Merry Christmas! I hope you have a lovely Christmas planned with friends and family. This blog is super short because I want us all to enjoy this time of celebration. However, I do have a quick story…

Last week, I hosted my 3-day Creative Business Blueprint LIVE event, and it was nothing short of A-MAZ-ING! This intimate gathering of 32 incredible women, hosted on Zoom, became a space where creativity, community, and clarity flourished.

Each year, the Pantone Color Institute selects a Color of the Year, an annual tradition that dates back to 2000. This announcement is more than just a hue—it’s a reflection of trends in design, culture, and emotions.

Are you a creative entrepreneur struggling to channel your gifts into a thriving business? You're not alone. Many women excel in planning and organizing a ton of complex tasks, yet find it challenging to apply these skills to their creative endeavors.

Yes! It’s that time of year and I imagine that your inbox is filling up with Black Friday and Cyber Monday specials. I’ve got something very special for you myself and want to share the details with you. Welcome to our special Black Friday offering!

Welcome to this week's blog. How are you feeling these days? I don’t know about you, but sometimes I feel like things are out of control. Maybe it’s because of the massive amount of information we have access to now. Or maybe it’s the pervasive nature of social media.

I'm curious... Are you like me and you love to experience new things? If the answer is a resounding yes, then I'm inviting you to join me for something truly special. Taking action, no matter how imperfect, is better than sitting on the sidelines...

We’re back and I’m thrilled to introduce you to artist, teacher and creative entrepreneur Janet Hild. So far, Janet’s career has included commercial textile design, teaching at the Master’s Degree level, freelancing and licensing. Now she’s exploring “What’s Next”.

Two weeks ago, I shared my excitement about Amy Porterfield’s Made to Scale Mastermind and described what masterminds are all about in case you’ve never been in one. If you missed it, click HERE to read it.

I’m thrilled to introduce you to one of my incredible mastermind students, Monique Johnson, founder of Design with MOJO. Monique is an explorer at heart and a master storyteller, and her passion for uncovering brand identities and bringing them to life is inspiring.

Guess where I’m going this week? A two day, in-person, mastermind meeting in Nashville, Tennessee, led by the A-MAZ-ING Amy Porterfield. If you don’t know Amy Porterfield, she has built a $100 million business online, and just launched her first mastermind. I’m thrilled ...

In today’s fast-paced world, finding and nurturing creativity can feel like an overwhelming challenge. Beth Buffington, one of the Founding Members of my Creative Business Mastermind program is a Licensed Illustrator, Creative Coach, Digital Illustration Instructor, and Podcaster.

I’m writing to you from the vibrant and enchanting city of Dublin, where I’m spending five days filled with music, art, and a bit of the Irish charm that makes this city so special. Our main goal for this trip was to catch the incredible Elvis Costello in concert, along with the brilliant Steve Nieve, at Vicar Street.

One of the most fulfilling parts of my journey in the world of surface pattern design is watching my students’ creativity unfold and thrive in ways they never imagined. Recently, I had the pleasure of interviewing Pat Brubaker, a talented creative entrepreneur, who shared her unique story of artistic exploration and how it led her to host art retreats that inspire others.

$500 Billion Dollars. That’s how big the online course business will be in 3 years. Right now, it’s already generating over $1.0 Billion - that Billion with a “B” - every single day. That's $365 Billion in 2024 alone!

Have you noticed that there are a lot of online courses these days? Do you wonder why that is? It’s because creating a digital course gives you an asset in your business that you can sell over and over again.

It’s the end of summer. What do you plan to focus on this Fall? Are you stuck in your creative practice and need some new energy? Are you ready to take your surface pattern designs to the next level? Whether you’re looking to expand your skills, reignite your creativity, or build upon your unique style, Bärbel Dressler’s Repertoire course offers an exceptional opportunity to grow as a designer.

Ready for another inspiring story of transformation? I’m delighted to introduce you to Virginia Wygal, another member of the thriving community of creative women inside #annesuniverse. Virginia's journey is a testament to the power of reinvention at any age.