I decided to write a poem because this is how I can best express my thoughts and feelings about reaffirmation. It is a process of trusting who you are and remembering how far you’ve come to be here.  I am actively pursuing a career goal and sometimes I feel deflated when I see that progress is slow, especially on days where I choose to rest or do nothing. There are moments where I find myself beating myself down with negative self-talk and unnecessary comparisons. But I am re

Well, what do you know, it's almost the end of the year! I still remember the start of this year (and every year) so vividly and how every January signals a new set of opportunities (and also insecurities and fears) for myself and for the studio. I love November. Aside from it having a personal significance in my life, it also is that natural pause for everyone — a time to take stock of what we’ve cultivated, what we’ve released, and what still calls for our attention. Our th

A happy welcome to the -ber season! It took me a while to write this month's post because I contemplated on the many times this month's theme has been relevant to the studio, our team, and the brand. 10 years means I've reframed situations and circumstances many times, and so I've picked the ones that have a major impact to how we are today. Featuring Keii, my lovely admin partner since 2016, who at times I see as my boss! This reframing has helped me a gabajillion times, esp