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Build it and they will come

An essay for paid subscribers about the old adage.

Jenn Chen

Jenn Chen

29 May 2024 β€” 3 min read
Build it and they will come
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Exploring the tangents that life creates: essays and story links in culture, identity, solopreneurship, social activism, and more. This newsletter is the creative outlet of writer & photographer Jenn Chen.