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Amber here! 👋🏽

I believe we bring our whole selves to everything we do (intentionally, or unwittingly). That includes our businesses. 

And if you’re familiar with my POV, you know I really care about how experiences feel. 
Perhaps you do too?

 

We get to connect with people who’s vibe is a good fit for us.

How well our values align, and whether or not our energies mesh also contribute to the experience of working together .

Soooo…

Here’s some stuff that might help you get a sense of me, in no particular order!

(Feel free to use the pink-heart chat widget to send me a message if you feel a nudge.)

Why is facilitation one of my favourite things, ever?

I’m a neurodivergent and biracial woman. These identities have shaped my values in some major ways:

✨ I love balance and try to avoid most extremes.

✨ I want people to see the humanity in everyone.

✨ I’m super sensitive to marginalization and false dichotomies.

✨ I want people to think expansively and embrace nuance.

✨ I think everyone can learn something from everyone else

These values are all expressed when facilitating workshops.

I love anything that creates a sense of belonging and builds collective wisdom.✊🏽❤️‍🔥

You and I may be a great fit if:

  • You value autonomy and don't want the people you support to become dependent on you
  • The traditional education system seems *less than ideal* 👀 to you
  • You read speculative fiction & dream of ways the world could be different (although I'm grateful to live in a world where N.K. Jemisin exists!)
  • You know we're not machines, and shouldn't aspire to be. Playfulness and rest are vital. (Shoutout to The Nap Ministry!)

Some of my favourite things:

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Libraries

Where people are equal and can just *exist* without having to spend money.

And – they’re full of BOOKS. 🥰 The ability to teleport my mind into someone else’s brain?

So cool.

 
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Co-operative games

In games (much like in life), I prefer working together to overcome obstacles, rather than competing. ⚡️ 

Anything word-based, sci-fi, or with a strong theme and storyline will likely steal my heart.

 
Dance Life

Dancing

Self-expression & “listening” to others is healing and joyful.

(I’ve also realized a ton about workshops from studying DJs!)

Currently captivated by Salsa on2, and Dominican-style Bachata. 💃🏽

Imagination, conversation,
and shared experiences
change the world.

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Whatcha thinkin'?

Do you have any questions about anything? Do we have something in common?
Let me knowwww!

If you want to send me a message with your thoughts… It’d make me very happy! There’s a floating chat bubble in the shape of a heart near the bottom of the page.
 
Your message will be sent directly to me and I’ll reply to you when I can. 💛 
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Bonus content: Puppies!🐕🐶

You might see Kodak & Marley from time to time (they like napping near where I work).

I often take these guys for a walk in this trail in our neighbourhood  We’re currently exploring what it’s like for them to be off-leash.
Great mid-day break!

Kodak is the chill black & white one.
Marley is the zoomie puppy-baby.

