The FCS blog is taking a little break and will be back in May. Why? Because, as many of our Friday Features have shared, running a creative small business is a rollercoaster at times. Balancing work and life takes on a whole new dimension when you are your own boss. Sure, there is the incredible positive that you get to call all of the shots and everything is up to you… but that’s also one of the biggest cons… there is no one else to pick up the slack, and everything is up to you! And there comes a point when you can love what you do and still need

Today (Friday 10th October) is World Mental Health Day 2025. An international day of education and awareness around mental health, and for conversations that help break down any remaining stigma. So, what better opportunity to explore how creativity helps our mental health and wellbeing. The theme for this year’s World Mental Health Day is ‘access to services – mental health in catastrophes and emergencies’. You might read that and wonder how creativity can play a part in such extreme situations but, the fact is, our mental health and wellbeing are things that need to be looked after on a daily basis – so that we can build resilience for those

Born from a passion for creativity, a love of small creative businesses, and knowing the power in communities of women… For Creatives’ Sake (FCS for short) was created to celebrate, support, and encourage all creative women in the UK. So, whether you enjoy a creative hobby, use your creativity for a side-hustle, or work full-time in your creative small business – welcome, this space is for you. Being a creative woman is amazing (we bring so much joy, light, and colour, to life), but it’s not always easy. With never ending to-do lists, responsibilities and commitments, and a roller-coaster of challenges to deal with, it can feel like there’s no