Your accountant is essential—but they’re not your CFO. Accounting tells you what happened. Finance tells you what’s about to happen and what to do next. In this post, I break down the money gaps most founders fall into (cash flow, runway, pricing, and owner pay) and how to build a simple operating rhythm that makes money feel calm again.

If your creative business is making sales but your bank balance still feels like a plot twist, you do not need another spreadsheet; you need a rhythm. This post shares a 15-minute money check-in you can use every week to see what is true, decide where your money is going, and spot cash stress early, plus a free guide to help you do it on repeat.

Many creative brands reach a point where passion alone is not enough to fund what comes next. This piece breaks down how real founders secure growth without giving up control and why financial clarity is the foundation behind it all.

Creative founders often fall into the trap of undervaluing their work. Strong pricing isn’t about greed—it’s about protecting your art, paying yourself consistently, and building a business that lasts. Learn simple guardrails to stop discounting your creativity and start pricing with confidence.

Runway ≠ Vibes is your reminder that hype doesn’t pay the bills. Your “runway” is how many months your business can keep going if no new money came in tomorrow—and most founders don’t actually know their number. This post breaks it down in plain language, with simple moves creative businesses can use to add months to their runway and keep paying themselves with confidence.

Ami Colé’s shutdown wasn’t about lack of vision — it was about the financial strain behind the scenes. In this post, I unpack what went wrong, why so many creative and Black-owned brands face the same pressure, and how the right financial structure could have changed everything. If you're a founder trying to grow without burning out, this is the clarity you need.