Both the goodest bois. 🥰  

Workshops that introduce people to your vision for the world 

✨ the blog
✨ Inner Activist (Essay)
✨ Engagement layers (essay)
✨ Dream Day (1:1 Intensive)
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  • Ready for more? Those three things are necessary, NOT sufficient...(Although they *will* do you wonders. I'm sure any experienced facilitator, trainer, or people-gatherer will agree.)But the type of entrepreneurs I work with aren’t *just* looking for the chat to pop off. They’re looking to develop a workshop that reflects their values. Something community-focused, non-hierarchical, and, I dunno... interesting.If “better engagement” has always felt like a shallow fix for something deeper you can’t quite describe…I wrote something that unpacks this (layer-by-layer).It starts with the awkward surface level symptoms, and moves down to the foundational aspects that *actually* shape engagement.If you wanna explore what’s *really* going on beneath the surface (and what you can do about it), the full essay’s on my site, available through clicking on my bīo. @thehellocode (And you can message me your thoughts directly from the page, if you want.)Anyway, I hope you enjoy the read. It’s a good one. ✨
  • Engagement is something we earn.(Low engagement is a symptom of something deeper!)The kind of participation and interaction we're hoping for comes a lot more naturally when we invite people into a world where they are our EQUALS, rather than our audience. Enter: Worldbuilding. 😉There are tons of directions we could go from here. Let me know your thoughts, questions, etc. and we'll go wherever you wanna.
  • Took a work break to make scones and have tea with my parents. (Mulberries and currants were picked from a friend's garden!)Reminders I needed:✨ Use the good china. ✨ Love on your people.✨ Slow down. What are some of the (small) ways you've done those 👆🏽 things recently? Crowdsourcing ideas!
  • Our challenge is a fractious one.The *collective* must be served.Not just humanity itself;The plants, Creatures, Stone, The Earth.Distinct hues in a spectral whole... a prism will preserve.Facets refract, and they reveal:Connection.Beauty.Nuance.Mirth.
  • [What] [should] [I] [teach]?Swapping out (or removing) just ONE word, makes workshop planning much more interesting!Should I teach?HOW should I teach?What SHOULDN'T I teach?What should THEY teach (each other)?What should I ASK?What should I SHARE?Try it!Then change two parts. Or three!If YOU could put one question on every facilitator’s checklist… what would it be?
  • Most people jump straight into workshop design: calculating timelines, planning activities, building "assets".But I believe your workshop is better if you don't gloss over the step BEFORE all of that.The Prequel is where you pause to dream.To clarify your vision.To envision the world your workshop is meant to live in.Because when that part is solid,the rest becomes so much easier to plan. Decisions are obvious, the process is more joyful, and the result is unmistakably unique.✨ Early access to The Prequel is open now for beta listeners.You’ll get 50% off + a 90-min 1:1 for whatever workshop-related support you want to use it for as a thank-you.Want to know more? Check out the Google Doc linked at @thehellocode, or just message me. 💛//#Facilitation #WorkshopDesign #TransformativeLearning #ValuesBasedBusiness #PrivatePodcast #CreativeEducation #Worldbuilding #DreamFirst
Ready for more? Those three things are necessary, NOT sufficient...(Although they *will* do you wonders. I'm sure any experienced facilitator, trainer, or people-gatherer will agree.)But the type of entrepreneurs I work with aren’t *just* looking for the chat to pop off. They’re looking to develop a workshop that reflects their values. Something community-focused, non-hierarchical, and, I dunno... interesting.If “better engagement” has always felt like a shallow fix for something deeper you can’t quite describe…I wrote something that unpacks this (layer-by-layer).It starts with the awkward surface level symptoms, and moves down to the foundational aspects that *actually* shape engagement.If you wanna explore what’s *really* going on beneath the surface (and what you can do about it), the full essay’s on my site, available through clicking on my bīo. @thehellocode (And you can message me your thoughts directly from the page, if you want.)Anyway, I hope you enjoy the read. It’s a good one. ✨
