I didn’t expect motherhood to completely change the direction of my business, but that’s exactly what happened. Wild Olive Branding Studio sprung roots during my pregnancy and has been steadily growing ever since.   Before Ellie came along, we’d been trying to have a baby for eight years. When we found out I was pregnant, we felt like we needed to do everything “right”. For us, that meant eating organic, learning about essential oils and herbs, switching to natural beauty products, planning a home birth and, basically, embracing our inner hippy.   I felt so empowered and confident in those parts of […]

I’m going to be completely honest. Having a kid totally kicked my butt. Here’s the thing: when people find out you’re expecting, they tell you how much work it’s going to be, how much sleep you’re going to lose, and how your life is going to completely change. But there’s no way anyone can fully describe what really happens.   As my due date got closer and closer, I prepared myself for the biggest change in my life. I wrapped up the projects I’d been working on, let my repeat clients know I was going to be out for a few […]