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This corner of the internet is designed to help you (stable-career professionals) spark creative joy in your life without the pressure of starting over.
Feb 28
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Vanessa Li
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Alchemizing Corporate Burn-Out Into Art, Comics, & Humorous Storytelling
Interview with artist Alice Yang , & a mini showcase of her works
Jan 27
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Vanessa Li
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She Forgot Her Art for 10 Years — Then Found Her Way Back
Interview with painter & printmaker Sophia Sattar (This one's for anyone who’s ever felt lost.)
Oct 30, 2025
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Vanessa Li
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I Had 30 Jobs Before Turning 30
How to embrace a nonlinear path and the value of sharing your side quests.
Mar 15
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Vanessa Li
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Journal with Us: On Places That Shape Our Sense of Self
An invitation to reflect on where you feel most seen; where you feel open to possibility; and, where you feel most challenged
Mar 5
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Vanessa Li
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Keriann Bellamy
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Check Out: Our Creative Spaces Map
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"What If This Was Fun?"
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An Ode to Creative Rest
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Dec 20, 2025
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Let's Get Shallow: 20 Questions with Vanessa Li
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The Art and Power of Remembering
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Ritual: Oct-Nov '25 Letter from the Editor
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Why I Host Field Trips for Creatives
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Oct 22, 2025
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Vanessa Li
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Join Our Next Possibilities Club Field Trip!
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Oct 16, 2025
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A Postcard from LA: On Designing Your (and Our Collective) Future
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