Melissa, I'm sending so much love to you. My Uncle just passed a few days ago, and this year has been so rough. So, I get you, and I'm so sorry. ❤️🩹
I took almost this entire year off with My Moms cancer because I could care less about my work. It's tough to do, and know when to do it.
I feel you on the changes, too. I've also made huge changes to my business, and I have no idea what the future holds. It is a little terrifying but also exciting; no more burnout.
I had this AHA a month ago that I don't need to help everyone or anyone for that matter, and I also don't need to be good at everything related to my business... just being honest was enough. I hope that makes sense.
Anyway, you are magic... I love you and am so grateful for sharing your experience and what you've done for me. Thank you.
Aww, this is going to make me emotional. I'm so sorry to hear about your uncle as well. It's been a rough past yeah for so many people. I'm happy I could make an impact on your business for the time I did.
Melissa, I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your uncle. It’s so difficult to keep running a business when it feels like everything around you is falling apart. I’m really glad to see you back, though—especially on Substack! Sometimes we just need to disconnect for a bit, and that’s okay.
If you ever need a sounding board for anything job search related, I’m happy to help! I’m feeling a bit guilty because I *absolutely* should have been more in the loop since I am in fact a member of The Designers’ Cohort, but I got a new laptop last year and haven’t downloaded Discord on it yet 🫠 I should probably go do that. So excited to see all the new things you’re doing this year 💓
Ha, don't feel bad! I'll let you know if I have any questions. I honestly started considering it seriously when you spoke so highly of your experience. I appreciate it 🖤
Hey Melissa I just wanted to say I'm sorry for the loss of your uncle. I lost my dad in 2024 and know exactly how you are feeling trying to run a business through the grief. I still haven't quite got back into my business fully yet, and I think it will still be a while until I do. I also have to say going back to a full time job has re-ignited passion for my business. I love doing what I do, making money doing it, but also still getting benefits and paid for showing up somewhere but that I can leave at the door at the end of the day. It's all about balance for me. Sending you lots of love <3
I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. It's hard to handle the two and run a business the way you feel like you "should". Which is why I'm looking into full time work - I would love the option to disconnect fully at the end of the day. Thank you for your comment 🖤
Melissa, I'm sending so much love to you. My Uncle just passed a few days ago, and this year has been so rough. So, I get you, and I'm so sorry. ❤️🩹
I took almost this entire year off with My Moms cancer because I could care less about my work. It's tough to do, and know when to do it.
I feel you on the changes, too. I've also made huge changes to my business, and I have no idea what the future holds. It is a little terrifying but also exciting; no more burnout.
I had this AHA a month ago that I don't need to help everyone or anyone for that matter, and I also don't need to be good at everything related to my business... just being honest was enough. I hope that makes sense.
Anyway, you are magic... I love you and am so grateful for sharing your experience and what you've done for me. Thank you.
Aww, this is going to make me emotional. I'm so sorry to hear about your uncle as well. It's been a rough past yeah for so many people. I'm happy I could make an impact on your business for the time I did.
Thanks, friend. It's been tough, but I'm also grateful for all I have and the memories.
AND, you made a massive impact on me and my business. Beyond! I still love my website (also HATE Showit, but I'll save changes for my rebrand ;)
Melissa, I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your uncle. It’s so difficult to keep running a business when it feels like everything around you is falling apart. I’m really glad to see you back, though—especially on Substack! Sometimes we just need to disconnect for a bit, and that’s okay.
If you ever need a sounding board for anything job search related, I’m happy to help! I’m feeling a bit guilty because I *absolutely* should have been more in the loop since I am in fact a member of The Designers’ Cohort, but I got a new laptop last year and haven’t downloaded Discord on it yet 🫠 I should probably go do that. So excited to see all the new things you’re doing this year 💓
Ha, don't feel bad! I'll let you know if I have any questions. I honestly started considering it seriously when you spoke so highly of your experience. I appreciate it 🖤
Hey Melissa I just wanted to say I'm sorry for the loss of your uncle. I lost my dad in 2024 and know exactly how you are feeling trying to run a business through the grief. I still haven't quite got back into my business fully yet, and I think it will still be a while until I do. I also have to say going back to a full time job has re-ignited passion for my business. I love doing what I do, making money doing it, but also still getting benefits and paid for showing up somewhere but that I can leave at the door at the end of the day. It's all about balance for me. Sending you lots of love <3
I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. It's hard to handle the two and run a business the way you feel like you "should". Which is why I'm looking into full time work - I would love the option to disconnect fully at the end of the day. Thank you for your comment 🖤
2024 was a wild ride! Thanks for sharing with such honesty—it makes me feel a little less alone.
2024 was super wild. I feel like a lot of creatives & entrepreneurs felt the same too.