How to Use Your Thrive Path™
Each stage builds on the last to help you move from
idea → design → launch → growth → thriving.
You can follow it in order, or start with the stage that matches where you are now.
If you ever feel unsure, come back to this page and ask: “Which stage am I really in?” and focus there.
Start where you are.
PRE-STAGE: GROUNDING
Grounding is where everything begins
What this stage is about:
Before choosing a niche, creating products, or building a shop, this stage helps you slow down, clear mental noise, and reconnect with yourself. It’s about creating from steadiness instead of pressure, comparison, or urgency.
Grounding gives you the emotional and mental foundation to build a business that fits your life, energy, and values - not one that leads to burnout.
In this stage, you’ll:
● Slow down and release overwhelm
● Reconnect with your intuition and creative energy
● Build self-trust before making business decisions
● Clarify what you need right now (not what you “should” do)
● Create space for calm, intentional action
Suggested next steps:
● Spend time with grounding or reflection prompts inside the Studio
● Begin a simple daily or weekly check-in practice
● Explore mindset and clarity resources in the Guides & Tools library
● When you feel centered and present, move into Spark
1: SPARK
Discover your vision & direction
What this stage is about:
Spark is where you reconnect with your creativity and get clear on what you actually want to build. Instead of chasing every idea, this stage helps you identify directions that feel aligned, sustainable, and exciting.
This is where curiosity is welcomed and pressure is removed.
In this stage, you’ll:
● Clarify your big-picture vision
● Explore your strengths, interests, and lived experience
● Identify potential niches or product directions
● Begin imagining what your shop, brand, or offers could look like
Suggested next steps:
● Revisit journal or vision prompts
● Use clarity worksheets and reflection tools inside the Studio
● When you feel grounded in your direction, move into Design
2: DESIGN
Create beautiful products that resonate
What this stage is about:
Design is where your ideas start to take shape. You’ll begin creating products and designs that feel like you and are ready to be tested in the real world.
This stage blends creativity with practicality, helping you learn what makes designs resonate with customers over time.
In this stage, you’ll:
● Use the PNG Design Library to start strong and create with ease
● Learn what makes a design feel sellable and intentional
● Build product sets and collections
● Begin developing a visual style that fits your brand
Suggested next steps:
● Explore the PNG Design Library
● Watch private design and software tutorials inside the Studio
● Use Monthly Momentum Kits for guided focus
● When you have products ready to test, move into Build
3: BUILD
Set up your shop or website with confidence
What this stage is about:
Build is where you create your online home. This might be Etsy, Shopify, Wix, your own website, or a combination. The focus here is progress over perfection.
You’re setting up foundations that can grow and evolve with you.
In this stage, you’ll:
● Choose your primary platform
● Set up your shop or website foundations
● Create listings or pages for your products
● Learn simple, effective setup and listing best practices
Suggested next steps:
● Use setup checklists and guides inside the Studio
● Follow platform-specific guidance as needed
● Once your shop or site is live (even imperfectly), move into Grow
4: GROW
Attract customers & build momentum
What this stage is about:
Grow is about consistency and visibility without hustle. You’ll learn how to show up steadily, observe what’s working, and build momentum in a way that feels sustainable.
This is where testing, learning, and refinement happen.
In this stage, you’ll:
● Create gentle routines for uploading and updating products
● Learn simple, organic marketing approaches
● Understand seasonal vs evergreen opportunities
● Begin recognizing patterns in what resonates with your audience
Suggested next steps:
● Use Monthly Momentum Kits for focused action
● Reference design calendars and planners
● When things feel steadier and clearer, step into Thrive
5: THRIVE
Simplify, refine & align
What this stage is about:
Thrive is about refinement and alignment. Instead of doing more, you focus on what’s working, release what feels heavy, and shape your business around the life you want.
This stage is both an arrival and a reset.
In this stage, you’ll:
● Review what’s working and what feels draining
● Simplify products, offers, and processes
● Create systems that support rest, creativity, and income
● Envision your next chapter with confidence
Suggested next steps:
● Use reflection prompts and planning tools inside the Studio
● Revisit your original Spark vision
● Identify your next aligned focus and re-enter the path where needed
