How To Get Your Head in the Right Place when You’re Starting a Business

Hi Emilie, I don’t know if you remember our coaching call last year? Well, I’ve finally given myself permission to give the business a proper go. Until now, it has just been a hobby. I’m terrified, but I’m going to go for it. I think I’ve read most of your blog posts but let me […]

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How Introspection Can Help You Uncover Your Overarching Theme

Coming up with an overarching theme isn’t easy. It usually requires a lot of introspection, active brainstorming and often an outside perspective. Usually your overarching theme is very close to you. It’s less about a discrete topic, and more like a personal drive or value that you hold. This means that your overarching theme will […]

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My New Obsession, and Why We Crave Community and Movements

I’ve officially gone coo coo about the Paleo lifestyle. In the last week, I’ve absorbed heaps of information about the movement: books, blogs, podcasts (shout out to Angelo Coppola at Latest in Paleo which is fantastic), everything I could get my hands on. I’ve joined a CSA, tried a whole bunch of new, delicious Primal […]

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How to Choose Which Activities to Focus On in Your Renaissance Business

Today I’m going to answer a question that was sent in by puttypeep, Matt. Matt writes, “I’ve spent the last two months working full time on my two blogs and whilst satisfying, for the most part, I find that there always appears to be so much to do, from design, to promotion, planning and so […]

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The Common Languages of Blogging, Music and Multipotentiality

Every day I wake up and give thanks for the fact that I’m here. Not just here, as in alive (though I do that too), but thanks for the fact that I’m in Portland, Oregon. Sometimes I’ll express my gratitude on a jog or bike ride to whatever coffee shop will be making up my […]

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It’s Cool to Be a Geek! How Rami Smooshed Together his Interests in Video Games and Dating

There’s something about this story that really tugs at my heart. When I first met Rami in 2004, he was a harmless, lovable nerd with a creative streak– a video game champion who studied kung fu and played the harp. He was a sweet guy, but definitely not what I’d call a chick magnet… We […]

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Renaissance Biz Case Study: Bringing Together Family, Natural Health and Photography + What Makes a Good Name?

“Most of the ‘mommy blogs’ out there are so hokey…” was the gist of her argument (I’m paraphrasing), “and the food and recipe blogs tend to be restrictive– a “one size fits all” approach where you impose a healthy lifestyle on yourself and your family. I’m more interested in experimenting as a family,” she added. […]

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Why Some Websites Are Addictive and Others Feel Lame (aka the Secret Behind a Killer Brand)

Whenever I’m in New York, I like strolling through my old neighbourhood of Park Slope, Brooklyn. I spent the summer of 2007 living there and it really does feel like a second (or third, now) home. I had a 24 hour layover in the city a few weeks ago, and stopped by Gorilla Coffee on […]

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