Yvie

  • Are you afraid of being visible in your business?

    I was chatting to some pals in an online biz community about what it means to be visible as business-owners and humans, and it dawned on me that this directly links to one of the primary reasons why I chose to be a brand designer specifically for women. Inspired by an article by Nadia Meli, it really hit…

  • Make sure that you are your best boss ever

    Many of us started our businesses because we wanted something better when it came to work…so what are you doing to make sure this is the best job you’ve ever had?

  • How Duolingo changed how I run my business

    I didn’t think that I’d be sharing with you about how a sassy owl on this app has inspired change within my business, but it has…and it’s been huge.

  • How to inspire creativity and innovation in your business

    I don’t set resolutions in January but I’ve observed Luna New Year for years, and tend to set my big goals on this occasion instead. It avoids the January Blues and the pressure that comes with setting society-worthy goals along with everyone else, who don’t really have the intention to keep them. January resolutions have…

  • How to show some love to your business

    Let’s not beat around the bush — running a business is hard work. But just like people, it deserves some love too…even during those difficult moments. Why? Because when we run our businesses with love and not fear it makes doing so easier, more enjoyable, and sustainable so we can smash our goals and get…

  • Why I don’t want balance

    I read a post by one of my favourite black creatives, Eso Tolson, today and it really made me stop and think. Less balance.More harmony. @coolurbanhippie And I agree with him. I don’t want balance either. I’ve been striving for balance my entire life. And not at one point in 30+ years did I ever feel like…

  • Why I’m not hiding my accidental break from social media

    A couple of months ago I was invited by Jess Hellens, founder of Wild Coworking to write a guest blog post on the Wild website. I had just returned from an accidental social media break and with the still-present emphasis on toxic productivity, coupled with burnout, I decided to write about my experience of a…

  • 9 Quotes on Creativity from Rick Rubin’s The Creative Act

    I discovered Rick Rubin only last year. I had heard the name before, but hadn’t delved deeper into who he was until one of my favourite artists, Kim Namjoon, shared some quotes on Instagram. Anyone who knows me knows I love creative thinking, exploration and words that make you think…so the things that Rubin discusses couldn’t be…

  • 36 Days of Joy – A 36 Days of Type Project

    Started by Nina Sans and Rafa Goicoechea, 36 Days of Type is a global expression of typography and the Roman alphabet. There’s something awesome about seeing how different creatives interpret something as simple as a letter (or number) and over the years I’ve been introduced to and inspired by incredible designers from around the world…