Miss Modish- Mojo Maker

Kitty Photo Indefinitely! (until my new site is finished)

Sisters! Watching me work... 

Wow, it's March already!?!

In case you didn't get into the crux of my last post about decisions, I wanted to let you know I've decided to take a little break from posting here so I can focus on finally transferring my site over to wordpress and re-designing it to not only look more like what I envision in my mind but to be SO MUCH MORE functional!

You're going to be able to tell what the heck it is I do for a living and be able to find what you're looking for- imagine that!

I've spent so much time the past couple years helping other people fix their sites and branding and copy to better appeal to their customers, all the while ignoring my own! I have lists of all the changes I know I need to make and decided that instead of spending more time fixing up this blog that can never be quite what I want it to be anyway, the time is now to start from scratch and create a site that actually matches my skills and enthusiasm and passion for what I'm doing.

So, this is kitty photo Friday indefinitely until I have a new Miss Modish home to show off to you!

I might have spring fever, or something like that ;) Until I return, much mojo to you! Can't wait to have a new site to share with you all!

<3 Jena

Kitty Photo Friday!

It's a dark and dreary day here, but I'm glowing on the inside, just like this photo!

I've been busy with awesome clients this week, busy manifesting front row parking spots :) and I'm beyond thrilled to have a special guest post featured on one of my favorite blogs today, Tiny Buddha!

In the post I share my journey through stress and overwhelm and what led me to my breaking point, and breakthrough point, of deciding to turn my life around. Check it out! I share 7 tips I've learned for helping you love where you're at right now.

Life is bustling and bubbling up all around me and I'm so glad to be in the middle of it all.

Wishing you much love and mojo to carry into the weekend!

<3 jena

Kitty Photo Friday!

contemplative kitty...

When it's kind of slow around here on the blog, you can bet it's bustling behind the scenes. And that's exactly what's been going on this week- I'm a little up to my eyeballs in projects but happily so.

But of course I'm planning more special goodies for you here this month! During February on the blog, I'm going to be focusing on how to romance your customers and the media into loving what you offer!

I'm starting next week with a new mo' mojo podcast on how to find and attract your ideal client, a subject I've spoken with people about in almost every mojo session I've done, so I realize it's really something people need to hear and start thinking about.

And I also wanted to thank you all for your great feedback on my post last week on how to get in the mindset for gettin' out there! (If you missed it last week, check it out!) I'm working on a pretty printable version of the advice from that post so you can pin it up on your walls. Coming soon :)

Giant e-hugs to you all until next week,
<3 jena

Kitty Photo Friday!

{cheek to cheek}

Happy Friday! TGIF indeed today, it's been a looong week. But at least it was a long week of gettin' stuff done!

And I have been getting into the new VINE app- have you checked it out yet? It's like instagram but with 6 second looping videos. You can check out one of my videos to hear a little piano and see some kitties in action!

The app is pret-ty buggy right now, but I have hope they'll work out all the kinks. There's just something about the addition of movement and sound that I am really loving! It's cool to get glimpses into people's lives thru photos, but getting to hear what they're hearing, and what they sound like, and see what they're seeing in a new way adds a whole new dimension that's really engaging. And easily addictive (watch out!)

And it's been fun to see so many people getting SO creative with it already! If you're on there, follow me @Miss Modish- I'd love to get a little glimpse into your world! (that's mildly creepy, I realize, but you know you like spying into other people's lives too ;)

Now, I'm off to resist all temptation to just lounge around and eat and play piano all day, because that's about the energy level I'm at... we'll see. Resistance can be futile, especially on Fridays...

Happy weekend to you!!

<3 jena

Kitty Photo Friday!

{another old pic from some film we got developed recently- back when we had a trampoline in the yard!}

Dang, are you sure it's Friday? Feels like Thursday to me! These short work weeks still screw me up. And for the past two days my site has been down/acting wonky because of something on the server level, so I didn't get to post until now! Ugghh, the horrrah!

