We were on a break (But did you notice?)


We were on a break….

Did you notice?

After 148 consecutive newsletters, I quite suddenly fell out of love with this format and spent the last month ghosting my email list for the first time ever.

I just needed a break. But it’s not you. It’s me.

And while I guess I could have just jumped back in and acted like nothing happened, it just didn't feel right.

You see — when I started this newsletter, my goal was to become a better writer, and somewhere along the way, I actually started building my audience and newsletter list.

And although I know that there was nothing wrong with The Weekly Drop In.

But for the last couple of months, writing it felt like pulling teeth.

The value was there. And I know that.

But there was nothing… well, fun.

As summer kicked up, suddenly my inbox felt bogged down with other people's newsletters that I did not have the time or energy to read.

Between the doom scrolls, headlines, and life lifeing behind the scenes — there is only so much that any of us can process in a given day.

So — without ever really deciding — me, you, and The Weekly Drop In went on a break.

And now that I've had some time to get some clarity on the next steps, here’s what you need to know.

And no - I am so not breaking up with you.

Instead, over the next couple of weeks, we’ll be getting back to the basics as I share the behind-the-brand of redesigning & launching my new website & offers in the least boring, all about me way possible.

The vibe will be more - here's this piece of my rebrand finally checked off my list - what I learned as a solorprenuer navigating my rebrand & how it applies to your brand?

Sound good?

Then — we’ll get back to business as usual with a reboot of The Weekly Drop In, but…..

  • With a new, more scannable format
  • With more “fun” stuff, like posts I’ve shared & other people’s resources/offers that I can’t get enough of.

But keeping with the high-value format with lots of tangible resources each week.

In the meantime:

If you are a long-time reader: I’d love to know what you love about each week’s editorial. Is there a section you would be sad to see go?

And if you’re still new around here: I’d love to know — what are you looking to learn from me each week in order to keep a spot in your inbox?

All you need to do is hit reply & let me know!

P.S. I have two spots open to work on your brand 1:1 this summer

1 spot starting July 22nd for a Custom Brand Identity &/or Illustrations inside my done-for-you design offer Brand Brushstrokes

1 spot starting August 12th for a Custom website inside my done-for-you web design offer The Signature Site

There will be fancy sales page for both so so soon - but in the meantime, you can click the offer links above to get more info, or just hit reply with any questions you have!

The Weekly Drop In

I'm a Brand strategist & designer helping multi-passionate entrepreneurs build brands that look like them while being strategic enough to scale. Fine arts background, eldest daughter energy, and a firm believer that brands take way longer than a week to build.

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