating 6 months of married life with my partner in crime ❤ When people ask me what married life is like, I say:

 "It feels both utterly surreal and completely normal all at the same time."

 Surreal because I'm amazed at all the events that led us here. And normal because it feels like Ben has always been by my side. 

The past 6 months have been filled with new discoveries about each other's quirks. Escaping on many holidays. Binge watching tv shows in one night. Arguments over dishes, laundry, and who hogs the blanket the most. (PS. Our solution is to have 2 blankets). 

And while it's only a teeny, tiny toe dip into the pond of married life -- I can't wait to experience more surreal and normal moments life throws at us.
Celebrating 6 months of married life with my partner in crime ❤ When people ask me what married life is like, I say:

 "It feels both utterly surreal and completely normal all at the same time."

 Surreal because I'm amazed at all the events that led us here. And normal because it feels like Ben has always been by my side. 

The past 6 months have been filled with new discoveries about each other's quirks. Escaping on many holidays. Binge watching tv shows in one night. Arguments over dishes, laundry, and who hogs the blanket the most. (PS. Our solution is to have 2 blankets). 

And while it's only a teeny, tiny toe dip into the pond of married life -- I can't wait to experience more surreal and normal moments life throws at us.
Celebrating 6 months of married life with my partner in crime ❤ When people ask me what married life is like, I say:

 "It feels both utterly surreal and completely normal all at the same time."

 Surreal because I'm amazed at all the events that led us here. And normal because it feels like Ben has always been by my side. 

The past 6 months have been filled with new discoveries about each other's quirks. Escaping on many holidays. Binge watching tv shows in one night. Arguments over dishes, laundry, and who hogs the blanket the most. (PS. Our solution is to have 2 blankets). 

And while it's only a teeny, tiny toe dip into the pond of married life -- I can't wait to experience more surreal and normal moments life throws at us.
Celebrating 6 months of married life with my partner in crime ❤ When people ask me what married life is like, I say:

 "It feels both utterly surreal and completely normal all at the same time."

 Surreal because I'm amazed at all the events that led us here. And normal because it feels like Ben has always been by my side. 

The past 6 months have been filled with new discoveries about each other's quirks. Escaping on many holidays. Binge watching tv shows in one night. Arguments over dishes, laundry, and who hogs the blanket the most. (PS. Our solution is to have 2 blankets). 

And while it's only a teeny, tiny toe dip into the pond of married life -- I can't wait to experience more surreal and normal moments life throws at us.
Celebrating 6 months of married life with my partner in crime ❤ When people ask me what married life is like, I say:

 "It feels both utterly surreal and completely normal all at the same time."

 Surreal because I'm amazed at all the events that led us here. And normal because it feels like Ben has always been by my side. 

The past 6 months have been filled with new discoveries about each other's quirks. Escaping on many holidays. Binge watching tv shows in one night. Arguments over dishes, laundry, and who hogs the blanket the most. (PS. Our solution is to have 2 blankets). 

And while it's only a teeny, tiny toe dip into the pond of married life -- I can't wait to experience more surreal and normal moments life throws at us.
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Celebrating 6 months of married life with my partner in crime ❤ When people ask me what married life is like, I say: "It feels both utterly surreal and completely normal all at the same time." Surreal because I'm amazed at all the events that led us here. And normal because it feels like Ben has always been by my side. The past 6 months have been filled with new discoveries about each other's quirks. Escaping on many holidays. Binge watching tv shows in one night. Arguments over dishes, laundry, and who hogs the blanket the most. (PS. Our solution is to have 2 blankets). And while it's only a teeny, tiny toe dip into the pond of married life -- I can't wait to experience more surreal and normal moments life throws at us.
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Ash In The Wild

Anyone else start their first few projects buckling under the weight of self-inflicted pressure because you felt like it had to be perfect from the get-go? 🙋‍♀️

It’s a universal truth that the first time you do something, you’re going to suck.

You’ll feel endless waves of self-doubt.

You’ll get halfway through your project and convince yourself you should hurl it into the trash. 

If there was an award for Worst Creation in the Universe, it would go to the mess you’re trying to create.

But here’s the thing —

Every single person you admire also felt the same way about their first few projects.

So instead of sitting around wondering if you’re good enough, throw yourself into the deep end and just do it. Practice. Fail. Keep practicing. Then, improve.

And before you know it, you’ll be typing mid-sentence or halfway through your launch, and you’ll realise it no longer feels as scary as it once did.

But hey, if sales pages happen to be a deliverable you’d rather outsource to someone who’s put in the practice — I’ve got a handful of VIP Intensives left for sales pages for this year.

It’s yours to claim if:

⚡️You want a compelling sales page for your next launch (like for Black Friday) and you don’t want to experience the endless cycle of suck when writing it

⚡️You want your sales page done, dusted, and all edits taken care of in a week 

And when I say done, I mean *done*. Like, testimonials added, everything neatly formatted, and ready to hand off to your designer. 

Sound exactly like what you need?

DM me “Sales page” or visit the link in bio.
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#freelancewriter #creativecopywriter #launchcopy #digitalproductlaunch #coursecreators #creativeentrepreneur #launchcopywriter #risingtidesociety #creativepreneur #evergreenlaunch #livelaunch #launchemails #businesschicks #salespage #launchcopywriter #womanownedbusiness #freelancingfemales #prelaunchsocials #creativementor #DCA #courselaunch #coursecreator #launchstrategy 
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Anyone else start their first few projects buckling under the weight of self-inflicted pressure because you felt like it had to be perfect from the get-go? 🙋‍♀️

It’s a universal truth that the first time you do something, you’re going to suck.

