Okay, confession time. I posted a new YouTube video, and it's sitting at 29 views. I'm pretty sure a few of those are me checking if it's still there. 😂 Detective Comparison has been camped outside my analytics all week, whispering "other people's videos have more views." And I've been telling him what I tell you: ain't no Creative Police. So here's the video. It's me talking about what it's really like to run a community of 7,000+ people. The messy parts, the surprising parts, and the things I wish somebody had told me at the start: 👉 https://youtu.be/4pvtcndiY-4?is=rtYQjRmX-qaO4Dk6&views If you have a few minutes, I'd love for you to watch it. And if you have a thought, a question, or a "girl, same" moment, drop it in the YouTube comments. I read every single one. No pressure at all. I just wanted you to hear it from me instead of from the algorithm. 💛 And if you've been sitting on something you made, posted, or shared and it's not getting the attention you hoped for, tell me about it below. We can keep each other company. 🍂 Now go make something. — Meka

Hey Creative Besties! December is about making things with love, and I have two events for us: 🖥️ Make Sum Sh!t for the Holidays A cozy virtual creative meetup Tuesday, December 1 at 7:00 PM EST | Online (check calendar) Zoom | Free I'll show you 1-2 simple handmade gifts to make for the people you love, plus a list of ideas to try on your own. Come create with us from wherever you are. 🏡 Made With Love: A Holiday Exchange An intimate in-person gathering at my home in Stone Mountain, GA Saturday, December 12 at 4:00 PM EST | Only 12 seats Bring a dish to share (homemade or store-bought) and one handmade gift for a name-draw exchange. Reserving your seat: Sign-up for Made With Love is through Meetup, where a $10 refundable deposit holds your spot. You get it back when you arrive. 👉 In-person RSVP + deposit: https://meetu.ps/e/QnjHS/JjY9/i Tell me in the comments which one you're joining! Good people, creative things, brighter holidays. 🎁

Can I ask you something? Do you ever feel like you're trying to force a creative routine that just doesn't fit how YOU actually create? Like you're following someone else's process and wondering why it feels so hard? Here's what I've learned — not everyone creates the same way. Your creativity has a personality. And when you understand it, everything gets easier. That's why I created the Creative Archetype Quiz 🎨 It's a free 5-minute quiz that helps you discover your unique creative style — your strengths, your challenges, and exactly how to channel your energy into consistent, joyful creative expression. There are 4 archetypes: 🟠 The Connector — You create for connection and shared experience 💜 The Seeker — You create through curiosity and exploration 🌕 The Creator — You create to bring bold ideas to life 🔥 The Fearless Phoenix — You create through transformation and emotional depth Which one sounds like you? 👀 👉 Take the free quiz here and find out Once you get your result, come back and drop your archetype below! 👇🏽 I want to see which archetypes are showing up most in our community — and it's such a beautiful way for us to get to know each other on a deeper level. 💖 — Meka

Your page does not have to hold everything. Leave a little room for yourself. Ingredients: - Art journal or plain paper - Pencil - Black pen - Purple, dusty rose, and olive markers or crayons - Yellow or gold marker or crayon Directions: 1. Lightly draw a large oval in the center with pencil. Leave its inside uncolored. 2. Outside the oval, draw three loose curved lines near the edges of your page. 3. Trace each curve with a different color: purple, dusty rose, and olive. 4. Add a small cluster of dots beside each curve. Leave the spaces between them empty. 5. Write the quote inside the oval with black pen. 6. Stop while plenty of paper still shows. The open space is part of your page. Optional Reflection: Where could I leave a little more room in my creative life? Example Quote: “Open space belongs on my page, too.” Creative Garnish: Add three tiny gold dots beneath your quote. — Meka

Hey Creative Besties! 💛 I have something on my heart and I want to put it out into this community first — because if anyone gets it, it's you all. I am looking for passionate creatives who want to share their gift with a community that is ready to receive it. If you have a creative skill, a craft, a practice, or an expertise that lights you up — I want to create a space for you to share it. Whether you are just starting out or have been doing your thing for years, if you make things and you love helping others make things too — this is your invitation. Here is what I am open to: 🎨 Hosting a Workshop or Class Share your craft with our community — sewing, photography, music, mixed media, journaling, knitting, ceramics, or anything creative you love. You bring the expertise, I will handle the space. 🤝 Co-Hosting with Me If you want to collaborate and bring our two creative energies together for something special — let's talk. I love the idea of building something with someone rather than doing it alone. 📅 Meetup Events Bring your gift to Let's Create Sum Sh!t — our 7,000+ member Meetup community. If you have always wanted to lead something but didn't know where to start, this is your door. 🏠 Inside Start Creating Again Club Host right here inside this community. This is a warm, safe, judgment-free space full of women who are ready to try new things, learn from each other, and show up creatively. All creative disciplines are welcome. You do not have to be an expert. You just have to love what you do and want to share it. If this is speaking to you — fill out the short interest form below and I will personally reach out to schedule a conversation. I would love to hear what you do and what you are dreaming of sharing. 👇 Fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/jsMdSo9GRGKRJxv29 There is room for all of us here. 💛 — Meka