Erin Cantwell

🥰 this is something I will always be thankful for.

I have a very love/hate relationship with this app. From ever changing guidelines and platform choices, to time sucks while scrolling, to fighting with the algorithm, to feeling like I’m putting in 10000% to get .01% back…I have been spending less and less time and energy on here.

BUT. Then I log back on, after a couple of days or weeks away, and I find messages like this and I remember why I’m here in the first place.

This message is from a client I worked with 4 years ago. She became a dear friend, and this app has kept us connected beyond our time working together. In fact, it’s this app that brought us together in the first place.

Now, this is not to say I’ll be back on here daily. Because, that’s just probably not going to happen 😆

But, it is a reminder (to myself and anyone else who needs to hear it) that there is still connection to be had in this space. And that’s what it was for in the first place ✨

It’s also a reminder to tell those people in your life (personal AND professional) that you are thankful for that they mean so much to you. It likely means more to them to hear it than you even realize. 💖

Ironically, it’s also very on theme as we wrap up Thanksgiving week and head right into the heart of the holiday season.

I’ve been thinking a lot about thankfulness / gratitude and its role in our lives & businesses. In fact, I wrote a blog about it. If you’d like to check it out, you know where to find it ☺️

“Your ‘why’ can (and should) change.” 💡

‘s advice for creative entrepreneurs is a reminder that evolution is key to sustainable success. As your business grows, so should your vision and goals.

Jo’s journey is a perfect example of how adapting to change can lead to incredible opportunities. On the blog this week, read all about her journey ➡

🌱 from a degree in parks & rec,
🏕️ to a solopreneur in a pop-up camper traveling the US,
✨ to building a team of creatives and founding a thriving digital agency.

And get ready to be inspired to make your business a true reflection of your evolving dreams, too! 🌟

Quick question for you: What if I told you that writing an employee handbook or setting up your team’s new office space could be just as creative as designing a stunning website? (I know, stick with me here...)

This week’s client spotlight features of , who started as a self-taught web designer and “accidentally” (through lots of hard work and scrappiness) built a thriving digital branding and marketing agency.

Better yet… The twist that surprised even her?

The most fulfilling part of her business today isn’t what you’d expect.

It’s NOT:
❌ web design work
❌ client experience
❌ branding projects

Jo even admits “I’m doing very little [traditional] creative work now,” 🤯

So what is filling up her creative cup these days? ☕

It’s something most creatives usually avoid…pop over to the blog this week to find out!

You’ll learn:

✨ The “happy accident” that turned her side gig into a full agency practically overnight

✨ Why she now loves the parts of business she thought she’d hate (or at least tolerate)

✨ The unconventional office perks that help her team thrive (kombucha on tap, anyone? )

✨ Her surprising advice for creative entrepreneurs feeling stuck

Plus, you’ll learn why changing your personal “why” behind your business isn’t just okay – it might be the best thing that ever happens to you.

Here’s to finding creativity in unexpected places!

((And P.S. If you’ve ever felt guilty or confused about your business evolving beyond your original vision, Jo’s story will feel like a permission slip to embrace the change.))

Meet my amazing client, Jo Magliocco ( ), the creative force behind Nav Creative ( )! 🌟

From her beginnings as a scrappy web designer to becoming the owner of a thriving digital marketing agency, Jo’s journey is a testament to turning passion into a successful business. Her story is filled with creativity, resilience, a whole lot of heart, and a few surprise twists and turns.

Dive into her world on the blog this week (🔗 in bio), and get inspired to chase your own entrepreneurial dreams! 🚀✨

Last weekend, I was lucky enough to attend a workshop at the beautiful and amazing in NY’s Hudson Valley.

I’ve been so fortunate to work with my amazing client and the team for 2.5+ years now, and it was so lovely to see everyone in person and get the chance to learn from some amazing nature and botanical artists! The workshops this team puts together are top-notch and the community they have created is so welcoming and warm.

They are so welcoming, they even allowed me to bring my family along for the weekend. 🥰 My 8-year-old daughter has declared herself an artist-in-training and spent the whole weekend doing workshops, watching artist talks, and taking nature walks with me ((so thankful for such amazing quality time!)) And my husband and son popped in and out, spending equal times drawing and exploring the amazing Ashokan grounds.

