Archives for April 2016

Apr 25 2016

Money Mindset Monday

***MONEY MINDSET MONDAY***

Each Monday you can look forward to a money mindset post to get you going for the week.

I almost forgot it was Monday! Spring break here in NYC.

So today I want to ask what it is you focus on. Do you think about the lack of clients you have, the bills you have to pay, the small amount of money in your bank account? If so you have a lack mindset. If you continue to dwell on those things nothing will change

If instead you consider all the different ways and opportunities there are to make money and take action on some of those, you will start to have a prosperity mindset

Think about what it is YOU love to do. What seems effortless and fun? You don’t have to follow anyone else’s path. Create your own!

For example you may see people creating ebooks so now you feel the pressure to have to create one also. If it’s a “have to” and not a “want to” don’t do it! Find something that will excite you!

Have an abundant and prosperous week!

Apr 24 2016

Book Buddies – April 2016

Every Friday when walking my daughter to school, she lists out everything that’s going to make the day a great day.

“Today is going to be a great day because …..”

On that list includes Book Buddies. Each Friday, her 4th grade class goes to a 1st grade class and they read to their assigned Book Buddy. She especially loves this because the teachers were HER and her sister’s first grade teachers. We just love them!

I really love to read and want to make it more of a priority. I prefer to read personal development, money mindset and business related books. I browse through other books for inspiration like cooking, crafts and photography

It’s always fun when you have a friend who’s also reading the same book so you can discuss what you’re learning. I’ll post the book here on the blog so in case you want to be book buddies. I’m not going to have a rigid schedule like each month there will be a new book. I don’t want that added pressure plus I don’t want to have to rush through the book. I like to take my time, highlight key points and do any journaling exercises that are suggested.

I’m currently reading Secrets of Six-Figure Women by Barbara Stanny. I’m halfway through and loving it! It’s about the mindset that it takes to be a high earner.

Let me know if you’ll be joining me! I’ll give you my thoughts and insights in a separate post – want to give you some time to get started!

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Apr 23 2016

Welcome To Life Happens Now!

Hey Everyone!

I’m so excited for this new venture!

Let me tell you a bit about what you can expect here.

I’m Stacey – a NYC photographer, mom and creative entrepreneur. I’ve had my own business for many years now – not necessarily the same business though! There have been many twists and turns along the way.

I’m starting this site to provide a resource of inspiration, encouragement and necessary tools to other moms wanting to break out and start their own creative venture whether it be a full or part time business or side project.

As a mom I know how life can feel so overwhelming at times especially when you have many things to juggle – kids, family, maybe even a job, that it seems like there’s no time left to focus on yourself and your interests. You give all that you have to everyone else and then you’re basically left feeling drained.

I get it! About a year and a half ago I joined a program with the intentions of growing my photography business. I was expecting to learn things about pricing, sales, etc but in module one we first spoke about money mindset. It was like an aha moment for me and I’ve been obsessed ever since with studying, learning and putting into practice mindset and personal growth techniques.

I wanted to combine my 3 passions here and the areas where I feel I can be of most help:

Mindset – I am soooo NOT the woo woo type of person but I have been open to learning new things. I’ll share those with you here – what’s been working and what is still a little too out there for me.

Creativity – needing to be creative is just a part of me – no different than my arm or leg. It’s something I’ve always been drawn to. It’ s something I HAVE TO do to feel fulfilled. There are so many ways to be creative! For me it comes in the form of photography, design, cooking and crafts.

Online Business Basics – when you first get started the online world can seem overwhelming – creating a website or blog, navigating social media, and figuring out the latest hot platforms like Instagram. I also have a techie side to me having designed many websites and in my previous life I was even a programmer and systems analyst. Crazy to think of now! I always had that left brain / right brain battle going on. Still do!

Inspiration – whether it’s a quote or book I find that will be uplifting I’m always eager to share! I also want to bring on some success stories from other women in different fields who have managed to have a family but still be successful in their own creative business. I know for me hearing these stories gets me even more excited to keep going!

If you feel like you need a mentor, I’ll have different options for working with me. Stay tuned!

In the meantime, get on my email list so you can get updates, tips and inspiration. Life Happens Now! It’s time to start putting yourself first and get going! Looking forward to seeing how you take off!