We’re often told that if we do what we love, we’ll never have to work a day in our life. In theory, pursuing your passion as a career should be easy and effortless- but today we’re going to talk about the reality of turning your love of DIY into a business.

Today’s instructor, Monica Chavez is a mom, USMC Veteran, Doll Maker, life long DIYer, and the creative behind House of Esperanza! Following her on Instagram feels like a daily invitation into her home, but today we’re going to dig a little deeper and ask her to share the method behind her workflow and family/diy balance.

By the end of this class you’ll have ideas for overcoming creative rut, a handful of Monica’s favorite home hacks and a look into the life of a creative entrepreneur.

How do you plan and prioritize projects? What’s an effective workflow for you?

In between big projects, plan smaller projects that will fill your productivity tank. Take budget into consideration, and also think about which projects will bring you the most joy.

How do you weave motherhood into your daily strategy?

Monica creates balance by utilizing part-time childcare, and also involving her son in projects.

How do you tackle creative slump?

Busy work! Monica finds smaller projects that will keep her hands/mind busy and that usually sparks ideas.

We’d like to thank our friends at Ornamental Mouldings and Millwork for sponsoring this episode. If you’re looking for decorative mouldings, stair risers, beams or beyond- check them out at www.ornamental.com!