Rise Up Designs

  This past week, I had four days off from my full-time job — a rare stretch of rest, and I was so looking forward to it. But the July 4 weekend didn’t go quite as planned. We had family in town, but the weather in San Antonio was wild. Flooding, storms, and really heartbreaking news from surrounding areas. People lost their lives. Communities were shaken. It’s hard to celebrate when you’re also holding sadness. And then there’s the world — the news, the politics, the feeling of “what are we even doing?” It’s easy to get overwhelmed. And as a small business owner, I walk this line: ⚖️ Do I acknowledge what’s happening? ⚖️ Do I just post tumblers and keep it light? ⚖️ What’s the right thing to do? Honestly, I don’t always know. But here’s what I do know: I want to keep showing up. I want to be present. I want to keep learning, growing, and trying to do better — in business and in life. This week reminded me that there’s power in making space for both things: 🌧️ The ha...

There’s this thing no one tells you when you start juggling a full-time job and a side business: Rest isn’t a luxury — it’s a requirement. 🛑💆🏽‍♀️ Over the last couple of weekends, I finally gave myself a little breathing room. Family time, quiet moments, less hustle, more peace. 🌿✨ And this week? I went all in. I took a full day off — not just from my 9–5, but from Rise Up too. 🙅🏽‍♀️💻 No orders. No Canva. No posting. Just me. Lunch at my own pace with my sis. 🥗 A few errands without rushing. 🛒 No pressure, no lists, no multitasking. And let me tell you…I didn’t even realize how much I needed it until I felt myself exhale. 🧘🏽‍♀️ Here’s what I’ve realized: 👍🏽 When you’re constantly creating, planning, working (and let’s be honest — stressing), it’s easy to believe the lie that says “You have to keep going.” 🚨🚀 But the truth is: You can’t be your best, most creative self when you’re running on fumes. ✨ You can’t pour into others when your own cup is dry. ☕️ ✨ You can’t serv...