Listen "Ep 4: Whitespace by Design, How Maggie Reina Works 20 Hours a Week at Full-Time Income"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Taking Five, I'm chatting with brand designer and creative business owner Maggie Reina of Viola Hill Studio about building a business that prioritizes space. Space to create, to think, and to live fully.Maggie shares her journey from corporate designer to studio owner, reflecting on how she built her business around systems that give her more time freedom. We explore what it looks like to work just 20 hours a week while maintaining (and even increasing) profitability, and how structure can create more room for creativity.We also get into:Making the leap from corporate life to creative entrepreneurshipHow freelancing built her confidence before launching her studioStreamlining project management with automation and structureThe art of working just 20 hours a week (and staying profitable!)Creating whitespace to overcome creative blocks and spark inspirationWhat it means to define success differently in each season of lifeThis episode is a reminder that growth doesn’t always mean doing bigger. Sometimes, it’s about creating space to sustain what you’ve already built.Connect with Maggie ReinaWeb: https://www.violahillstudio.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/violahillstudioIn this episode: https://www.ptstudioframework.com/Want more like this? Join my list for behind-the-scenes notes + new episode drops: https://willowandjax.myflodesk.com/margins
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