It was only a horrah for me, I'm sure. And good news is, now I have two new posts all ready to go for you!

First, I'll be sharing an audio of the introduction to my new PITCH-KIT, because right there in the intro I share my #1 secret to getting press, and I want you to be able to get that info whether you purchase the kit or not, so... look for that on Monday!

And on Wednesday, I'll have a new post about how to get in the mindset for gettin' out there, because this whole self-promotion thing can be pret-ty darn weird sometimes, so I have some tips to help motivate you to get out there with confidence!

So look for those next week, or you can sign up to get them delivered straight to your inbox.

In the meantime, there's always kitty photo friday... :) 

See you round here next week!

<3 jena

Kitty Photo Friday

It's sunny and gorgeous out, and the kitties and I are loving it!

I accomplished a big to-do this week and am proud of the results.

I celebrated a good friend's birthday last night.

I got crafty, got busy, got outside, got enough sleep and even got to relax here and there. 

It's been a great week!

Hope yours was too! Excited to meet you back here next week with some surprises and a new MO MOJO pocast.

See you then. Happy weekend!

<3 jena

 

Kitty Photo Friday!

This is the third time I've sat down to attempt to write this post. I'm listening to Frank Ocean and have gotten distracted twice just having to get up and dance! So I've basically spent the morning playing piano, drinking coffee, playing with the animals and dancing around- shhh... don't tell my boss!

So, this kitty photo Friday pic is an oldie! We finally turned in a couple very old, very random rolls of good old fashion film, and this was one of the pics I took with this little toy camera. That's when my office was yellow and brown- ick!

But I thought little Neko looked so sweet, I just had to share. Glowing kitty ears!!

And next week I'll be unveiling a new and improved Pitch-Kit!!

Ooooh yeah, I'm excited about it and you're going to be too once you see how packed full of helpfulness it is.

Adding on to the current kit, which is all about pitching to blogs, it's going to share everything you need to know on how to DO YOUR OWN PR effectively! How to drum up the buzz and see yourself on blogs and in mags- it's totally possible for you to do yourself, and I'm going to show you how!

Just a reminder- the kit is getting double packed with info and is going to cost (almost) double the dough!

The price of the new kit will be $44, but if you purchase the current pitch-kit at $24 by Jan 15th, then you'll get the new updated kit for FREE when it comes out on Jan 16th! 

So you can buy now to get started, and receive the all new updated version free next week and save 20 bucks. Sounds good to me!

I'll also be continuing talking about mindset stuff throughout the whole month of January. Next week, we'll talk a bit about how to get in the right mindset for pitching, and marketing yourself! Cause I know it can be uncomfortable and weird, but it doesn't have to be :)

Thanks for reading and I'll see you round here next week!
<3 jena

Kitty Video Friday!

It's a special kitty video Friday, today! I walked in the bedroom and caught one of our kitties kneading on the big fluffly belly of another one- they were just having a good ol' cuddly purrfest all by themselves. It was just too cute, so thought I would share!

Happy Friday to you and hope you get some cuddles in this weekend! <3 jena

Kitty Photo Friday!

The snuggling season has begun!

I'll pop in next week before Thanksgiving to let you know about some plans and stuff coming up ahead around here! In the meantime, hope you have a snuggly weekend!

<3 jena

Kitty Photo Friday!

A couple of my bedside companions...

Ugh, I've been sick all week! Finally feeling up and around today, but now the Mr caught whatever I got and is home sick too. Phooey fall colds! I forsee much catching-up with work and housey stuff this weekend- whee!

But under it all, I do feel so grateful to be able to just stay home sick if I need, to have a flexible schedule, and flexible clients and a boss that doesn't make me come in even when I'm feeling like crap- yay for that!

Hope you all have a great weekend and I'll see you back round these parts next week :)

<3 jena

Kitty Photo Friday!

