"Dang! She has millions of views. I need to start posting more." Stop. You're about to go down a dangerous path of doing too much. When you focus on...
We’re trying our best, which is more than enough.
4 Rebranding Mistakes You’re Making
One of the "downfalls" of being a visual brand strategist is always wanting to redo or makeover your own brand. After working with a client I often...
Depression Flare-Ups: How to Deal With Them
Disclaimer: I'm not a doctor. I'm simply someone who battles depression and has found a way to deal. It works for me, but there's more than one way...
Finding You in Your Brand
One thing I struggled with in establishing FIVE 12 was how to be "me" while building. Should I change who I am and keep certain things offline, or...
A New
I've struggled with FIVE12 STUDIO for a while. Should I pull the plug, rename it, or walk away from all of this completely? In developing myself, I...
Choosing the Right Social Media Platform
“Congrats Clarissa! You’ve been on Facebook for 12 years!” 12…years? That’s a little over a decade. I’ve been on Facebook that long? - I remember...
The Right File Type
Deciding which image format to use isn’t life-altering though it can feel that way. It can be a bit overwhelming when you’re trying to figure which...
Should You Start With a Niche?
In blogging, I tend to *cringe* at some rules, like finding your "niche" before you start." Fellow bloggers, don't hate me. I know the advice is to...
The Creative and Mental Health
Mental health is a taboo topic because it's a shameful topic. There's a theory we all have it together, but here's the truth: No one has it...