Happy Thursday, Reader!
If you’re like me, November brings nostalgia, and December demands big decisions. At least, that was me just a year ago.
Burnt out, barely making it to winter break as a high school teacher (if you know, you know).
I’d spent years pouring everything into others, only to feel disconnected from the joy and purpose I used to have.
I knew something had to change. But what?
In quiet moments, I’d escape to my happy place — my garden. That’s where I realized the answer had been there all along. Gardening wasn’t just a hobby; it could be my next classroom—a space to teach, inspire, and create.
I started asking, “What if?” and taking action on, “What’s next?” With podcasts and YouTube playing in my ears as I did dishes on late nights, I began mapping out a plan. It wasn’t about escaping my 9-to-5—it was about rediscovering purpose.
I built an emergency fund, set clear goals, and in June, closed the door to my classroom to *finally* take my business full-time. The transition wasn’t perfect (spoiler: it never is), but it was worth it.
In 2024, my business bloomed with affiliate marketing, digital product sales, partnerships with brands I love, my first out-of-state garden project, and mentoring other multi-passionate small business owners. Looking back, I have to laugh at how far I’ve come—and remind myself to give credit where it’s due.
It’s been messy. But so dang meaningful.
If you’re standing at your own crossroads, wondering if it’s time for a change, here’s my question for you:
What do you want to feel nostalgic about next November?
Cam
01. Fresh Seeds: Binge-Worthy Business Strategy
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Joined Interact's founder, Josh, for my first podcast, and our faces say it all! We dug into topics like:
- Why traditional "hustle culture" isn't sustainable (and what to do instead)
- How your garden is your business mentor
- Why simplicity is the best solution for your business
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02. The Branding Bench: Quick Branding Tips
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Been sitting with that idea, you're probably stuck wondering how it all works together? Or how to grow it?
Your ecosystem can start simple with three sentences:
- What do you do?
- How do you do it?
- Why does it matter to your people?
This reveals where your attention is needed. No more scattered seeds—just focused, intentional growth.
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03. A Garden Glimpse: Cam's Happy Place
After vacation, my first round of growing garlic is *chef's kiss*
Perfect timing isn't about scarcity—it's about planting when conditions are right. Just like garlic needs that winter chill to thrive, sometimes our biggest growth happens during seasons of change.
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Ready for a gardening gift from to you before the holidays? Starting Monday (12/9), it's your chance to win your own FREE Growoya!
Stay tuned in my Instagram stories to get notified when this giveaway drops!
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04. Meaningful Marketing: How to Grow Online
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Getting burnt out from trying to be "original"? Every 6 months, I review my top-performing content in Trello (my content organization system) and see how I can stretch one idea into multiple mediums:
- a blog
- email segment
- podcast topic
- YouTube video
Start nurturing the seeds you've already planted!
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05. Community Corner: Inside Digital Garden Girl
Remember when you first started gardening? That quiet excitement of planting something new, knowing it would grow into something beautiful?
That's exactly how I feel about Digital Garden Club right now. We're in that seedling stage — and the founding members who've already joined are helping shape something special!
I've saved you a spot at the founding member table (until Friday at 11:59 PM PST), because I know your voice and experience would make our community richer.
As a founding member, you'll get:
- My complete system to turn your passions into a purposeful business
- Templates for everything (emails, digital product creation, automation)
- Weekly input into exactly what you need
- A community of garden entrepreneurs
- 50% OFF the full price ($189 instead of $379) when we launch on February 10, 2025
The best part? Just 5 minutes of feedback each week helps ensure this course grows into exactly what you need.
I can't wait to see how much you grow in the next year!
