“Step into the new story you are willing to create.” ✨ ~Oprah

You don’t need a full plan. Just the next small move. (#418)

Ever have a free slot in your day and you still can’t get anything done?

Same.

Because time ≠ energy.
Time ≠ focus.
Time ≠ motivation.

Especially if you’re a juggler of #allthethings. 🙋🏾‍♀️

In moments like this, I’ve learned to pause, give myself grace, and ask:

Is there a tiny thing I can do instead?

(Even if it’s just deciding to rest today and adding the task to tomorrow’s to-do list.)

Staying connected to your side hustle doesn’t mean doing everything.
It means doing something.
Even if it’s small. Or slow. Or messy.

It still counts.

💖 This is why I’m creating Take 15…

It’s a guide to help you stay consistent by doing one small thing at a time.

I’ll show you how to:

• Find time pockets (without changing your whole schedule)

• Break big ideas into baby steps

• Build a rhythm that fits your life

• Restart gently if you need to pause

I thought it’d be a fun experiment to write it live, so I can test ideas, gather feedback, and make this guide useful for you.

Plus, I love the accountability. This is an idea I’ve wanted to explore for a long time, and I’m excited to finally put thoughts to paper, with you in my corner.

Join the Early Crew and get:

• Access to the draft as it unfolds (like peeking over my shoulder as I write)

• The final version once it’s done

• A chance to help shape the guide so it’s exactly what you need

👀 Sneak peek…

👉🏾 Join Take 15 here.

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💬Your turn: What’s one tiny thing you do when you’re low on energy but still want to make a little progress?

On to the picks!

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#sidechat 💬

Every week this quarter, I’m posting a new thread over on Substack Chat. This week’s convo:

You can now start your own chats now too. 🎉

• Share a tiny win from your side hustle this week

• Recommend a tool, book, or resource you’re loving

• Ask a question or get feedback on something you’re working on

(With great power comes great group text etiquette. 😉)

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#picks 😍

• 📚. If you’re a Pocket user, heads up, Mozilla is shutting it down in July. I made the switch to this read-it-later alternative two years ago and haven’t looked back. It’s like if Feedly and Pocket had a baby: you can save articles and videos, follow blogs, highlight and organize. You can try free for 60 days with my link. Curious? Hit reply - happy to share more.
  

• ⏰. Sign up for this free PDF guide and get 40 time-saving hacks for Gmail, Drive, Chrome & more. I bookmarked it to take a look at later this year. Highly recommend if you are a fellow Google user.
  

• 📖. If you love Lifetime movies and live by the “never let anyone into your house” rule (nanny, tenant, doctor…don’t do it! 😂), this one’s for you. It’s the story of a couple who rents out a room to help pay the mortgage, and of course, drama ensues. It’s fast-paced, super entertaining, and I really love the author’s style. A great 3-day weekend escape.
  

• 🎁. A little treat for you… I’ve been gifted 3 FREE 1-month gift subscriptions to

  Emily Ley’s Substack
  - one of my faves for curated picks, honest reflections, and simple recipes (perfect for us busy folks 👀). Want one? Hit reply and let me know. I’ll give them to the first 3 people!

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#icymi

• 😍. Last issue’s top pick: You’re 40+ but when this song comes on you feel 15 again

“This is life before you know who you’re gonna be.” 💫 ~Taylor Swift

• 🥳. Fun news: #jesspicks was featured as one of Envato’s 14 best marketing newsletters for creatives. 👏🏾

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#lifevibes

Helpful reminder for me too…

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#supporters ☕️

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