Preparing for my first public speaking event

I was invited to join RSM Design at their San Clemente office as a guest speaker for their annual design workshop. Here's how I prepared for the event using Notion.

SmudgeGuard 6-Year Review vs Brand New

How well does the SmudgeGuard glove hold up for six years?

What is a Creative Coach?

Creative coaching offers a valuable opportunity to elevate your creativity. Coaches help maximize your potential, develop key skills, and overcome blocks. With personalized attention and tailored guidance, you can see faster results. From discovering new skills to finding clarity in your creative direction, coaching revolutionizes self-expression. Unlock your dormant creativity. Bring your ambitious ideas to life!

5 Ways ChatGPT can help boost your productivity as a graphic designer

In this post, I want to talk about artificial intelligence's role in our design process. Specifically, I want to introduce you to chatGPT – a large language model trained by OpenAI that can assist with various tasks and provide personalized recommendations.

Do creatives need to organize their contacts? A review of CRM app, folk

Setting Creative Business Goals in 2023: A Step-by-Step Guide

In this post, I’ll take a step-by-step look at the process I took to set creative business goals for 2023. I’ll start by showing you how to identify which goals are important to you, creating your plan of action, and how to stay motivated and on track as we work towards our targets.

What 2,000 Unfollows Taught Me About System Maintenance

As a systems designer and Notion consultant, I recently conducted an experiment that transformed how I think about digital maintenance. I posted on Instagram that I would remove followers who didn't engage with that specific post. The result? Over 2,000 followers were removed – and it taught me something crucial about how we approach our digital systems.

Behind the Scenes: A Week of Solving Creative Workflow Challenges in Notion

Ever wondered what it's like behind the scenes of a Notion consultant's week? I'm pulling back the curtain to share some real-world solutions I've crafted with clients who were struggling to wrangle their creative chaos. From building private spaces for messy first drafts to setting up time-saving automations that actually work, we'll explore practical ways to level up your creative workflow in Notion. Whether you're a solo creator or part of a team, these insights might just be the inspiration you need to transform your own Notion workspace. Dive into my week of creative problem-solving.

Demystifying Notion Workspace Documentation: How to Ensure Clients Understand the Build

As a workspace builder, I understand the importance of clear documentation to ensure that my clients fully comprehend the structures and features of what I build for them. One of the most intricate areas I have found to communicate effectively is the database architecture. In this blog post, I will be sharing two methods that have proven to be helpful in providing documentation and a deep understanding of workspace builds, specifically focusing on database architecture.

Avoiding the never-ending project: 5 tips for successful Notion implementation

Looking to create a Notion workspace that works? These 5 essential tips will help you avoid common pitfalls and build a system that delivers real results.