My real-life resource shelf

The Tools That Keep My Business Running

These are the systems, platforms, and everyday tools I genuinely use to organize my life, serve my customers, create content, and keep my business moving—without making everything more complicated than it needs to be.

A quick note about links: A few resources on this page include affiliate links. That means I may receive a small commission if you choose to use my link, at no additional cost to you. Every resource is here because I actually use it and believe it can be helpful—not simply because it has an affiliate program.
Five trusted favorites

Tools I Use—and Partner With

These five tools are part of my regular routine. I’m also an affiliate for them, so using my link is a simple way to support my work if the tool is a good fit for you.

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Oh My Hi

The website platform I use to create and manage a site that feels like me—without needing to become a website developer.

Explore Oh My Hi
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Project Broadcast

My go-to text marketing platform for staying connected with customers, following up, and sending helpful reminders.

Explore Project Broadcast
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Amazon

A convenient place to find the business supplies, books, technology, and everyday items that make work and life easier.

Shop Amazon
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Artful Agenda

The digital planner I use to bring my calendar, lists, goals, and daily plans together in one beautiful place.

Use my referral code: RS146879

Open Artful Agenda
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vidIQ

The YouTube growth tool I use for ideas, keyword research, channel insights, and making more informed choices about my video content.

Explore vidIQ
Plan, write & create

Tools That Help Me Turn Ideas Into Something Useful

These are the tools I reach for when I need to capture an idea, write clearly, design something beautiful, or organize the moving pieces.

ChatGPT

A thinking and writing partner I use for planning, brainstorming, organizing ideas, creating content, and making big projects feel manageable.

Visit ChatGPT

Canva

The design tool I use for social graphics, workbooks, downloads, thumbnails, and polished resources without complicated design software.

Visit Canva

Edits

The app I use to plan, record, edit, and polish short-form videos before sharing them on Instagram and other social platforms.

Explore Edits
Share & publish

Tools That Help Me Put My Work Into the World

From videos and newsletters to printed books, these platforms help me share what I’m learning and create resources people can actually use.

YouTube

Where I host videos, podcast conversations, helpful tutorials, and content people can return to whenever they need it.

Visit My YouTube Channel

Substack

The home of The Intentional Life newsletter and a quieter place to share thoughtful encouragement and practical ideas.

Read The Intentional Life

Amazon KDP

The publishing platform I use to turn my workbooks, coloring books, and other ideas into printed resources available on Amazon.

Explore Amazon KDP
Behind the scenes

The Tools That Help Me Get Paid

Secure, familiar ways to make collecting and sending payments easier.

Stripe

The payment platform I use to securely collect payments for digital products, resources, and coaching.

Visit Stripe

PayPal

I use PayPal as a familiar, flexible option for online purchases, invoices, and business transactions.

Visit PayPal

Venmo

I use Venmo for simple person-to-person payments, reimbursements, and quick transactions when it makes sense.

Visit Venmo
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Use What Makes Your Life Easier

You do not need every tool on this page. Choose the ones that solve a real problem, make your work simpler, or give you back a little time. The best system is the one you’ll actually use.

I’ll continue updating this page as my favorite tools and everyday systems change.