Behind the Design

Pivoting your business when nothing is technically broken is one of the hardest, most confusing decisions to make as an entrepreneur. Sixty days ago I walked away from a business that was working, a steady structure, and an identity I'd spent nine years building, to follow the thing I actually wanted to do. In this episode I'm getting fully transparent about what a business pivot really lo...

Marketing strategies for service-based entrepreneurs who are tired of feeling like they have to post 24/7 to grow. In this episode, I'm breaking down why so many of us treat marketing like the enemy, and why that mindset is actually the thing holding your business back. We'll talk about the subconscious beliefs around visibility and being seen that keep you playing small, why marketing is the life...

[POPULAR EPISODE REPLAY!] Want to know what high-achieving entrepreneurs actually do differently? It's not strategy or working more hours, but their high performance mindset and the daily habits behind it. In this solo episode, I'm walking you through the belief systems, mental shifts, and mindset practices that high performers live by (myself included) to be more productive and more fulfi...

Time management and business systems for overwhelmed entrepreneurs. If your calendar is running you and you're burnt out by the business you built to be free, this episode is your reset. Have you ever opened your calendar and felt your stomach drop? Back to back, no white space, no room to breathe. Somewhere between your third client email and that forgotten invoice, you realize you're exh...

There are limiting beliefs holding you back as an ambitious mom. It doesn't matter how successful you are, how long you've been in business or how clear you are on your goals, limiting beliefs can subconsciously sabotage even your greatest accomplishments.   In this episode, we're talking all about limiting beliefs going. Where they come from, what it's been costing you in ways you...

FREE GUIDE: Six Figures, Part-Time Hours https://delightful-glade-81121.myflodesk.com/lbsf3c4fe8    You've built the business. Clients are coming in, you're showing up and doing the work, but somehow it still feels like you're drowning. If you've ever wondered why having the business doesn't feel like you thought it would, this episode is for you. LINKS: The Focus Filter: ⁠https://delightful-glad...

Nine years in, and I'm making the biggest change I've ever made to my business and I'm taking you behind the scenes of the thought process of making the decision and the logistics of making it all happen.   In this episode, I'm getting honest about what it actually looks like to run three brands simultaneously, why having them spread out was capping my revenue and the moment I knew something had t...

You know that version of you — the one who's present, building something meaningful, not running on fumes, not behind, not constantly waiting for things to feel easier. She's clear. She's calm. She's fully in her life. Here's the truth: she's not working harder than you. She's not waking up earlier. She doesn't have more hours or more help. The difference between he...

This one's been a long time coming. I'm pulling back the curtain on the biggest business evolution I've made to date with the new revenue streams I've added across both Current and The Studio Co., the ones coming next, and the real story behind why I'm doing all of it. This isn't a highlight reel. It's the honest, behind-the-scenes version of what it looks like to build...

What does it look like to build a business that truly revolves around your life, not the other way around? In this episode, I'm sitting down with Sydney of Rouse Design Studio, a brand and web designer, mom of three, and accidental homesteader who traded suburban life for 12 acres, cows, donkeys, and some very stubborn potbelly pigs. Sydney shares how leaving teaching ignited her confidence, why s...

In this episode of Behind the Design, I'm sharing the five non-negotiable standards that kept me grounded through one of the most overwhelming seasons I've had in business and life. These standards are rooted in identity, not business strategy or tactics. We're talking about what it actually means to lead yourself first, why structure is the thing that creates freedom (not the thing th...

WE START TOMORROW!! SAVE YOUR FREE SEAT https://thestudioco.co/the-studio-growth-blueprint April 7–9, we're running The Studio Growth Blueprint, a free 3-day live challenge for brand and website designers who are done being overworked and undercharging. Three days and three trainings with daily live hot seat coaching and a group pop-up channel. Real strategy for attracting high-end clients, bu...

SAVE YOUR FREE SEAT: https://thestudioco.co/the-studio-growth-blueprint Most designers try something for a month, don't see results, and switch strategies. Then they wonder why nothing works. In this episode, we're cutting through the noise and giving you a real, repeatable marketing framework you can actually stick to without dedicating your entire week to content creation. We're brea...

