may contain affiliate links
These are all tools, books, and resources I love and use. I may get a small commission if you sign up or purchase.
Organizing & Planning
Click-Up
I have tried Asana, Trello, and Notion but I keep coming back to Click-Up for it's versatility. I use it to plan out projects and marketing. It's the least expensive out of all of them and they keep adding in new features even at the their lowest plan.
learn moreAirtable
Airtable has quickly become one of my favorite tools to manage my orders, sales data, clients, licensing projects, and art catalog. I love that they have an extremely generous free plan, which is what I use.
learn more
best platform for building an online store
Shopify
Over the years I have tried all of the different platforms - Wordpress, WooComerce, SquareSpace, and ArtStore. But none of them can beat Shopify's functionality, reliability, and user friendly interface. I love it so much that I use it for this website and my art store, Parima Studio.
let's make this easy, tools for
Sustainable Marketing
Tailwind
Tailwind let's you quickly and easily schedule all of your pins to multiple boards during optimal times. Their Communities feature can also give your pins a visibility boost
learn moreKlaviyo
I love that Klaviyo seamlessly integrates with Shopify. Allowing you easily segment your list and targeted send emails.
learn moreCanva
There is a free and Pro plan, and if you can swing it, I highly recommend the Pro plan. I use it to create my product images, videos, and Pinterest Pins with their easy to use templates.
learn more
learn and refine your skills
Skillshare
If there's any new skill you want to learn Skillshare probably has a course for it. I love their mini-bite sized lessons, so you can learn what you need in just a few days.
embrace who you are
Books on Being Sensitive & Introverted
Quiet
The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain
This was one of the very first books I read that helped me embrace my introverted nature and view it as something positive.
The Highly Sensitive Person
How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms
This book helped me realize that I wasn't weird or "too sensitive". I am naturally wired this way, and that comes with its own unique gifts
Books on Business & Creativity
Your Are A Badass
How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life by Jen Sincero
buy it hereBig Magic
Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert
I love her take on how ideas come to be.
A More Beautiful Question
The Power of Inquiry to Spark Breakthrough Ideas
Learning to ask the right questions is such an important skillset that not many of us think about, but it can help get us unstuck.
pretty much the licensing bible
Graphic Artists Guild Handbook
Pricing and ethical guidelines.
I love that it gives you a breakdown of pricing and also provides you with sample contracts.
Books on Manifestation
Super Attractor
Methods for Manifesting a Life beyond Your Wildest Dreams by Gabrielle Bernstein
buy it hereRick As F*ck
More Money than You Know What to Do With
Amanda isn't everyone's cup of tea, but she has a way of explaining manifestation that is easy to understand. I've been a long time fan of her work.
Dollars Flow to Me Easily
Don't let the cheesy title fool you. This is a thoughtful approach to allowing yourself to let go of stress and lean into what is good right now.
buy it here