The year that changed me & one inspiring lady!

Hi everyone this is a special little one off post, I’ve been so busy (CRAZY busy) over the last six months or so, I’ve now found time to reflect & slow down (well only a little…). Since flying solo in 2008 my life has been one exciting roller coaster, there have been been many sacrifices, highs & lows & mistakes… but I’ve loved every minute. I’ve always been ambitious & a bit of a workaholic! I’m fortunate to be doing what I love & this is something that I will never take for granted.

So in the last year my business really has gone above & beyond my expectations, not only only has my studio grown, my licensing is really booming & I have begun to write! Yes write! (with thanks to Beth’s wonderful editing!) You may remember me blogging about the AMAZING ‘Do What You Love’ retreat last year. The retreat & one very inspiring lady called Beth Nicholls has really made an impact on my life & changed it for the better!

I’ve always been a little spontaneous, a risk taker & little crazy (some might say) but meeting Beth really has opened up a whole new world for me both professionally & personally. For those of you who follow the blog will know I collaborated with Beth to set up and launch a brand new e-course called ‘The Art & Business of Surface Pattern Design’. The course has gone from strength to strength & so many wonderful new doors have opened for me. I’ve always aimed high, gone for things, followed my dreams & trusted my instincts but just working with Beth has really rubbed off on me. She’s kind of turned my world upside down… in a very good way! I now have more courage to raise the bar with my business and plan BIG! EXCITING! She has also given me the travel bug! I want to explore & see the world a little more, who knows I may get to meet all of my wonderful e-course students one day?

Beth found me by simply buying a piece of my art in a local gallery, I’ve always believed in fate & that things happen for a reason… I know to trust myself, my instincts & learn from others. It’s important to surround yourself with like minded people who believe in your dreams & bring out the best in you.

I’m also lucky enough to have the most lovely supportive friends & family along with an amazing supportive professional network. I’m forever grateful, I really wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for their encouragement!

Sorry for the deep post, a lot has happened in a year… My studio has also just celebrated it’s fourth year in business! I love the unknown & not knowing what is going to happen next.

Beth runs her own inspiring e-course & you can listen to a wonderful interview with Beth & Monica Lee online here. I hope this post has inspired you to take a risk, you never know where it will take you!