Ready for more? Those three things are necessary, NOT sufficient...(Although they *will* do you wonders. I'm sure any experienced facilitator, trainer, or people-gatherer will agree.)But the type of entrepreneurs I work with aren’t *just* looking for the chat to pop off. They’re looking to develop a workshop that reflects their values. Something community-focused, non-hierarchical, and, I dunno... interesting.If “better engagement” has always felt like a shallow fix for something deeper you can’t quite describe…I wrote something that unpacks this (layer-by-layer).It starts with the awkward surface level symptoms, and moves down to the foundational aspects that *actually* shape engagement.If you wanna explore what’s *really* going on beneath the surface (and what you can do about it), the full essay’s on my site, available through clicking on my bīo. @thehellocode (And you can message me your thoughts directly from the page, if you want.)Anyway, I hope you enjoy the read. It’s a good one. ✨
Ready for more? Those three things are necessary, NOT sufficient...(Although they *will* do you wonders. I'm sure any experienced facilitator, trainer, or people-gatherer will agree.)But the type of entrepreneurs I work with aren’t *just* looking for the chat to pop off. They’re looking to develop a workshop that reflects their values. Something community-focused, non-hierarchical, and, I dunno... interesting.If “better engagement” has always felt like a shallow fix for something deeper you can’t quite describe…I wrote something that unpacks this (layer-by-layer).It starts with the awkward surface level symptoms, and moves down to the foundational aspects that *actually* shape engagement.If you wanna explore what’s *really* going on beneath the surface (and what you can do about it), the full essay’s on my site, available through clicking on my bīo. @thehellocode (And you can message me your thoughts directly from the page, if you want.)Anyway, I hope you enjoy the read. It’s a good one. ✨
Ready for more? Those three things are necessary, NOT sufficient...(Although they *will* do you wonders. I'm sure any experienced facilitator, trainer, or people-gatherer will agree.)But the type of entrepreneurs I work with aren’t *just* looking for the chat to pop off. They’re looking to develop a workshop that reflects their values. Something community-focused, non-hierarchical, and, I dunno... interesting.If “better engagement” has always felt like a shallow fix for something deeper you can’t quite describe…I wrote something that unpacks this (layer-by-layer).It starts with the awkward surface level symptoms, and moves down to the foundational aspects that *actually* shape engagement.If you wanna explore what’s *really* going on beneath the surface (and what you can do about it), the full essay’s on my site, available through clicking on my bīo. @thehellocode (And you can message me your thoughts directly from the page, if you want.)Anyway, I hope you enjoy the read. It’s a good one. ✨
Ready for more? Those three things are necessary, NOT sufficient...(Although they *will* do you wonders. I'm sure any experienced facilitator, trainer, or people-gatherer will agree.)But the type of entrepreneurs I work with aren’t *just* looking for the chat to pop off. They’re looking to develop a workshop that reflects their values. Something community-focused, non-hierarchical, and, I dunno... interesting.If “better engagement” has always felt like a shallow fix for something deeper you can’t quite describe…I wrote something that unpacks this (layer-by-layer).It starts with the awkward surface level symptoms, and moves down to the foundational aspects that *actually* shape engagement.If you wanna explore what’s *really* going on beneath the surface (and what you can do about it), the full essay’s on my site, available through clicking on my bīo. @thehellocode (And you can message me your thoughts directly from the page, if you want.)Anyway, I hope you enjoy the read. It’s a good one. ✨
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Ready for more? Those three things are necessary, NOT sufficient... (Although they *will* do you wonders. I'm sure any experienced facilitator, trainer, or people-gatherer will agree.) But the type of entrepreneurs I work with aren’t *just* looking for the chat to pop off. They’re looking to develop a workshop that reflects their values. Something community-focused, non-hierarchical, and, I dunno... interesting. If “better engagement” has always felt like a shallow fix for something deeper you can’t quite describe… I wrote something that unpacks this (layer-by-layer). It starts with the awkward surface level symptoms, and moves down to the foundational aspects that *actually* shape engagement. If you wanna explore what’s *really* going on beneath the surface (and what you can do about it), the full essay’s on my site, available through clicking on my bīo. @thehellocode (And you can message me your thoughts directly from the page, if you want.) Anyway, I hope you enjoy the read. It’s a good one. ✨
