This wasn’t the post I planned to share…
I wanted to prep this post in late December. Then I got the flu.
So I pivoted and set a new deadline for early January.
Then I got norovirus.
Then I was out of town.
I’m finally sitting down to write this a month later, brain a little fried, to-do list a mile long. And honestly, I think there’s a lesson in here. I scrapped my original email plans to write this note.
So often, things don’t go as planned. And when you’re running a creative venture—maybe alongside a full-time job, family responsibilities, or chronic health challenges—things will come up. That part is inevitable.
What matters most is how you pivot, and that you keep showing up.
It’s a new year. You might have goals and intentions you’re excited about, but I want to gently remind you (and myself) to be kind to yourself as you grow into the next version of you. We are doing our best, and we are doing great.
Much love,
Krista
P.S. From hobby to career (and everything in between!)
I recently shared a new YouTube video all about my journey growing crochet from a hobby, to a side hustle, to a full-time career, and the lessons I learned along the way :) I hope it helps you on your journey!
If you’ve ever thought, “Could this be more than a hobby?” or “How do I grow without burning out?” I think you’ll find it encouraging (and very real).
I talk about branding, marketing, pricing, selling, and more, including:
What actually mattered at each stage of growth
How to build a crochet business that supports your life (not the other way around)
Practical mindset and strategy shifts that made the biggest difference for me
And if growing a handmade business is something you’re actively working toward, you may also want to follow along with my new project: The Creative Business Accelerator.
TCBA is launching this spring and will include 25+ video lessons, 10+ guided workbooks, and tons of practical, maker-to-maker tips you can actually use.
You can follow along on Instagram or Facebook to get updates as things unfold
