Where Are You Going

Do you know where your creative business is going? I sure as hell don't. 🤷🏽‍♀️ But maybe with some help, I can figure it out!⁠
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I've been in a constant struggle to build enough momentum to turn my lettering artist side hustle into my full-time job. It seems like I've done all the right things: honed my skills, built confidence in my work, refined my portfolio, attended workshops and conferences, invested in art business courses, made friends in the community, gotten a few clients, and yet...I'm still nowhere near where I want to be.⁠
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This inevitably leads me down a rabbit hole of frustration. "What the hell is wrong with me? Why is this so hard? Why is it so easy for everyone else? Why can't I just get my shit together and make things happen? Will I really ever be able to do this? Should I give up on this idea?"⁠
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Recently I reached out to a business coach, not really knowing what to expect. I just knew I needed help to somehow push myself if I ever wanted to make any progress, and I was kind of at the end of my rope. She really surprised me with the depth we got into in just our initial phone call. She was able to coax out of me some of the root issues that were keeping me from moving forward. She encouraged me to think about how I've handled challenges in the past to make the changes ahead seem less scary.⁠
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I know I've been in tough places before and I always get out. I know that I'm smart and resourceful and not afraid to ask for help. I know that I'm talented and I have a lot to offer. I know that if I don't at least try to run my own business, I'll regret it later. I don't know where I'm going, but I know where I've been, and I'm using that to guide me.⁠