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Engagement is something we earn.(Low engagement is a symptom of something deeper!)The kind of participation and interaction we're hoping for comes a lot more naturally when we invite people into a world where they are our EQUALS, rather than our audience. Enter: Worldbuilding. 😉There are tons of directions we could go from here. Let me know your thoughts, questions, etc. and we'll go wherever you wanna.
Engagement is something we earn.(Low engagement is a symptom of something deeper!)The kind of participation and interaction we're hoping for comes a lot more naturally when we invite people into a world where they are our EQUALS, rather than our audience. Enter: Worldbuilding. 😉There are tons of directions we could go from here. Let me know your thoughts, questions, etc. and we'll go wherever you wanna.
Engagement is something we earn.(Low engagement is a symptom of something deeper!)The kind of participation and interaction we're hoping for comes a lot more naturally when we invite people into a world where they are our EQUALS, rather than our audience. Enter: Worldbuilding. 😉There are tons of directions we could go from here. Let me know your thoughts, questions, etc. and we'll go wherever you wanna.
Engagement is something we earn.(Low engagement is a symptom of something deeper!)The kind of participation and interaction we're hoping for comes a lot more naturally when we invite people into a world where they are our EQUALS, rather than our audience. Enter: Worldbuilding. 😉There are tons of directions we could go from here. Let me know your thoughts, questions, etc. and we'll go wherever you wanna.
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Engagement is something we earn. (Low engagement is a symptom of something deeper!) The kind of participation and interaction we're hoping for comes a lot more naturally when we invite people into a world where they are our EQUALS, rather than our audience. Enter: Worldbuilding. 😉 There are tons of directions we could go from here. Let me know your thoughts, questions, etc. and we'll go wherever you wanna.
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Took a work break to make scones and have tea with my parents. (Mulberries and currants were picked from a friend's garden!)Reminders I needed:✨ Use the good china. ✨ Love on your people.✨ Slow down. What are some of the (small) ways you've done those 👆🏽 things recently? Crowdsourcing ideas!
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Took a work break to make scones and have tea with my parents. (Mulberries and currants were picked from a friend's garden!) Reminders I needed: ✨ Use the good china. ✨ Love on your people. ✨ Slow down. What are some of the (small) ways you've done those 👆🏽 things recently? Crowdsourcing ideas!
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Our challenge is a fractious one.The *collective* must be served.Not just humanity itself;The plants, Creatures, Stone, The Earth.Distinct hues in a spectral whole... a prism will preserve.Facets refract, and they reveal:Connection.Beauty.Nuance.Mirth.
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Our challenge is a fractious one. The *collective* must be served. Not just humanity itself; The plants, Creatures, Stone, The Earth. Distinct hues in a spectral whole... a prism will preserve. Facets refract, and they reveal: Connection. Beauty. Nuance. Mirth.
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[What] [should] [I] [teach]?Swapping out (or removing) just ONE word, makes workshop planning much more interesting!Should I teach?HOW should I teach?What SHOULDN'T I teach?What should THEY teach (each other)?What should I ASK?What should I SHARE?Try it!Then change two parts. Or three!If YOU could put one question on every facilitator’s checklist… what would it be?
[What] [should] [I] [teach]?Swapping out (or removing) just ONE word, makes workshop planning much more interesting!Should I teach?HOW should I teach?What SHOULDN'T I teach?What should THEY teach (each other)?What should I ASK?What should I SHARE?Try it!Then change two parts. Or three!If YOU could put one question on every facilitator’s checklist… what would it be?
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[What] [should] [I] [teach]? Swapping out (or removing) just ONE word, makes workshop planning much more interesting! Should I teach? HOW should I teach? What SHOULDN'T I teach? What should THEY teach (each other)? What should I ASK? What should I SHARE? Try it! Then change two parts. Or three! If YOU could put one question on every facilitator’s checklist… what would it be?
