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Hey YOU!

Tired of business advice that doesn't feel like...YOU? This newsletter is your permission slip to build your business on your own terms...let's dive in!

If your January hasn't kicked off with colour-coded goals, resolutions and vision boards...SAME.

This week, I’m not chasing those big dreams. I’m tending to my foundations.

And let me tell you...it’s hard to go against the collective energy right now. That push to start strong, reflect on the past year, dream big, and go all in for 2026...

But it’s also so damn necessary when you're prioritizing your nervous system and building a sustainable business.

After a crazy busy December, I was SO ready for a solid two weeks of holiday rest. Don't get me wrong...I peopled A LOT, but there were also a lot of slow mornings, hours where I could binge tv, and time for eating way too much chocolate (if that's even such a thing!).

And now it's time to get back to work!

Periods of rest are so needed but can be really hard for me (and my fellow AuDHDers)! Mentally it's hard to quiet my brain...but when I can, it's powerful and SO essential to my creativity.

But instead of rushing toward my “big goals” this week, I’m starting with what’s important.

I'm excited to start working with two amazing clients on some new website and branding projects...

And I'm catching up on personal appointments (therapy, dentist, osteopath...) because that's the stuff that keeps my brain and body going!

There is a lot I want to create this year. But I'm not going to rush.

So this is your reminder that January can be a month of catching up...of tending to what supports you.

The big ideas will come. The momentum will build.

But this week? It's okay to just begin by beginning.

👉 If a new brand or website is on your list this year, I’m booking projects for late February and March. Payments plans available! Just email me back or book a discovery call here.

Honest Disclaimer: As you might remember, I've been experimenting with some ways to grow my email community because I was tired of selling my soul to the Instagram algorithm.

I've committed to joining a few bundles and summits to share my signature talk: Being Yourself is the Strategy™!

This month you can check it out for FREE by attending The Make it & Monetize is a Virtual Retreat! This retreat is all about helping you reconnect with your creativity in a way that feels steady and simple.

You'll learn from 20+ experts on how your ideas, art, or handmade work can become extra sources of income without pressure.

👉 Get your free ticket for the Make it & Monetize it Virtual Retreat → here!

Thank you so much for giving me space in your inbox! Missed a previous email? Catch up here!​ xo Emily Lauren 🍒 Custom Branding Anything but vanilla branding so you can stand out and call in dream clients! Learn more about how we can work together when you're ready! → View my services here!​ ⚡️ Brand Vibe Quiz I am working on updating the brand vibe quiz so it includes a Mini Brand Clarity Workbook! Perfect for those still in their DIY era or getting ready to think about a full rebrand! *COMING SOON* Take the quiz → Take the quiz!​ 🍰 Freshly Baked! I recently finished working on the Laura O'Connor Collective's brand and website. Laura is a communications and marketing consultant who helps mission driven organizations and companies that need clarity and momentum! → Check it out here!​ ​