Well, this is different. ✌️


Hey Bootstrapper,

Each week, I deliver a fresh, feminist-inspired, creative marketing email to your inbox...let's dive in!

Want to listen to past weekly emails podcast style? You're in luck! Check it out here!

This week, I won't be following my usual "template" because I'm honestly just not feeling it.

I've tried to start writing this email too many times to count, and I totally missed my weekly target date for sending it your way...but that's okay.

I'm human. Your human. We get to appear human when we are doing this whole entrepreneurial thing.

My mind is overloaded right now with all the things...we're starting a little home renovation, I'm in the thick of my latest self discovery (more details on that soon) and I'm thinking of pivoting this business slightly (not a lot)!

I so wanted Office Hours to be a success but the turn out the past four months, hasn't been what I was hoping for. I had been day dreaming of the mastermind experience I've been craving...

While I have LOVED spending time with all of you who have joined, I've started brainstorming whether to get rid of Office Hours all together....or change things up.

What would you think about free 30 minute strategy/clarity sessions (still called Office Hours, but will be 1:1) instead of group office hours?! (Seriously, email me back...because I can't decide)!

I'm also going to keep my current offers for branding and custom website design, but I'd like to start expanding my DIY template options! I'm already starting to build the most kick*ss website templates for you.

Check out Retro Sunshine here!

I mean $699 CAD is much more doable for a lot of bootstrappers who are following their dreams and building businesses that make a difference. Especially when you're doing things ethically!

What does that mean for this weekly email?! I have no idea.

I really don't.

But that's also one of the fun parts of entrepreneurship. I get to figure it out!

Well...I'm glad I got that off my chest and I hope this email reminds you that you are allowed to change your mind any time. Don't be afraid of CHANGE!

Thank you so much for reading and giving me space in your inbox! I am so grateful for you.

Missed a previous email? Catch up here!

xo Emily Lauren

*COMING SOON* A brand new site full of tools, templates and support for values-led entrepreneurs who want to show up online like themselves.

Whenever you're ready, here are some ways we can work together:

✍️ Branding – Anything but vanilla branding so you can stand out and call in dream clients!

💋 Website Templates – Websites that help you stand out without burning out.

Hey, I'm Emily, and I don't just create stand out brands - I create change.

I am a multi-passionate, feminist creative marketer who helps values driven businesses make money while making the world a better place. As an accomplished brand strategist, web designer and published author, I know a thing or twenty about helping businesses grow their online presence, wealth and impact in the world AND confidently take up space online.

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