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Where I was when I wasn’t here: an honest conversation about creativity and running a creative business

It’s been 6 months since I last blogged. Why did I shelve my business blog—and why am I back now? This is what happened, and what sparked my return to blogging and reignited my excitement for running a creative business.

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