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The Way of the WildpreneurTM


Build a life that honors our wildest dreams and everyday needs.
Together, we are crafting a world that respects our humanity and the quiet call of our hearts.

Crafting Your Wild ARK

I often get asked if The Way of the Wildpreneur is about business or if it's about well-being and community. The truth? It's always both.

To build a sustainable business and lead a thriving life, we can't separate our personal well-being from our work. This is especially true for solo...

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When the World is Howling . . .

The world is howling right now. Voices, certain and righteous, grow louder by the day—calling out to protect freedoms, stand for human rights, warn of a fragile economy, and cry out for a climate in crisis (look at the devastation in the Appalachian Mountains due to Hurricane Helene). It...

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The Coyote Calls

The coyote sat on the lush green hillside, its amber eyes cutting through the evening haze. He looked at me like he knew something, something old and wise that carried the scent of the wild places. His gaze called me, urging me to rise and run beside him, to chase down whatever it is that we seek...

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Acts of Restorative Kindness

If you’ve been in the online business space for a hot minute, I’m sure you’ve heard a lot of lip service about showing up “authentically” in your marketing.

Be vulnerable. Let them see the “real” you.

Based on the curated IG and TikTok videos I’ve...

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The Doorstep Mile

About to step across the threshold—backpack on, shoes laced up, route mapped, door wide open—and there I stop, immobile. 

Have you ever found yourself struggling to take the first step? That, my friend, is where I find myself.

The Norwegians have a word for it, ...

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The Tracks We Follow

It’s 5 am my alarm sounds. I consider hitting snooze, as one does. And then, I hear it. 

The sounds of the lions calling—literally from the other side of the screen.

All I can think is, “Will we find the lions today?! How fast can I get dressed? Can I go to the Land Rover,...

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