FREE CHALLENGE FOR DESIGNERS // Save your free seat: https://thestudioco.co/the-studio-growth-blueprint This episode is a little more personal. With another year behind me, I’ve been reflecting on the lessons that have shaped how I live, work, and show up in both business and life. Some of these came from hard seasons, some from growth I didn't expect and some are reminders I'll probably c...

FREE GUIDE: https://thestudioco.co/5-strategic-gaps If you run a design studio, chances are you’ve experienced the feast or famine cycle. One month you're fully booked and feeling confident about your business. The next month inquiries are quiet, projects are ending, and you’re wondering where the next client will come from.   While this cycle is incredibly common in the design industry, it’s...

TAKE THE FREE QUIZ, The Studio Growth Assessment, to find out what's holding your brand & website design studio from scaling. https://thestudioco.co/the-studio-growth-assessment Many designers assume that if their studio isn’t growing, they simply need more clients, more visibility, or better marketing. But the truth is, most design studios struggle becuase their business was never structu...

Every design studio experiences slower seasons at some point. While these periods can feel stressful, they can also be some of the most valuable moments for strengthening your business. In this episode, Olivia shares how successful studio owners use slower seasons strategically to improve their positioning, refine their services, build stronger systems, and increase their visibility. Instead of re...

I’m joined by Shay (co-founder of Bucket List Bombshells) to talk about what it actually looks like to scale a business with intention without letting it consume your calendar, your energy, or your life. We go behind the scenes of how Shay and her co-founder went from meeting in a café in Mexico to building a global education brand with 10,000+ students, a multi-million dollar business, and a team...

#branddesign #websitedesign #creativeentrepreneur I’m breaking down the hidden cost of being “flexible” with clients and why that flexibility might be the very thing keeping you stuck in the feast-or-famine cycle. If you’re constantly adjusting timelines, adding extra revisions, customizing your entire process, or discounting to “make it work,” it probably feels like good service. It feels kind. I...

FREE GUIDE: Why High Paying Clients Aren't Choosing You, Yet! https://thestudioco.co/5-strategic-gaps Let’s be honest, when you see someone running multiple businesses, signing high-ticket clients, launching programs and raising little kids… it’s easy to assume they’ve either got a secret productivity hack or a nanny living in their basement. In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly how I st...

FREE GUIDE: The 5 Strategic Gaps Keeping Designers Stuck Under $200k → ⁠ https://thestudioco.co/5-strategic-gaps⁠ On mile 25 of a marathon, I noticed something that stopped me in my tracks: everyone around me was walking, not in the painful middle when the miles felt endless, but at the very end when the finish line was finally in sight. It made me realize this is exactly what so many of us do in...

FREE GUIDE: The 5 Strategic Gaps Keeping Designers Stuck Under $200k → ⁠https://thestudioco.co/5-strategic-gaps⁠ What does it really take to scale into $300K–$500K years? In this episode, I’m sharing the behind-the-scenes conversations we’re having with designers who are stepping into $40K+ projects, leading teams, and operating as true CEOs of their studios. Because at this level, growth isn’t ab...

https://thestudioco.co/5-strategic-gaps // Download our free guide called “Why High-Paying Clients Aren’t Choosing You... Yet” where we break down the 5 strategic gaps keeping talented Brand & Web Designers stuck under $200k. https://thestudioco.co/5-strategic-gaps If you’ve ever thought, “I know I’m good at what I do… so why isn’t the money matching yet?” this episode is for you. Today I’m si...

Take our FREE Studio Growth Audit to find out where your growth is stalling and what your next step is to scale your studio in 2026. https://thestudioco.myflodesk.com/the-studio-growth-audit We’re shifting the conversation from vanity metrics to the numbers that quietly determine whether your studio is built for sustainable growth, real profitability, and a life that actually feels spacious. Becau...

If your studio didn’t grow the way you hoped last year, it’s probably not because you aren’t talented enough, trying hard enough, or doing enough. In this episode, I’m breaking down the real reason so many designers feel stuck even when they’re busy, booked, and doing “all the right things.” Because in most cases, growth doesn’t stall because of marketing or leads it stalls because something under...