Ok People, this is not a drill! This has been years in the making and it finally happened this past month.

This week its going to be a bit more personal as I give you a personal update and win for me as a contractor, consultant and web designer.

GUYS!!! Thats me! Right there! FINALLY Advertised on Squarespace’s website!

Some Background Info.

I have worked on Squarespace since 2012. Professionally designing sites for clients since then too. I love me some SQSP and but they really started building out their Pro/Expert programs and support while I was working as an in-house designer for the Hard Rock and doing freelance part-time. So I wasn’t able to keep up with the qualifications and expectations required despite my years of experience.

Last Month, things changed.

I finally set aside time for Circle Day, a day where SQSP brings in speakers and support for their Circle Members. I was once again reminded that I am not listed as an expert and I wanted to try one more time to get noticed and see if I met the qualifications.

Here’s the Deal…

You see, I am apart of a few “guild” SQSP designer chat groups and saw how many newer designers qualified and thought I just had to ask ONE. LAST. TIME. All the time, imposter syndrome was hitting HARD. Then about 1 week after Circle Day, I finally got the email.

The reality was, I hadn’t really sat down to fully market myself on my own website EVER. (That is until last year). This was simply because I was too busy with current clients to really organize myself well online. Heck, I thought if I was THRIVING from referral business, why should I devote the time + energy to do something that my current client’s didn’t need. It was something I needed. I NEEDED this to get this win.

Sometimes, as freelancers and contractors, we grind for the next project or the kind words from a client. We do not have the company awards + recognition that corporate often utilizes.

I had prided myself on not needing those things.. but man, I. AM. BASIC. I totally needed it. I needed that outside validation.

I SAY ALL THIS TO YOU NON-PROFIT WORKERS TO ENCOURAGE YOU…

Too often, I SEE YOU get in the grind of… “I only need the smile of the children” OR “I only need a ‘Thank You’ from the patient.” But the reality is we all need that validation at some point. It’s ok to celebrate those wins and to occasionally seek them too. ESPECIALLY for your team!

The world needs YOU feeling like Superman so you can be a hero and change the world.

Next week I promise to get back to my regularly scheduled tips for charities!

Can’t wait to see how you Change The World

Cheers,

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