About Hello Brio + Jenny LeeHello!
I’m Jenny. I started journaling in 1994 and haven’t stopped since. I’m currently journaling in a Traveler’s Notebook with my choice fountain pens.
Journaling and planning is my way of staying connected to myself and what my brain and body needs. I believe in self-expression, minimalism, and mindfulness. Hello Brio has been my online home base since 2013… a place for me to talk about whatever is on my mind, likely something about staying connected to joy and creativity. Hopefully also helping you along the way.
I’m an artist, writer, and mom of 2. I have a career in UX. We live near Philadelphia. I keep grandma hours, and I read a ton.
I’m glad you’re here. You might’ve seen me online on YouTube, Skillshare, or Cotton Bureau. Or, journaling in a dark corner of a nearby coffee shop.
Let’s connect.
some places I’ve beenPodcasts
Digital simplicity defined [Optimal Living Daily | 2022]
Six ways to use minimalism to support a sustainable lifestyle [Optimal Living Daily | 2021]
Navigating life pivots and intentional living through minimalism [Swishie | 2021]
Minimalism in party planning [Gatherings | 2018]
Interviews
How to Design the Life You Want with Jenny Lee of Hello Brio [April Ray Creative]
Gaining Exposure Through Skillshare & Creative Market [Elle and Company Design]
Real Life Minimalists: Jenn [miss minimalist]
Meet Jenn Coyle = Designer, Illustrator and Blogger [Sketch App Sources]
Interview with Jenn Coyle, Textile Design Lab [Pattern Observer]
Artist tutorials
Lettering Styles: 5 Different Designs to Try [Creative Market]
How to Optimize Images for your Blog or Website [Pinkpot Studio]
Should I Use WordPress, Blogger, or Squarespace for My Blog? [Creative Market]
10 Incredibly Common WordPress Fails to Avoid [Creative Market]
Sketch is Blowing Up. Here are 12 Reasons to Switch from Photoshop [Creative Market]
How to Make Your Blog Post Images Retina-Friendly [Creative Market]
Easy Shortcuts for a Faster Illustration Workflow [Creative Market]
Editorial posts
How to Run Your Business Like a Minimalist in 3 Simple Rules [Curate Well Co]
Are You a Responsible Consumer? [No Sidebar]
Product reviews
The Pros and Cons of Using a Menstrual Cup for a Zero Waste Period [Wild Minimalist]
Want to work together?
five fun factsMr. Brio and I got married at Trader Joe’s. (It was on a Saturday morning; I walked down the dairy aisle.)
I wrote a book about online dating. (I loved online dating so much that I felt compelled to try to help others.)
I have a background in UX. (That’s User Experience design and writing. Tech stuff!)
I’m an armchair medical doctor. (I watch and re-watch Grey’s Anatomy more times than I care to admit.)
I moved 10 times in 10 years. (It started in my 20’s. It’s a big reason why I became a minimalist.)