Swopes Notes

Learning to Be Seen Without Needing Validation

We all want to be understood. To be liked, noticed, valued. But sometimes, the louder we try to be seen, the further we drift from ourselves.

Oct 10 • 

Elise ✨

7

September 2025

What My Phone Taught Me About Creativity and Survival

Your phone might be more powerful than you realize. For me it was a distraction, a lifeline, and the canvas that shaped my career. This is what happens…

Sep 19 • 

Elise ✨

1

Doubling Down on Inner Stability When Society Feels Unstable

We live in a world where instability often feels like the norm.

Sep 12 • 

Elise ✨

5

My Journey Through Creativity and Technology

I was homeschooled at a young age, which gave me a lot of freedom to explore.

Sep 5 • 

Elise ✨

6

4

August 2025

How Quitting Transformed My Creativity, Health, and Dreams

It’s been an interesting process, one I never imagined myself going through.

Aug 29 • 

Elise ✨

9

4

Start Where You Are

When I look back at my journey, it’s wild to think it all started with an iPhone.

Aug 22 • 

Elise ✨

6

2

February 2023