Behind The Algorithm
A blog where identity, digital marketing and culture meet.
I write about self-worth, creativity, emotional branding, and the hidden stories shaping how we see ourselves in a curated world.
The Psychology of Consistency: Why Creatives Stop & Start
Understanding why we stop and start isn’t about willpower — it’s about how the nervous system responds to vulnerability, fear, and identity. This breakdown explains the real psychology behind creative inconsistency and how to break the cycle with compassion and clarity.
The In-Between Report.
I hit a wall this month — hard — and it forced me to slow down long enough to notice what actually keeps a creative business moving. These are the lessons I learned in the messy middle.
Are Video Games the New Marketing Frontier? Skins, Streams, and Spectacle
Video games aren’t just for players anymore—they’re stages, studios, and marketing powerhouses. As pop culture moves into gaming, the line between art, commerce, and spectacle grows thinner—and more fascinating.
The Art of Making Peace with Your Inner Critic
For years, my inner critic ruled my creative life — the voice that told me I wasn’t good enough, thin enough, or talented enough to be seen. It took therapy, self-compassion, and a lot of deep listening to realize she wasn’t trying to destroy me — she was trying to protect me.
This is the story of how I stopped fighting that voice and learned to make her my ally.
Marketing Self-Worth: From ’80s Perfume Ads to the Instagram Empowerment Era
We’ve been told for decades that confidence can be worn, sprayed, or streamed — that self-love is something we can buy. From the Enjoli woman of the ’80s to today’s influencers selling “self-care,” this piece looks at how marketing turned empowerment into merchandise — and what it really means to feel good without the filter.
To Speak Is To Create: The Ancient Power Behind Modern Affirmations
Words are more than sounds — they’re creative energy. Long before “affirmations” became a trend, the ancient Egyptians understood this through Heka, the sacred art of speaking life into existence. To speak is to create explores how language, intention, and belief intertwine to shape our reality — reminding us that every word we utter has the power to heal, transform, and bring new things to life.
How Storytelling Turned Brands Into Humans
How storytelling transformed marketing from selling products to sharing purpose—and why your brand’s story is its most powerful asset.
The Mask We Wear: When Style Becomes a Disguise for Pain
Story time.
Beneath the lipstick, laughter, and late nights, she was hiding more than anyone could see…
Tired but Wired? 4 Ways to Calm Your Mind Before Bed
Overthinkers Anonymous? This one’s for you!
An Artist Moves To Digital Marketing.
The artist in me takes the leap to Digital Marketing. Here’s my personal inspiration.