If you’re struggling with feeling confident in your business right now — I promise you’re not behind. And I say that as someone who has been there. Multiple times. Not just at the start — but at every new stage of building our business. Because here’s the thing nobody tells you: confidence doesn’t just show up once and stay. It comes in waves. And every time you level up — new offer, new client, new process — that “am I actually ready for this” feeling comes right back. It's not like you figure it out once and you're done. It comes in waves. And honestly? Every time we've taken a new step in this business — a new offer, a new process, a new stage of growth — that feeling of "am I actually ready for this" comes right back. In the beginning it was discovery calls that got me. Getting on the phone with a potential client and trying to sound like I knew exactly what I was doing when half the time I was terrified they were going to ask me something I didn't have an answer to yet. But here's what I learned — and what I want you to really hear: Confidence doesn't come from having the idea. It comes from doing the thing even when you're scared. You are not going to wake up one day and suddenly feel ready. That feeling is not coming before you start. It only comes after — after the first discovery call, after the first client, after the first time you figure something out you didn't think you could. You build confidence the same way you build anything else. By showing up before you feel ready and letting the experience teach you what no amount of preparation ever could. So if you're sitting on the sidelines right now waiting to feel confident enough — that's your sign. You're already waiting too long. --- Tell me where you're at 👇 Is confidence something you're currently struggling with? What's the thing you keep waiting to feel ready for?

We're so excited you’re here. Hollis Creative Academy was created for social media managers and creative freelancers who are ready to build structured, profitable businesses — without burnout, chaos, or hustle culture. This is a space for: ✨ Raising your standards ✨ Pricing confidently ✨ Setting boundaries with clients ✨ Strengthening your strategy ✨ Growing alongside other serious creatives Before you dive in, let’s start with a quick introduction 👇 🎤 Introduce Yourself Below: Share a comment and tell us: 1️⃣ Your name + where you're from 2️⃣ What you currently do (or want to do!) 3️⃣ One fun fact about you 4️⃣ What you’re hoping to gain from being inside this community Whether you're brand new or already managing clients, you belong here if you're committed to growth. A Few Community Guidelines: • Be supportive and constructive • No spam or self-promotion without context • Ask thoughtful questions • Share wins — big or small • Respect everyone’s journey This isn’t about perfection. It's about progress and raising the standard. I’ll be dropping weekly strategy posts and hosting discussions to help you grow with clarity and structure — so keep an eye out. So go ahead — introduce yourself below 👇 I can’t wait to meet you. Also, let's take a quick poll: Where are you current social media manager / freelancer journey?