"Please remember that every person you love and admire—every author, every
artist, every business owner, every luminary who seems to 'have it all
together'—just remember that their story is filled with hundreds of awkward
firsts, too."
—Alexandra Franzen

It was love at first read when I encountered Alexandra Franzen online, and
it has been ever since. She's a delightful, talented, prolific writer and
thinker who seems to always write just what I need to hear. I love how Alex
has pivoted her business over the years, and she's someone I love looking
toward for inspiration and insight.

In this episode we talk about opening a brunch restaurant with her
boyfriend, why she finds it helpful to dive into details on her Plan Z, how
she makes time for art (so she doesn't feel "squished and sad"), her best
tips for getting clients over their creative finish lines, why she quit
twitter, how she says a graceful no, and so much more. I hope you enjoy
this conversation as much as I did!