You’ll feel endless waves of self-doubt.

You’ll get halfway through your project and convince yourself you should hurl it into the trash. 

If there was an award for Worst Creation in the Universe, it would go to the mess you’re trying to create.

But here’s the thing —

Every single person you admire also felt the same way about their first few projects.

So instead of sitting around wondering if you’re good enough, throw yourself into the deep end and just do it. Practice. Fail. Keep practicing. Then, improve.

And before you know it, you’ll be typing mid-sentence or halfway through your launch, and you’ll realise it no longer feels as scary as it once did.

But hey, if sales pages happen to be a deliverable you’d rather outsource to someone who’s put in the practice — I’ve got a handful of VIP Intensives left for sales pages for this year.

It’s yours to claim if:

⚡️You want a compelling sales page for your next launch (like for Black Friday) and you don’t want to experience the endless cycle of suck when writing it

⚡️You want your sales page done, dusted, and all edits taken care of in a week 

And when I say done, I mean *done*. Like, testimonials added, everything neatly formatted, and ready to hand off to your designer. 

Sound exactly like what you need?

DM me “Sales page” or visit the link in bio.
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.
#freelancewriter #creativecopywriter #launchcopy #digitalproductlaunch #coursecreators #creativeentrepreneur #launchcopywriter #risingtidesociety #creativepreneur #evergreenlaunch #livelaunch #launchemails #businesschicks #salespage #launchcopywriter #womanownedbusiness #freelancingfemales #prelaunchsocials #creativementor #DCA #courselaunch #coursecreator #launchstrategy 
.
Anyone else start their first few projects buckling under the weight of self-inflicted pressure because you felt like it had to be perfect from the get-go? 🙋‍♀️

It’s a universal truth that the first time you do something, you’re going to suck.

You’ll feel endless waves of self-doubt.

You’ll get halfway through your project and convince yourself you should hurl it into the trash. 

If there was an award for Worst Creation in the Universe, it would go to the mess you’re trying to create.

But here’s the thing —

Every single person you admire also felt the same way about their first few projects.

So instead of sitting around wondering if you’re good enough, throw yourself into the deep end and just do it. Practice. Fail. Keep practicing. Then, improve.

And before you know it, you’ll be typing mid-sentence or halfway through your launch, and you’ll realise it no longer feels as scary as it once did.

But hey, if sales pages happen to be a deliverable you’d rather outsource to someone who’s put in the practice — I’ve got a handful of VIP Intensives left for sales pages for this year.

It’s yours to claim if:

⚡️You want a compelling sales page for your next launch (like for Black Friday) and you don’t want to experience the endless cycle of suck when writing it

⚡️You want your sales page done, dusted, and all edits taken care of in a week 

And when I say done, I mean *done*. Like, testimonials added, everything neatly formatted, and ready to hand off to your designer. 

Sound exactly like what you need?

DM me “Sales page” or visit the link in bio.
.
.
#freelancewriter #creativecopywriter #launchcopy #digitalproductlaunch #coursecreators #creativeentrepreneur #launchcopywriter #risingtidesociety #creativepreneur #evergreenlaunch #livelaunch #launchemails #businesschicks #salespage #launchcopywriter #womanownedbusiness #freelancingfemales #prelaunchsocials #creativementor #DCA #courselaunch #coursecreator #launchstrategy 
.
Anyone else start their first few projects buckling under the weight of self-inflicted pressure because you felt like it had to be perfect from the get-go? 🙋‍♀️

It’s a universal truth that the first time you do something, you’re going to suck.

You’ll feel endless waves of self-doubt.

You’ll get halfway through your project and convince yourself you should hurl it into the trash. 

If there was an award for Worst Creation in the Universe, it would go to the mess you’re trying to create.

But here’s the thing —

Every single person you admire also felt the same way about their first few projects.

So instead of sitting around wondering if you’re good enough, throw yourself into the deep end and just do it. Practice. Fail. Keep practicing. Then, improve.

And before you know it, you’ll be typing mid-sentence or halfway through your launch, and you’ll realise it no longer feels as scary as it once did.

But hey, if sales pages happen to be a deliverable you’d rather outsource to someone who’s put in the practice — I’ve got a handful of VIP Intensives left for sales pages for this year.

It’s yours to claim if:

⚡️You want a compelling sales page for your next launch (like for Black Friday) and you don’t want to experience the endless cycle of suck when writing it

⚡️You want your sales page done, dusted, and all edits taken care of in a week 

And when I say done, I mean *done*. Like, testimonials added, everything neatly formatted, and ready to hand off to your designer. 

Sound exactly like what you need?

DM me “Sales page” or visit the link in bio.
.
.
#freelancewriter #creativecopywriter #launchcopy #digitalproductlaunch #coursecreators #creativeentrepreneur #launchcopywriter #risingtidesociety #creativepreneur #evergreenlaunch #livelaunch #launchemails #businesschicks #salespage #launchcopywriter #womanownedbusiness #freelancingfemales #prelaunchsocials #creativementor #DCA #courselaunch #coursecreator #launchstrategy 
.
Anyone else start their first few projects buckling under the weight of self-inflicted pressure because you felt like it had to be perfect from the get-go? 🙋‍♀️

It’s a universal truth that the first time you do something, you’re going to suck.

You’ll feel endless waves of self-doubt.

