Ellie LaPosha

26/05/2021

I’ve learned that building a business isn’t really about achieving perfect balance — it’s about staying centered through all the motion. Some seasons feel steady, others feel chaotic, but the work moves forward when I stay grounded in clarity, growth, and purpose. Balance shifts. Centeredness stays.

18/05/2021

I look back on this season with so much gratitude. These were some of the people who encouraged me, believed in me, and gave me my very first clients long before Studio Mila had a name. I’ve grown, shifted, and found my own path, but the friendships and the experiences from those days were a powerful beginning. Every journey starts somewhere, and this was part of mine.

12/05/2021

The Atrium on Tenth will always have a special place in my creative journey. It was one of the first brands where I learned how much depth there is behind a visual identity — the story, the tone, the energy, the feeling.

This photo was taken in the early days, long before Studio Mila, but it reminds me exactly why I fell in love with brand design.

12/05/2021

I’ve always been drawn to the tiny, charming details — the florals, the frames, the textures, the little moments that make a space (or a brand) feel alive.

That love for cutesy, intentional touches still shows up in my work every single day.

27/04/2021

Guess who’s fully vaccinated!

I’ve been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for almost a whole month now, and you can be too! I’ll start out with a disclaimer that I am not a doctor nor am I an expert on vaccines, but I am a self-proclaimed expert in being sick and in through research. Another disclaimer, I am here to answer any questions or concerns you may have about the vaccine, whether it’s personal experience or just needing some direction for research.


My mom and I were able to receive our first vaccine right before I headed off to California in March. We drove to a Walmart Super Center in Kirksville, Missouri. I’m located right out of Saint Louis, so our drive was about 3 and a half hours. My mom qualified to get the shot early as a teacher, and I had the opportunity to get the shot because of my medical history and heart conditions. We were so grateful to get our shots that a 7-hour car ride seemed like nothing. After over a year of avoiding the plague, we were going to be safe.

We rolled up to a rundown Walmart and were vaccinated within minutes. I can’t explain the relief I felt after getting my dose and the enormous amount of gratitude I felt for everyone involved in creating this life-saving vaccine. The whole world had put their head down and got to work.

“Virtually painless followed by a few naps and a sore arm” is how I’d describe my first shot. Our second shot followed a few weeks later at another Walmart in Sedalia, Missouri (again in the middle of nowhere). The second shot definitely hit a little harder than the first. I ran a slight fever and needed a lot of rest for the next few days.

I wanted to write this post and share briefly about my experience, because I don’t know how confident I am that we understand the importance of vaccinations and how they work. I’ve seen a lot of post about “well it was developed in less than a year, I don’t trust that.” Or “I’m not here to tell you to get the vaccine because it’s your choice.”

I’m calling bu****it and I’m calling a foul! I’m glad that for some people COVID isn’t deadly, but that’s kind of the point, for some people… it is.

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14/04/2021

The older I get, the more I see how much my work improves when my inner world is steady. Creative direction takes energy, attention, and presence — and that only happens when I’m taking care of my mental and emotional wellbeing.

This season is all about reconnecting with myself, simplifying, and creating from a centered place again.

13/04/2021

I’ve always believed that the things you’re naturally drawn to say something about the work you’re meant to do. For me, it was people, creativity, and the desire to build something with heart and longevity.
Those passions eventually grew into Studio Mila — a place where design, communication, and storytelling come together to help businesses find clarity and confidence in their identity.
Every project, every brand, every conversation with a client reminds me why I chose this path. Turning the things I love into a career has been one of the most rewarding parts of my journey.

27/01/2021

Having a cohesive brand isn’t about aesthetics alone — it’s about trust, clarity, and the way people experience your business at a glance.
Your visual identity should reflect your values, your personality, and the kind of presence you want to carry in your industry. When everything works together — your logo, your voice, your website, your social presence — your brand becomes unmistakable. That consistency builds recognition, and recognition builds trust.

19/11/2020

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