Paul told me his iPad “got a wash” and left its case standing on top of the fridge. Naturally, I invented an entire explanation before asking what actually happened.

What do you call yourself when your creative business no longer fits neatly into one box? I finally found the words that connect my art, illustration and creative mentoring.

A comment about Scruff’s papoose led to an unexpected conversation about Texas, Russia, the Queen’s English and British comedy.

You don’t need to wait until your artwork, course or product is finished before talking about it. Sharing the story early gives people time to become interested in what you are creating.

Mabel assumes everybody will be delighted to see her. What could her wholehearted confidence teach us about sharing our work and talking about what we sell?

A popular post can attract plenty of attention without producing immediate sales. People may still need time and more of your stories before they are ready to buy.

Most people who think they have nothing to share are not boring. They are living too close to their own lives to see what is already there. When everything feels familiar, the moments with meaning often disappear first. This reflection looks at why ordinary weeks are rarely empty, and how noticing creates the distance needed for stories to emerge.

While watching a live recently, I noticed how quickly the pressure lifted once people named the parts of their day they usually keep off camera. The interruptions, the unfinished moments, and the ordinary details we tend to edit out often carry more meaning than we realise. This reflection explores where clarity actually begins, and why noticing comes before polish.

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.

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.

A London TV audience. Justin Timberlake. One moment that taught me everything I know about client experience and the feeling your business creates.