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How to take the first step towards your next big leap
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How to take the first step towards your next big leap

ByNicole Stevenson December 17, 2021December 17, 2021

What’s something that you would do if fear wasn’t standing in your way? What would you do if you stopped caring about what other people thought or let go of the expectations the world has for you or embraced your…

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4 Time-saving tips to increase your email ROI
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4 Time-saving tips to increase your email ROI

ByNicole Stevenson November 22, 2021November 24, 2021

Have you seen this Instagram Reel yet? There are 1,000s of versions of it, all featuring small business owners sharing what it’s really like to be a solopreneur. Most of us small business owners have to take on multiple (if…

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the secret to making really great artistic work
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the secret to making really great artistic work

ByNicole Stevenson November 17, 2021November 17, 2021

When I sit down to write these monthly letters to you, I usually have a starting point… . . . but tonight it’s different. There’s no outline in my head. I’m starting from nowhere.  Usually I start from somewhere… it…

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8 CONTENT IDEAS FOR YOUR EMAIL NEWSLETTERS
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8 CONTENT IDEAS FOR YOUR EMAIL NEWSLETTERS

ByKatie MacAvoy October 19, 2021October 19, 2021

What am I supposed to put in my email? When I encourage someone to start sending out regular emails to their audience, 9 times out of 10, that is what I hear! Crafting an email that your audience loves and…

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How to push past your inner critic and just start
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How to push past your inner critic and just start

ByNicole Stevenson October 13, 2021August 10, 2023

“I don’t think I can do it. I mean I want to but I think I am having an actual anxiety attack right now”… … I said to my friend while sitting in my car a block away from the…

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Eight Engaging Email Opt-in Ideas for Creatives
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Eight Engaging Email Opt-in Ideas for Creatives

ByNicole Stevenson September 21, 2021June 21, 2023

Do you get as frustrated as I do… …when one of your Instagram posts or reels (especially one you put a lot into) doesn’t get the engagement that you think it deserves. This just happened to me this week! A few…

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Join The Club! Enrollment is now open!
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Join The Club! Enrollment is now open!

ByKatie MacAvoy September 15, 2021September 15, 2021

Did you know that trees talk to each other? They have a complex network of underground fungi that they use to communicate and share resources. It looks like an intricate web of string tied from root to root under the…

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THE THREE SECRETS TO GOAL-GETTING
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THE THREE SECRETS TO GOAL-GETTING

ByNicole Stevenson May 4, 2021May 4, 2021

ever SINCE I was in elementary school, I’VE HAD A DAY PLANNER…. I remember using my Pentel marker set to embellish my TO-DO list which I rewrote half a dozen times until it was “perfect”. I know not every other…

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The #1 Biggest Growth Accelerator for My Business
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The #1 Biggest Growth Accelerator for My Business

ByNicole Stevenson April 20, 2021April 20, 2021

for the past twenty years, i’ve been my own boss… I have started, sold and said goodbye to more than half a dozen businesses, from my clothing line to a soap company, to my brick and mortar craft studio…. just…

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3 Things to Do Now to Build Your Business
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3 Things to Do Now to Build Your Business

ByNicole Stevenson April 6, 2021April 6, 2021

Before I had my son, everyone told me that being a parent was the hardest and best job I’d ever have. And, they were right. One minute you’re crying because your little one splattered prune puree across your whole kitchen…

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A few years ago, I couldn’t get on a plane witho A few years ago, I couldn’t get on a plane without spiraling into anxiety.

I’d find any excuse not to go anywhere that required flying—“Oh no, I already have plans that weekend” (I didn’t) or “I’m not really interested in going there” (I was).

Seriously, what kind of bananas person turns down a trip to Hawaii? Me. I was that person.

Eventually, I decided I didn’t want fear making my travel plans for me. So I did the work—therapy, breathing exercises, distraction crafts that fit on a tray table, overpacking snacks, and yes, a little Xanax. Baby steps. All the things.

Last month, I flew solo to Columbus, Ohio, to meet my mastermind group (@natterdoodles and @bobodesignstudio) for our first in-person hangout after meeting virtually since February.

We balanced our time between deep business talks—what’s working, what’s not, what we’re dreaming up next—and exploring the best spots in Columbus.

Natalie—our host and unofficial Columbus spokesperson—planned the most thoughtful trip, and I fell completely in love with the city.

