🎥 When the World Shifts, Creators Thrive
Hey Reader,
Oh, the world of media... what a week. Trump’s sudden tariff announcement on foreign movies shook Hollywood before he quickly walked it back, leaving mainstream media in a frenzy. It’s almost like he doesn’t understand how a global economy works. But here’s the thing—those initial blows have already caused damage, and the chaos is the point. This is classic emotional whiplash, and if you’ve ever lived through a controlling relationship (or, you know, been awake since 2016), you know the playbook.
But while the legacy media giants scramble to figure out what this means for their billion-dollar budgets, smaller creators like YOU have a major advantage. Your business model isn’t built on bloated overhead or outdated systems. You’re nimble, adaptable, and in direct contact with your audience. You have more control over your cash flow than you might realize, and you can pivot faster than any big studio.
Yes, I harp on craftsmanship and quality all the time. It matters. But what matters even more? Consistently showing the hell up. It’s not about posting every day like a content robot—it’s about genuine human connection. Especially now, when the bar for authenticity is so low thanks to generative AI that’s often misused by people who can’t be bothered to develop an actual voice.
So, why not use this moment to master your own voice? Let your brand reflect YOU, not some algorithm or a copywriter who pumps your content through Chat GPT without a second thought. That’s how you stand out. That’s how you win the long game.
Because at the end of the day, visibility isn’t just about reach—it’s about credibility. And right now, the door to new media is wide open for those willing to walk through it.
If I Have to Scream About This, So Do You...
📝 Notion Just Leveled Up
Notion AI just dropped a meeting notes feature, and I’m geeking out. If you’re already using Notion, this is a game-changer. Ditch the third-party apps like Fathom and keep your stack streamlined. Click here for the simple setup.
🍪 Cookies, Compassion, and Public Media
Public broadcasting isn’t just about Muppets and happy songs. It’s about teaching compassion and creating an informed society. Don’t let Big Bird get the ax—sign the petition and keep public media funded.
💰 The Oracle of Omaha Sees a Storm Coming
Warren Buffett shocked Berkshire Hathaway by announcing his retirement and passing the torch to a Canadian successor. This is the guy who said he’d die at his desk, so the move feels more like a strategic hedge than a soft exit. Is this his final insurance policy against the chaos of U.S. markets? I’m keeping my popcorn ready.
Your Free Weekly Business Tarot Reading:
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This week's reading...
Is a classic 3-card check-in. Meant to help you navigate being in the middle of change and adjusting to new ways of looking at your business... and reaching more paying customers.
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💔 When Vulnerability Becomes a Business Trap
Are you sharing your truth—or your trauma?
Episode 3 of The School of Moxie Podcast tackles one of the biggest issues in online entrepreneurship:
What happens when we turn our pain into branding?
We’re looking at examples from Ted Lasso, including Jamie’s breakdown, Ted’s panic attack avoidance, and Dr. Sharon’s grounding presence… all while I share some of my own too-raw-too-soon moments in business.
This episode is a guidepost for anyone struggling to know where their healing ends and their content begins.
🎧 Listen now on your favorite app or click to watch below. ⤵️
Let's Hang Out
🎤 May 27th is the Guilty Pleasures edition of Hustle Hard Slide Faster! You know you wanna.
🏳️🌈 June 13th is New Money, New Economy with Maddy Reeves of Fearless Foundry, Trystan Reese of Collaborate Consulting, Charlie Sprinkman of Everywhere is Queer, and yours truly (hi 👋).
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Participate + Join In
📖 Join us for Building Our Library: One Story at a Time—an evening of storytelling, music, and poetry to support the future Washougal Community Library. I’m emceeing as a proud FVRLibraries trustee, helping raise funds for this vital community space.
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The Common Wealth
Tory & Ashlan have this super cool new FREE webinar! You should definitely check it out. I love how they incorporated the 9 universal year numerology for this!! If you've been on the struggle bus trying to get your business ducks tamed, you need these 9 steps to get it together... like, now.
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Affiliate Hub
Speaking of Notion releasing cool new features, these templates are also for you! As a media producer, I’m constantly testing templates to help creators get ready to amplify their message—and I finally tried the Notion templates from Viral Marketing Stars. Verdict: They blow Thomas Frank’s out of the water.
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Conscious Consumerism
Taking action is the only way, arguably, to be a genuinely conscious consumer. Not performative. But truly conscious about it all. That means doing things like nominating women for these podcasting awards. Spoiler: you can't nominate me, but I bet you know at least one woman who deserves it!
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