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Good morning, Glories, and happy Bealtaine! And if you don't know what that is, happy May! FINALLY the warmth is returning to the northern hemisphere. I check the earth daily to see what's poking up from a long slumber, and if that sounds boring, it's not (to me). If you are curious what Bealtaine is and want even more functional woo in your life, you can listen to the podcast I recorded about it here (20 minute listen). If you're new here (heeeeey!) I use this monthly shout out as a place to...

Dear wonderful weird people I share an immediate region with, This is just a courtesy reminder that the next Charleston Artists Salon is Sunday! Please share with any of your peeps that could use some creative community. When: Sunday, April 13th from 5-7pm Where: The Carmody Home, 43 Lolandra Avenue, Charleston SC, 29407 What: There is room for 4 more people to present, at about 15 minutes each. If you'd like to snag a place to present, just reply here to me. It can be incredibly informal....

Good morning, Glories, and happy April! If you're here for the functional Woo, you'll find it at the bottom of this email. Otherwise, grab yourself a beverage and stay awhile. I use this monthly newsletter not only to dish out the functional woo, but to sum up everything in case you missed it from the pockets of the internet I inhabit. Some haps: Things to know! If you're local to the Charleston SC area, the next artist's salon is going to be held next Sunday, here's a cute little graphic to...

I want to let you in on something I desperately wish someone had told me when I was at the beginning of my career. It's going to change. It should. The things you want now, you likely won't want them forever. Either because you did them already, or because they quietly slunk away due to misuse. I did not know this. I had an idea for how my career was supposed to look, and any aberration from that ideal seemed like a personal indignity. In retrospect, every single bit of it was necessary. This...

I'm going live on the gram today at 1pm to answer some of my FAQ's about The Audacity Project, but I wanted to answer them here too- because I believe in transparency. You have the questions, I have answers! I only want these emails to reach people who will enjoy them- if you don't want to get emails about The Audacity Project, but you still want to be on my list, just click here. No harm, no foul. Keeping it real- one question at a time: Wait how much is this program again? The Audacity...

Good morning, glories! If you're here for the functional Woo, you'll find it at the bottom of this email. Otherwise, grab yourself a beverage and stay awhile. This is the space I use to update you on all the haps that are happing in all the corners of the internet I whisper to. What's happening now: The Audacity Project, Cycle 28, is open to the public and enrolling this week only! This much-loved program is my flagship course for working artists (or those who would like to be) to get their...

What it is: The Audacity Project is an 8 week guided process, entirely online, to equip aerialists, artists, and creative entrepreneurs with the tools necessary to be working professionals. Translation: to get your shit together. To finally create an online portfolio that you love, and that is fabulous enough to stand up for you. To claim your place in your world. To pursue your creative practice with intention, integrity, a full heart, all the necessary materials, and clarity on what you...

Happy Tuesday, errbody. Story time! As you might know, the waitlist for Cycle 28 has been invited to enroll this week. One of their perks is free access to a short, action-packed preparatory workshop called Set the Stage to help them get the most out of The Audacity Project (or any intensive process). I watched it myself today, to make sure it was up to snuff. Note for the brag book: while rewatching it I absolutely had the thought "damn I'm good." thanks Aziz Back to the story. The first...

Happy Wednesday! Last week I asked what feminist snacks people are enjoying (micro acts of feminism). I did get some responses so Imma share them here with you- directly from readers: Wearing a shirt that says "If you can see this, you're gay" to a weightlifting class (very dude-heavy class, but several complimented her on it, which I love so much. Inclusive spaces include everyone.) Creating a space for kids ages 6-13 to share names, pronouns, and however they are feeling (this isn't micro,...

I meant to send this out an hour ago, but you can blame the phone call I just had with Janelle Dinosaurs, which was delightful and welcome and means this email is getting sent out late. Janelle, it's your fault. Also thank you. I'm writing today to tell you two things: THING 1: Extra love is going out to the waitlist for The Audacity Project starting next week! If you've been watching the project for a while, the waitlist is the best place to get extra TLC, early access, and a sweet discount...