Do you share this guilty pleasure? 

As cheesy as it is, I get genuinely excited every year when my friends and family start to share their Spotify Wrapped year-end reviews on social media! 

I look forward to discovering new tunes or rekindling my love for forgotten artists. In fact, these recaps were the spark behind THIS end-of-year blog!

So, as we bid farewell to 2023, let’s take a different stroll down memory lane. 

Instead of swapping playlists, here’s a compilation of my most popular blogs, client spotlights, and top reads. I hope you find something that sparks your interest and encourages you to learn, explore, or simply be inspired!

Best Theme: Client Spotlights

• Botanical Artist, Wendy Hollender
• Musician, Educator, & Multi-Talented Maven, Brittany Stockwell
• From Fiber Artist to Cross-Stitch Designer, Misty Pursel

At the start of the year, I committed to spotlighting brilliant creatives I work with as a business coach and outsourced COO. Wendy a botanical artist and educator, Brittany a trailblazer for music and mindfulness, and Misty a gifted fiber artist and cross-stitch designer proved that you can build a successful business doing what you love! We celebrated their unique journeys, showcasing the power of passion and perseverance in creative pursuits. Their stories fueled our creativity and reminded us that each path is unique yet equally powerful.

All Time Greatest Hits

• The 8 Rhythms Your Business Needs This Year (Instead of Resolutions) – 2022
• “Hustle Culture” is Not The Answer, But This Isn’t Either – 2022 
• A COO’s Guide to Taking Messy Action as a Recovering Perfectionist – 2021

These oldies but goodies remained timeless, continuing to resonate year after year. “8 Rhythms,” found its place among the top views once again (always a good read when New Year’s resolutions seem daunting). “Hustle Culture” continued to remind us all to slow down and work intentionally instead of frantically, while “Messy Action” maintained its relevance, showing us the power of taking imperfect steps forward.

Top 5 Blogs of 2023

• From Dream to Reality: How to Bring Your Creative Vision to Life 
• Defining Success as a Creative Business Owner: What Does It Mean To You?
• 5 Simple Steps to Get Clear on Your ICA
• How To Set Up Your Creative Workspace For Optimal Focus & Maximum Output
• The Creative Entrepreneur’s Guide to Failing Fast & Forward

In 2023, my content focus shifted toward essential themes that nurtured growth and creativity. Vision setting became pivotal for my readers, followed by defining success on your terms. Exploring creative ways to connect with your Ideal Client Avatar (ICA) sparked engaging conversations while optimizing our spaces became a cornerstone for productivity. And, of course, embracing the concept of failing fast and forward continued to be a vital lesson in our journey toward overcoming paralyzing perfectionism.

Inspiration to Bring Into 2024

Each blog is like a chapter of this year’s story in my business and the creative business world. They all contributed to our collective growth and I hope they have been helpful, actionable resources as you build the creative business of your dreams. 

As we wrap up another year, I hope you carry these lessons, insights, and the heart of our community in your creative business toolkit. 

Cheers to another year of soaking up creativity, sharing wisdom, and thriving as creative entrepreneurs.

I can’t wait to see what you build in your business in 2024!