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    A year ago today we launched ‘How to Start a Sid A year ago today we launched ‘How to Start a Side Hustle’ out into the world. My first book and a culmination of everything that I’ve learnt in my 8 years of business as the founder of StartUp Creative. There’s no way you could have told 24 year old Kaylene that her dream to be the ‘go-to source for straight up business advice’ would one day lead her to this moment. This time last year I was running on adrenaline in self-isolation with an ad hoc plan to launch it via the internet after book launches were cancelled due to covid restrictions. Last night my incredible partner threw me a surprise party to celebrate the 1 year anniversary and mark the moment in time in a way that I wish I could have in 2021. The shock, awe and absolute surprise (no one ever surprises me, I’m the surpriser) of having so many incredible friends from all walks of life in the room to celebrate was overwhelming and as people raised their glasses to cheers the achievement I found myself still in disbelief that I am a published author. Reflecting on it today I pondered how brutal we can be on ourselves as creatives, entrepreneurs and dream seekers, always moving the bar and rarely truly celebrating how far we’ve come. The imposter syndrome is real. For me, this book helped me to truly choose myself, my dreams, my goals and to go hard after them even in the face of pressing deadlines and self doubt. I bounced between fear of what people would think and pure elation that I was working towards a life long goal. I can’t say I totally feel and know that I am an author yet, it still weirds me out, but I can say that once upon a time I sat with a shitty, half broken computer on my couch, desperate to design a life and career that I loved because the one I was living had completely burnt me out. I dreamt of this very life and whilst I had no idea how I would get here, I never stop believing that if the desire was in my heart, there had to be a way. Continued in comments—
    “Commitment is healthiest when it is not without “Commitment is healthiest when it is not without doubt but in spite of doubt.” ― John C. Norcross Also, you’re invited to our ‘Halfway Reset’ FREE Live Masterclass tomorrow morning —link in bio to RSVP, come say hi! See you in class! K #startupcreative #juststart #howtostartasidehustle
    Don’t stop now. #startupcreative Don’t stop now. #startupcreative
    Today marks the Winter Solstice here in Australia Today marks the Winter Solstice here in Australia - the shortest and darkest day of the year. It also feels like an accurate pronouncement of the mindsets of many at the moment. A sense of not knowing what to do next in their businesses as if we are lost deep inside of a cave, unable to see in any direction, faced with an unnerving silence and the pitch black darkness. It can be an unsettling feeling losing our sight and it can often trick us into thinking ‘if I can’t see it, is it really there?’ When we rely solely on the validation of being able to see the physical evidence of dreams and goals, we run the risk of losing our sense of self, our hope for the future and the motivation to get up and take clear action. The darkest day has come but today also marks a turning point, a shift towards the light and a reminder that the darkness will not last forever. The absence of light is just as imperative for the existence of all of life and is a necessary season that we all must endure. Our planet will inevitably continue its rotation around the sun, as it does every year and eventually the lighter days will return to guide us out of the cave. Take some time today to consider— 🖤What might these darker days be here to teach you? 💛What preparation needs to be done in this space to lay the groundwork for your Spring time? ❤️ What lessons might you be integrating right now so as to emerge from the cave a more authentic and aligned version of yourself? Link in bio to join our free ‘Halfway Reset’ Live Masterclass on Friday 1st July. Happy Solstice 🖤 #startupcreative
    Hey squad—How we doing out there? I have been ch Hey squad—How we doing out there? I have been chatting to a few of you about your businesses, energy levels & feelings about the world right now. It seems there’s quite a lot of fear, overwhelm and uncertainty amongst us all. People are worried about the longevity of their businesses, noticing things are slow right now and have lost inspiration to promote, sell and create content. It’s a tough time for sure. Personally I’ve felt like my body is still recovering from covid whilst my mind is itching to get back to regular programming. A few weeks ago I was asked to speak at an event & address the fears around the cost of living, becoming irrelevant and being left behind in the business world. It feels like this topic is on everyone’s mind right now. My take—the world had a very chaotic start to the year off the back of 2 very draining ones. We got used to running on adrenaline & spent a lot of time trying to anticipate the ever changing environment. We were forced to constantly pivot to keep up with the ‘unprecedented times.’ We’re exhausted & are finally catching our breaths. We’re enjoying being offline after 2 years of being dependant on it as our only source of connection. We’re trying to find inspiration & gain momentum and most likely are expecting things to turn to shit again at any minute. So what can you do about it? I aim to zoom out & observe what place I am thinking, feeling and acting from. Is it fear, anxiety, overwhelm, exhaustion? Name it & see if you can notice what triggers it and where it’s playing out in your life? Write it out, talk to someone outside of you, get professional help if you need to. Bringing it into the light will help to understand it, make a plan to move through it and eventually heal it. Life is a series of seasons and this one won’t last forever.Keep putting one foot in front of the other, take it slow & rest when you need to. Lean on others for support and know that tomorrow is a new day and a chance to try again. We’ve got this —I’ve made some worksheets & a video from our First Aid Kit available for free, link in bio to download it. Feel free to comment with topics and support you’re looking for right now. Kay x
    💾 5 Hacks for Getting Yourself Out of A Busines 💾 5 Hacks for Getting Yourself Out of A Business Funk It’s that time of the year, the half way mark is fast approaching – where did the last six months go? As winter settles in and the days become shorter here in Australia and we find ourselves recalibrating from the chaotic start to the year, it’s not uncommon to experience a business slump, low period or personal funk that can rob us of our focus and motivation. “Many of life’s failures are people who did not realise how close they were to success when they gave up.” THOMAS EDISON When things slow down in your business, you have a quiet period or you find yourself lost and unmotivated, the first thing to remember is that it’s ok. Similar to most aspects of our life, business and work will also go through seasons of fruitful summers, quite Winters, new and exciting Spring times and the shedding of Autumn. The trick is to not let the down time get the better of you. Here are some strategies that I use to help me ride the lows of business: #1. Get an outside perspective – We all need a little pep talk at times, a gentle or maybe not so gentle reminder that it’s all going to be ok & we’ll find a way through the rough patch. Find someone you trust who knows you, your business and/or can offer a fresh outside perspective. When we’re in the thick of it, fear and self doubt can quickly creep in and take over any chance you had at getting out of the funk. By outsourcing your self talk to someone who can see the bigger picture without the emotional charge (a peer, colleague, coach or mentor) you can quickly start to regain the confidence in yourself and your ability to get things back on track. Keep reading on the blog—link in bio & pick up a free chapter of our First Aid Kit For Your Business to help get you started. Kay x #startupcreative
    “The credit belongs to the man who is actually i “The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena.” Even when you’re not feeling it, you’ve lost sight of the vision or you can’t quite figure out what the next step needs to be— know that being in the arena, giving it a good hard shot and being willing to ride the highs and lows of running your own business is more courageous than most who may never dare to take the leap. Keep going, you’ve got this and the right doors will eventually open and reveal the path. #startupcreative
    Podcast dump with some pretty epic creatives givin Podcast dump with some pretty epic creatives giving an abundance of hot tips, funny stories and straight up advice on how to turn your passion into a viable business. 🎙 @struthless69 — an absolute legend in the game! Always doing his thing his way, making art, fun times and serving the most straight up advice we’ve ever come across. Love the guy, his work and having him on the show. 🎙Madeleine, @extraordinary_routines — a humble, intelligent and huge cheerleader for creatives out there doing the things. Her recent book ‘I Didn’t Do The Thing Today: On Letting Go of Productivity Guilt’ has been popular amongst our squad & is packed with refreshing advice, tips and stories - check it out 🎙Nat, @compass_studio — a boss in the game of marketing & pr. Repping some of my favourite brands who are not only incredible businesses but good for the planet. A certified BCorp themselves and on the front line with their finger on the pulse of the current marketing trends that will help you to grow and scale your business starting with the basic. Packed with lots of achievable & actionable tips on where to start with your marketing plan Enjoy the episodes + as always, would love to hear what you think. 🎙 ✌🏽 Kay #startupcreative
    Off to sign some books almost one year on since th Off to sign some books almost one year on since the launch of @howtostartasidehustle Also who did twirl it better? @lizziecater #hatescontentcontinued #startupcreative #howtostartasidehustle
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