A Quiet Shift: Why Bravely Inspired Is Changing in 2025

I’ve been thinking a lot about how time moves. It doesn’t announce itself. It slips by so quietly that you only notice it in hindsight. My kids are in middle school and high school now, and I feel the weight of that. Their lives are full and complicated, and as much as I want to slow it all down, I know I can’t.

When they were little, people told me, “The days are long, but the years are short.” I heard it. I believed it. But I didn’t understand it until now. One moment they were squirming newborns, and now they’re these incredible, growing people with opinions and dreams of their own. It feels like I blinked, and I know I’ll blink again and they’ll be off, ready to fly.

That knowledge carries a kind of urgency. Not the frantic kind, but the steady, deeply rooted kind. The kind that whispers, “Be here.” I know how quickly these years will pass, and I also feel the responsibility of helping them prepare for what comes next. It’s my job to make sure they’re ready, and I can’t do that if I’m constantly distracted.

What I don’t talk about often—because it isn’t just my story to tell—is that I’m a special needs mom. This past year has been heavy, and I’ve learned just how much my family needs me to be fully present right now. When you’re raising kids, especially with unique challenges, there’s no autopilot. You have to show up again and again, ready to guide, love, and help them grow into who they are meant to be.

That’s why I’m stepping back from the version of this business that no longer feels aligned.

This year, Bravely Inspired is changing. Over the next few months, I’ll be transitioning my design shop into a completely free resource. I want to give freely what I’ve created—templates, tools, and ideas for women who are building lives and businesses that matter to them. If you find something helpful, I’d invite you to donate directly to organizations doing meaningful work, like International Justice Mission, A21, World Help, or Dressember.

I will still take on a small number of web and brand projects for women in creative or handmade fields, but only for those who value collaboration and kindness. I want to work with people who believe in creating something meaningful and giving back to others in the process.

This decision didn’t come easily, but it feels right. It feels freeing to step into a season of intentionality, to focus on the things that matter most, and to create in a way that feels life-giving. This isn’t about letting go of the work I love. It’s about making space for it to exist in a way that serves others while still allowing me to show up for my family.

I’m deeply grateful for everyone who has been part of this space, and I hope the resources I share will serve you well.

Here’s to creating, giving, and living in ways that honor what truly matters.