It felt so good to be in person with these brilliant women who constantly inspire and challenge me in the best ways. I’m grateful I stopped letting fear decide where I get to go—because this trip reminded me what’s waiting on the other side of it.

#smallbusinessowner #smallbusinesssupport #anxiousmind #mastermind #creativesupport
A few years ago, I couldn’t get on a plane witho A few years ago, I couldn’t get on a plane without spiraling into anxiety.

I’d find any excuse not to go anywhere that required flying—“Oh no, I already have plans that weekend” (I didn’t) or “I’m not really interested in going there” (I was).

Seriously, what kind of bananas person turns down a trip to Hawaii? Me. I was that person.

Eventually, I decided I didn’t want fear making my travel plans for me. So I did the work—therapy, breathing exercises, distraction crafts that fit on a tray table, overpacking snacks, and yes, a little Xanax. Baby steps. All the things.

Last month, I flew solo to Columbus, Ohio, to meet my mastermind group (@natterdoodles and @bobodesignstudio) for our first in-person hangout after meeting virtually since February.

We balanced our time between deep business talks—what’s working, what’s not, what we’re dreaming up next—and exploring the best spots in Columbus.

Natalie—our host and unofficial Columbus spokesperson—planned the most thoughtful trip, and I fell completely in love with the city.

It felt so good to be in person with these brilliant women who constantly inspire and challenge me in the best ways. I’m grateful I stopped letting fear decide where I get to go—because this trip reminded me what’s waiting on the other side of it.

#smallbusinessowner #smallbusinesssupport #anxiousmind #mastermind #creativesupport
If you found this, you’re probably one of my peo If you found this, you’re probably one of my people.

I send monthly letters to folks like you — about creativity, self-trust, and what it really looks like to live a creative life that feels like yours.

To join the list comment: NICOLESNEWS
If you found this, you’re probably one of my peo If you found this, you’re probably one of my people.

I send monthly letters to folks like you — about creativity, self-trust, and what it really looks like to live a creative life that feels like yours.

To join the list comment: NICOLESNEWS
I took a stained glass workshop at @gooddeacraftsc I took a stained glass workshop at @gooddeacraftschool in Columbus, Ohio and had the best time.

Kara, the co-owner and instructor, was incredible—patient, clear, and so much fun to learn from. (Huge thanks to @natterdoodles for magically making this connection happen!)

I loved it so much that I immediately invited Kara to come teach at @craftcationconference —and she said yes! 🙌 This year we’ll have four stained glass workshops, and I couldn’t be more excited.

Want to make stained glass with us—and spend five days by the beach filled with 200+ craft and business workshops, inspiration, and community? Join me at Craftcation! Early bird registration is open now.

BTW: This stained glass workshop was part of a mastermind trip with @natterdoodles and @bobodesignstudio, and it was exactly the creative adventure I didn’t know I needed. Natalie planned the entire trip—every stop, every meal, every detail—perfection.

I completely fell in love with Columbus: the people, the food, the creativity everywhere you look. I’ll be sharing a full recap soon, but let’s just say this trip filled my cup in all the best ways.

P.S. Thanks to @natterdoodles and @bobodesignstudio for capturing some of the video clips!
I took a stained glass workshop at @gooddeacraftsc I took a stained glass workshop at @gooddeacraftschool in Columbus, Ohio and had the best time.

Kara, the co-owner and instructor, was incredible—patient, clear, and so much fun to learn from. (Huge thanks to @natterdoodles for magically making this connection happen!)

I loved it so much that I immediately invited Kara to come teach at @craftcationconference —and she said yes! 🙌 This year we’ll have four stained glass workshops, and I couldn’t be more excited.

Want to make stained glass with us—and spend five days by the beach filled with 200+ craft and business workshops, inspiration, and community? Join me at Craftcation! Early bird registration is open now.

BTW: This stained glass workshop was part of a mastermind trip with @natterdoodles and @bobodesignstudio, and it was exactly the creative adventure I didn’t know I needed. Natalie planned the entire trip—every stop, every meal, every detail—perfection.

I completely fell in love with Columbus: the people, the food, the creativity everywhere you look. I’ll be sharing a full recap soon, but let’s just say this trip filled my cup in all the best ways.

P.S. Thanks to @natterdoodles and @bobodesignstudio for capturing some of the video clips!

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