Gratitude 🙏 Grief 🍁 Joy – How They Can All Go Together. ∞
Gratitude and grief often come together, and it can lead to more joy when we let it all in. And that leads to an abundance of giving. Plus, how to find your way of sharing your gifts.
Famous Introvert Story: Rachel Carson, Ecologist, and How Her Introversion Saved the Day.
The “mother of the modern environmentalist movement,” Rachel Carson, was an introvert. I believe it was her introverted personality that made it possible for her to spark a movement. I find her story fascinating. I’m excited to share it with you.
How To Explore Careers That Seem Interesting
So you’ve got some career ideas but not ready to choose one. How can you find out more before choosing? Here are easy steps for how to explore careers. Your inner detective is good at this. It’s fun.
HSP Introvert Artist Business Story: Meet Emet Aron
Inside story of how an introvert and HSP is making it work as an artist and massage therapist combined. Making a living, by living their purpose in multiple ways.
Introvert Success Story: Freelance Writer Business. Meet Sara Barry.
Inside story of how an introvert turned her love of writing into a successful business as a copywriter and content strategist for meaningful businesses.
I think you’ll find some good tips for your own journey, especially if you’re exploring self-employment and concerned about what it takes. (This is part of a series of stories.)
Pros and Cons of Starting a Business Now 🤔
Is it a good time to start a business or bad time? Here’s a list of pros and cons for solopreneurs. + Tips for how to decide in your own situation.
Introvert/HSP Business Owner Profile: Hannah – Herbalist, Farmer, Wellness Professional
Learn how this introvert and HSP turned her passion for the earth into a successful wellness business as an herbalist and apothecary. Interview with Hannah Jacobson-Hardy of Sweet Birch Herbals.
I think you’ll find some good tips for your own journey, especially if you’re exploring self-employment and concerned about what it takes.
(I love learning and sharing these stories! This is part of a series of stories.)
Careers for Writers/ People Who Love to Write or Edit 📖
Want to write or edit for a living? It is possible and it could be a great fit for introverts. Here are lots of career ideas for writers, as well as how to find writing jobs, freelance writing, and how to choose a good path for you.
In case of hard times… (from one HSP to another)
I sent this note to a fellow HSP friend having a rough time and decided to save it here for when you and I need it too. We need each other. #community
Mompreneur/ SOULpreneur Business Owner Success Story – Meet Jessika Rozki of Rozki Rides
How does a mom of 4 create a successful and meaningful business? Jessika’s story is an inspiration for mompreneurs. She combines passion, determination, and action to make it work.
(I love learning and sharing these stories! This is part of a series of stories.)
Can Introverts Be Entrepreneurs? I didn’t think so, until I did it anyway. {audio}
The extroverted entrepreneurial stereotype never felt like me, as an introverted woman. Here’s my look back on how I ended up self-employed anyway, and how it worked out despite my initial blocks. You can listen in on this conversation in this podcast. I no longer think there’s an entrepreneurial personality type, but there are certain things that do matter. Here’s my take.
Introvert Self-employment Profile – Big Heart, and Practical Too. Meet Hanane.
The inside story of how an introvert has grown her coaching business on the side as a transition to full-time self-employment. Hanane is in the UK.
Introvert Career Profile – Freelancer + Nonprofit Founder. Meet Catherine Man.
Learn how Catherine is growing a non-profit while leaning into her freelance work for income stability, and letting in support to make it all work.
Her non-profit, based in NYC, is about creating a more equitable on-ramp for STEM jobs through the power of mentoring. I find the program and Catherine’s story inspiring, and instructional, so I’m sharing it with you too. I think you’ll find some good tips for your own journey.
(I love learning and sharing these stories! This is part of a series of stories.)
From Avoiding to Enjoying Video Making for My Business
If you are a creative or solo business owner, you know there’s a lot of need for good videos (website welcome video, explainer videos, YouTube, courses…). It was so intimidating for me, for a long time. Now it’s fun.
Here are 3 things that helped me, including where I recommend for getting help. Perfectionism, technology, and overthinking tried to stop me, but I finally won.
Introvert/HSP Self-employment Profile – Balancing Energy, Money, Mission, and Courage. Meet Renata.
Behind the scenes look at how a sensitive introvert is growing her mission-driven, creative business with a sense of balance and sustainability. Renata is an Indigenous Mexican, now in California.
She offers graphic design, illustration, art, and coaching for sensitive intuitive women of color (BIWOC) who want to explore creativity or creative business development.
Introverts Finding Their Career Path {audio}
Listen in on this interview that includes: my career and self-employment path, introvert career clarity, burnout, superpowers, and self-employment for introverts.
My Year-end Review for Catching the Bright Spots and Progress
Feeling a lack of progress with your career, business, goals? Here’s how I boost my spirits, and fuel myself, by looking for the bright spots and signs of progress. Includes suggested questions for your own personal year-end review (the positive kind). It’s fun. And easy.
A One-Minute Pause
Seems so counter-intuitive that one minute could help when you think it has to be a whole vacation or else forget it. I’ve discovered the magic of 60 seconds.
Here’s a timer, with guidance from Denesia Rodgers, so you can see what I mean.
Ready? Let’s really do this. 60 seconds…
(If you’re a highly sensitive person like me, we need an extra dose of pauses to clear the mind and be in our best flow.)
Introvert/HSP Career Profile of Balancing Mission, Energy, Income. Meet Kristen.
Behind the scenes look at how an introvert and highly sensitive person maintains her mission-driven career with a sense of balance and sustainability.
Inspiring Introvert: Meet Ruby Maddox, Living Her Purpose, with Balance
Does it seem impossible to do meaningful work, make a living, and have a sense of balance too? Here’s an inspiring story of an introvert, Ruby Maddox, so you can picture it.