You’ll get halfway through your project and convince yourself you should hurl it into the trash. 

If there was an award for Worst Creation in the Universe, it would go to the mess you’re trying to create.

But here’s the thing —

Every single person you admire also felt the same way about their first few projects.

So instead of sitting around wondering if you’re good enough, throw yourself into the deep end and just do it. Practice. Fail. Keep practicing. Then, improve.

And before you know it, you’ll be typing mid-sentence or halfway through your launch, and you’ll realise it no longer feels as scary as it once did.

But hey, if sales pages happen to be a deliverable you’d rather outsource to someone who’s put in the practice — I’ve got a handful of VIP Intensives left for sales pages for this year.

It’s yours to claim if:

⚡️You want a compelling sales page for your next launch (like for Black Friday) and you don’t want to experience the endless cycle of suck when writing it

⚡️You want your sales page done, dusted, and all edits taken care of in a week 

And when I say done, I mean *done*. Like, testimonials added, everything neatly formatted, and ready to hand off to your designer. 

Sound exactly like what you need?

DM me “Sales page” or visit the link in bio.
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#freelancewriter #creativecopywriter #launchcopy #digitalproductlaunch #coursecreators #creativeentrepreneur #launchcopywriter #risingtidesociety #creativepreneur #evergreenlaunch #livelaunch #launchemails #businesschicks #salespage #launchcopywriter #womanownedbusiness #freelancingfemales #prelaunchsocials #creativementor #DCA #courselaunch #coursecreator #launchstrategy 
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Anyone else start their first few projects buckling under the weight of self-inflicted pressure because you felt like it had to be perfect from the get-go? 🙋‍♀️

It’s a universal truth that the first time you do something, you’re going to suck.

You’ll feel endless waves of self-doubt.

You’ll get halfway through your project and convince yourself you should hurl it into the trash. 

If there was an award for Worst Creation in the Universe, it would go to the mess you’re trying to create.

But here’s the thing —

Every single person you admire also felt the same way about their first few projects.

So instead of sitting around wondering if you’re good enough, throw yourself into the deep end and just do it. Practice. Fail. Keep practicing. Then, improve.

And before you know it, you’ll be typing mid-sentence or halfway through your launch, and you’ll realise it no longer feels as scary as it once did.

But hey, if sales pages happen to be a deliverable you’d rather outsource to someone who’s put in the practice — I’ve got a handful of VIP Intensives left for sales pages for this year.

It’s yours to claim if:

⚡️You want a compelling sales page for your next launch (like for Black Friday) and you don’t want to experience the endless cycle of suck when writing it

⚡️You want your sales page done, dusted, and all edits taken care of in a week 

And when I say done, I mean *done*. Like, testimonials added, everything neatly formatted, and ready to hand off to your designer. 

Sound exactly like what you need?

DM me “Sales page” or visit the link in bio.
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#freelancewriter #creativecopywriter #launchcopy #digitalproductlaunch #coursecreators #creativeentrepreneur #launchcopywriter #risingtidesociety #creativepreneur #evergreenlaunch #livelaunch #launchemails #businesschicks #salespage #launchcopywriter #womanownedbusiness #freelancingfemales #prelaunchsocials #creativementor #DCA #courselaunch #coursecreator #launchstrategy 
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Anyone else start their first few projects buckling under the weight of self-inflicted pressure because you felt like it had to be perfect from the get-go? 🙋‍♀️

It’s a universal truth that the first time you do something, you’re going to suck.

You’ll feel endless waves of self-doubt.

You’ll get halfway through your project and convince yourself you should hurl it into the trash. 

If there was an award for Worst Creation in the Universe, it would go to the mess you’re trying to create.

But here’s the thing —

Every single person you admire also felt the same way about their first few projects.

So instead of sitting around wondering if you’re good enough, throw yourself into the deep end and just do it. Practice. Fail. Keep practicing. Then, improve.

And before you know it, you’ll be typing mid-sentence or halfway through your launch, and you’ll realise it no longer feels as scary as it once did.

But hey, if sales pages happen to be a deliverable you’d rather outsource to someone who’s put in the practice — I’ve got a handful of VIP Intensives left for sales pages for this year.

It’s yours to claim if:

⚡️You want a compelling sales page for your next launch (like for Black Friday) and you don’t want to experience the endless cycle of suck when writing it

⚡️You want your sales page done, dusted, and all edits taken care of in a week 

And when I say done, I mean *done*. Like, testimonials added, everything neatly formatted, and ready to hand off to your designer. 

Sound exactly like what you need?

DM me “Sales page” or visit the link in bio.
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#freelancewriter #creativecopywriter #launchcopy #digitalproductlaunch #coursecreators #creativeentrepreneur #launchcopywriter #risingtidesociety #creativepreneur #evergreenlaunch #livelaunch #launchemails #businesschicks #salespage #launchcopywriter #womanownedbusiness #freelancingfemales #prelaunchsocials #creativementor #DCA #courselaunch #coursecreator #launchstrategy 
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Anyone else start their first few projects buckling under the weight of self-inflicted pressure because you felt like it had to be perfect from the get-go? 🙋‍♀️

It’s a universal truth that the first time you do something, you’re going to suck.

You’ll feel endless waves of self-doubt.

You’ll get halfway through your project and convince yourself you should hurl it into the trash. 

If there was an award for Worst Creation in the Universe, it would go to the mess you’re trying to create.

But here’s the thing —

Every single person you admire also felt the same way about their first few projects.

