Want a look-see into what I’m working on right now? Here’s what my client homework looks like for the month of May. Bardsy I’ve had a few projects with Bardsy

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and I would love to make you aware of a non-profit that I’ve been working with that marries the arts and emotional literacy. Emotion

Hopefully, you’ve heard the phrase “representation matters”. Seeing yourself somewhere means something. Using inclusive images is a small change your organization can make that will make a big difference. A

There is only so much time in a day. Social media demands your attention 24/7 and oftentimes, it’s hard to keep up. Changing algorithms, new features, new apps, trends change

Are you making excuses for not applying accessible design practices to your organization? It’s really easy to say these things, but you may want to rethink those. Here are three

Building a brand can be a daunting process, especially when the face of your business is your logo. It needs to be perfect, right? There’s a lot of pressure. Thankfully,

Organization: ArkBuilders Inc. Year Founded: 2018 Cause: Community Development Location: Columbus, OH How It Started This is one of the few times where small talk turned into big things. I

“Inclusive Design is a design practice where products and services are designed in a way that they are accessible and can serve as many people as possible, regardless of their

If you’re using social media today as part of your marketing plan, that’s great! Here’s a thought: if that platform goes down today, where does all that data you’ve collected

In a world that is constantly demanding your attention, businesses and organizations are stepping up to create content for their audience to consume. Sometimes, it can be exhausting to keep

Every quarter, I dedicate some of my time to giving back. I understand that not very nonprofit has the ability to fund all of their projects, so I use Catchafire

I’ve been asked a few times: “why do you do this? There’s not much money to be made with nonprofits…” True. There isn’t a ton of money to be made

Here is the last interview I recorded before COVID-19 took over. Cecily King is a staple in Columbus culture through her art and writing and signs across the city. We

Amber is a long-time friend, but more importantly, an amazing writer of color! A writer and poet, Amber is published in several zines and a book available to purchase. We

Felicia is a renaissance woman in every sense of the phrase. She is a speaker, artist, musician, activist, and more. Her journey is a long and arduous one, but one

When PTSD becomes too much, Elle turns to art….and sage. I talk with another Columbus local about their mental battles and how making the studio environment a priority is essential.

Dana is a woman who can do it all! She’s a business owner, avid yoga instructor, designer, artist, and lover of all things spooky. Dana talks about how she sets

Ever feel like a fraud? Turns out, that’s actually pretty common. I dive into defining impostor syndrome and some personal stories of my own and others in my field. Spoiler

Michael Halliday has been a staple in the Central Ohio art community for years with an incredible body of large, colorful works. Hear Michael’s amazing story about loss, addiction, and

It was a long time coming, but I finally got time to sit down with the lovely and bubbly, Melanie Dancy! This Columbus-born and Nashville-raised actress and singer battles anxiety

What happens when you put an introvert and extrovert in a room together? We talk about naps…. Kieve is a local podcaster, artist, and LGBTQ+ advocate with an awesome perspective

I wanted to give an update on how I’ve been working on my social anxiety! Here, I talk about how I faced my fear of public speaking and how I

Nikki Shrestha is a local Columbus multi-media artist with an affinity for abstract art and media. I got a chance to talk with her about how she puts her depression

I sit down with Brittni Tiefenthal of Deep Valley Crafts about how she powered through her anxiety to take her embroidery hobby into a full-blown business. Hear her tips and

I sat down with a Columbus creative who does it all: performs, paints, and runs businesses! Heather and I talk about performance anxiety and the grip that doubt has on

Welcome to the first episode of AWA! In this, I want to showcase the awesome creatives of Central Ohio, while bringing to light the mental struggles that they face with

Considering a rebrand in the new year? Here’s 5 reasons why it might be time. What is rebranding? The Economic Times defines rebranding as “Rebranding is the process of changing the

My experience with volunteering my design skills Like many people, COVID left me at a loss. I wanted to help, but had no idea how. I did my best to

While you might not know what these words mean, you have definitely seen them in action. You can watch Netflix documentaries with closed captions. You can adjust the contrast and

It’s time we put our money where our mouth is. Here is a list (not complete by any means) of organizations and black creatives for you to support. Follow them,

Times are tough and everyone’s budget is even tighter these days, but you still need a logo for your business. I know it’s tempting to design your logo for yourself,

I am just going to come right out and be honest. I have hardcore SUCKED at keeping this blog afloat. I keep putting off posts that I need to write

This post is to share my story of how I became a painter. It was quite the journey and I feel that I can finally write about it since it

Since I unveiled my new website, I’ve decided to revive my blog from the depths as well. The main reason that I’ve started again is because I feel like I’ve