Roots and Branches

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Roots + Branches

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  • Gifts for paid subscribers

    I’m so excited to welcome you to my own little corner of the internet. I share lots of goodies for paid and free subscribers: But paid subscribers get big discounts, free stuff, and extra access to me and my schedule (among other goodies on occasion), as a thank you for supporting my work. Here’s everything…

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  • Welcome to Roots + Branches!

    This newsletter is where I share insights to support your creativity, as well as lessons and inspiration from my own journey. My hope is that it gives you some practical, usable tips and practices for your own journey, but I’ve also crafted this newsletter to be much more than a ‘how to’: Because we all

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  • Why should I keep doing creative work when it isn't paying the bills?

    A call for creativity in turbulent times I am a creative professional, and many of you are, too. The thoughts we think, and the things we make as a result, are the drivers for our livelihoods and incomes. I’ve heard more than a few writers (in particular) ask lately: If I can’t even make a

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  • Feeling resourced is a (sometimes) permissions issue

    Building up our inner reserves for when the world feels heavy on our creative spirits (A free gift for paid subscribers is at the end of this post, so be sure to read all the way down!) Life is inherently full of frustrations. Even for those of us who, like me, lead largely enjoyable and

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  • What does it mean to craft a container for my work?

    An invitation to reflect on how your work is held and cherished I’ve been thinking a lot about what it means to make a container for your creative work. What does it mean to contain, without restricting? This is the first but almost certainly not the last time I’ll be noodling on that here, and

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  • We are, amazingly, already almost to the end of 2025, and deep in the season where people give gifts to others and plan out things like the next year’s goals and professional development for themselves.  Here’s my guide to help you pick the perfect last-minute gift for a group, a friend, or for you (or

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  • Hi friend, If you’ve been thinking about getting or gifting classes, coaching, or other experiences for yourself or favorite creative-minded friend this holiday season, here’s $20 to make that a bit more accessible. Just use the code ‘2025’ for $20 off anything on my Roots + Branches website. Yes, you can combine it with other

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  • Last night, I had a sudden burst of inspiration that literally pulled me out of my chair. I was sitting around watching my cozy mystery shows (a regular favorite evening activity) when suddenly I was hit with a burst of inspiration. You know when you feel pulled to do something and you don’t know why,

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