☕ Caffeinated Conversations | Sept ’25 | Ed.23 | Balancing Act: Entrepreneurship and Life


Hi Reader,

You may have heard these jokes:

"I quit my 9-to-5 so I could work for myself... and now I work 24/7."

Or the classic freelancer spin:

"I wanted the freedom to work when I want. Turns out I want to work all the time."

Funny, but oh so true!

We chase autonomy and purpose, and end up pouring every ounce of time and energy into making our dream succeed. 😅

Taking a little time to pursue hobbies, spend quality time with family, or take a much-needed vacation can be challenging as a business owner, but I'm striving to achieve a better balance.

Speaking of dreams and hobbies, if you didn't already know, my hobby these days has been triathlon. My first 70.3 (half-distance Ironman) race is coming up at the end of this month! Ah! I'm both excited and jittery. That 'too many espresso shots' feeling, but I've been preparing, and it's time to trust the training and work I've put into making this day a success. I'll be taking a long weekend off at the end of next week and back by Oct 1st.

After the race, I will be opening up two spots for a Website Fall Refresh! 🍁💻 If you are interested in freshening up your website before the new year arrives, and this feels like the right time for you, let's talk! Hit reply and we'll schedule a consultation call in October. We can even make it an online coffee chat!

Before-and-After Website Transformations!

At Designs by Kiki, we’re a results-driven web design studio. If you’re like me, you love a great before-and-after transformation. Let’s explore several recent website redesigns that highlight just how powerful a refreshed online presence can be.

Here are a few of our website redesign projects.

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That’s it for this month’s Caffeinated Conversations! I hope you found something that sparks an idea or gives you a fresh perspective.

I’d love to know—what challenges are you wanting to tackle? Hit reply and let’s keep the conversation going.

Until next time, keep fueling your ideas and brewing up possibilities.

Keep showing up, stay curious, and let's refill our coffee. ☕

Carolyn

Designs by Kiki is a solution-oriented design studio empowering marketing departments and growing businesses to exceed their goals through strategic branding, graphic, and web design services. Subscribe and Connect: Caffeinated Conversations with Carolyn is a monthly newsletter to fuel your marketing potential.

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