Kickstarter has been around for over 15 years, and I probably backed my first campaign 10 years ago. A friend of mine introduced me to it and I loved the idea of helping creators bring dreams to life. In my experience, most products exceed my expectations, although I have had a few duds- unusually in the tech space.  I’ve realized that many people aren’t familiar with Kickstarter, why it exists, how it works or how to participate. So if that’s you, let me offer a simple, hone

In the nonprofit world, there are systems, forms, timelines, and processes for nearly everything. And while structure has its place, sometimes it slows down the very impact we’re all trying to make. Some 2025 Time to Play Participants I’ve watched incredible organizations—small but mighty—pour their hearts into the work while spending hours navigating processes just to be seen. Filling out forms. Waiting for approvals. Applying for grants that take more time and energy than t

I had such a wonderful time leading a Legacy Journaling Experience  for High Voltage! It was truly beautiful to watch the seniors pause, reflect, and celebrate the people, moments, and memories that have shaped who they are today. As they began to fill their trees with names, lessons, and memories, you could feel the gratitude in the room. Many shared how meaningful it was to take that walk down memory lane — some laughed, others teared up, and almost everyone said they could