16 Jun May Wrap-Up from The Creative Desk: Lost Socks, Laughs & Leadership

Hello, lovely humans!

Somehow, I’ve found myself in the middle of June, and as the old adage goes, “better late than never.” So here we go with the May wrap-up (I am working on June already—I promise!).

Between Star Wars Day, National Lost Sock Day and Mental Health Awareness Week, May has served a glorious mix of purpose, productivity and pure, quirky joy – the kind we live for at The Creative Desk.

My OBM and VA brain is buzzing with projects, plans and post-its. So, here’s a behind-the-scenes peek at what went down during May in our little corner of the entrepreneurial universe.

What We’ve Been Up To

Training & Course Development
Every Monday to Thursday evening has been sacred: a standing date with myself for course development, personal growth, and levelling up. It’s like self-care but with more Google Docs and fewer bubble baths.

Shoutout to Collab365 for keeping my Microsoft skills sharp – I swear Excel just winked at me in appreciation.

Webinars Galore
We’ve dived deep into the good stuff:

• How to Create YouTube Videos via Google Garage
• Finance Coaching with Powerhouse
• Cyber Security for Small Biz (important and surprisingly fascinating)
• Mindset + Marketing = Magic, a formula I now swear by
• Web Accessibility Meets SEO – because inclusivity isn’t optional

Talking, Connecting, Supporting

May was filled with heartfelt catch-ups and brilliant brains:

• Weekly check-ins with Jannet (VA superhero) and Stephanie (The ADHD advocate and powerhouse, more about an exciting collab in the June wrap-up)
• Neurodivergent peer support groups
• Strategy chats, associate meetings, client onboarding and coaching – including some big conversations about neurodiversity, leadership and doing business differently.

If you’re neurodiverse, a solo entrepreneur or running a small business and feeling like your brain doesn’t always play by corporate rules, I see you. We’re building systems that bend with you, not break you.

Special Days That Gave Us Life

May really brought the vibes. Here are a few of our favourites:

• Star Wars Day (May the Fourth be with your to-do list)
• Lost Sock Day – which somehow became a metaphor for every half-finished Canva template I swore I’d get to
• Mental Health Awareness Week – a gentle reminder to prioritise rest, boundaries and brain breaks
• International VA Day (16 May) – A massive cheers to all the VAs out there keeping the business world afloat in organised, colour-coded glory

Favourite Quotes of the Month

“You don’t have to be fearless to be brave. You just have to take the next right step.”
– Unknown (but probably a VA holding a coffee and three Trello boards)

“Productivity isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing what matters.”
– Also me, I remind myself gently during every single planning call.

What We’re Leaning Into

• Neurodivergent-Friendly Workflows: We’re trialling tools and routines that make life easier for ADHD minds (think: time-blocking meets joyful chaos).
• Sustainable Solo-ing: Whether you’re running a small biz or freelancing, remember you don’t need to do it all at once. (Or alone. We’ve got you.)
• Smart, Strategic OBM Support: Our clients work smarter, not harder, with systems that finally fit. Want in? Let’s chat.

Looking Ahead

We’ve got exciting updates coming in June, including more ADHD workplace resources, collaborations with incredible coaches, and cheeky summer campaigns to help you grow your business without burning out.

In the meantime, we’re here for you if you’ve lost a sock, your mojo or your client welcome pack.

Here’s to creativity, compassion and doing things your brilliant way 💛

See you in June!

Sharon x
Founder, The Creative Desk
www.thecreativedesk.co.uk