TOOLS & RESOURCES
A growing list of tools, resources, and favorites that help me create, organize and make life a little easier. I’m always finding something new,
so check back every now and then to see what’s new.
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BUSINESS & ORGANIZATION
A few things that help me stay organized, look professional and keep things moving behind the scenes.
A virtual mailbox service I use to keep a professional business mailing address without needing a traditional office.
A simple scheduling tool I use to make booking meetings and discovery calls easier without all the back-and-forth.
A platform I use for landing pages, email lists, waitlists and staying connected with people who want to hear more.
CREATE & DESIGN
Having an idea is one thing, but bringing it to life is another. Here are a few of my favorite go-to's that make creating and designing a little easier.
CANVA
One of my everyday go-to tools for social media graphics, flyers, presentations, branding, content, and bringing creative ideas together quickly.
ADOBE CREATIVE CLOUD
For bigger or more detailed creative projects, I turn to Adobe for design, photography, video, PDFs, and other creative work.
WIX
The platform I use to create and manage The Brown Gals website and bring my content, services, products, and ideas together in one place.
FROM THE STUDIO
Art has always been my first love, especially drawing.
And now, I’m starting to enjoy and allow room in my life to unleash that creative side of me again.
Here are a few favorite basic art supplies:
CREATE & SELL
Whether it is merchandise, digital products, or something completely new, here are some of useful recommendations:
PRINTFUL
A print-on-demand platform you can use to create and sell products without keeping a room full of inventory.
Another print-on-demand platform you can use to create and sell unique products, with every order printed, packed, and shipped for you.
A good option if you plan to sell products online and want a solid platform built for e-commerce.
Worth exploring to sell digital products, downloads, guides and other creative work online without needing a complicated setup.
AI & PRODUCTIVITY
I’m all about working smarter, not harder! Here are a few of my go-to tools I highly recommend for creating, planning, researching, organizing, and making everyday tasks a little easier.
CHATGPT
One of the tools I use for brainstorming, research, writing, planning, organizing ideas, and working through projects.
MUSE
An AI agent I use to help carry out multi-step tasks, work through projects, and take some of the repetitive work off my plate.
Another AI resource I use and explore as part of the way I create, research, organize ideas, and experiment with new technology.
One thing about me, I love my Apple products!
My iPhone, MacBook Pro, and iPad Pro make it easy to move from one task to the next, keep everything connected, and pick up right where I left off. That seamless continuity is a big reason Apple stays in my everyday rotation.
Check out more of my Apple favorites on Amazon and find what works best for your setup.
BOOKS & PUBLISHING
If you’re looking to self-publish, the process can feel like a lot to figure out at first. These resources can help make it easier to understand the steps, explore your options, and get your work published and out into the world.
One of the platforms I have used to publish and distribute books through Amazon.
Another publishing and distribution option for independent authors and publishers looking for print-on-demand and broader book distribution.
The official U.S. source for purchasing and registering your own ISBNs. A helpful starting point if you want your book published under your own name or publishing imprint.
THE BROWN GALS BOOKS PUBLISHING
Explore how The Brown Gals is growing its publishing side and creating space for writers, creatives, and authors to bring their stories and ideas to life.
