A social media influencer from Jalasjärvi Miia Anttila has previously run a popular café and published two Christmas-themed books. Currently, Miia's entrepreneurial focus is on influencer work and new books, but her biggest plans are only in their infancy. Alongside influencer work and books, she has a strong dream of full-time entrepreneurship and café operations.
– This all really started last Christmas. I hadn't thought about writing books, but the idea just popped up all of a sudden. The first book, the self-filling Christmas Diary, has now been published, and the House Diary is scheduled to be published next spring, Miia says.
The Christmas diary has received enthusiastic feedback.
– Many have said that it is wonderful to have a book in which you can collect memories. It is not tied to any dates, but you can write in it whenever you feel like it. One said that he would never have thought that he could keep a diary like that.
Both books are strongly related to organization. The topics feel familiar to Miia, and organizing everyday life is not at all foreign to her.
– As a mother of five children, I have learned to organize. I use a physical paper calendar where I write everything down. On Sunday evenings, I take out the calendar and see what's coming up for the next week. It's not worth wasting brainpower when you can just write everything down, Miia laughs.
The entrepreneur emphasizes that creativity is not limited to books.
– Yes, I want to do more than just books. That dream of a café is still very much alive. When I ran a café before, I received so much good feedback that many people have hoped it would return. It's wonderful to know that it's expected.
Miia and her family are currently looking for a new home. The current home, which has attracted a lot of admiration on social media, could serve as a café in the future.
– I want to establish the café in this or a similar environment. I want to establish the café in a place that feels right. The environment is of great importance to me and, of course, to my customers. In the same way, when writing and brainstorming, it is important that there is peace and space for creativity around me, Miia says.
Miia hopes things will move forward quickly, as she has a lot of plans. In addition to running the café, she sees opportunities for a variety of creative projects, such as courses, retreats, and new books.
A Christmas diary helps you preserve important memories.
Become visible with Leader support
With Leader funding, Miia has gained access to a website, an online store, and important photos for marketing the company.
– Yes, I think it's a big deal that there are now decent and functional websites. They're not cheap to make, but they support long-term work. After all, it's important that when your goal is far away, your brand already exists and is recognizable, he says.
Creativity takes you forward
Miia encourages others to find their own passions.
– If you're missing something else in your life, think about what you like and what you enjoy. What things bring that flow state? For me, it's always been being creative and working with my hands. That's where it all starts.
In the future, the entrepreneur's goal is to combine all of his beloved projects: books, café operations, and make room for new things to develop.
– There are a lot of ideas, and implementing them requires time and resources. But I believe that everything will work out. As long as there is a clear direction and you work towards it, your dreams will come true.
Meet Mia website and order the Christmas Diary for yourself or even as a gift.
Miia is also involved In the GENGREEN project.