When I became a mom, I honestly felt like I was being punked.

Before my daughter, I spent so much of my time working because I genuinely love what I do. My business felt like my first baby. But after having her, my entire world flipped upside down (in the best way). My heart was suddenly living outside of my body, and I just couldn’t — or honestly didn’t want to — work the same way I had been.

I remember thinking, what are other moms doing? How is anything getting done?

Clear client communication is the difference between smooth, confident projects and constant back-and-forth. In this post, we’re breaking down five essential habits that improve your client experience, set better boundaries, and help you lead projects with clarity — without overexplaining or burning yourself out.

2025 was the year of brands, so many sub-brands, babies, lots of growth, and diet coke.

A solid project timeline isn’t just a calendar. It’s a roadmap that keeps everyone on track. We’re breaking down why timelines matter, how to set clear deadlines, communicate expectations, and keep momentum going so your projects run smoothly from start to finish.

Work/life “balance” isn’t one-size-fits-all — and at Brighten Made, I’m redefining what it means. From early hustle nights to implementing half-day Fridays and now a 4-day work week, here’s how I’ve created a workplace that values flexibility, priorities, and sanity over rigid rules.

Rebranding is messy, usually extremely caffeinated, and totally worth it. We asked the Brighten Made team to share their favorite parts, biggest challenges, and hot takes on the new brand—and here’s what went down.

In true Brighten Made fashion, I’m sharing some highs and lows for 2024.

Why we chose to hire an SEO specialist for Brighten Made + why it could be a game-changer for your business too. From expert keyword research to data-driven strategies, find out how the right team can save you time and drive measurable results.

If you’re an entrepreneur you already know it can be a wild ride. When I started my business 7 years ago I was doing all the things solo and it was DRAINING. I quickly realized that I needed to find tools to help streamline my business or I was going to lose it. That paired with hiring a team (more on that in this blog post!), was a saving grace. Now, I still swear by these business tools as my ride-or-die way to get more done in less time.

From solo entrepreneur to a boss with two full-time employees and one part-time, here are three things I did when I knew I was ready to take the leap and hire an employee for the first time.

In true Brighten Made fashion, I’m sharing some highs and lows for 2023.

Your business name is SO important! Here are four things to do before you decide on a name.