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see what's helped me grow my business

Illuminessence creations

Consider this your support system shortcut

a mix of freebies, tools, & people I genuinely love

I’m a big believer that collaboration beats competition. Always. And that building a business (and life) that actually feels good is so much easier when you’re well-resourced and supported.

This page is a collection of things I personally use, trust, and recommend — from free resources I’ve created for you, to tools, programs, and humans who have supported me behind the scenes. Some are practical, some are strategic, some are mindset-shifting… all are here because I genuinely believe they can help you feel more supported, confident, and resourced as you grow.

Take what you need, save what resonates, and know this page will continue to evolve (just like we do).

Instagram Audit

Personalized feedback on your profile + content — so you can stop guessing and start showing up in a way that actually feels like YOU (and connect with the right people too!). You'll get a Loom video with strategic insights about your posts, captions, and bio you can take action on right away.

made by me

A few of the free resources I've created just for you.

The Bold Expression Toolkit

Your no-fluff, full-body yes to showing up online, complete with Canva templates, juicy content prompts, mindset + embodiment practices, and personalized feedback designed to help you stop holding back and start sharing your real ass self.

Website Review

Ever wonder how your brand & website is doing? Or what could make it better? These reviews provide design & copy suggestions to increase conversions & connect with your ideal clients more effectively, plus show you how to be more authentic in your online presence too!

insta audit please

snag the toolkit

get a web review

listen to the goodness

I started this podcast with the goal of sharing the authentic experiences of owning a business that you don’t always see online - the highs, the lows, and every spicy bit in-between. The conversations I get to have with other women business owners - or lead on my own in the solo eps - just light my soul on fire, and are a constant source of inspiration and genuine connection.

Check out my podcast!

new episodes drop every Tuesday

Contracts + Web Policy Pages

Attorney-drafted, easy to use contract templates created by my friend and trademark lawyer, Taylor Williams. Lots of helpful options, but I especially recommend the "Website Bundle" - complete with all the Policy Pages you'll need for your new site! (She's my rec if you need a trademark too!)

A quick heads up: some of the links on this page are affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission if you choose to sign up or purchase through them. Often, you’ll get a little perk or discount too! I only share resources I genuinely use, love, and would recommend either way 🤍

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Programs & people I trust and have used myself.

Open to Overflow: Money Mindset

This is one of my favorite tools for money mindset work! Created by my past coach Kaitlyn Kessler, it's a 21-day audio immersion + activation for business owners who want making and having more money to feel easy and are ready to step into overflow without feeling stress or pressure to get there. I've used it more than once and always get something juicy out of it!

Bookkeeping

I've had enough bookkeepers as clients to not only understand how important it is for business owners, but also how many people don't invest in it. Cara Martinez is my personal bookkeeper and friend, and I couldn't recommend her enough! She creates a safe space to navigate your finances and finally feel empowered by them (not overwhelmed or stressed).

contracts please

get the audios

reach out to cara

use code "ILLUMIN" for 10% off

ShowIt Website Platform

This feels like a "duh" since I'm a web designer, but I've also used basically every website platform out there - so you can trust me when I say ShowIt is the best! It gives you complete design freedom (literally anything is possible!), is affordable, their customer service is top tier, and it's still user-friendly enough for anyone to use.

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Platforms I use for my own business & highly recommend!

Flodesk Email Marketing

Email marketing is something alllll business owners should prioritize! And I personally love Flodesk for it - I've used it for years and love how it's not only easy to use, but also looks really good (a big bonus for a designer!). From emails to workflows and sign-up forms, they have everything I need to seamlessly run my email marketing.

Podbean Podcast Hosting

Starting a podcast is one of the best things I've done in my business! And hosting it through Podbean makes it so easy to manage on my own. They take care of all the uploading for you so all you have to do is add the episode info and they'll distribute where you want it to go! Easy to use and seamless integration.