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  • Once upon a time I was an overwhelmed creative entrepreneur like you

    Mellyssa A. Diggs / Owner of Ai-Konic Graphics

    December 19, 2022
    Other
    artist, contentcreator, creative, entrepreneur, introvert, introverted, smallbusinessowner, solopreneur, startingabusiness

    My computer went with me everywhere. I checked emails a million times a day. I was doing ALL THE THINGS. And it wasn’t working. This may sound familiar but I started to do less & focus on my mission. I released being a creative entrepreneur & an introvert is not a bad thing. It’s about…

  • 72% of entrepreneurs wrestle with mental health.

    Mellyssa A. Diggs / Owner of Ai-Konic Graphics

    December 12, 2022
    Mental Health
    creative, endthestigma, mentalhealth, mentalillness, smallbusiness, smallbusinessowner

    This is according to a study by the National Institute of Mental Health. I also know this because I struggle with anxiety and depression & the struggles with being a solo entrepreneur. I think, for entrepreneurs, they get very afraid of uncertainty & so many are afraid of uncertainty. However, if you don’t manage your…

  • Taking Back My Time (& Energy)

    Mellyssa A. Diggs / Owner of Ai-Konic Graphics

    December 7, 2022
    Mental Health
    creative, introvert, introverted, mentalhealth, mentalillness, positivevibes, smallbusiness, smallbusinessowner

    Taking back your time isn’t just for entrepreneurs but this is about life. Since I was a teen, I’ve always had to work harder than everyone else, catered to everyone’s needs & do the best I can to make other a little more happier. At least, try to. This is all while working a full…

  • What Self-Care Truly Means for Creative Entrepreneurs with Chronic Illness

    Mellyssa A. Diggs / Owner of Ai-Konic Graphics

    December 5, 2022
    Mental Health
    aikonicgraphics, black women, branddesigner, chronicillness, creative, designer, logodesigner, mentalhealth, mentalillness, smallbusinessowner

    As a chronic illness warrior, self-care is not an option. It’s a necessary part of my journey to maintain my health and well-being. As I get older, it gets even more important. The one thing I’ve found is that creativity is a great way to relieve some of the stress and anxiety that comes with…

  • What does shopping small mean to you?

    Mellyssa A. Diggs / Owner of Ai-Konic Graphics

    November 26, 2022
    Other
    aikonicgraphics, artist, blackart, branddesigner, creative, designer, logodesigner, smallbusiness, smallbusinessowner, smallbusinesssaturday, startingabusiness

    Picture this… You walk into your local coffee shop on a Saturday morning. The store is warm, cozy, and buzzing with energy. (There’s a place like this in Riverside, CA). The smell of light roasted coffee or fresh bread behind the counter. Music is playing in the background. As you walk to the register, the…

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