Hey creatives,
If you’ve been here for a while, you know Thoughts of a Strategist started as a place to share the things I was learning in real time — strategy hits, creative gems, and honest notes about navigating this industry.
But something I kept bumping up against, over and over, was this:
Most of the time, no one tells creatives where to actually find the tools, communities, courses, and opportunities that help you grow.
We’re expected to just know what’s out there.Or someone assumes your mentor will show you.Or you learn the hard way — piecing it all together alone at midnight before a big pitch.
So I decided to build the thing I wish existed when I was coming up in this industry.
Today, I’m excited to share that Thoughts of a Strategist is now also a creative resource library.
👉 The site is live: www.thoughtsofastrategist.comFree. Accessible. Curated with intention.
💡 Why I built this
After 10+ years working in creative and strategy, mentoring early-career creatives, reviewing portfolios, helping people break into the industry, and answering countless “Do you know a resource for…?” DMs — I quickly realized the gap wasn’t talent. It’s access.
Creatives deserve clarity.Creatives deserve direction.Creatives deserve to know what tools are out there so they can actually grow.
And honestly?Most of us are self-taught.Most of us are piecing together our careers as we go.Most of us don’t need more noise — we need guidance.Especially if you’re a first-gen creative.
This is my way of giving that back.
🧰 What’s inside the Creative Library
Think of it as your one-stop creative hub — no gatekeeping, no complexity, just clean, useful information organized in a way that makes sense.
You’ll find:
✨ Portfolio ToolsPlatforms to build, showcase, and evolve your work.
🎨 Design ResourcesMockups, UI kits, templates, color tools, inspiration libraries.
🎬 Video ToolsEditors, AI tools, subtitling apps, mobile creation suites.
📚 Courses & LearningThe best platforms for strategy, design, storytelling, and growth.
🌿 CommunitiesSpaces for connection, support, networking, and creative belonging.
🧠 Creative Apps for Your MindTools that help you learn faster, focus better, and expand your thinking.
🎟️ Conferences & EventsWhere to go to learn, network, and feel creatively recharged.
📖 BooksThe ones every creative should read at least once.
This library will continue to grow — I’ll update it monthly with new tools, resources, and discoveries.
🎉 What this means for the future of Thoughts of a Strategist
This platform is now three things:
A Substack publication — strategy hits, creative gems, insights, and stories.
A creative consulting hub — where I can help brands and creatives level up their storytelling and clarity. Time for that can be booked here.
A resource library — a curated toolkit to help creatives at every level sharpen their craft.
It’s the ecosystem I wish existed when I started.A place where creative people don’t have to guess where to look — they can just start.
💖 If you want to support it
The resource library is completely free.But if it’s helpful and you want to support new updates, you can donate here:thoughtsofastrategist.com/support or support here on Substack.
Every contribution helps me keep this live, updated, and ad-free.
Thank you for being here
You’re why Thoughts of a Strategist has grown the way it has.You’re curious, ambitious, creative, and committed to your craft.Building this for you felt like the most natural step.
More resources, more clarity, more creativity ahead. Happy Holidays! 💙
Explore the library → www.thoughtsofastrategist.com
— Milena