Thursday Press #35: Pinterest update and the DFY program that revolutionized my business
[24 JUN 2022] Lifestyle Edition Vol. 004
Howdy bestie! It's time for our monthly catch up of all the things I'm loving lately, and in case you forgot, I do live in the south, where it's currently hotter than the sun and more humid than the bottom of the Mariana Trench.
I'm exaggerating, but now you've got a reason for the wild howdy in your inbox today!
Before we zoom along, quick Pinterest update! Pinterest is currently testing links on idea pins. Not product tagging, not promoted idea pin links, but links on idea pins just like on static pins!
The feature is in early access right now, and none of my client accounts have access, but I'm excited to test it out when I get the chance and let you know my thoughts!
Favorite Project: Having just wrapped up our second-to-last call, I couldn't NOT mention Foundations here. This program is for any done-for-you service provider looking for the clarity and framework to build a six-figure business, plus the invaluable community necessary to keep ya going on the hard days. Without a doubt, joining Foundations has been the best thing I've done for my business other than actually starting it. Saying this as an investment-shy, stubborn person who thinks they can do it all themselves, I don't regret this one bit. They're accepting applications for the July program now, so run don't walk to sign up now! [have questions? SERIOUSLY feel free to DM me or hit reply!]
Favorite Follow: We'll keep it simple – @herhq.co. What can I say? I'm a fangirl through and through, and that certainly holds true for Hollie & Chelsea, the brilliant ladies behind HerHQ. Everything they put out is gold for DFY service providers and you'll freaking love it, too.
Favorite Show: If you're following along from last month, we finally finished Season 4 of Handmaid's Tale and September can't come fast enough! On an adjacent, movie-related note: we watched the Dear Evan Hansen film this weekend and I have… mixed feelings. Music? 10/10. Concept? Makes me a little uncomfy. If you have strong feelings either way, I'd love to hear them!
Favorite Desk Tunes: We've gotten to the point in this series where you realize I don't listen to new music all that much, especially not when I finally got my new library card and have been plowing through the Libby audiobook catalog!
📖 Hunger Games series on audiobook
Favorite Self Care Activity: Painting! I'm trying to spend less time on my phone when not absolutely necessary, and one of the things I'm doing to replace that time is tapping into my creativity. Throwing on a good audiobook (see above) and hyperfocusing on a watercolor creation is getting me through the afternoon slumps quite well!
Favorite Coffee Order: At home it's a hot cup in the morning, then Stok cold brew for an afternoon pick-me-up, but when we go out, I like to let the local coffee shop's specials board be my guiding light! The latest taste – iced dark chocolate cherry latte. Cherry Garcia, who?
And of course, here's this month's favorite cat pictures:
They've lately developed a habit of requiring cuddles only during calls… because why wouldn't they? 😅