You ever look at photos of yourself and immediately regret every decision that led up to that moment? Yeah. Same. I was feeling so prepared for my brand shoot. I had my outfits picked out, my Pinterest board curated, and my “I’m a successful, put-together entrepreneur” face locked in. But then… I got the photos […]

If you’ve ever stared at Canva’s brand kit feature and thought, “There has to be a better way,” well, my friend, you’re in luck. Because not only is there a better way—it’s free, and dare I say, even better than Canva Pro’s version. Welcome to a step-by-step guide that’ll make your brand kit setup as smooth as your morning coffee (or at least smoother than Canva’s built-in version).

Starting your own business can feel a lot like signing up for a marathon without realizing there’s also an obstacle course, a quiz, and maybe a pie-eating contest along the way. Fun, right? But here’s the thing: no one hands you a handbook labeled “Mistakes to Avoid 101.” So, in the spirit of saving you some heartache (and possibly a few thousand dollars), I’m sharing the three biggest mistakes I made when I was starting out—along with what I wish someone had told me.

If you’re still using that stock photo—yes, the one with the grinning couple holding keys in front of a generic house—it’s time for an upgrade.

Hold on to your coffee cup because I’ve got great news: Canva now has mail merge capabilities! That’s right, you can bulk-create all your postcards or flyers in one go and send them out without any of the tedious, manual work. It’s like Canva just leveled up, and we’re here for it.