The World Is Unhinged—Let’s Work Around It.​
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Hey Reader,

Algorithms, politics, the economy—it’s all shifting, and whether you realize it or not, it’s affecting your business. That’s why this newsletter exists: to help you navigate, stay visible, and build something that actually lasts.

This week, you’re getting a peek into The Common Wealth, my new business hype squad. We’re tossing the pay-to-play model and reviving a promotion strategy that used to be reserved for giveaways. Back in the early blogging days, we pooled our audiences to grow together—no ads, no algorithms, just collaborative reach that bypassed the gatekeepers. And it worked. Now, we’re bringing it back. This is so much more than affiliate links and stuffy JV partnerships.

The #1 problem in business is lead generation. The usual paths to fresh audiences? Blocked. Monetized. Full of tolls. So we’re sidestepping all that with a cross-promotion model that lets us grow together, without paying for access.

This week, we’re kicking things off with Sam Pollack’s launch—a small taste of what’s to come. You’ll see me (and a dozen others) promoting each other’s work in ways that actually matter. If you’ve been struggling to find your words—on your site, your sales pages, or your marketing in general—Sam’s program is what you need. Scroll down to check her out and give her some love.

And if you need to get out of the online bubble and meet real humans? Scroll down and grab your spot at Hustle Hard, Slide Faster.

This event is a collaboration with Megan Eckman of Fat Cap Design, and we’re incredibly grateful to Graybox for hosting us in their gorgeous Portland space. It’s based on the Pecha Kucha model, where speakers get 20 slides, 20 seconds per slide—fast, engaging, and free of fluff.

🔗 Scroll Down & Register📍 Portland | March 25 | FREE Event

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This Week I’ve Entered a Feral State & These Links Are Why...

🎙️How Many Megaphones Do I Need?!

​Learn this term: The Manosphere. If we want our voices heard, systematized consistency is key—one post, one podcast, one newsletter isn’t enough. If you’re here, you’re likely progressive, which means it’s time to get louder. A fuck ton louder.

🧵 JoAnn Fabrics Is Closing & I Have Feelings:

My first business wasn’t media—it was sewing my own clothes and blogging about it. JoAnn’s was a huge part of that journey, and its Chapter 11 bankruptcy marks the end of an era for creatives. Feeling nostalgic? Read this eulogy and pour one out.

📺 I'm Not Crying, You're Crying:

The Oscars fumbled again (cue eye roll), but they nailed one thing: Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande’s Wicked + Wizard of Oz medley. Some call their press tour too much, but maybe we’re just not used to women hyping each other up without competition. The internet cried. You might too. Watch it.​

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This week's reading... Get ready to get focused again. Yes, the world is upside down right now and there are so 👏 many 👏 things pulling you from center. This week there's a strong message about identifying your happy factor. It's pretty deep. Note my mic is a smidge extra hot this week... apologies! ✨Watch It Now ​

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Feeling anxious lately? Take back your control:

Most "emergencies" in business aren’t actually emergencies—they’re stress-driven reactions that could have been avoided. This week’s video is a replay from the vocabulary series on Sensible Woo with a deep dive into Preventable Emergencies—what they are, why they happen, and how to stop them before they derail your focus.

If cash flow panic is running the show, it’s time to regulate your nervous system and make intentional moves instead of reactive ones. Watch now and take back control. 🎬🚀

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Let's Hang Out 🎙️ Catch my live chat with STEM in Stilettos on VoiceAmerica! March 10th @ 5pm PT.

Participate + Join In 🎤 Registration is now open for Hustle Hard, Slide Faster—your ticket to more mic time. It's FREE!

💰 The Common Wealth Are you struggling to find your words right now? Sam Pollack is enrolling now for The Craft, a workshop-style writing program designed to help you speak about your work with eloquence, power, passion, and clarity.

🔗 Affiliate Hub Watching the news about Meta like, "Oh shit, I need an email list!" It's time to copy my stacks! I’m dropping my best resource affiliate links here, starting with Kit—the secret behind The Production Oracle’s top-tier deliverability.​

🛍️ Conscious Consumerism Are you struggling to find businesses that align with your values? Conscious consumerism goes beyond boycotts—it’s about where you spend. With DEI under attack, tools like Everywhere is Queer make it easier to support the right businesses.​

Have a great week! Thanks for hanging out with me, Reader 🤗 Enjoyed this week's mail? ​You can buy me a coffee ☕️

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Some fine print...
​This newsletter, my website, and my social media channels may contain affiliate links to products, programs, or services at any given time. What that means is, if you purchase an item through one of the links in my newsletter or on my website, some or all of the sale monies will be paid to me as a commission. Pretty standard stuff, but l let you know this so you can make your own purchasing decisions.​
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