So instead of sitting around wondering if you’re good enough, throw yourself into the deep end and just do it. Practice. Fail. Keep practicing. Then, improve.

And before you know it, you’ll be typing mid-sentence or halfway through your launch, and you’ll realise it no longer feels as scary as it once did.

But hey, if sales pages happen to be a deliverable you’d rather outsource to someone who’s put in the practice — I’ve got a handful of VIP Intensives left for sales pages for this year.

It’s yours to claim if:

⚡️You want a compelling sales page for your next launch (like for Black Friday) and you don’t want to experience the endless cycle of suck when writing it

⚡️You want your sales page done, dusted, and all edits taken care of in a week 

And when I say done, I mean *done*. Like, testimonials added, everything neatly formatted, and ready to hand off to your designer. 

Sound exactly like what you need?

DM me “Sales page” or visit the link in bio.
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#freelancewriter #creativecopywriter #launchcopy #digitalproductlaunch #coursecreators #creativeentrepreneur #launchcopywriter #risingtidesociety #creativepreneur #evergreenlaunch #livelaunch #launchemails #businesschicks #salespage #launchcopywriter #womanownedbusiness #freelancingfemales #prelaunchsocials #creativementor #DCA #courselaunch #coursecreator #launchstrategy 
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Anyone else start their first few projects buckling under the weight of self-inflicted pressure because you felt like it had to be perfect from the get-go? 🙋‍♀️

It’s a universal truth that the first time you do something, you’re going to suck.

You’ll feel endless waves of self-doubt.

You’ll get halfway through your project and convince yourself you should hurl it into the trash. 

If there was an award for Worst Creation in the Universe, it would go to the mess you’re trying to create.

But here’s the thing —

Every single person you admire also felt the same way about their first few projects.

So instead of sitting around wondering if you’re good enough, throw yourself into the deep end and just do it. Practice. Fail. Keep practicing. Then, improve.

And before you know it, you’ll be typing mid-sentence or halfway through your launch, and you’ll realise it no longer feels as scary as it once did.

But hey, if sales pages happen to be a deliverable you’d rather outsource to someone who’s put in the practice — I’ve got a handful of VIP Intensives left for sales pages for this year.

It’s yours to claim if:

⚡️You want a compelling sales page for your next launch (like for Black Friday) and you don’t want to experience the endless cycle of suck when writing it

⚡️You want your sales page done, dusted, and all edits taken care of in a week 

And when I say done, I mean *done*. Like, testimonials added, everything neatly formatted, and ready to hand off to your designer. 

Sound exactly like what you need?

DM me “Sales page” or visit the link in bio.
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#freelancewriter #creativecopywriter #launchcopy #digitalproductlaunch #coursecreators #creativeentrepreneur #launchcopywriter #risingtidesociety #creativepreneur #evergreenlaunch #livelaunch #launchemails #businesschicks #salespage #launchcopywriter #womanownedbusiness #freelancingfemales #prelaunchsocials #creativementor #DCA #courselaunch #coursecreator #launchstrategy 
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Anyone else start their first few projects buckling under the weight of self-inflicted pressure because you felt like it had to be perfect from the get-go? 🙋‍♀️

It’s a universal truth that the first time you do something, you’re going to suck.

You’ll feel endless waves of self-doubt.

You’ll get halfway through your project and convince yourself you should hurl it into the trash. 

If there was an award for Worst Creation in the Universe, it would go to the mess you’re trying to create.

But here’s the thing —

Every single person you admire also felt the same way about their first few projects.

So instead of sitting around wondering if you’re good enough, throw yourself into the deep end and just do it. Practice. Fail. Keep practicing. Then, improve.

And before you know it, you’ll be typing mid-sentence or halfway through your launch, and you’ll realise it no longer feels as scary as it once did.

But hey, if sales pages happen to be a deliverable you’d rather outsource to someone who’s put in the practice — I’ve got a handful of VIP Intensives left for sales pages for this year.

It’s yours to claim if:

⚡️You want a compelling sales page for your next launch (like for Black Friday) and you don’t want to experience the endless cycle of suck when writing it

⚡️You want your sales page done, dusted, and all edits taken care of in a week 

And when I say done, I mean *done*. Like, testimonials added, everything neatly formatted, and ready to hand off to your designer. 

Sound exactly like what you need?

DM me “Sales page” or visit the link in bio.
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#freelancewriter #creativecopywriter #launchcopy #digitalproductlaunch #coursecreators #creativeentrepreneur #launchcopywriter #risingtidesociety #creativepreneur #evergreenlaunch #livelaunch #launchemails #businesschicks #salespage #launchcopywriter #womanownedbusiness #freelancingfemales #prelaunchsocials #creativementor #DCA #courselaunch #coursecreator #launchstrategy 
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Anyone else start their first few projects buckling under the weight of self-inflicted pressure because you felt like it had to be perfect from the get-go? 🙋‍♀️ It’s a universal truth that the first time you do something, you’re going to suck. You’ll feel endless waves of self-doubt. You’ll get halfway through your project and convince yourself you should hurl it into the trash. If there was an award for Worst Creation in the Universe, it would go to the mess you’re trying to create. But here’s the thing — Every single person you admire also felt the same way about their first few projects. So instead of sitting around wondering if you’re good enough, throw yourself into the deep end and just do it. Practice. Fail. Keep practicing. Then, improve. And before you know it, you’ll be typing mid-sentence or halfway through your launch, and you’ll realise it no longer feels as scary as it once did. But hey, if sales pages happen to be a deliverable you’d rather outsource to someone who’s put in the practice — I’ve got a handful of VIP Intensives left for sales pages for this year. It’s yours to claim if: ⚡️You want a compelling sales page for your next launch (like for Black Friday) and you don’t want to experience the endless cycle of suck when writing it ⚡️You want your sales page done, dusted, and all edits taken care of in a week And when I say done, I mean *done*. Like, testimonials added, everything neatly formatted, and ready to hand off to your designer. Sound exactly like what you need? DM me “Sales page” or visit the link in bio. . . #freelancewriter #creativecopywriter #launchcopy #digitalproductlaunch #coursecreators #creativeentrepreneur #launchcopywriter #risingtidesociety #creativepreneur #evergreenlaunch #livelaunch #launchemails #businesschicks #salespage #launchcopywriter #womanownedbusiness #freelancingfemales #prelaunchsocials #creativementor #DCA #courselaunch #coursecreator #launchstrategy .
3 days ago
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The truth about impact 💥

