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The Hidden Cost Of Every Yes (And How I’m Learning To Say No With Kindness)
Recently a client came to me with a last-minute project. Quick turnaround, hours of work. I said yes. I always say yes. Nobody goes into business with the goal of disappointing people, so when someone needs something, the yes comes out before I've even properly...
What Happens When You Ask AI What It Thinks of You?
Earlier this week, one of my mentors told me she'd asked ChatGPT a question: "What do you think of me?" The answer caught her off guard. It wasn't cruel. It wasn't unkind. But it was honest enough that she needed a moment to sit with it. That got me curious. So I...
Turning the Page: What’s Next for The Teal Pony
Turning the Page: What’s Next for The Teal PonyThere’s been a lot of conversation in Ganmain lately. The kind that happens when something familiar begins to shift. With the local bank preparing to close, it’s stirred up a mix of emotions across our community.For many,...
Loosening the Reins: Letting Go of What Was Never Yours to Hold
Loosening the Reins: Letting Go of What Was Never Yours to Hold There’s a quiet weight that many women in business carry. Not always visible, not always spoken about, but it’s there.The mental lists. The constant juggling. The feeling that if we don’t hold it all...
Business Bingo: Balance Over Burnout
Business Bingo: Balance Over Burnout Running a business is amazing, but it’s also exhausting. Deadlines, clients, family, expectations can make it feel like you’re trying to ride a bronco while juggling glitter. And in all of that, your sparkle can get a little...
Giving Back with Heart: Our First Not-for-Profit November
Giving Back with Heart: Our First Not-for-Profit November In November, we ran our very first Not-for-Profit November at The Teal Pony. The idea was simple but heartfelt: to offer local not-for-profits and charities a little creative support, either a website...
The Lesson Hidden in the Discomfort
The Lesson Hidden in the Discomfort Sometimes things don’t unfold the way we hope they will. A project you’ve poured your heart into shifts direction, a collaboration feels heavier than it should, or a conversation leaves you questioning if you handled it the...
Even Social Media Pros Struggle With Their Own Platforms
Even Social Media Pros Struggle With Their Own Platforms If you follow The Teal Pony on social media, you might assume that my life is a perfectly curated feed of tips, inspo, and polished posts. And…well, sometimes it is. But here’s the truth: even though I...
Women in Design — Finding Power in Creative Community
Women in Design — Finding Power in Creative Community There’s something powerful about being surrounded by women who just get it. The ones who know the thrill of designing something that makes your soul sing — and also the fear of not being “enough” in a space...
Learning to Fail: A Love Letter to Messy Beginnings
Learning to Fail: A Love Letter to Messy Beginnings I love learning new things. Always have. Whether it’s diving into new tech, playing with design tools, or exploring a fresh idea — the spark of learning lights me up. But what I don’t love (and honestly kind...
