Financial Sustainability

The fashion industry is responsible for approximately 10% of global carbon emissions & 20% of industrial water pollution. Additionally, about 92 million tonnes of textile waste yearly. OPENING Since the Christmas season is just around the corner, people will spend money on items they can’t afford. I’m not writing this post to judge anyone or…

I’m not going to go into the nitty-gritty of the volatility of the current stock market. However, I would like to share with you my thoughts on building, rebuilding, or recreating an investment portfolio in 2025, in the midst of the many unknowns. The list below indicates my research and thoughts on that subject. The…

This post doesn’t focus on why artists and creatives are often underpaid or pressured to work for free. Yes, we create art because we love doing it, but we are also experiencing life with all that it brings, and some form of compensation apart from a handshake is needed. Creating financial sustainability and stability in…

For many years, my mindset was focused on consumption, associating earning money with instant spending. Obviously, if consumption is your lifestyle, not having enough money will bring misery and distress. My motivation behind overconsumption stemmed from an emotional void created by my disconnection from myself and my creativity. I can trace the roots of this…

Read Part 1 1. Tiny houses have gained mainstream media attention and the imagination of many people dreaming of living minimalist lives, focusing more on mobility and quality of life instead of oversized, unsustainable mortgages. Besides, in the current affordable housing crisis, tiny houses might be the answer to housing shortages, allowing people to live more…

For many years, I’ve been trying to live my life outside of the traditional understanding of what and how life should be. I was at the nursery when I realised that repeating the same thing over and over again wasn’t for me; it seemed silly to my young mind. Early on in life, I decided…

Freelancing isn’t easy in any industry, but I feel it’s really ruthless in the creative sector. First of all, the competition is really fierce and the higher the competition, the lower the prices, as individuals often compete against one another based on pricing more than on skills and experience. On top of that, many people…

We are all well-trained at dissecting our past mistakes and decisions, and I used to excel at that type of self-criticism. But I don’t want this post to sound like I’m bashing myself for my past mistakes and unconscious, uneducated choices because I’m not. The time when I felt guilty about my poor financial decisions…

2023 was financially challenging for many of us. How I’m rebuilding my finances in 2024. Budgets, savings, and, at times, even investments (depending on what you invested in) took a hit as inflation rates reached new heights globally. Despite inflation stabilising in the UK in the last couple of months of 2023, British prices have…

Recently, I had the pleasure of saying no to a project and a collaborator who didn’t respect my experience, knowledge, and time. The project I said no to: Was not a good fit for my creative practice, Wanted to exploit my knowledge, skills and talent at close to zero £ compensation while building a potentially…