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Who this Stack is For
This Stack shares creative prompts, practical supports, fresh perspectives and human stories for solo- and micro-entrepreneurs. We want you to have the tools and insights you need to build a livelihood that nourishes you in all the ways. But we also warmly welcome those who desire to express themselves well, who are curious about how their expertise can contribute to the moment we now find ourselves in, who are longing for us to tell better stories about what is possible.

If you are here, I like to imagine one or more of the following is resonant (they are all resonant, for me):

-I am curious, clear, or puzzled by how to earn an ethical living in what appears to be a messy and unjust economic system.

-I am curious, clear, or confused about how to contribute something useful to the culture, in the face of the sometimes overwhelming currents of change.

-I feel hope in the notion our thoughtfully-made, fair trade businesses don’t have to contribute to the inequalities, ickiness and sickness we witness; they can actually be beacons for the changes we want to see in community.

-I want to earn a sustainable, ‘enough-for-my family’ living, and still be accessible to the people I help. I want the same for you.

-I have a service, skills, or experience that I leverage into work that I enjoy; I find purpose in offering my best in business, volunteer work, or at home.

-I need to create a container for my good work (aka my ‘business’) that nourishes me with currencies beyond money, such as: time, wellness, purpose, community.

-I take heart in the fact that introverts, empaths and quiet good listeners who prioritize relating well, instinctively hold many qualities to run a successful organization—business or otherwise. Ya’ll are my people.

-I am delighted to remember that instead of ‘marketing’ I can share, help, tell stories and have conversations. Those are things I know how to do.

-I know that my (and your) innate creativity, curiousity and body wisdom can be trustworthy guides.

The stories we tell about ourselves and our work matter. The time and attention we spend to gather supports and participate in communities, matter. I hope you will find some helpful and unexpected stories, supports, and community over here.

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