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This past week has been challenging. From family health scares to a slow month in business, it’s been a struggle. As a business owner, it really sucks when your business and personal head space start fightin’ each other. When that balance just ain’t balancin’. 

It’s easier said than done, but it’s important to remind ourselves that it’s just a season of suck and that it will pass. Make time to reflect, meditate, contemplate, write it out, talk it out, play. 

Speaking of play – a big thing happened last week: I went out and bought some canvas and paints for the first time in literal years. I’ve already got some ideas for portraits I’d like to explore. Particularly one of Elsie, my oldest: 

I see a portrait of an astronaut with bubbles. Don’t you? Sprinkle some stars and a rainbow in there… This is the first time I’ve taken photos with the intention of painting in a super long time. I’m eager to start this painting. I’m eager to play.

It’s moments like these that I’m grateful for my community of close business friends, family and mentors. They help guide, nurture and keep things in perspective for me. 

Friend, if you’re feeling frustrated and the suck in your brand and business, don’t let it hold you back from achieving your goals. Take Make time to relieve that pressure and stress. And if you find that your brand design is adding to your stress, I’m here to help.

I’d like to offer you a mini VIP day for brand design. In 4 hours, we’ll work together to create a beautiful, effective brand that aligns with your business goals. Get personalized attention and expertise in brand strategy and design.

Lemme know if you’re interested. I’d love to help create a brand that you’re excited to show off and give you the gift of time and stress relief.

Take care my friend and talk to you soon,

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I started Hey, Carl! so I could homeschool my kiddos. Even though they're doing "regular" school, Hey, Carl! has the same vibe: play, have fun, and do my best to build it around our life.

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