I love that both of you created for none monetary reasons. It can be tough out here financially. So I understand the desire to make everything a side hustle but I think that’s what makes y’all’s approach so refreshing.
I’ll never fault anyone for doing what they need to do to support them and their people, and I know sometimes that extends beyond monetary fulfillment. I love seeing how we show up in those moments. I appreciate you, bro. Thank you for your thoughtfulness and generosity.
Jenn's values are so clear here. The way she interacts and holds her community, the ones she has intimate relationships with and otherwise, shows how committed she is in living a life of generosity. I hope we all have Jenns in our lives, that we can all have Jenns in our hearts. <3
“I couldn’t have gone and pitched this cookbook to a bunch of publishers, but I have a book in my hand, and I'm really proud of it. It doesn't matter that I don't have 100,000 followers on Instagram to share it with. I inspired one person, and that's all I care about.”
If I didn’t know someone else said those words, I would have assumed it was you, Alex. It’s such a signature thing for you to express, a graceful way to talk about yourself and the healthy impact you’re striving to make.
Not necessarily on a massive scale, but in a way that is tangible and manageable according to your own desires.
Thank you, bro. I’m glad you could see me in her words because I saw myself in them, too. Jenn helped me feel less alone in a social media industry that can be overly focused on reaching wide instead of deep.
“[I] hope that if you feel so called to, you’ll find a meaningful way to give back to community this season, too.” her quote jumped at me.
because it’s definitely something i’m figuring it out as i navigate the community on here.
i’ve been given so much love and now figuring out various ways to support my people on here.
whether that’s being a paid member, being a cheer leader, being a soundboard for their ideas, being their reader of one, buying a coffee, buying their product, supporting their causes, trusting their recommendations, listening their podcast, attending their events, collaborating on essays, documenting their inspiration behind their newsletter, helping them be SEEN by highlighting beautiful parts of their essays & leaving thoughtful reactions.
and still open to adding new ways to support my people.
This is so lovely 🥹
I’m so glad you enjoyed it 🥲
I love that both of you created for none monetary reasons. It can be tough out here financially. So I understand the desire to make everything a side hustle but I think that’s what makes y’all’s approach so refreshing.
I’ll never fault anyone for doing what they need to do to support them and their people, and I know sometimes that extends beyond monetary fulfillment. I love seeing how we show up in those moments. I appreciate you, bro. Thank you for your thoughtfulness and generosity.
you speak my mind man!
This was a lovely and inspiring interview. Thank you both
I appreciate you making time to read it, Claire. I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Jenn's values are so clear here. The way she interacts and holds her community, the ones she has intimate relationships with and otherwise, shows how committed she is in living a life of generosity. I hope we all have Jenns in our lives, that we can all have Jenns in our hearts. <3
It’s refreshing, right? I felt like I could breathe after speaking with her. I’m thankful for the Jenns and the Shivanis 🥰
“I couldn’t have gone and pitched this cookbook to a bunch of publishers, but I have a book in my hand, and I'm really proud of it. It doesn't matter that I don't have 100,000 followers on Instagram to share it with. I inspired one person, and that's all I care about.”
If I didn’t know someone else said those words, I would have assumed it was you, Alex. It’s such a signature thing for you to express, a graceful way to talk about yourself and the healthy impact you’re striving to make.
Not necessarily on a massive scale, but in a way that is tangible and manageable according to your own desires.
Thank you, bro. I’m glad you could see me in her words because I saw myself in them, too. Jenn helped me feel less alone in a social media industry that can be overly focused on reaching wide instead of deep.
“[I] hope that if you feel so called to, you’ll find a meaningful way to give back to community this season, too.” her quote jumped at me.
because it’s definitely something i’m figuring it out as i navigate the community on here.
i’ve been given so much love and now figuring out various ways to support my people on here.
whether that’s being a paid member, being a cheer leader, being a soundboard for their ideas, being their reader of one, buying a coffee, buying their product, supporting their causes, trusting their recommendations, listening their podcast, attending their events, collaborating on essays, documenting their inspiration behind their newsletter, helping them be SEEN by highlighting beautiful parts of their essays & leaving thoughtful reactions.
and still open to adding new ways to support my people.
Grateful for you reading and articulating this, bro!