Favorite Things
Whether you’re building your first website or refining a growing brand, the right tools make all the difference.
Here’s a curated list of my tried-and-true favorites. Some links are affiliates, but I only share what I genuinely use, love, and stand behind.
I hope these make things a little easier for you, too.
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Tools of the Trade
Canva
Design beautiful graphics and documents, even if you’re not a designer. Great for social posts, PDFs, and branded assets.
Showit
Design custom, code-free websites that are easy to manage and fully your own. It’s my go-to for building personality-packed sites.
Flodesk
Send stunning, on-brand emails in minutes. Their modern templates and automations make marketing actually feel fun.
HoneyBook
Your all-in-one client management tool for bookings, contracts, invoices, workflows, and communication for every project.
ClickUp
The ultimate project management platform for organized, visual thinkers.
ChatGPT
Your digital brainstorming buddy for ideas, content, and quick answers.
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Business & Beyond
Personal Favorites
A mix of tools that streamline my day, plus a few things that just make life easier. Here are my everyday go-tos.
Tonic Site Shop
My favorite Showit templates. Save 20% with my link.
Rosebud
An app to track emotions and patterns with simple reflections.
Paula's Choice
Science-backed skincare that actually delivers.
HelloFresh
Easy, genuinely good meal kits (trust me, I've tried them all).
Rent the Runway
Designer styles on rotation. Great for confidence and convenience.
NordVPN
A reliable VPN for working safely from anywhere.
Élevae
Curated stock photography to elevate your visual brand.
Reclaim AI
Optimize your schedule with AI-driven calendar magic.
Sketch
A Mac design tool for creating user interfaces and prototypes.
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