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Most people jump straight into workshop design: calculating timelines, planning activities, building "assets".But I believe your workshop is better if you don't gloss over the step BEFORE all of that.The Prequel is where you pause to dream.To clarify your vision.To envision the world your workshop is meant to live in.Because when that part is solid,the rest becomes so much easier to plan. Decisions are obvious, the process is more joyful, and the result is unmistakably unique.✨ Early access to The Prequel is open now for beta listeners.You’ll get 50% off + a 90-min 1:1 for whatever workshop-related support you want to use it for as a thank-you.Want to know more? Check out the Google Doc linked at @thehellocode, or just message me. 💛//#Facilitation #WorkshopDesign #TransformativeLearning #ValuesBasedBusiness #PrivatePodcast #CreativeEducation #Worldbuilding #DreamFirst
Most people jump straight into workshop design: calculating timelines, planning activities, building "assets".But I believe your workshop is better if you don't gloss over the step BEFORE all of that.The Prequel is where you pause to dream.To clarify your vision.To envision the world your workshop is meant to live in.Because when that part is solid,the rest becomes so much easier to plan. Decisions are obvious, the process is more joyful, and the result is unmistakably unique.✨ Early access to The Prequel is open now for beta listeners.You’ll get 50% off + a 90-min 1:1 for whatever workshop-related support you want to use it for as a thank-you.Want to know more? Check out the Google Doc linked at @thehellocode, or just message me. 💛//#Facilitation #WorkshopDesign #TransformativeLearning #ValuesBasedBusiness #PrivatePodcast #CreativeEducation #Worldbuilding #DreamFirst
Most people jump straight into workshop design: calculating timelines, planning activities, building "assets".But I believe your workshop is better if you don't gloss over the step BEFORE all of that.The Prequel is where you pause to dream.To clarify your vision.To envision the world your workshop is meant to live in.Because when that part is solid,the rest becomes so much easier to plan. Decisions are obvious, the process is more joyful, and the result is unmistakably unique.✨ Early access to The Prequel is open now for beta listeners.You’ll get 50% off + a 90-min 1:1 for whatever workshop-related support you want to use it for as a thank-you.Want to know more? Check out the Google Doc linked at @thehellocode, or just message me. 💛//#Facilitation #WorkshopDesign #TransformativeLearning #ValuesBasedBusiness #PrivatePodcast #CreativeEducation #Worldbuilding #DreamFirst
Most people jump straight into workshop design: calculating timelines, planning activities, building "assets".But I believe your workshop is better if you don't gloss over the step BEFORE all of that.The Prequel is where you pause to dream.To clarify your vision.To envision the world your workshop is meant to live in.Because when that part is solid,the rest becomes so much easier to plan. Decisions are obvious, the process is more joyful, and the result is unmistakably unique.✨ Early access to The Prequel is open now for beta listeners.You’ll get 50% off + a 90-min 1:1 for whatever workshop-related support you want to use it for as a thank-you.Want to know more? Check out the Google Doc linked at @thehellocode, or just message me. 💛//#Facilitation #WorkshopDesign #TransformativeLearning #ValuesBasedBusiness #PrivatePodcast #CreativeEducation #Worldbuilding #DreamFirst
Most people jump straight into workshop design: calculating timelines, planning activities, building "assets".But I believe your workshop is better if you don't gloss over the step BEFORE all of that.The Prequel is where you pause to dream.To clarify your vision.To envision the world your workshop is meant to live in.Because when that part is solid,the rest becomes so much easier to plan. Decisions are obvious, the process is more joyful, and the result is unmistakably unique.✨ Early access to The Prequel is open now for beta listeners.You’ll get 50% off + a 90-min 1:1 for whatever workshop-related support you want to use it for as a thank-you.Want to know more? Check out the Google Doc linked at @thehellocode, or just message me. 💛//#Facilitation #WorkshopDesign #TransformativeLearning #ValuesBasedBusiness #PrivatePodcast #CreativeEducation #Worldbuilding #DreamFirst
Most people jump straight into workshop design: calculating timelines, planning activities, building "assets".But I believe your workshop is better if you don't gloss over the step BEFORE all of that.The Prequel is where you pause to dream.To clarify your vision.To envision the world your workshop is meant to live in.Because when that part is solid,the rest becomes so much easier to plan. Decisions are obvious, the process is more joyful, and the result is unmistakably unique.✨ Early access to The Prequel is open now for beta listeners.You’ll get 50% off + a 90-min 1:1 for whatever workshop-related support you want to use it for as a thank-you.Want to know more? Check out the Google Doc linked at @thehellocode, or just message me. 💛//#Facilitation #WorkshopDesign #TransformativeLearning #ValuesBasedBusiness #PrivatePodcast #CreativeEducation #Worldbuilding #DreamFirst
