Doodles in the Margins

Sometimes creativity sneaks up on you. You start with a hobby, a side project, or something you do just for fun — and before you know it, people are asking, “Can I pay you for that?” In this episode of Doodles in the Margins , Jacinta explores what it means to be an “accidental artist.” The kind of creative who didn’t plan to start a business but found themselves in demand because of what they lov...

Ever stared at your long list of creative ideas and thought, “Where do I even begin?” You’re not alone. In this episode, we dive into how to plan your creative projects in a way that honors your creative energy, supports your real life, and helps you move your ideas forward. Without feeling boxed in. Jacinta shares her journey from “magpie ideas” to building a planning system that balances structu...

Networking doesn’t have to feel like forced small talk or a stack of business cards. For creatives, it’s simply about showing up with curiosity, presence, and authenticity. In this episode of Doodles in the Margins , Jacinta shares two real-life networking experiences — one at a local book fair in Houston and another at the Women’s Council of Entrepreneurs in Sugarland — and the lessons they taugh...

As creatives, we’re never short on ideas—our notebooks, sticky notes, and voice memos prove it. The challenge is finding a structure that protects time for our own creative work, not just everyone else’s priorities. In this episode, I share the workflow shifts that helped me move from overwhelm to consistency, including: * Blocking time for your creative work like it’s a client * Matching tasks to...

LinkedIn often feels like the most corporate beige of social media platforms… all buttoned-up resumes and jargon-filled headlines. But what if it didn’t have to be? What if LinkedIn could actually become a space for you, as a creative, to tell your story, build connections, and attract the right people to your work… without losing your voice? In this episode of Doodles in the Margins , I share my...

This week on Doodling in the Margins , we’re talking about that sneaky, persistent voice that tells you you’re not ready yet — even when your work says otherwise. Yep. We're talking about Imposter Syndrome — and what it means for creatives building businesses, launching offers, or stepping into new roles of visibility and leadership. You’ll hear: * Why Imposter Syndrome often shows up when you're...

Welcome back to Doodles in the Margins — the podcast for creatives building something beautifully their own. This week’s episode is for every “ideas person” who’s ever scribbled on napkins, left voice memos at 2am, or named a Google Doc “I will name this later.” 🔥 In this episode: A senior designer recently said something that stopped me in my tracks: “I don’t need more time. I need a better way...

Episode 3: The Mid-Year Review Reconnecting With Purpose, Creativity, and What Comes Next Hi Creatives! This week on Doodles in the Margins , we’re taking a breath and taking stock. One year ago, I made a massive change. I closed my business of nearly eight years, left Australia, and moved to the US to get married. What most people don’t know is that part of the visa process meant I couldn’t earn...

Episode Description: What if the best business advice didn’t come from a CEO in a suit... but a space princess leading a rebellion? In this episode of Doodles in the Margins , I share 8 powerful business lessons for creatives—through the lens of my favorite Disney Princess, General Leia Organa. Whether you're just starting out or pivoting something you've outgrown, this episode will help you lead...

For years, I didn’t consider myself “creative”—at least not in the traditional sense. After all, I worked in a bank. I managed spreadsheets. I ran numbers and built reports. But as it turns out? That was creative. Because creativity isn’t just painting or poetry—it’s also how we think, solve, adapt, and see the world. In this episode, we explore: * What creativity looks like in business settings *...

Welcome to Doodles in the Margins — a short, soulful podcast for creative business owners who think a little sideways. ✨ In this first episode, I share a story from my early banking days (yes, really!) — back when I traded in my pin striped suits and spreadsheets and started doodling in the margins of my career. This isn’t just a business podcast. It’s a soft rebellion. A quiet permission slip. A...