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WHAT IS THE BIGGEST LESSON YOU’VE LEARNED? I think the most beneficial lesson I learned was creating boundaries with clients. I used to email my clients back within minutes at 1 a.m., as well as take calls and emails on weekends. Once I was more established and comfortable I began establishing boundaries with emails and work times. I try to only communicate and respond between 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on weekdays. I still do a lot of design after those hours and on weekends, but try to only do it while my husband is working out or playing softball. And we agreed that Sunday evening can be my design time. WHAT DOES SUCCESS MEAN TO YOU? HOW WILL YOU KNOW WHEN YOU’VE ACHIEVED IT? This is a tough one! Some people see it in a monetary way, for example when you reach a certain income amount, how big your home is, or where your next vacation is. But I think I see it more within my career goals. Being able to have the freedom to do the things you love, but at the same time have the ability to work with your ideal clients. In other words, I'll know I've hit some level of success when I'm able to comfortably go and take a long weekend somewhere without worry about work/money/time. But more importantly having the opportunity to work with a limited number of clients, the ones that are truly passionate about their business and looking for a long-term relationship to take their brand to the next level. IF YOU COULD HAVE DINNER WITH ANYONE IN THE WORLD, WHO WOULD IT BE? WHY? This might not be a valid answer, but I would actually love to have dinner with my husband- in Santorini, Greece! I wouldn't be able to choose one role-model of mine to have dinner with, but the opportunity to just 'be' with my husband in a beautiful city would be amazing. As newlyweds we never booked a honeymoon and rarely get the opportunity to go out on dates (as we are new homeowners too), so to get a night out would be my first choice! ✴ HollAndLaneMag.com | 43