Between June and December of 2020, I spent 54 hours running 277 rock-and-root-filled miles with an elevation gain of 56,427 feet. Add this to the list of sentences my friends and family would never have…
Battling Social Anxiety and Developing Mental Fortitude
It’s baffling to me that something as fundamental as speaking can be so difficult at times. I’ve struggled with this for 16+ years after having a scarring experience in college where I legitimately lost my…
May 18, 2020 — Advice · Photography
Always Invest in Yourself
In 2011, I bought my first DSLR on a whim. It was the first equipment purchase I ever made that didn’t have a direct purpose for my business (yet). The first thing I photographed was…
May 11, 2020 — Advice · Inspiration
The World Runs on Hard Work
Social media bombards us with picture-perfect status updates from internet success stories everywhere (or so it appears). Most of these “influencers” tell us to follow our passion above all else, usually with an included Steve…
May 04, 2020 — Advice · Management · Work
Early Lessons on Being a Manager
As my work has evolved, I’ve shifted from being a solo freelancer to managing a small team. While I have plenty more to learn, here are my takeaways in this new role so far. Honest…
May 01, 2017 — Advice · Inspiration · Productivity
Productivity Cures Everything
Need money? Work harder. Lack self-esteem? Build something you can be proud of and confidence will follow. Heartbroken, stressed, anxious, or any other debilitating emotion? Give your mind a break and focus on creating. There’s…
Nov 21, 2016 — Advice · Blogging · Writing
8 Ways to Write Better and More Often
Consistently writing and sharing your ideas online is practically a necessity to being a successful freelancer. Running a blog or similar publication is a great way to keep your online presence fresh and interesting. It…
Nov 14, 2016 — Advice · Photography
How to Tag Instagram Night Sky Photos
Like it or not, using hashtags in your photos will significantly improve your visibility on Instagram and other social networks. Below are the tags I’ve found most effective when I share photos of the night…
3 Steps Toward Guilt-Free Downtime
When I tell people I’m self-employed, they’re response is usually, “I wish I had a flexible schedule like you.” In reality, I find the opposite to be true. Because I do a lot of client…
May 18, 2015 — Advice · Clients · Work
How to Write Effective Job Listings
I’m always on the hunt for new web design opportunities and that includes browsing freelance job boards once in a while. I dread it every time. The majority of listings are vague, ask for unnecessary…