My first step to writing for the internet (and eventually starting this business) was starting my blog in 2018.

It felt very "ew cringe" at the time. 

But every week, I'd write personal essays about alll the feelings and wanting to be a Creative. 

The whole time, it felt like I was writing into a void with no one reading and no one taking me seriously. 

(And some weeks, I'd even let the self-doubt and lack of "views" stop me from publishing anything.)

But I continued writing and building my body of work. 

Eventually, my first blog post landed me my first client...

And sparked a chain of events that led to me starting my copywriting business full-time in 2020. 

Sharing this because when we first start creating or pivoting into something new... 

And it feels like we're gaining no views. No comments. No validation. And even losing parts of an existing audience... 

It's tempting to believe that what we're creating doesn't matter and we should give up. 

But earlier this year, I got an email from someone who stumbled on an old blog post then binge-read the rest. (Swipe to see*). 

The posts that I believed were reaching "no one" were actually finding their way to the screens of the people who needed to read them the most. 

If I'd let the self-doubt (and imaginary nay-sayers) stop me, I wouldn't have the business I have today. 

More importantly, my words would never have found their way to the people it was supposed to.

I've said it before and I'll say it again (mostly to remind myself):

1) Your creations have impact - even if you can't always see it. 

2) If you want to be a creative for the long-haul, you have to create. 

Even when the numbers fluctuate. 

Even when it feels like you're speaking into a void.

Even when all the mud you're throwing at the wall just isn't sticking. 

Because you never know who will end up reading and passing your creations on to the next person who needs them. 

*shared with consent

#freelancewriter #creativeentrepreneur #launchcopywriter #freelancingfemales #coursecreator #creativehobby #smallbusinessowner #entreprenuership #creatives #writersofig #onwriting #contentcreator
The truth about impact 💥

My first step to writing for the internet (and eventually starting this business) was starting my blog in 2018.

It felt very "ew cringe" at the time. 

But every week, I'd write personal essays about alll the feelings and wanting to be a Creative. 

The whole time, it felt like I was writing into a void with no one reading and no one taking me seriously. 

(And some weeks, I'd even let the self-doubt and lack of "views" stop me from publishing anything.)

But I continued writing and building my body of work. 

Eventually, my first blog post landed me my first client...

And sparked a chain of events that led to me starting my copywriting business full-time in 2020. 

Sharing this because when we first start creating or pivoting into something new... 

And it feels like we're gaining no views. No comments. No validation. And even losing parts of an existing audience... 

It's tempting to believe that what we're creating doesn't matter and we should give up. 

But earlier this year, I got an email from someone who stumbled on an old blog post then binge-read the rest. (Swipe to see*). 

The posts that I believed were reaching "no one" were actually finding their way to the screens of the people who needed to read them the most. 

If I'd let the self-doubt (and imaginary nay-sayers) stop me, I wouldn't have the business I have today. 

More importantly, my words would never have found their way to the people it was supposed to.

I've said it before and I'll say it again (mostly to remind myself):

1) Your creations have impact - even if you can't always see it. 

2) If you want to be a creative for the long-haul, you have to create. 

Even when the numbers fluctuate. 

Even when it feels like you're speaking into a void.

Even when all the mud you're throwing at the wall just isn't sticking. 

Because you never know who will end up reading and passing your creations on to the next person who needs them. 

*shared with consent

#freelancewriter #creativeentrepreneur #launchcopywriter #freelancingfemales #coursecreator #creativehobby #smallbusinessowner #entreprenuership #creatives #writersofig #onwriting #contentcreator
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The truth about impact 💥 My first step to writing for the internet (and eventually starting this business) was starting my blog in 2018. It felt very "ew cringe" at the time. But every week, I'd write personal essays about alll the feelings and wanting to be a Creative. The whole time, it felt like I was writing into a void with no one reading and no one taking me seriously. (And some weeks, I'd even let the self-doubt and lack of "views" stop me from publishing anything.) But I continued writing and building my body of work. Eventually, my first blog post landed me my first client... And sparked a chain of events that led to me starting my copywriting business full-time in 2020. Sharing this because when we first start creating or pivoting into something new... And it feels like we're gaining no views. No comments. No validation. And even losing parts of an existing audience... It's tempting to believe that what we're creating doesn't matter and we should give up. But earlier this year, I got an email from someone who stumbled on an old blog post then binge-read the rest. (Swipe to see*). The posts that I believed were reaching "no one" were actually finding their way to the screens of the people who needed to read them the most. If I'd let the self-doubt (and imaginary nay-sayers) stop me, I wouldn't have the business I have today. More importantly, my words would never have found their way to the people it was supposed to. I've said it before and I'll say it again (mostly to remind myself): 1) Your creations have impact - even if you can't always see it. 2) If you want to be a creative for the long-haul, you have to create. Even when the numbers fluctuate. Even when it feels like you're speaking into a void. Even when all the mud you're throwing at the wall just isn't sticking. Because you never know who will end up reading and passing your creations on to the next person who needs them. *shared with consent #freelancewriter #creativeentrepreneur #launchcopywriter #freelancingfemales #coursecreator #creativehobby #smallbusinessowner #entreprenuership #creatives #writersofig #onwriting #contentcreator
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While it looks like I've got my snorkelling sh*t together -- not pictured is the literal sink-or-swim situation I found myself in 10 mins beforehand. 

