I take a lot of notes about how to make my way in the world from my toddler. She’s ballsy, brave, fearless – she knows what she wants and she’s gonna demand it! She spends her day advocating for her needs (which are always tv shows and cheese, btw), and brushing off rejection. We can… Read More
As I’ve been exploring living with intention and really trying to incorporate intention-setting into my daily routine, I wanted to dig into what intention even means – and why being intentional is so important. What is intention? In short, it’s something that you intend to do. A task or action, or in medicine, fascinatingly, means… Read More
We are a multi-passionate group of people here at The Maker’s Collective, and we each bring our own set of superpowers to the table – one of mine happens to be personal finances. I absolutely love talking about money, and since we know it is one of the biggest stressors people have in their lives,… Read More
“Work performed for income supplementary to one’s primary job.” When you Google side hustle definition you get some variation of the above. At a glance it seems to hold up – you have a main job and you do other work on the side. But this is more than a glance. Does your primary thing… Read More
We recently chatted with representatives from the local arts initiate, Resonate WR. As part of their ongoing campaign, we discussed the benefits of having a creative community, using creative outlets for your mental health, selling as a creative and the positivity that comes with supporting artists and cultural organizations in the Region. We are thrilled… Read More
Recently, I sat down with a wonderful, local publication called, The Community Edition. They’ve started up a recurring column about the “side-hustler”. At first, I wasn’t sure if I was the right fit for the column because in 2016, I shifted my then “side-hustle” into a full-time job… but it dawned on me. I do have… Read More
We have all had the conversation: “I’m a [insert practice] freelancer. I work remotely,” You explain. “Oh wow, that’s so cool. So you get to work from home? From anywhere? I’m so jealous.” The 9-5er says, wide-eyed by the possibility of flexibility. They say the grass is always greener on the other side and I… Read More
What Is Interior Design Anyway? The dictionary defines it as: “The design and coordination of the decorative elements of the interior of a house, apartment, office, or other structural space, including color schemes, fittings, furnishings, and sometimes architectural features. ; The art, business, or profession of executing this.” Today, it’s not just about fabric and wallpaper.… Read More
Creative block can halt us in our tracks. And we may be more familiar with the idea of “writer’s block” or “the blank page syndrome” but the truth is, it happens to all types of creatives in various disciplines. What is it and why does it happen? Creative block is a period of time when… Read More
What is your story? Who is Jon Johnson? When I was young, I was fascinated by road signs and how meaning was conveyed on them with symbols. I loved learning about their purpose, and in hindsight, that curiosity is likely where my love of design began; on road trips with my dad as a kid.… Read More