Ahh, it's finally the end of a pretty exhausting week. I'm exhausted from good stuff, but feeling it all the same. Yay for Fridays!

And the sun's out today! It's been pouring here for the last couple weeks so it feels like a nice little repreive. I'm gonna get some good relaxation in this weekend hopefully! 

Hope you all have a relaxing one too, and see you round here next week!

<3 jena

Kitty Photo Friday!

A cuddly kitty photo friday for this cuddly sort of day!

I'm putting the finishing touches on the next Dose of Mojo video- it'll be up next week- for real this time!

And over at the MC, we unveiled a new fun thing this week- the MAVEN pledge!

We are pledging to trust our inner awesome, not let the mind gremlins defeat us, and to take care of ourselves! (amongst other maveny things)

Do you want to remind yourself of your priorities and strengths and join the movement of people trying to live their most awesome lives? Take the MAVEN pledge!

Well, hope you have a fun weekend! It'll be a soggy one around here. See you back in action on Monday!

<3 jena

Kitty Photo Friday!

The kitties love this unseasonable October sunshine as much as we do!

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Well this week was kind of a wash around here. Phooey! I was running around so much last week, both literally, in my running class, and figuratively, being a busy little bee! And somewhere in the between the two I hurt my back really bad.

So bad in fact, that I have barely been able to sit at my desk and type this week so I've been doing really minimal stuff as fast as I can, and going back to lay down. The guilt I felt for not writing here wasn't even strong enough to pull me through the pain- I just had to rest. And so I did. I actually gave myself a couple sick days this week and just laid around!

And wouldn't you know it? I'm feeling SO much better today, the pain is almost entirely gone and my energy is back to normal- so I learned yet another little lesson about how to be a good boss to myself.

Alison from Craftcast recently interviewed me for her podcast (take a listen to it! we talk all about ditching the cubicle, blogging, fear, life, work, and more!) and she asked if I'm a good boss to myself? I told her "I'm getting better at it", but I think it's something we have to learn and it takes lots of time.

Self-employment seems like the dream when you're stuck in a cubicle, but it can be really difficult to be your own boss, to stay motivated and get stuff done and treat yourself with kindness when things go wrong. So... I think this whole experience may have actually sparked a new series here about just that- how to be a good boss to yourself! I've been laying down and journaling about it, so much more to come soon!

For now, I'm off to catch up on some housework and some sunshine! Hope you have a great weekend and it should be back to normal around here next week!

<3 jena

Kitty Photo Friday!

Belly-up in the sunshine...

That about sums up what I'd like to do this weekend although I don't think I'll really be relaxing all that much- got projects projects projects up my sleeves! As usual.

I wasn't around the blog much this week cause I was very happily busy with lots of mojo sessions! They are so much fun, I have a big smile on my face after each one. I have talked to so many cool and creative women biz owners this week, I've been in a great mood everyday! Amazing how much good energy you can get when you also give it. Go figure ;)

I'll be back in action around here next week. Hope to see you then! Have a great weekend, friends!

<3 jena

Kitty Photo Friday!

Everyone wants mom's attention... :)

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Hope you lovelies have a wonderful weekend! I, for one, am looking forward to having some time to clean up this joint! The dust bunnies in our house are almost as big as the cats at this point.

I also started a running class every Saturday morning, how's that for dedication? Haha! I am SO not one to identify myself as a runner, I've never had fun running before and could never understand why on earth people would want to go run?! - until now! It's probably cause our trainer, Kristin, is so enjoyable and easy-going, yet pushes you to go farther then you thought you could every time.

I've been doing workouts in the park with her too and actually look forward to exercise now- it's so invigorating and inspiring getting outside to do it! And it's a really mixed group of nice women of all ages and body types so it feels really comfortable with everyone. She has lots of fun classes like Big Kid Recess- I highly recommend checking her out, PDXers- first class is free! And she shares tons of health and fitness tips on her blog for those not in Portland!

