Notes from the Inkpot

Writing, teaching, creating - one ink-stained idea at a time.

From Overwhelm to Alignment: How I’m Using Tarot to Map My Business Growth

From Overwhelm to Alignment: How I’m Using Tarot to Map My Business Growth

Running a creative teaching business can feel overwhelming — so I turned to tarot for clarity. Not as fortune telling, but as a reflective tool, like analysing symbols in literature. This spread showed me how to steady myself, experiment with new ideas, and build momentum with structure and alignment. In this post, I share how each card offered insight into growing Ink & Insights, and why sometimes the best business strategy comes from unexpected places.

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Imposter Syndrome Is Lying to You: How to Own Your Voice in Teaching and Creativity

Imposter Syndrome Is Lying to You: How to Own Your Voice in Teaching and Creativity

We don’t talk about it often, but imposter syndrome is everywhere in teaching - even among the most experienced educators. It doesn’t mean you’re failing. It means you care. And that’s a powerful place to start. In this post, I’m sharing my own experience with doubt, growth, and why your voice matters more than you think.

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