On our first snorkelling stop - I found myself battered by the choppy waves, choking on mouthfuls of salt water, and forcing my cramping arms to paddle like my life depended on it (because it did).

And I was ready to retreat to the safety of our hotel’s paddle pool. 

But afterward, we went to a more serene snorkelling spot where the fish practically pose for selfies with you.

There, I could rest. I had time to appreciate the coral and remember why I loved snorkelling so much. And I could even practice my duck dives!

This wild snorkelling adventure got me thinking about what it's really like to be a business owner. 

I've spent the majority of my self-employed era diving into more sink-or-swim situations than I can count. 

From my first project, to my first launch, all the way to trying to find the right contractors to hire —

I've had to dive head-first outta my comfort zone and into the deep-end, and then paddle vigorously to stay afloat.

And I bet you have, too. 

Most of the time, it can feel like the tide is working against us. 

And when there’s no immediate lifeboat in sight, it can be tempting to throw up our arms and give up.

But while getting out of our comfort zones is crucial for becoming a better business owner (after all, smooth seas don’t make skilled sailors) —

I’m realising it’s ok to slink back to calmer waters every so often. To rest. To find the joy and remember what we love about business and why we got into it in the first place.

So if you’ve been battling rough seas where it feels like the tide is always against you — don’t abandon ship just yet. Take it as a sign to drop anchor for a while, float on serene waters, an
and rediscover why you started in the first place.

Remember, every ebb has its flow.
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#freelancewriter #creativecopywriter #launchcopy #digitalproductlaunch #coursecreators #creativeentrepreneur #launchcopywriter #bali #snorkelling #onlinebusinessowner #businessadvice #freelancingadvice
While it looks like I've got my snorkelling sh*t together -- not pictured is the literal sink-or-swim situation I found myself in 10 mins beforehand. 

On our first snorkelling stop - I found myself battered by the choppy waves, choking on mouthfuls of salt water, and forcing my cramping arms to paddle like my life depended on it (because it did).

And I was ready to retreat to the safety of our hotel’s paddle pool. 

But afterward, we went to a more serene snorkelling spot where the fish practically pose for selfies with you.

There, I could rest. I had time to appreciate the coral and remember why I loved snorkelling so much. And I could even practice my duck dives!

This wild snorkelling adventure got me thinking about what it's really like to be a business owner. 

I've spent the majority of my self-employed era diving into more sink-or-swim situations than I can count. 

From my first project, to my first launch, all the way to trying to find the right contractors to hire —

I've had to dive head-first outta my comfort zone and into the deep-end, and then paddle vigorously to stay afloat.

And I bet you have, too. 

Most of the time, it can feel like the tide is working against us. 

And when there’s no immediate lifeboat in sight, it can be tempting to throw up our arms and give up.

But while getting out of our comfort zones is crucial for becoming a better business owner (after all, smooth seas don’t make skilled sailors) —

I’m realising it’s ok to slink back to calmer waters every so often. To rest. To find the joy and remember what we love about business and why we got into it in the first place.

So if you’ve been battling rough seas where it feels like the tide is always against you — don’t abandon ship just yet. Take it as a sign to drop anchor for a while, float on serene waters, an
and rediscover why you started in the first place.

Remember, every ebb has its flow.
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#freelancewriter #creativecopywriter #launchcopy #digitalproductlaunch #coursecreators #creativeentrepreneur #launchcopywriter #bali #snorkelling #onlinebusinessowner #businessadvice #freelancingadvice
While it looks like I've got my snorkelling sh*t together -- not pictured is the literal sink-or-swim situation I found myself in 10 mins beforehand. 

On our first snorkelling stop - I found myself battered by the choppy waves, choking on mouthfuls of salt water, and forcing my cramping arms to paddle like my life depended on it (because it did).

And I was ready to retreat to the safety of our hotel’s paddle pool. 

But afterward, we went to a more serene snorkelling spot where the fish practically pose for selfies with you.

There, I could rest. I had time to appreciate the coral and remember why I loved snorkelling so much. And I could even practice my duck dives!

This wild snorkelling adventure got me thinking about what it's really like to be a business owner. 

I've spent the majority of my self-employed era diving into more sink-or-swim situations than I can count. 

From my first project, to my first launch, all the way to trying to find the right contractors to hire —

I've had to dive head-first outta my comfort zone and into the deep-end, and then paddle vigorously to stay afloat.

And I bet you have, too. 

Most of the time, it can feel like the tide is working against us. 

And when there’s no immediate lifeboat in sight, it can be tempting to throw up our arms and give up.

But while getting out of our comfort zones is crucial for becoming a better business owner (after all, smooth seas don’t make skilled sailors) —

I’m realising it’s ok to slink back to calmer waters every so often. To rest. To find the joy and remember what we love about business and why we got into it in the first place.

