You are never too old to start your own business. Ever. I started Miss Bliss after a long run in agricultural research left me discouraged… and if I’m being honest, a wee bit disgruntled. In 2015, I quit my full-time job, packed up my life, and moved back to the Peace Country. I went on EI, stating I was returning home to be closer to my elderly parents—which was absolutely true. I moved onto an organic farm with an old farmhouse and began learning homesteading crafts, while also teaching others the skills I already had. I raised animals—lots and lots of birds - chickens, turkeys—and processed all of my own meat. And somewhere in that chapter, I discovered tallow. It came from an elk. The most beautiful, pure white kidney fat I’d ever seen. We called it leaf lard. I asked my father-in-law what they would have used it for “back in the day.” He said, candles and soap. That moment quietly changed my life. I will forever be grateful that I chose that path. Soapmaking became a huge part of my world. Tallow became an even bigger one. We no longer render our own today—industry standards and customer expectations require an extremely high level of selectivity—but that early discovery set everything in motion. I was in my early 40’s when all of this began. No one could have guessed what was coming next. My background in research gave me something invaluable: knowledge of forages, soil health, testing, feed analysis, crop rotations, and applied science. I managed a heifer pasture, ran workshops, and spent years understanding systems—how things work, why they work, and how to do them properly. All of that brought me to a place where I knew enough to build something of my own—effectively, responsibly, and with the scientific backbone that should exist before creating products people put on their bodies. And that’s the whole point. 👉 Take what you know. 👉 Find what you love. 👉 Combine the two in ways that feel exciting, meaningful, and uniquely yours. You will need persistence.

There’s something really special about the quiet week between Christmas and New Year’s. The noise drops. The pressure lifts. The calendar softens. It’s not the time for big launches or forcing momentum — it’s the time for rest, reflection, and recalibration. This is the week I let myself slow down without shutting down. I rest my body. I breathe deeper. I spend time with my people. But I also keep a notebook nearby. Because inspiration doesn’t disappear when you rest — it actually gets louder. I jot ideas. I journal. I write messy thoughts without polishing them. I share small, honest posts — not to perform, but to stay connected. To keep the rhythm going. To keep the algorithm warm without burning myself out. Consistency doesn’t have to be loud. Sometimes it looks like showing up gently, truthfully, imperfectly. This in-between week isn’t about pushing. It’s about listening. Rest now. Dream quietly. Write things down. Post if it feels right. Soft momentum is still momentum. And you’re allowed to begin again — rested. 💖

Bold Builders I was talking to a friend last night - we agreed that our brains are fried and it’s time to take a step back. As we get closer to Christmas, things get louder, more messages, more to-dos, more expectations. So today we’re choosing something different: Wellbeing first. Clarity second. Business third. Because you can’t build boldly from an empty tank. The 10-Minute Reset (do this today) 1️⃣ Breathe + reset your nervous system: Take 5 slow breaths. Shoulders down. Jaw unclench. 2️⃣ Brain dump (2 minutes): Write everything on your mind—don’t organize it, just unload it. 3️⃣ Pick your “Top 3” for the week: Only three. Not 23. ✅ One business priority ✅ One home/family priority ✅ One you/health priority 4️⃣ Choose one rest boundary: Examples: • No messages after ___ • One full evening off • One hour of quiet time • No guilt for saying “not today” ✨ Mantra for the week Rest is productive. Clarity is power. I build better when I’m well. Copy/paste & fill in: 1️⃣ My Top 3 for the week: __________ / __________ / __________ 2️⃣ One boundary I’m keeping: __________ 3️⃣ One small thing I’ll do for myself today: __________ Gentle, steady, and grounded — that’s how we finish the season strong. 💖

The final stretch before Christmas can feel like a sprint, a juggling act, and a small meltdown all at once. But here’s the truth: you don’t need to do everything, you just need to do the right things. Today’s workshop is all about simplifying your holiday strategy so you can finish strong without burning out. 🎄 Holiday Strategy Simplified (3 Steps) 1️⃣ Choose ONE main offer to highlight Not five. Not ten. One. Examples: • A best-selling product • Stocking stuffer bundles • A final butcher box • A winter farm stay • A curated “last-minute” gift from your shop A focused offer sells more than a scattered one. 2️⃣ Decide WHERE you’ll promote it Pick ONE main platform so you don’t spread yourself thin. • Facebook • Instagram • Email • Local groups • Your storefront Consistency beats quantity every time. 3️⃣ Create a simple repeatable message People need reminders, not complexity. Use this template: “Last chance this week for ___! Limited spots/items. Message/comment to claim.” Short. Clear. Zero stress. Copy + Paste Your Plan Below: 1️⃣ My main holiday offer is: ________ 2️⃣ My primary platform this week is: ________ 3️⃣ My repeated message will be: ________ You don’t need to hustle harder — you just need a clean plan you can rinse and repeat. Finish the season strong, steady, and boldly. 💖✨

Happy Monday, Bold Builders 💖 If your weekend looked anything like mine - markets, sales, customers, late nights, early mornings, then you might be rolling into today feeling a little behind and a lot tired. And that’s okay. Momentum doesn’t disappear just because you needed a minute. We catch up, we reset, and we build forward. So today we’re keeping it simple with a Last-Minute Christmas Builder’s Guide - because this week, clarity beats hustle. 🎄 Your Last-Minute Christmas Checklist (Choose 1–3, not all) 1️⃣ Your Final Offer Pick ONE thing to push this week: • A gift box • A stocking stuffer • A “last call” order • A holiday stay • A curated bundle Keep it simple → repeat it often. 2️⃣ Your Customer Communication Choose ONE clear message: • Last day for orders • Last day for pickup • Holiday hours • Limited quantities Short + clear = less chaos. 3️⃣ Your Space Reset A 10-minute tidy of: • Workbench • Product shelves • Online listings • Your calendar Small resets save your sanity this time of year. 4️⃣ Your Energy Protection One boundary for the week: • No messages after ___ • One night fully off • One task you will NOT do Protecting your energy protects your momentum. Copy + Paste to Share Below: 1️⃣ My last-minute focus this week is: ________ 2️⃣ One message I need to communicate clearly: ________ 3️⃣ One boundary I’m keeping for myself: ________ You’re not behind — you’re just human. And even a late start can still be a bold one. 💖✨