13 Lessons I've Learned in Creative Leadership
These are lessons that have shaped not just my professional life, but also my personal growth…
Stuck On A Project?
Most projects have various options that could be right for them; sometimes, we just need to make a decision on the path we’re going to take. Thing is, making that decision isn’t always clear to us. I’ve been there.
How I Prepare For A Very Big Project
For those who don’t know, I help lead creative at VOUS Church. We are two weeks away from our biggest project scope-wise, VOUSCon. The intensity is growing as the days pass. With all these deadlines, it can sometimes feel like the responsibility lies just on me. But that's far from the truth. Some things that are helping me fight that mindset…
Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work & What To Do About It
Today, I’d like to share some notes from a book I’m re-reading, The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It.
Weekly Flow: Schedule & Time Blocking
Do I work on projects, invoice clients, project manage, or just sit here wondering what the heck to do?
Confidence Grows.
It's natural to feel a bit uncertain or insecure at times, especially when you're navigating new challenges or stepping outside of your comfort zone.
Game Day Strategy
How’s your practice routine going? To be clear, I’m talking about whatever you’re trying to win at practice routine.
You probably haven’t started that thing yet because…
Sometimes, I don’t start because I don’t have it all figured out. "It's not perfect yet, I can improve it." Undo that mindset.
Working On Your Business vs Working In Your Business
Here’s the working thesis: How would your business have to operate if it couldn’t depend on you to personally produce results?
Working Well With Others
What does collaboration mean? Working together.
Note that the process is the gold — that’s where the connections and discoveries happen.
How Do I Define My Creative Style?
Today I want to share 5 tips on how to define your creative style.
Inside the Creative Process: Always A Good Time
Last Friday, VOUS Church released "Always A Good Time," a 13-song record by VOUS Worship. I was in charge of creative direction, album and song identity, and set design.
Creativity & Leadership: Building Trust, Solving Problems, and Embracing Growth
Recently, we explored the principles of leadership through the lens of the book Creativity, Inc.—and it sparked some incredible insights into the power of trust, vulnerability, and culture.
The Secret to Ideation
Today, I’m excited to share one of my secrets with you: a practice I’ve adopted that gives me a creative edge in ideation. I call it "Being Idea Ready."
Feeling Alone? Try This.
Today, I want to share one way I combat isolation. Sometimes, the journey of entrepreneurship or just navigating life can leave us feeling like we're on our own.
Cash, Creativity, and Confidence: My Entrepreneurial Journey
Today, I want to share key lessons I'm picking up as an entrepreneur.
How I Saved $20,000
Today I’d like to share a financial tool that helped Angel and I save $20,000 in about a year and a half.
Navigating the Awkward: Insights on Selling as a Creative
Today, I’d like to share some learnings from the live class I hosted last Tuesday.
What No One Tells You About Balance
I don't chase balance; I aim for alignment with seasons and rhythms. Balance feels unrealistic—it suggests an even grip on everything, which isn't sustainable. Life's full of variables beyond my control.
Making things can be fuzzy. Clear out the haze.
I know the process of creating can sometimes feel a little fuzzy, but that’s why I’m here—to guide you through the haze and help you untangle the knots that might be holding you back.
I truly believe in the power of bringing clarity to the creative process. My mission is simple: to inspire, guide, and empower you to become the creative you’re meant to be. Through the insights I share, personal stories, and practical tips, I aim to unravel the complexities of creativity and help you turn the fuzzy into focused.
This is a journey we take together. Embrace the haziness, because within it lies the magic of becoming.
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