🌟 Episode Length: 5 minutes, 58 seconds

💬 In This Episode:Ever wonder what running a creative business really looks like? Spoiler: it’s not picture-perfect — it’s messy, unpredictable, sometimes magical, and always a work in progress.

In this short and honest episode, I’m pulling back the curtain to share what my week actually looks like as a full-time creative entrepreneur. You’ll hear about the structure (or lack of it!), the wins that keep me motivated, the struggles that never make it to Instagram, and the lessons I’ve learned about building routines and finding balance.

🔍 What You’ll Hear:

• 🧠 What my current weekly rhythm really looks like

• 🎯 The wins that remind me why I do this work

• 🌑 The struggles I don’t usually post online (including financial worries)

• 🌱 The biggest lessons I’ve learned about time, energy, and structure

• ✨ A journal prompt to help you dream up your own ideal week

💬 Quote to Remember:“Your business doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s. It just has to work for you.”

💛 Let’s Connect:🎯 This week’s listener challenge:Sketch out your Dream Week.

• Pick when you’d love to work.

• Add one block for creating, one for admin, and one for marketing.

• Don’t forget to give yourself a rest day!

Then share one piece of it with me — post it on your stories or DM me and tag @sparkleandshinepodcast. I’d love to celebrate your Dream Week with you and cheer you on!

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