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Discover practical Notion strategies, behind-the-scenes client transformations, and creative workflow systems that actually work — all designed to give you more space for you and your creative work.

Notion tips & updates

Behind the Scenes: A Week of Solving Creative Workflow Challenges in Notion

Ever wondered what it's like behind the scenes of a Notion consultant's week? I'm pulling back the curtain to share some real-world solutions I've crafted with clients who were struggling to wrangle their creative chaos. From building private spaces for messy first drafts to setting up time-saving automations that actually work, we'll explore practical ways to level up your creative workflow in Notion. Whether you're a solo creator or part of a team, these insights might just be the inspiration you need to transform your own Notion workspace. Dive into my week of creative problem-solving.

Notion tips & updates

November 26, 2025

What to expect in your Notion setup session: dashboards, databases, and more

Booked a Notion setup session? Here's what to expect: We'll meet on Zoom where I can draw directly on your shared screen to guide you through building dashboards, databases, and workflows in real time. Come with your workspace (even if it's messy), examples of what inspires you, and a sense of what you want to accomplish. I'll ask questions to understand your needs and show you exactly how to build your Notion setup using your actual content. You'll leave with clear next steps and the confidence to keep building.

Design Thinking & Process

Preparing for my first public speaking event

I was invited to join RSM Design at their San Clemente office as a guest speaker for their annual design workshop. Here's how I prepared for the event using Notion.

Design Thinking & Process

SmudgeGuard 6-Year Review vs Brand New

How well does the SmudgeGuard glove hold up for six years? Learn more about my experience.

Creative Business Systems

What 2,000 Unfollows Taught Me About System Maintenance

As a systems designer and Notion consultant, I recently conducted an experiment that transformed how I think about digital maintenance. I posted on Instagram that I would remove followers who didn't engage with that specific post. The result? Over 2,000 followers were removed – and it taught me something crucial about how we approach our digital systems.

Notion tips & updates

How to set up visual progress bars to reflect yours tasks

With a new progress view for numbers, Notion makes it easier for creative professionals to make their tasks more visual. I’m going to show you how to set this up in your existing projects list to reflect your completed tasks.

Design Thinking & Process

What is a Creative Coach?

Creative coaching offers a valuable opportunity to elevate your creativity. Coaches help maximize your potential, develop key skills, and overcome blocks. With personalized attention and tailored guidance, you can see faster results. From discovering new skills to finding clarity in your creative direction, coaching revolutionizes self-expression. Unlock your dormant creativity. Bring your ambitious ideas to life!

Creative Business Systems

Do creatives need to organize their contacts? A review of CRM app, folk

Creative Business Systems

Setting Creative Business Goals in 2023: A Step-by-Step Guide

In this post, I’ll take a step-by-step look at the process I took to set creative business goals for 2023. I’ll start by showing you how to identify which goals are important to you, creating your plan of action, and how to stay motivated and on track as we work towards our targets.

Notion tips & updates

How Winning Pictionary Helped Shape My Approach to Notion Systems

A surprising game show win and a cruise to Sydney taught me more than just the value of quick drawing skills. In this post, I share how my natural inclination for drawing during travels led to how this experience influences how I approach Notion systems for my clients. Discover how being true to myself led to my new favorite fun fact. (Complete with actual game show footage!)

Notion tips & updates

Demystifying Notion Workspace Documentation: How to Ensure Clients Understand the Build

As a workspace builder, I understand the importance of clear documentation to ensure that my clients fully comprehend the structures and features of what I build for them. One of the most intricate areas I have found to communicate effectively is the database architecture. In this blog post, I will be sharing two methods that have proven to be helpful in providing documentation and a deep understanding of workspace builds, specifically focusing on database architecture.

Notion tips & updates

How I became a Notion Certified Consultant

Taking the time to organize my notes between projects didn’t seem like a useful trait back then, but I’ve somehow made it into my whole personality.Here’s how I went from being a generalist graphic designer to a super specialized Notion Certified Consultant for Creative Businesses.

Creative Business Systems

Finding Your Perfect Notion Consultant: What Really Matters Beyond the Marketing

Ever get that feeling when you're trying to choose a Notion consultant and every website feels like it's speaking a different language? With so many options out there, how do you know who's truly the right fit for your creative business? Inspired by some confusing, and even sometimes, misleading marketing jargon, I wanted to make a post that highlights what I've seen from the most valuable partnerships.

Notion tips & updates

Behind the Scenes: A Week of Solving Creative Workflow Challenges in Notion

Ever wondered what it's like behind the scenes of a Notion consultant's week? I'm pulling back the curtain to share some real-world solutions I've crafted with clients who were struggling to wrangle their creative chaos. From building private spaces for messy first drafts to setting up time-saving automations that actually work, we'll explore practical ways to level up your creative workflow in Notion. Whether you're a solo creator or part of a team, these insights might just be the inspiration you need to transform your own Notion workspace. Dive into my week of creative problem-solving.

Notion tips & updates

Avoiding the never-ending project: 5 tips for successful Notion implementation

Looking to create a Notion workspace that works? These 5 essential tips will help you avoid common pitfalls and build a system that delivers real results.

Productivity & Organization

5 Ways ChatGPT can help boost your productivity as a graphic designer

In this post, I want to talk about artificial intelligence's role in our design process. Specifically, I want to introduce you to chatGPT – a large language model trained by OpenAI that can assist with various tasks and provide personalized recommendations.

Creative Business Systems

Designing graphics for reels

Recently, I started using Instagram Reels to promote my business and noticed that some of my artwork would fall off the edges, here's how I came up with a template so they can look better.

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