Prepping for Maternity Leave + Life-First Business Building

Allison Burns is the brand and graphic designer behind AllieMarie Design. She specializes in crafting thoughtfully designed visual identities that help mission-driven businesses inspire their audience and make a bigger impact. In addition to being a design studio owner for the last decade, She is also a wife, mama of two, dance teacher, and mentor to designers who are navigating the early years of their freelance journey. Allison is passionate about cultivating a life-first approach to business, which allows her to prioritize the things that matter most… all while serving her incredible clients, mentees, and students well!👏 A few Hell Yes takeaways * When going into a time of uncertainty, leave room for things to unfold * Boundaries aren’t just about shutting down at a certain time; you can be mindful of boundaries with the way your service offerings are designed* Changing your language from ‘I have to’ to ‘I get to’ when talking about work activities (or really anything) - this is especially helpful when talking to your kiddos📝 What you can do this week* Whether you’re prepping for maternity leave or an extended break, Allie’s action-step is all around mindset. * She says, “Trust in myself that I've built a business that is very in support of the lifestyle I want to live. I've taken these steps to prep for my maternity leave and now I get to enjoy it and I get to step away and I get to really revel and enjoy this life that I've built that includes a business but also includes being really present for my kids and making sure I can step away like that when it's most important.” 🤝 Connect with Allie* Website: https://www.alliemariedesign.com/* The ‘Gram: https://www.instagram.com/alliemariedesign/* Free audio course for designers: https://www.alliemariedesign.com/grow* Learn graphic design basics with her Design Spirit course: https://www.alliemariedesign.com/design-spirit Get full access to In Pursuit of Branding at kellywittman.substack.com/subscribe