The Courage to Be Real: Growing & Learning, Together
"Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage.” – Anaïs Nin
Aho, Ase, AmeNamaste to all my Perfectly Imperfects.
If you are reading this, I want to get right to thanking you. You could be anywhere, but you’re here. And that means the world to me.
My goal has always been to offer actionable insights. And my intention is to help you amplify your impact. And that mission hasn’t changed.
But something is shifting.
"The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance." – Alan Watts
A quick confession, this site is hosted on Posthaven. I allowed the $5 subscription fee lapse some time ago. Thankfully, I maintained the payment long enough to keep Posthaven from pulling my site down entirely. Shout-out to this service and I’m glad to be a paying member again.
It is incredibly humbling this existence, isn’t it? This is the type of stuff I sit with in the dark. Things I would never share in previous versions of myself. Yet here we are. Welcome.
Lately, reflecting on the full nature of the work itself has been a new obsession. Particularly I enjoy exploring the "messy bits.” The part that doesn’t always make it into the polished case studies or the "5 Steps to X" blog posts. It’s the messy middle. The trial-and-error. The late nights and moments of doubt. It’s the sheer grit needed for meaningful projects. This is true for creators, community builders, and cause-driven entrepreneurs.
So, consider this a reintroduction. Or perhaps, a deepening of the conversation.
My commitment moving forward is to be more open and honest about this lovely messiness. Why? Because I believe that’s where some of the most valuable lessons lie. This is where Ownership truly takes root. We learn to navigate with Liberty. We build Antifragility. Ultimately, we take full Responsibility for our journey. And yes, sometimes it requires a degree of Surrender to the process itself. (See? S.O.L.A.R. is always there.)
What does this mean for the content you’ll see from me?
More "Behind-the-Curtain" Insights: I want to share not just what works, but how it works. And those humbling bumps along the road, rich wisdom will be gleaned. Expect more stories of challenges faced. I'll share lessons learned (sometimes the hard way). We'll explore the nuanced realities of running a business. And of community development and ethical marketing in today's world
Honest Conversations about the Creator Journey: The path of a creator or an independent professional isn't always glamorous. We'll talk about finding your authentic voice and sustaining it. We'll also explore the courage it takes to put your work out consistently.
The "Real Talk" on Impact: Making an impact is incredibly rewarding, but it’s also complex. I plan to explore the practical and sometimes uncomfortable truths about building communities. Let's get comfortable with the slow process of driving effective engagement. Because that's what it will take to effect change in a noisy world.
For years, I’ve championed the power of listening as a cornerstone of effective marketing and connection. Now, I’m turning that lens inward a bit more publicly and inviting you to be part of a more candid dialogue.
This isn't about abandoning the practical advice or the strategic frameworks. It’s about enriching them with authenticity. It's about acknowledging that none of us have all the answers. Yet if we share our experiences more openly, we can all learn and grow stronger.
So, what are the "messy bits" of the work you do? What are the conversations you wish more people were having in your field? And if you are not ready to get messy, then let me know what you do hope I cover more in my work.
I’m the perfectly imperfect person named Hubert. I’m excited to embark on this next chapter of sharing, learning, and growing with you. This time, intention will be involved in every step.
Let’s get to it.