Oh heyyyyy pals!
We’re changing it up this week and going back to the OG days of Bits + Pieces–I feel like writing again! So today, please enjoy my thoughts in the form of written words :)
For those who listened to last week’s voice note, you’ll know I’m in New York. I’m writing this from a cafe in Brooklyn. It’s October and it's 28 degrees. I’m on an outside table at my local cafe in the shade and I can smell baked goods and….weed. It’s a thing now–this city smells like weed! New York brings me so much joy. It’s where I started my career and despite no longer being based here, the energy and creativity is unmatched.
SO for this week, I’m giving you 5 tidbits I’ve taken from conversations I’ve had, things I’ve read, podcasts I’ve listened to…etc etc
Hope there are some seeds here that may spark a creative plant.
As always–thanks for being here!!
Tish xxxx
#1–“Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.”― Seneca
I just got off the phone with my best mate who’s an artist. Being a full time artist and having that as a career path isn’t the easiest or fastest financial route. I cannot tell you how proud I am of him and where he is today. His career has completely taken off after the most random encounter of the *right* person seeing his artwork. And overnight….everything changed. What’s the lesson here? You’ve heard it a million times, but massive, consistent, imperfect, action!!! Sometimes we can’t plan for the magic moment to happen–Keep going. Keep going. Keep going. Put the time and work in and you’ll get there.
#2–Get comfortable with your cash
My sister hosted a finance night for creatives, freelancers and business owners at Salon and it was EXCEPTIONAL. Learning financial literacy is so important for everyone, especially when you’re owning your own cash flow. She interviewed an SVP of a leading global bank who said “It’s simple, don’t live beyond your means”. As a first step to building a better relationship with your finances, she suggested recording everything you spend in 1 month and review line by line what are nice to haves and need to haves. As a woman, this is even more important. In order to have financial independence and control we must commit to learning. If you’re new to this, Rich Dad Poor Dad is a brilliant place to start as a resource.
#3–What does support mean to you?
I’m obsessed with values and the way people define their values. The coolest thing is words and values represent and mean different things to different people. When I pose this question on support, it really makes me think of an athlete. An athlete has a trainer, nutritionist, therapist, massage therapist, business coach etc etc. Building Diggs has taught me so much about what support and what I need in order to perform at my highest, just like an athlete. For me support looks like regular check-ins with my family, being in community with my people physically, leaving voice notes to friends that live away from me, meditating, seeing my therapist, writing in my journal and DANCING. What does support mean to you?
#4–If you’re not out there no one can see you
In other words, unless you’re actively meeting people, being visible online, speaking with people and nurturing your relationships, it’s hard to stay relevant and top of mind. When I put my brand marketing hat on, this looks like getting visible. It looks like putting yourself out there in order to attract the clients, jobs and opportunities you desire. There is a way to do this that actually feels good, but we must try different things, and if we feel stuck or frozen, step one is to identify, acknowledge and give yourself so so so much compassion for the feelings that are arising. You’re capable of creating change. One step at a time.
#5–Go to clown school
I overheard a dude say “So I’m just trying out different things to nurture my creativity. Last week I started clown school and I’m really into it”. Unless we actively take action to do something different, it doesn’t happen. The beginners mindset teaches us that there is opportunity where we want to see opportunity. Hearing this dude speaking about clown school made me think–how am I nurturing my creativity outside of my business? What actionable steps am I taking to create the change I want to see?