Embrace your weirdness and what makes you, you
Essay on how having hobbies have helped me
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My favorite & least favorite parts of being self-employed are the same
Having the freedom to do anything comes with a set of risks + a freebie mastermind group framework! (For paid subscribers)
Throwing spaghetti at the wall
(but make it Asian—I threw instant phở) An essay on the phrase
On hands, slowing down, and intentional creations
A letter to paid subscribers about some BTS of photoshoots and making dumplings for the new year.
Anxiety as a friend
It can help me or hinder me.
A new financial mindset
A letter to paid members about the thinking behind changing my financial mindset and the actions I've taken since.
2025 word of the year: Growth
Why I chose the word and what I'm hoping to do this year.
Taking a winter break
A letter to paid subscribers summarizing my thoughts about the year and the winter break.
2024: A reflection on what worked and what didn’t work
In my business and personal life, a look at the good and bad, plus highlights from the year.
Quieter holidays and time management
For paid subscribers, a look at my attempt at time-blocking.
Holiday gift guide for every interest I have
Dogs, plants, cozy things, and some work items.
Some thoughts on the future (in general and for tanjennts)
For paid subscribers, some thoughts on what future tanjennts will be like and how I can prioritize joy.
A thrive budget
Not to be confused with a budget that is thriving, if you’re going to anthropomorphize budgets
A post-election letter
A letter to paid subscribers.
Being heard vs feeling heard
Being heard vs feeling heard I want to give a little insight into where my head is at right now. Normally, these meandering thoughts would be sent to paid subscribers, but I figured why not share with everyone. This current season's theme of "New Directions" is
📸 Photo Essays
Photo Essay: Mexico
For paid subscribers, photos from my trip to Mexico.
A thought is just a thought
A nugget of wisdom from my therapist.
📸 Photo Essays
The double houses of San Francisco
Same, but not. The buildings in my neighborhood.
Some recent changes I’ve made
An essay on some changes I've made in my life.
S2: New Directions
About Balance
A letter to paid subscribers about my thoughts on "balance."
Knowing when to change
When change is needed and necessary, red flags appear. An essay reflecting on this.
S2: New Directions
Careers after coffee pt. 2
For paid subscribers, bonus interview quotes from my interviewees about their careers post-coffee industry.
Departing coffee: The skills you carry with you
What are the transferrable skills that coffee people carry over when they leave the industry?
S2: New Directions
Careers before coffee pt. 2
Bonus interview content and commentary for paid subscribers