Most people jump straight into workshop design: calculating timelines, planning activities, building "assets".But I believe your workshop is better if you don't gloss over the step BEFORE all of that.The Prequel is where you pause to dream.To clarify your vision.To envision the world your workshop is meant to live in.Because when that part is solid,the rest becomes so much easier to plan. Decisions are obvious, the process is more joyful, and the result is unmistakably unique.✨ Early access to The Prequel is open now for beta listeners.You’ll get 50% off + a 90-min 1:1 for whatever workshop-related support you want to use it for as a thank-you.Want to know more? Check out the Google Doc linked at @thehellocode, or just message me. 💛//#Facilitation #WorkshopDesign #TransformativeLearning #ValuesBasedBusiness #PrivatePodcast #CreativeEducation #Worldbuilding #DreamFirst
Most people jump straight into workshop design: calculating timelines, planning activities, building "assets".But I believe your workshop is better if you don't gloss over the step BEFORE all of that.The Prequel is where you pause to dream.To clarify your vision.To envision the world your workshop is meant to live in.Because when that part is solid,the rest becomes so much easier to plan. Decisions are obvious, the process is more joyful, and the result is unmistakably unique.✨ Early access to The Prequel is open now for beta listeners.You’ll get 50% off + a 90-min 1:1 for whatever workshop-related support you want to use it for as a thank-you.Want to know more? Check out the Google Doc linked at @thehellocode, or just message me. 💛//#Facilitation #WorkshopDesign #TransformativeLearning #ValuesBasedBusiness #PrivatePodcast #CreativeEducation #Worldbuilding #DreamFirst
Most people jump straight into workshop design: calculating timelines, planning activities, building "assets".But I believe your workshop is better if you don't gloss over the step BEFORE all of that.The Prequel is where you pause to dream.To clarify your vision.To envision the world your workshop is meant to live in.Because when that part is solid,the rest becomes so much easier to plan. Decisions are obvious, the process is more joyful, and the result is unmistakably unique.✨ Early access to The Prequel is open now for beta listeners.You’ll get 50% off + a 90-min 1:1 for whatever workshop-related support you want to use it for as a thank-you.Want to know more? Check out the Google Doc linked at @thehellocode, or just message me. 💛//#Facilitation #WorkshopDesign #TransformativeLearning #ValuesBasedBusiness #PrivatePodcast #CreativeEducation #Worldbuilding #DreamFirst
Most people jump straight into workshop design: calculating timelines, planning activities, building "assets".But I believe your workshop is better if you don't gloss over the step BEFORE all of that.The Prequel is where you pause to dream.To clarify your vision.To envision the world your workshop is meant to live in.Because when that part is solid,the rest becomes so much easier to plan. Decisions are obvious, the process is more joyful, and the result is unmistakably unique.✨ Early access to The Prequel is open now for beta listeners.You’ll get 50% off + a 90-min 1:1 for whatever workshop-related support you want to use it for as a thank-you.Want to know more? Check out the Google Doc linked at @thehellocode, or just message me. 💛//#Facilitation #WorkshopDesign #TransformativeLearning #ValuesBasedBusiness #PrivatePodcast #CreativeEducation #Worldbuilding #DreamFirst
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Most people jump straight into workshop design: calculating timelines, planning activities, building "assets". But I believe your workshop is better if you don't gloss over the step BEFORE all of that. The Prequel is where you pause to dream. To clarify your vision. To envision the world your workshop is meant to live in. Because when that part is solid, the rest becomes so much easier to plan. Decisions are obvious, the process is more joyful, and the result is unmistakably unique. ✨ Early access to The Prequel is open now for beta listeners. You’ll get 50% off + a 90-min 1:1 for whatever workshop-related support you want to use it for as a thank-you. Want to know more? Check out the Google Doc linked at @thehellocode, or just message me. 💛 // #Facilitation #WorkshopDesign #TransformativeLearning #ValuesBasedBusiness #PrivatePodcast #CreativeEducation #Worldbuilding #DreamFirst
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