Luxury vs. artisanal or are they one in the same?

Work/InspirationAmanda MarkoFebruary 21, 2017 Comment

A Story In One Sentence

The use of words serving a greater purpose, much larger than saying something for the sake of writing it down (which is necessary for any writer to start with) but instead thoughtfully consider every word used, every word suggested.

Work/InspirationEsther LeechFebruary 20, 2017Comment

5 Tips To Stay Off Your Phone More

Get in the habit of asking yourself whether phone-time will cause an interruption between your relationships, health, productivity, or rest.

Culture/Lifestyle, Work/InspirationAmanda MarkoFebruary 6, 20175 Tips, Creat, Creative Businesses Comment

Balancing Acts

Somewhere we confused "having it all" with balance...what we're looking for isn't across some impossible horizon—it's within arm's reach in the bottom of the soapy sink.

Work/InspirationAmanda MarkoSeptember 25, 2016Balance, Inspiration, Real LifeComment

To Write A Story

An encouragement and guide to getting your ideas on paper.

Work/InspirationAmanda MarkoAugust 15, 2016Writing, Creative ProcessComment

Creativity Found In Fresh Starts

Finding creativity and optimism in moving.

Work/Inspiration, Culture/LifestyleAmanda MarkoAugust 8, 2016Comment

Curiosity Created The Cat

The creative necessity of staying curious.

Work/InspirationAmanda MarkoAugust 4, 2016Creative Process, creativity, Creative BusinessesComment

5 Tips To Be Even More Creative

Insightful tips to help ignite creativity.

Are Artists Too Sensitive?

The case for sensitivity and the truly significant things it can drive us to make.

Work/Inspiration, Reader FavoritesAmanda MarkoJuly 21, 2016Creative Process, Creative BusinessesComment

Creativity Found In Failure

Failure does not always mean that everything went wrong.

Work/InspirationAmanda MarkoJune 24, 2016Thoughts/Wisdom, entrepreneurship, Weekend ConversationComment

Creativity Found In...Anxiety?

Mental health, relationships, and growth through the creative process from the perspective of a budding writer.

Weekend Conversation: The Business of Art

Business and the arts might seem incongruous, but designer and MBA holder Laila Rezai shows us that the two are needed, as one informs the other.

Going Into Business With Your Best Friend

How two friends turned their individual passions into a creative business that works.

Work/InspirationAmanda MarkoJune 1, 2016entrepreneurship, Creative Businesses, Q&AComment

Creating With Intention

We all create for a reason. No matter the cause or event that sparks that interest or draws out that passion, there is purpose and intention behind both the process and the art itself.

Work/InspirationAmanda MarkoMay 11, 2016Creative Process, Trouvé MagazineComment