Hey, friend!

Can I invite you to something??

But first, I have a confession to make.

I don’t think we’ve held enough space in Issue Space for the solopreneurs.

You know the ones — the founders, builders, contractors, and creators doing that impossible thing of not only building a business vision or dream portfolio into reality from scratch, but leading that work in order to make a positive impact on our systems and society.

NBD!!

Well, this one’s for all of you us embarking on that founder’s journey:

November 13th, in person, in New York City — we’re gathering for:

Solopreneur Supper: A Dinner Workshop for (Independent) Purpose-Driven Pros.

This will be an intimate reflect-connect-and-dream session hosted in partnership with the brilliant business designer Nagela Dales, founder of OPENHOUSE and a voice you’ll recognize from our “Impact In Flux” event and podcast episode.

I’ve shared my own journey with you before — going from a leadership role at an established impact agency, to unexpectedly pivoting into solo consulting, collaboration, and growing Issue Space a bit each day.

The difference in mindset, challenges, opportunities, and energy (both given and received 👀) as an independent builder versus an in-house team player is so real. And the thing is —

So many of us are taking the leap anyway.

Maybe it’s the attacks on purpose-driven work, the buckwild job landscape, the bottomless corporate burnout, or a grab bag of it all, but I’m telling you — the solo souls among us are emerging more each day.

And we’re here for it. 😎

At Solopreneur Supper, we’ll dig into the lived experience of building a business or portfolio in the impact space, with an evening featuring:

⭕ A smaller circle — Unlike our larger Issue Space events, this will be a more intimate seated affair for listening and peer learning. An RSVP request adds your name to the list, with availability confirmed ASAP and a small ticket price taken to reserve your seat.

🗣️ Real reflections — This isn’t a performance space; it’s a safe one. Bring your pain points, uncertainties, unanswered questions, and uncomfortable tradeoffs and let’s see what we can learn from one another through open sharing and intentional facilitation.

💭 Group workshopping — From grounding and self-awareness guidance, to tools to help your efforts stay true to positive impact, let’s build the toolkit you need for this chapter of your changemaking.

🍷🍲 …And, obviously, a good plate of food.

If Issue Space is ‘for everyone who’s working to save the world,’ that absolutely includes our folks trying to find a foothold on their own. We know the struggle, we’ve had the dream, and we hope to exchange some nourishment and insight when we all need it most.

Hope to see you there. 💜

💡 To co-create your own Issue Space event, contact [email protected]

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