Before you hand in that resignation letter, you can make the leap smarter — and with way less stress. Here are 7 moves that will set you up for success: 1️⃣ Negotiate a raise or free day – Imagine getting one day off a week (same pay!) to work on your dream business. 2️⃣ Boost your job happiness – Tiny tweaks can make your current role more bearable while you prepare. 3️⃣ Sort out your finances – Pay off debt, build that emergency fund. 4️⃣ Find a coach or mentor – Learn from people who’ve already made the leap. 5️⃣ Audit your relationships – Keep close the ones who fuel your energy. 6️⃣ Make a plan, not a panic move – Strategy beats stress every time. 7️⃣ Share your ideas now – Start building your audience before you quit. ✨ Quitting doesn’t have to be messy. You can leave in a way that feels empowering, strategic, and intentional. 💬 I’d love to hear from you: What’s one thing you need in place before you’d feel ready to quit?

📢 Do you love your craft but hate sales? You’re not alone. Many talented artists and crafters create amazing workshops… but then struggle with the selling part. Empty seats can feel discouraging — but it doesn’t have to be this way. That’s why I created a short, practical guide:“From Empty to Sold Out: 5 Steps to Sell More Workshops.” Inside, I share 5 simple things you can do right now to attract the right people and start filling your workshops with eager participants. 👉 Grab your copy for free here: https://bit.ly/3V4DYOA I’d love to hear from you: What feels harder for you — planning your workshop or selling it?

When I was 12, I discovered silk painting. I loved how the colors danced on the fabric, how my little shared bedroom with my sister suddenly became an artist’s studio. It felt important. It felt magical. My scarves weren’t masterpieces, but they were good enough to attract my first customers: my mom’s friends. I still remember how I calculated my prices: I looked at what “real artists” were charging… and then I set mine lower. Because I didn’t believe I was one. And still, it was good money for a 12-year-old. And then came the orders. At first, you’d think this would make me feel like a “real artist.” But instead, it made me miserable. I obsessed about whether the scarves were good enough. I knew nobody would give me honest feedback, after all, I was just a kid. I felt pressure instead of joy. Eventually, I quit. Painting had lost its charm. Fast forward. I still wrestle with the same feeling: How do you monetize creativity without killing the joy? For me, the answer became workshops. I designed them like they were my own parties, full of energy and connection. And this time, I priced them differently: not under market value, but a little above. And that’s when it clicked: It wasn’t that I wasn’t meant to earn from creativity. It was that I wasn’t charging enough back then. ** Low prices bring overwhelm, burnout, and doubt. ** Fair (or even higher) prices bring confidence, balance, and joy. So here’s my lesson for every “confused creative” out there: Your creativity is a goldmine. Price it like one.

Most creatives I meet aren’t short on talent. What’s usually missing is a clear, focused path to turn that talent into consistent income. A €10K workshop business is possible — and it’s not just for “big names” or “full-time” creators. It’s for anyone who’s willing to plan intentionally. Here are 5 things to focus on: 1️⃣ Your offer Not every workshop idea will bring in €10K. You need something that delivers real transformation for your audience — not just “fun skills,” but something that changes how they create, think, or solve a problem. 💡 Ask yourself: Would my audience be willing to pay for this because of the result they get, not just the experience? 2️⃣ Your numbers Before you launch, know your path to €10K. Here are 4 examples: 🔹 10 people × €1000 🔹 20 people × €500 🔹 50 people × €200 🔹 200 people × €50 Your choice depends on your delivery method, your audience size, and your energy. 💡 If you prefer fewer, deeper relationships → go high-ticket. If you love large group energy → go lower price, more people. 3️⃣ Your audience You can’t sell to people who don’t know you exist. Start building your audience before you launch, whether that’s through an email list, a community (like this one!), social media, or direct outreach. 💡 Focus on trust. People buy from people they feel connected to. 4️⃣ Your launch plan One post saying “my workshop is open” isn’t enough. Think of it like a mini-campaign: 📅 Introduce → Educate → Share your story → Open doors → Follow up → Handle objections. 💡 Give people multiple chances to say “yes”, most won’t buy the first time they see your offer. 5️⃣ Your mindset The gap between where you are now and €10K isn’t just strategy, it’s belief. You’ll tell yourself you’re not ready, you need more time, or that no one will pay. 💡 The truth: Clarity + consistency + confidence will get you there faster than perfection ever will. 💬 Your turn: If you wanted to reach €10K from your workshops this year… Which of these 5 areas would you need to focus on the most right now?

I recently had a truly eye-opening experience with a customer that reminded me just how important it is to stay flexible in business. A wonderfully talented watercolor artist came to me hoping to start teaching others how to paint through an online course. We dove right in, meeting every other week, mapping out her strategy, and figuring out how to bring her vision to life. But then she fell ill and felt overwhelmed. She was ready to quit, and of course, I told her I completely understood. But I suggested we have one more chat before making any final decisions, just to see if there was another path. And that’s when the magic happened. During that conversation, we stumbled upon something that truly lit her up: her love for painting dogs. She absolutely glowed when we talked about it. In just a half hour, we shifted gears and mapped out a whole new business strategy focused on custom pet portraits instead of the original course idea. The lesson here? It's perfectly okay to pause, pivot, and find a direction that brings more joy. Sometimes what we think we should do isn’t what truly makes us tick — and that's absolutely fine. In the end, we didn’t quit; we just changed course. And now she’s excited about her new path, and I’m thrilled to have been part of that journey. 👉 If you’re sitting on an idea but not sure if it’s the right one, let’s talk. Sometimes all it takes is one honest conversation to uncover the direction that really lights you up. There are several way how you can book my time. You can purchase the power hour call in the Classroom for a friendly community price, or if you comment and like posts, or make your own posts, you will earn points for it, which will bring you to a higher level. On the second level you get a free access to my Power Hour and you can pick my brain for free. How cool is that?