We just got back from a dream belated honeymoon in Greece.  Our trip was planned in under 4 weeks and because of the short planning period, we chose to keep our trip to 3 of the most commonly traveled places in Greece, Athens, Mykonos, and Santorini.  However, we already have dreams of returning to see more of the many beautiful islands Greece has to offer (specifically Crete and Milos!).  We’d recommend our itinerary for anyone traveling to Greece for the first time and sharing it in this blog!

A common theme in everything I write about on my blog, whether it’s related to my decision to leave my teacher career, my work helping small business owners and educators, or even my self-care practices, is evolution. We all have a story, and just like the characters in any book we read, we grow, change, learn new things, and evolve. With evolution comes the need to take a step back to look at what’s working and what isn’t. And sometimes, it takes a challenging experience to push us into that pause of reflection and reevaluaton.

Flodesk is an intuitive email marketing platform designed to simplify the process of creating and sending beautiful, engaging emails. It offers user-friendly tools like drag-and-drop editors and customizable templates, making it easy for anyone, regardless of technical skill, to design professional-looking emails. With features such as audience segmentation, automation, and detailed analytics, Flodesk helps businesses connect with their audience effectively and track the success of their email campaigns. Plus, Flodesk offers additional features such as checkout processes, sales pages, and sign up forms. Here are 5 reasons I love Flodesk so much and think you will too!

And the older I get, the more I want to make aligned decisions. The ones that are a little out of the ordinary but excite me. The ones that are out of my comfort zone but my inner knowing is telling me to do it. The ones that I look back on and say “imagine if I didn’t do that?”

It’s not always easy, but here are three things that made our road trip decision easier for us, and I’m confident they’ll help us continue to live a life of no regrets or “what if’s.”

As we step into the new year, it's the perfect time to create space in your life —both physically and mentally— for positive changes and growth. In this blog, we explore four impactful ways to make space and embrace the opportunities that lie ahead.

Canva caters to a wide range of users, from entrepreneurs and marketers to educators and social media enthusiasts, providing them with the tools to bring their ideas to life visually. Whether you're crafting social media posts, business presentations, or personal projects, Canva simplifies the design process, making it accessible and enjoyable for everyone

Setting up processes now can streamline your business world in 2024, giving you more time, freedom, and joy in your life, no matter what season it is! At Joy with Georgia my goal is to provide you with more simplicity, balance, and beauty in your small business. Through websites, marketing material, and digital organization my goal is to help you promote and organize your business in simply way so that you have more space for what does light you up . Let’s make more space for joy in your busy life - you deserve it!

If you are feeling the call to try something new, or perhaps feeling overwhelmed with more than one interest and passion - I encourage you to see this as normal!

And better yet, I encourage you to open yourself up to the opportunities all around you. We are lucky to live in a time when following our curiosities and embracing new ideas is easier than ever.

It can feel scary at first, but dive into this blog for 3 ways to embrace having more than one passion or interest.

In the busy worlds of teaching and entrepreneurship, staying organized and creative is a daily challenge. Though my traditional classroom teaching days are over, I still very much consider myself an educator, both in my tutoring and consulting work, and in my freelance design and organization work.

In this blog, I'm excited to share three favorite free tools that continuously make all of my education and entrepreneurial roles streamlined and organized. Spoiler alert: since I tend to get carried away with my love for this stuff - I might just share 3 bonus tools at the end! And, yes, I used all 6 to get this blog out into the world in multiple ways, easily!

There is so much expected of us at any given time, so many milestones we’re “supposed” to reach, a timeline we feel like we should be following, that it can be so challenging to pause and ask ourselves “what do I actually want?”

The truth is - while it’s so easy to get stuck and overwhelmed in today’s world, we actually live in a time when it is very possible to try new things, switch things up, and chase new dreams… if we’re open to making space for them that is.

I never wanted to have a wedding. However, 8 months after getting engaged, and 1 month into a cross country road trip, my now husband and I decided that having a giant party to celebrate our love with all of our favorite people would be something we would remember forever.

Marketing sheets are informative and promotional documents used by businesses to provide essential details about their products, services, or brand in a concise and visually appealing manner. These sheets are typically designed to capture the attention of potential customers and are used in various marketing and sales efforts.  In this blog I’m chatting about different formats, use cases, things to consider, what to include, and ways to create the perfect marketing sheets for your business!

Different stages of life = different definitions of success and happiness. I’m turning 35 this week and it’s been a great opportunity to reflect on what brings me joy at this stage in my life, and if I’m making sure to incorporate enough of it. Here are 3 ways I am going to make sure I am measuring success with my own ruler as I turn 35 and beyond, and I hope you find them useful, too!

We just made it back to Boston after 4.5 months of traveling in our Mercedes Sprinter self-converted camper van named Florence (Flo, for short!).  We loved “going with the Flo 😉” on a clockwise loop around the United States, visiting 26 states and making endless memories.  Every state, city, national park, and person we met plays a role in this exciting chapter of our lives, but I wanted to sum up 20 of our favorite spots (actually there are way more than 20 sprinkled into this list!)  that made the trip so special.  Definitely add one or all to your travel bucket list!

Online connection may be more common in today’s age than face to face human connection, and though I encourage all to have more in person conversations with those near and far, the online world is not going anywhere. Luckily there are ways to express your unique story and form connections through your corner of the internet, too.

Weaving some storytelling magic into your website can offer many benefits.  It doesn’t mean talking about yourself the whole time, it means sharing relatable tales that hook your audience’s attention, and makes them feel seen and excited to journey around your site and see all you have to offer. So how do you do it?! Whether you’re working with a website designer or doing it yourself, weaving storytelling into your site starts BEFORE you actually start developing the actual website. Here are some action steps to get started.

There’s so much that goes into making life in a van work, but if I HAD to summarize the true game changers of this lifestyle I would do so with two words: connection and community.

I love a good website and think it’s the best way to share your story and your offers- but instagram can also be a fun way to showcase you and your brand! It can certainly m be overwhelming, as it's ever-evolving and adding new features. But, it doesn't have to be that way!

Here's some advice for finding joy and success when using instagram, no matter what version there is and what your level of comfort with the platform is.

Though I am no longer a classroom teacher, I am a strong advocate for using Canva in the classroom, and love teaching other educators the many ways they can utilize this amazing platform in their classrooms. 

Canva can be an incredibly beneficial tool for creating visually appealing and engaging materials for your students and colleagues.

Here are just a few benefits of using Canva in the classroom.

As a small business owner, being organized is essential to your success. Being organized means having a clear understanding of your goals, priorities, and tasks. It helps you stay focused, reduce stress, and increase productivity.

Here are some of the benefits of being organized in your small business.

From the decision to quit my job & pursue my freelance career full time, to the endless planning that went into making #vanlife a reality, to the day to day of life on the road, there have been 5 things that have made it all possible.

In today's digital age, having a website is an essential aspect of any business or personal brand. It is the gateway to your online presence, where potential customers, clients, and followers can hear your unique story, learn more about you and what you have to offer.

However, designing a website can be an overwhelming task, especially if you are not familiar with the technical aspects of web design. Here are some things to think about when getting ready to design your website.