The Dotty Blog
What actually creates clarity (it’s not more thinking)
Clarity isn’t something you think your way into. It forms through space, small actions, and contact with what’s real.
A letter from the version of me who has room again
This feels like a letter, but it’s really a reflection written with hindsight - about creating space, easing pressure, and what became possible once there was room again.
A calm way to return to your business rhythm
The days between Christmas and New Year are strange. This is a calm, human approach to returning to your business rhythm without rushing, forcing momentum, or turning the in-between days into a productivity project.
How to carry less when everything feels heavy
Some weeks feel heavy for no clear reason. This post explores why that happens, what you might be carrying without realising, and how the Pretty Way offers a calmer, more human way to lighten the load.
What The Pretty Way means inside a business (with Ellie - the part of me, and the part of you too)
There’s a softer way to build your business - one that honours your creativity, your nervous system, your humour, and the part of you who’s doing her best. Meet Ellie, explore the Pretty Way, and discover why the scenic route often teaches you the most.
When a woman posts vulnerably, she doesn’t need a DM - she needs to be seen
She didn’t ask for a pitch. She asked to be heard. This is a call to every business owner who leads with empathy, not ego.
The day we met Justin Timberlake
A London TV audience. Justin Timberlake. One moment that taught me everything I know about client experience and the feeling your business creates.