i’ve moved almost 20 times… You’d think I’d be an expert by now, but most of those moves happened before I turned 32. I’ve lived in the same place for 13 years—longer than I’ve ever called anywhere home. Tonight, I’m…

“Show your scars, not your wounds”. . . … a business coach told me as she explained how to share your transformation to inspire your community. Smart, I thought. Let everyone see how turbulent things were. Give them a path…

i’ve never been great at sitting still . . . As a kid, I didn’t just watch TV but created choreographed dance numbers to theme songs like Three’s Company. While others played in the schoolyard, I crafted tissue box houses…

over the years of being a creative, i’ve built up a thick skin… …OK, maybe just a little thicker than when I was getting started. But I did this as a way of protecting my self-worth – and the value…

I was interviewed for a podcast today and the host asked…. “What advice do you have for someone who’s just starting out working towards their creative dream?”   I said, “Do it scared. Don’t wait until you’re ready or until…

I have a confession to make… For the first time in maybe ever, I didn’t set specific goals for the new year in January. I KNOW! I preach so much about setting clear actionable goals and here I am, it’s…

After producing Craftcation for over a decade and attending several conferences as well, I’ve learned some tricks to help me make the most of my time at a conference. One of the big ones… packing smart! I’ve teamed up with…

before I became a mom people who had kids constantly told me. . . that when you have kids the days go by slowly but the years speed away. I’d nod my head in agreement pretending that this was something…

I just returned from Lincoln, Nebraska where I was invited to teach and give the keynote at Makit Together an incredible craft camp. This was my first keynote and I was honored that I got to give it in a…

We (Nicole & KatieMac) teamed up for this post to share our favorite tips to help you attend Craftcation on a budget. We even got some Craftcation alums to chime in!