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  Boulder-Marked Joy

  Tiana Whitewolf

  Tiana Whitewolf

  Tiana Whitewolf, raised on the Navajo Nation in Arizona, values indigenous traditions and communal care in her writing and cultural work.

  Sep 20, 2025 • Inspiration
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  Knitting Scars and Comeback Stars

  Harper Sinclair

  Harper Sinclair

  Harper Sinclair, raised in a progressive East Austin home, is a program director focused on social change, arts education, and community engagement.

  Sep 19, 2025 • Inspiration
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  Garage Lightbulb Moment

  Nathaniel Caldwell

  Nathaniel Caldwell

  Nate Caldwell, raised in Scottsdale, values entrepreneurship and community. He combines creativity and business through marketing and motivational storytelling.

  Sep 19, 2025 • Inspiration
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  Habits That Woo the Muse

  Ebony Johnson

  Ebony Johnson

  Ebony Johnson, raised in Charleston's Gullah Geechee heritage, was inspired by family stories and local history, shaping her passion for cultural exploration in her writing.

  Sep 19, 2025 • Inspiration
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  The Beauty of Getting Lost

  Rina Tanaka

  Rina Tanaka

  Rina Tanaka grew up in suburban Tokyo, influenced by her professor father and floral designer mother, fostering a love for art, culture, and meaningful discussions.

  Sep 18, 2025 • Inspiration
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  Marshlight Moments

  Christo Valente

  Christo Valente

  Chris Valente, raised in Santa Barbara, grew up in a philanthropic family. He now writes novels and essays blending ecology with personal stories in Santa Monica.

  Sep 18, 2025 • Inspiration
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  Tides of Resilience

  Abby Woodcroft

  Abby Woodcroft

  Abby Woodcroft, raised in Bar Harbor, grew up near Acadia National Park, nurturing her passion for nature and writing inspired by her park ranger father.

  Sep 17, 2025 • Inspiration
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  Sparking a Love Affair with Creativity

  Caroline Hensley

  Caroline Hensley

  Caroline Hensley, raised in Montgomery, Alabama, grew up in a family of educators, fostering her passion for storytelling and social justice from an early age.

  Sep 17, 2025 • Inspiration
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  Raking Toward Unexpected Joy

  Oliver Wentworth

  Oliver Wentworth

  Oliver Wentworth, a Nantucket native, grew up in a family inn, exploring the island's maritime history and crafting stories inspired by its whaling past.

  Sep 16, 2025 • Inspiration
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  Crafted by Curiosity

  Willow Ko

  Willow Ko

  Willow Ko grew up in Vancouver, surrounded by her family's café, which reflected the city's multicultural essence and her parents' Hong Kong roots.

  Sep 16, 2025 • Inspiration
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  Your Story, Unfinished

  Willow Ko

  Willow Ko

  Willow Ko grew up in Vancouver, surrounded by her family's café, which reflected the city's multicultural essence and her parents' Hong Kong roots.

  Sep 16, 2025 • Inspiration
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  Ambushed by Purpose

  Veronica St. Claire

  Veronica St. Claire

  Veronica St. Claire, raised in Manhattan's Upper East Side, comes from an art-centric family and has built a career in art criticism and cultural explorations.

  Sep 15, 2025 • Inspiration