So if you’ve been battling rough seas where it feels like the tide is always against you — don’t abandon ship just yet. Take it as a sign to drop anchor for a while, float on serene waters, an
and rediscover why you started in the first place.

Remember, every ebb has its flow.
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#freelancewriter #creativecopywriter #launchcopy #digitalproductlaunch #coursecreators #creativeentrepreneur #launchcopywriter #bali #snorkelling #onlinebusinessowner #businessadvice #freelancingadvice
While it looks like I've got my snorkelling sh*t together -- not pictured is the literal sink-or-swim situation I found myself in 10 mins beforehand. On our first snorkelling stop - I found myself battered by the choppy waves, choking on mouthfuls of salt water, and forcing my cramping arms to paddle like my life depended on it (because it did). And I was ready to retreat to the safety of our hotel’s paddle pool.  But afterward, we went to a more serene snorkelling spot where the fish practically pose for selfies with you. There, I could rest. I had time to appreciate the coral and remember why I loved snorkelling so much. And I could even practice my duck dives! This wild snorkelling adventure got me thinking about what it's really like to be a business owner. I've spent the majority of my self-employed era diving into more sink-or-swim situations than I can count. From my first project, to my first launch, all the way to trying to find the right contractors to hire — I've had to dive head-first outta my comfort zone and into the deep-end, and then paddle vigorously to stay afloat. And I bet you have, too. Most of the time, it can feel like the tide is working against us. And when there’s no immediate lifeboat in sight, it can be tempting to throw up our arms and give up. But while getting out of our comfort zones is crucial for becoming a better business owner (after all, smooth seas don’t make skilled sailors) — I’m realising it’s ok to slink back to calmer waters every so often. To rest. To find the joy and remember what we love about business and why we got into it in the first place. So if you’ve been battling rough seas where it feels like the tide is always against you — don’t abandon ship just yet. Take it as a sign to drop anchor for a while, float on serene waters, an and rediscover why you started in the first place. Remember, every ebb has its flow. . . . . . . #freelancewriter #creativecopywriter #launchcopy #digitalproductlaunch #coursecreators #creativeentrepreneur #launchcopywriter #bali #snorkelling #onlinebusinessowner #businessadvice #freelancingadvice
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While it looks like I've got my snorkelling sh*t together -- not pictured is the literal sink-or-swim situation I found myself in 10 mins beforehand. On our first snorkelling stop - I found myself battered by the choppy waves, choking on mouthfuls of salt water, and forcing my cramping arms to paddle like my life depended on it (because it did). And I was ready to retreat to the safety of our hotel’s paddle pool.  But afterward, we went to a more serene snorkelling spot where the fish practically pose for selfies with you. There, I could rest. I had time to appreciate the coral and remember why I loved snorkelling so much. And I could even practice my duck dives! This wild snorkelling adventure got me thinking about what it's really like to be a business owner. I've spent the majority of my self-employed era diving into more sink-or-swim situations than I can count. From my first project, to my first launch, all the way to trying to find the right contractors to hire — I've had to dive head-first outta my comfort zone and into the deep-end, and then paddle vigorously to stay afloat. And I bet you have, too. Most of the time, it can feel like the tide is working against us. And when there’s no immediate lifeboat in sight, it can be tempting to throw up our arms and give up. But while getting out of our comfort zones is crucial for becoming a better business owner (after all, smooth seas don’t make skilled sailors) — I’m realising it’s ok to slink back to calmer waters every so often. To rest. To find the joy and remember what we love about business and why we got into it in the first place. So if you’ve been battling rough seas where it feels like the tide is always against you — don’t abandon ship just yet. Take it as a sign to drop anchor for a while, float on serene waters, an and rediscover why you started in the first place. Remember, every ebb has its flow. . . . . . . #freelancewriter #creativecopywriter #launchcopy #digitalproductlaunch #coursecreators #creativeentrepreneur #launchcopywriter #bali #snorkelling #onlinebusinessowner #businessadvice #freelancingadvice
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Celebrating 6 months of married life with my partner in crime ❤ When people ask me what married life is like, I say:

 "It feels both utterly surreal and completely normal all at the same time."

 Surreal because I'm amazed at all the events that led us here. And normal because it feels like Ben has always been by my side. 

The past 6 months have been filled with new discoveries about each other's quirks. Escaping on many holidays. Binge watching tv shows in one night. Arguments over dishes, laundry, and who hogs the blanket the most. (PS. Our solution is to have 2 blankets). 

And while it's only a teeny, tiny toe dip into the pond of married life -- I can't wait to experience more surreal and normal moments life throws at us.
Celebrating 6 months of married life with my partner in crime ❤ When people ask me what married life is like, I say:

 "It feels both utterly surreal and completely normal all at the same time."

 Surreal because I'm amazed at all the events that led us here. And normal because it feels like Ben has always been by my side. 

The past 6 months have been filled with new discoveries about each other's quirks. Escaping on many holidays. Binge watching tv shows in one night. Arguments over dishes, laundry, and who hogs the blanket the most. (PS. Our solution is to have 2 blankets). 

And while it's only a teeny, tiny toe dip into the pond of married life -- I can't wait to experience more surreal and normal moments life throws at us.
Celebrating 6 months of married life with my partner in crime ❤ When people ask me what married life is like, I say:

 "It feels both utterly surreal and completely normal all at the same time."