Just wanted to pass her along as a resource for mo' self-care! Exercise has become one of the best ways for me to increase my mojo! 

Well have a great weekend and happy first day of fall tomorrow!! (my FAVORITE season) I'll meet you back here next week!

<3 jena

Kitty Photo Friday!

Tiny sun reflections.... can you believe this is a full grown cat?

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Happy friday! I'm so glad the weekend is upon us. I'm heading out on a little girl's trip to the coast this weekend to check out a possible location for a Maven Circle retreat in the future!! Oh yeah, we have some fun stuff in the works. I'm looking forward to taking in some ocean breeze and some good girl time!

And psst: are you interested in getting $100 off a mojo session with me? I sent this out to newsletter subscribers last week- just send me a general Q about your business that I can potentially answer in a future dose of mojo, and you'll get a $100 gift certificate instantly! Submit your Q by Sept 17th to snag one!

Hope you all have a great weekend! I'll be back next week with some beach pictures, I'm sure, and more mojo to share! See you next week friends!

Kitty Photo Friday

Now that's a quality kitty!

And hey, there's another kitty on my shoulder!

This is a pic of me in one of my fave writing spots in my office, from my DREAM JOB interview over on Inspired to Share today! Check it out to see more pics of my office, and backyard studio. And read how I ditched the cubicle 5 years ago, what a typical day on the job is like for me, where I find motivation and lots lots more. Thanks so much to Colleen for having me!

Have a happy weekend folks! I'm off to my garden shed to do some filmin'. Catch you on the flipside!

<3 jena

Kitty Photo Friday

Kitty soundwave (the Mr thought of that :)

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I feel like I already had a weekend with the fun day the Mr. and I had yesterday for his birthday. I'll share some pics next week!

Also in the next couple weeks I'll be starting a regular Dose of Mojo video series (putting it out there- making it happen!) offering tips and advice on adding more mojo to your creative business. I'll be talking about how I deal with the many obstacles along the path of growing a biz, to help you with everything from marketing to communicating with your ideal customer to moving beyond your own self-doubt and all the steps along the way.

It's gonna be a lot of fun, and I want to answer the specific questions you have about your business, how to grow it and how to get out of your own way. If you have some Qs, send them along to me at hello{at}missmodish.com and maybe you'll see them answered in a future video! How can I help? Seriously, let me know!

Until then sweet people, hope you have a wonderful weekend and I'll meet you back here next week!

jena

Kitty Photo Friday!

Kitty in a box! This is an old one from around when we got married that I found on my camera and thought was so cute. And look at this!

One of my awesome mojo clients, Lior from Artnbed, sent me the link to this kitty cartoon by Molly Brandenburg, 7 ways cats help you decorate! Thought you guys would like it too, it's super duper cute.

Hope ya'll have a good weekend! We're supposed to get thunderstorms here... I hope!! Meet you back here next week, friends!

<3 jena

Kitty Photo Friday!

Passed out paws up on the dog's bed, in a catnip coma...

I wouldn't mind doing something similar this weekend, it's been another busy week! But ain't gonna happen as I'll be putting the finishing touches on our private Catalyst Course site and getting all the behind the scenes stuff ready for class to begin Monday! We can't wait!

Only a couple days left til we begin- wanna come spark your awesome with us and a great group of women? We want you in there- join us!

And thanks so much for all the amazing comments on my b-day post, I love you guys! I haven't had time to write you all back but I want you to know how appreciative I am.

Thanks also to Create Hype for the awesome interview they did with me this week! I share why I've made so many biz changes and why that isn't such a bad thing, and lots more!

And speaking of kitties, one of my favorite artists Susie Ghahremi is in P-town and has a solo show at Land tonight! I'll definitely be stopping in to see her awesome work in person- you should too!

Well, that's all I got. Back to work I go. Thanks for hanging out with me here this week and I'll see you Monday!

<3 jena