Chapter 21: My Average Work Day

Love you all lots. Follow along with my biz journey on Instagram @juliakaydesign and please stay in touch! Xoxo

Today I am sitting down and sipping some cocktails with Kelsey from Creamery Hill! Creamery Hill is an event design & rentals company based in Chester County, PA. Kelsey and I talk through how her business came to fruition, what it looks like to work with her, and everything in between! She also gives her best advice to anyone who is looking to get started in the events design & rentals space. You can find Kelsey on social media @creameryhill and you can inquire for her services at www.creameryhillevents.com.www.juliakaydesign.com@juliakaydesign

You probably thought the podcast episodes about Covid were all over but today I'm sharing some vulnerable feelings about where my business is at right now post-Covid. More specifically, the post-Covid Wedding Boom. I'm sharing all the struggles I'm facing right n0w and the actionable things I am doing to keep the needle moving. As always, if you are feeling the same way and need to chat, my DMs on Instagram are always open!@juliakaydesign on Instagramwww.juliakaydesign.com

This episode is a little bit different than others! Today I am taking you along as I design an invitation suite with Adobe Illustrator. I am re-designing one of my original 10 designs from my Invitation Shop today! This suite needed a little TLC and that's exactly what I did :) Sit back, relax, and maybe even start designing your very own invitation design with me today! Platform used for designing: Adobe IllustratorWebsite I purchase artwork graphics: Creative MarketPlatform used for mockups: Adobe Photoshop

In this episode, I'm running through the exact questionnaire that I send to all of my custom wedding invitation clients before we begin design work. This questionnaire asks them everything I need to know as the designer to be able to confidently put together a design mood board that my clients love! Sign up for DUBSADO now for a free trial and 20% off your first year of membership.

In today's little episode, I am giving you a list of things that help increase my productivity. These small things always help me when I am feeling unmotivated and / or unproductive. They are small action steps that can really just turn your day around!

In this episode, I get real, raw & vulnerable as I talk about the rollercoaster of entrepreneurship and how it can take a toll on our business, but more importantly a toll on our mental health. Entrepreneurship is no easy lifestyle and no matter how big or small your business is, you have to protect your mentality at all costs. I also chat about how 2023 has been for me so far and provide some insight on what I am doing to protect my mental health moving forward. If there's any podcast episode of mine you listen to, let it be this one.As always, if you want to chat, my Instagram DM's are always open!Xoxo@juliakaydesign on instagramwww.juliakaydesign.com

In this episode I am giving you a step by step look into my client process. I explain what I do for each client from start to finish which can help you solidify your process if it is something you are feeling lost with. @JULIAKAYDESIGN INSTAGRAM

In this episode, I am giving you all the tips, tricks, struggles, reasons, etc. for why I am beginning my printing at home journey. I share what things you need to consider if you are wanting to begin printing at home. I also share with you why this was an important step in my business growth but why it might not be the best decision for you! I also give you the names of the printers, papers, etc. I am using to print at home. You can find my printer & paper cutter HERE.

In this episode I'm chatting all about what a typical work week/day looks like. I'm running through an average day with you and how I break up my days! I think having a set schedule / structure really has helped my business grow and become more productive. I encourage you to also come up with a set structure for your work days so you can make the most of your time no matter how much you have! @JULIAKAYDESIGN INSTAGRAM