One year I decided to revamp the dash website. December turned into January, and before I knew it, the leaves started to change as I looked at a blank template in November. Enough was enough. One weekend I designed the whole thing and published it Monday. And guess what? It looked great & it was done. Find your inner entrepreneur and keep things moving forward!

Change and stagnation are both scary, but we choose the better future. Everyone loves a problem solver — optimism is fuel for progress and contagious to those around you.

In a world full of comparison, it’s easy to feel like you’re not doing enough. As cliché as it sounds, life’s a marathon with no easy buttons. Reinforce your actions with positive expectations, and you’ll find more positive results.

n our first year as a studio we yelled at a client (yikes). Only time in ten years. Our emotions got the best of us. We were being disrespected and took a stand. But the problem wasn't the client, It was on us for saying yes to a project we knew would be problematic (and not trusting our gut). I promise, you'll never look back on a moment like that well. It's never worth it. To quote Michelle Obama, "when they go low, we go high." You’ll always be proud of handling those situations with class!

Shoutout to our EP, Meryn Hayes, for this one. Clients and creatives live in constant flux — deadlines, feedback, last-minute asks. Prioritize yourself as much as your work. Don’t let joy drift too far away by making sure you have something to look forward too - it’s the antidote to burnout.

From managing teams to communicating with clients, remember — we’re all human. Lead with empathy, kindness, and respect. Great relationships make for even better work.

Some days are hard, others harder. Picture your day like a glass you’re filling — some days it’s full, others half. It all averages out, but the key is consistency. You just have to show up!

On the good days, you’ll be a dreamer. On the bad ones, imposter syndrome creeps in. Design is subjective, but process is not. Trust your process and stick to the plan — it will carry you through.

When we started, we had no clue how to run a company. Creative? Yes. Business? Not so much. From local support to creative conferences, we learned the industry wants to see you succeed. Ask for help — it’ll make you stronger.

Every mistake we’ve made came from ignoring our instincts. Your gut is right 9 times out of 10, even when the money or politics of business try to steer you otherwise. Listen to it!