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Blog

This space is where I document what I’m learning as I build a values-aligned business alongside motherhood, real responsibilities, and a full life outside of work.

Notes on building a slower, more intentional way of working

What You’ll Find Here

This blog covers three main threads, woven together intentionally:

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Building the Pivot in Public

Honest reflections on transitioning from corporate IT to slower, more sustainable self-employment—without pretending the process is linear or easy.

  • Building while still employed

  • Survival income math and realistic timelines

  • Tradeoffs, uncertainty, and decision-making

  • Redefining success through motherhood and seasons

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Calm, Practical Website Design

Thoughtful guidance on creating websites that support real life instead of competing with it.

  • Squarespace tips and best practices

  • Website clarity, structure, and navigation

  • Designing for tired minds and short attention windows

  • Why familiar, “boring” design often works better

This is design as a tool, not a performance.

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The Reclaimed Life

Writing about slowing down, choosing intention, and building work that aligns with family, values, and connection—to home, nature, and what matters most.

  • Choosing less consumption and more presence

  • Motherhood and identity shifts

  • Designing a life that fits your children, not the other way around

  • Letting go of hustle culture without giving up ambition

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This blog is a mix of practical website guidance and honest reflections on building a slower, values-aligned business alongside motherhood and real life. It’s not about quick wins—it’s about creating work that fits.

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