I'm here apologising today for not bringing any words of creative wisdom. I've been ailing since Sunday. So no creating for me, but I will share a pic or two from the business I started with a friend called > The Long Table Perth We've since sold it, but it was one of the most rewarding, fun adventures that stretched and grew me beyond measure, simply because I was willing to just step out of the boat into a new creative space. Do you have any words of wisdom to share or maybe your latest creative WIP? I'll be back tomorrow to check!

As @Stephanie Kara and I have been doing our preparation for our Creative Kick Start Workshop tomorrow, I've been falling more in love with, and getting a deeper understanding of, Creatives, and the creative process. This is a short clip (less than 60 seconds) from Way Walker that really made me rethink what Creating actually is - and how powerful it is. I hope it gives you a tiny dose of daily inspiration. https://youtube.com/clip/Ugkxq0sqKgW69RjTX6Vhzg0sCuMq_DNmP-yD?si=bH2XafsIU61PV4ym When you've watched it, and you've thought about it, whether you're creating a community, crocheting a wash cloth, crafting a punchline, or writing a book, drop your comment below with what you are REALLY creating?

For those of you who made it to the creative Party last weekend, we spoke about how important it is to keep replenishing our tank so we don't run dry - things that drain us EMPTY our tank just as certain things FILL our tank. It's time to look after you - I hope today you'll make space to do something that fills your tank. Even if you can't today, what could you do this week to fill your cup? Here's a poll so we can do a little self-check-up.

When we first start stepping out into a new venture, it can be daunting. Maybe you're stepping out by launching your first product on Etsy or starting a YouTube channel. Maybe you're starting a community here in Skool, whatever it is, it can be scary! Just remind yourself today it doesn't need to be perfect. Just take the first step. Maybe share your ideas here, or your first video you're making for YT, so we can encourage you along the way! Take your first imperfect step!

What is the most difficult thing you are facing in relation to building your creative dream right now? We all want a life where our creative passion doesn't just fill our time—it fills our purpose. That's the heartbeat of The Creative Cottage. I'm Steph, and whether I'm working on handmade crafts from my tiny cottage (you might have seen them on The Little Cottage on YouTube!), writing a blog or another song, or running my Cottage Declutter and Clean start-up, my life is proof: you can grow a fulfilling, profitable business right where you are. I believe every creative talent and entrepreneurial dream is a seed planted by God—and so let's treat it that way. I'm here to help you nurture that seed, so if this is something that resonates with you, come on in and check it out. It's still in seed form here, but we can grow together.