Let's Talk About Gatekeeping
Gatekeeping gets a lot of heat on social media. The idea that any creator who does not freely share every technique and resource is withholding something that belongs to other people. I have thoughts about this.
The Gloves Are Coming Off
A personal realization about staying too quiet in business, and the real commitments I'm making to be more direct, bold, and visible in what I share and sell.
The Earrings I Made for Me
Every maker remembers their first market. The preparation that feels both thorough and wildly insufficient. The night before when excitement and nerves become indistinguishable. I knew I needed to make myself a pair of earrings for the occasion — not just any pair, but one that showed what was possible. This is the story of those earrings, that day, and what happened right after.