 Surreal because I'm amazed at all the events that led us here. And normal because it feels like Ben has always been by my side. 

The past 6 months have been filled with new discoveries about each other's quirks. Escaping on many holidays. Binge watching tv shows in one night. Arguments over dishes, laundry, and who hogs the blanket the most. (PS. Our solution is to have 2 blankets). 

And while it's only a teeny, tiny toe dip into the pond of married life -- I can't wait to experience more surreal and normal moments life throws at us.
Celebrating 6 months of married life with my partner in crime ❤ When people ask me what married life is like, I say:

 "It feels both utterly surreal and completely normal all at the same time."

 Surreal because I'm amazed at all the events that led us here. And normal because it feels like Ben has always been by my side. 

The past 6 months have been filled with new discoveries about each other's quirks. Escaping on many holidays. Binge watching tv shows in one night. Arguments over dishes, laundry, and who hogs the blanket the most. (PS. Our solution is to have 2 blankets). 

And while it's only a teeny, tiny toe dip into the pond of married life -- I can't wait to experience more surreal and normal moments life throws at us.
Celebrating 6 months of married life with my partner in crime ❤ When people ask me what married life is like, I say:

 "It feels both utterly surreal and completely normal all at the same time."

 Surreal because I'm amazed at all the events that led us here. And normal because it feels like Ben has always been by my side. 

The past 6 months have been filled with new discoveries about each other's quirks. Escaping on many holidays. Binge watching tv shows in one night. Arguments over dishes, laundry, and who hogs the blanket the most. (PS. Our solution is to have 2 blankets). 

And while it's only a teeny, tiny toe dip into the pond of married life -- I can't wait to experience more surreal and normal moments life throws at us.
Celebrating 6 months of married life with my partner in crime ❤ When people ask me what married life is like, I say:

 "It feels both utterly surreal and completely normal all at the same time."

 Surreal because I'm amazed at all the events that led us here. And normal because it feels like Ben has always been by my side. 

The past 6 months have been filled with new discoveries about each other's quirks. Escaping on many holidays. Binge watching tv shows in one night. Arguments over dishes, laundry, and who hogs the blanket the most. (PS. Our solution is to have 2 blankets). 

And while it's only a teeny, tiny toe dip into the pond of married life -- I can't wait to experience more surreal and normal moments life throws at us.
Celebrating 6 months of married life with my partner in crime ❤ When people ask me what married life is like, I say:

 "It feels both utterly surreal and completely normal all at the same time."

 Surreal because I'm amazed at all the events that led us here. And normal because it feels like Ben has always been by my side. 

The past 6 months have been filled with new discoveries about each other's quirks. Escaping on many holidays. Binge watching tv shows in one night. Arguments over dishes, laundry, and who hogs the blanket the most. (PS. Our solution is to have 2 blankets). 

And while it's only a teeny, tiny toe dip into the pond of married life -- I can't wait to experience more surreal and normal moments life throws at us.
Celebrating 6 months of married life with my partner in crime ❤ When people ask me what married life is like, I say:

 "It feels both utterly surreal and completely normal all at the same time."

 Surreal because I'm amazed at all the events that led us here. And normal because it feels like Ben has always been by my side. 

The past 6 months have been filled with new discoveries about each other's quirks. Escaping on many holidays. Binge watching tv shows in one night. Arguments over dishes, laundry, and who hogs the blanket the most. (PS. Our solution is to have 2 blankets). 

And while it's only a teeny, tiny toe dip into the pond of married life -- I can't wait to experience more surreal and normal moments life throws at us.
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Celebrating 6 months of married life with my partner in crime ❤ When people ask me what married life is like, I say: "It feels both utterly surreal and completely normal all at the same time." Surreal because I'm amazed at all the events that led us here. And normal because it feels like Ben has always been by my side. The past 6 months have been filled with new discoveries about each other's quirks. Escaping on many holidays. Binge watching tv shows in one night. Arguments over dishes, laundry, and who hogs the blanket the most. (PS. Our solution is to have 2 blankets). And while it's only a teeny, tiny toe dip into the pond of married life -- I can't wait to experience more surreal and normal moments life throws at us.
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Bliss in Bali 🐠🌴 Spent a surreal week chasing waterfalls, visiting countless infinity pools, and making every hour happy hour.
Bliss in Bali 🐠🌴 Spent a surreal week chasing waterfalls, visiting countless infinity pools, and making every hour happy hour.
Bliss in Bali 🐠🌴 Spent a surreal week chasing waterfalls, visiting countless infinity pools, and making every hour happy hour.
Bliss in Bali 🐠🌴 Spent a surreal week chasing waterfalls, visiting countless infinity pools, and making every hour happy hour.
Bliss in Bali 🐠🌴 Spent a surreal week chasing waterfalls, visiting countless infinity pools, and making every hour happy hour.
Bliss in Bali 🐠🌴 Spent a surreal week chasing waterfalls, visiting countless infinity pools, and making every hour happy hour.
Bliss in Bali 🐠🌴 Spent a surreal week chasing waterfalls, visiting countless infinity pools, and making every hour happy hour.
Bliss in Bali 🐠🌴 Spent a surreal week chasing waterfalls, visiting countless infinity pools, and making every hour happy hour.
Bliss in Bali 🐠🌴 Spent a surreal week chasing waterfalls, visiting countless infinity pools, and making every hour happy hour.
Bliss in Bali 🐠🌴 Spent a surreal week chasing waterfalls, visiting countless infinity pools, and making every hour happy hour.
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