It was SUCH a dreamy weekend! And now I’m anxiously awaiting next year! 🤗

📸s:
1. My first attempt at drawing birds - from a wonderful workshop taught by
2. My 8 year old discovering a love of drawing birds
3. My daughter’s first bird drawing
4. My 2 kiddos listening in on a lesson on Basic Botany from
5. Family walk in the woods…adventure and looking for specimens to draw!
6. Leaf sketches in Micron during a shoadowy afternoon
7. Nature journals from a group nature walk
8. Proof I can’t walk past a letterpress without swooning over it
9. My 2nd attempt at chickadees
10. Bird notes
11. giving us a peek at her amazing plant families
12. My daughter following along and learning to draw during ’s presentation
13. My son getting up close and personal with some moss
14. A thank you and so long at our last lunch of the weekend.

Creatives, I see you...

😞 Agonizing over pricing.
😱 Afraid to charge what you’re worth.
😣 Wondering if you’ll ever make real money doing what you love.

I’ve been there. I’ve overcome it. Now it’s your turn.

Tomorrow: “Pricing for Profit” Flash Sale.

Email subscribers ONLY.

This is your chance to:
✅ End the pricing guesswork
✅ Charge your true value (guilt-free)
✅ Turn your passion into cold, hard profit

Don’t miss this. Link in bio to join my email list NOW.

Psst... engagement isn’t just about making your audience feel warm and fuzzy. 🤫

It’s also your ticket to becoming a mind-reading business guru. (No crystal ball required.)

3 totally selfish reasons to embrace engagement rhythms:

1️⃣ Free market research (cha-ching! 💰)
2️⃣ Psychic powers to predict the next big trend
3️⃣ Never create another offer that flops

Turns out, chatting with your people is the ultimate business hack. Who knew? 

Curious how to turn small talk into big profits? I’m spilling all the tea in my latest blog.

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That’s it. That’s the post. I can’t say it much better than that.

Cheering you on 💙

Art school taught you the creative skills, but left out the manual on how to turn your masterpieces into a thriving business.

That’s where “Business Building for Creatives” comes in.

It’s the course I wish I had when I was starting out – the one that teaches you everything from finances to marketing magic, client experience to productivity hacks.

Think of it as your backstage pass to:
→ Transforming your passion into profit (without selling your creative soul)
→ Building a business that runs like clockwork (even when you’re in creative la-la land)
→ Attracting dream clients who value your work (and pay on time!)

Plus, summer is the perfect time to dive in:
🐌 Use the slower summer months to build your business muscle
🍂 Implement new systems before the fall rush hits
🪨 Step into a new season with a rock-solid foundation (and maybe a tan)

Ready to turn this summer into your business glow-up season?

Click the link in my bio to enroll NOW.

📸: actual artifacts from my time in art school that I found while cleaning things out this summer

“Experts” say creatives can’t be good with money.

“Experts” say you should stick to your art and leave the finances to someone else.

“Experts” say you’ll always struggle financially if you pursue a creative career.

But this ACTUAL expert says:
NONSENSE.

Financial literacy isn’t just for accountants. It’s a superpower every creative can and should develop.

In my latest blog post, I’m breaking down:
🥁 Why financial rhythms are the secret sauce to creative success
🧮 How to turn number-crunching into a creative exercise (yes, really!)
😢 The simple steps to financial confidence that won’t bore you to tears

Ready to prove those other “experts” wrong?

Click the link and let’s reframe your relationship with money.

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Plot twist: Those rhythm blogs? Just the show opener, my friend.

Sure, rhythms are the beat of your creative business. But running a killer creative company? That’s the headliner.

Enter “Business Building for Creatives” - the full orchestra to your solo drum.

This isn’t just about keeping time. It’s about:

💰 Making bank as a creative without feeling like you’re selling your soul

🛏️ Taming your finances so they don’t make you want to hide under the bed

⚙️ Creating systems so smooth, you’ll think your business is buttered

Plus, you’ll get:
→ Video Modules +Tools that make complex concepts crystal clear
→ Templates + Workbooks that actually work (shocking, I know)
→ Strategies to keep your business humming long after you finish the course

Ready to graduate from rhythm newbie to creative business BOSS?

👉 Link in bio. Your future self is already doing a happy dance.

Red flags:
🚩 You’d rather watch paint dry than tackle your inbox
🚩 Your business ops feel like blindfolded Jenga (one move could send everything tumbling)
🚩 Your problem solving strategy is “close eyes, cross fingers, hope for miracle”

Nodding along so hard your neck hurts?

Don’t worry! It’s just time for a rhythm reset.

Learn how in my latest blog. Link in bio!