A Work In Progress

I built a business in a pandemic, while grieving, with a newborn, and no idea what I was doing. Now, years later, I'm still figuring it out, and I write about all of it here.
A Work in Progress is for founders who are still figuring it out.

Launched 3 years ago

Glasgow, a Pinot Grigio, and Absolutely No Idea Where My Socks Are

This is what the week before the biggest move of your life actually looks like.
May 30•A Work In Progress

How many emotional support iced coffees is too many?

If anyone needs me this week, I’ll be somewhere between a pile of suitcases and a nervous breakdown with an iced latte in hand ✨
May 25•A Work In Progress

You Are the Bouncer Of Your Boundaries

And yet somehow you keep letting randoms in
May 17•A Work In Progress

The Smug Life

Or: travelling around Canada with a seven-year-old who couldn't care less
May 16•A Work In Progress

I have thoughts about influencers.

On being an older millennial, the original influencer era, and why the whole thing has quietly stopped working.
May 13•A Work In Progress

You're Running a Business on Broken Sleep. AI Won't Fix That. But It Might Help.

An honest conversation about technology, time, and why "I'll look into it soon" is costing you more than you think.
Apr 27•A Work In Progress

My body said absolutely no chance. I done it anyway.

On PTSD, mindset, and the kind of courage that doesn't look like courage from the outside.
Apr 21•A Work In Progress

Legacy of Francesca (LYFE Podcast)

I didn’t sleep until 5am. Then I went and talked about the hardest thing I’ve ever lived through.
Apr 17•A Work In Progress

I Started a Business at the Lowest Point of My Life.

I Started a Business at the Lowest Point of My Life. I Had No Idea What I Was Doing. Here’s What Happened Next.
Apr 14•A Work In Progress

We Shouldn't Work. And Yet.

I share my experience, not advice. If you’re navigating grief or trauma, please reach out to a professional or a charity like SANDS or SIMBA who can…
Apr 12•A Work In Progress

When Nobody Believes You

This year, my body stopped cooperating.
Apr 9•A Work In Progress