We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Abby Turner a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Abby, appreciate you joining us today. Before we get into specifics, let’s talk about success more generally. What do you think it takes to be successful?
It’s having the grit to get back up after being knocked down. Having the courage to move forward when you’re fearful.
Being kind when you don’t want to be kind.
Listening to your heart when you want to listen to the “world.”
It’s unapologetically being who you are, while giving people the grace to do the same.
That is success to me.
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
What a journey it’s been to find my true passion!
First, I decided to be a fashion and lifestyle blogger after numerous closed doors.
I built my website on WordPress myself, knowing nothing about web design. It took me a LONG time to build it! I developed a love for the process of building my site and my brand!
I’ve spent the last 2 years perfecting my WordPress knowledge and SEO skills as well as graphic design. I’m ready to launch my design services to all people!
My brand is based on my beliefs as a Christian helping to spread the gospel through modern and attractive design. I work with churches, ministries, events, small businesses, entrepreneurs. I’m designing sites for job seekers as well! Because a website says so much about a person or an entity verses a resume these days.
Learning and unlearning are both critical parts of growth – can you share a story of a time when you had to unlearn a lesson?
I had to unlearn to follow the crowd and follow my heart. I had to unlearn doubting myself and be confident in myself! Doubt will kill your dreams!
Is there a particular goal or mission driving your creative journey?
My only goal is to encourage everyone to trust me with their vision and bring it to life! You can absolutely take the time and energy to do a website yourself. However, it’s so much more than paying for a domain name and platform!
There are necessary tools which must be implemented to protect, promote and let your site thrive and come to life. I take the stress, the guess work, the time off your plate to design the website and brand of your dreams!
I have a strong gift of vision, discernment and that’s what makes me an excellent creative and designer.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.abbyturnerdesign.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abby_rturner/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abby-turner-075b8b85
Image Credits
Photo by Abby Turner