OUR COMMUNITY
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RICK BOYD
Founder & Small Press Publisher
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KIM SCHWENK
Antiquarian Bookseller & Herbalist
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MEGAN EKHAML
Digital and Film Fine Art Photographer, Singer, Musician, Content Creator, Web Designer
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DAPHNE G. STRASSMAN
Writer, Educator, Writing Coach, Graceful portrait of work-life imbalance, Swiss Army tool of action and interests, and Mistress of None
Joe, of Joe's Best Bites, is a Boston-based food guide and content creator who works with brands to create authentic face-to-camera content highlighting products he genuinely uses and loves. His content around food, cocktails, events, & experiences is high-quality and includes honest reviews, an engaging personality, and optimization to ensure he's reaching the right people!
Ashley Backus, Founder of Backus Consulting, Operations, Project Management & GTM
Martijn van Elferen, multi-media and performance artist
Emily Íviðja (they/them) Völva, Trollswoman, and a multi-media artist.
From activist photography to kind gestures for close friends and family, José Adler uses art as a way to express appreciation and support for the people around him. Adler has been passionate about visual arts since he was young and works with a wide range of art forms, from jewelry making, glassblowing and constructing armor, to activist photography. His self-described primary mediums are photography and metalwork where his empathy and kind personality are key factors of his artistic expression.
R. Galvan explores conditions that shape a sense of self through a conceptual art practice. With an approach informed by their jewelry-making background, Galvan looks closely at the connections between information, presence and objects. Galvan’s writing has been published in the peer reviewed journals Cultural Dynamics and GLQ: A Journal of Lesbian and Gay Studies. Galvan was born in Brownsville, Texas.
Tammi and Lance McBrayer, founders of CandleLux, blend their passion for wellness and creativity, offering luxury soy candles as well as unique, hands-on candle-making experiences. Their mission is to inspire others to reconnect with themselves through fun and mindful activities
Elizabeth Cabral - HR Maven, Proud Positivity Advocate
Ashley runs "Bomber Girl Vintage" blog. She is an archivist of rare books, specializing in war time letters and photo albums, particularly World War II. When she's not blogging or deep in archival work, she uses her profound love of vintage fashion to guide her clients by helping them locate unique pieces, curate bespoke looks, and create hair and makeup styles that represent them, all while sharing her best techniques and favorite vendors. She is always happy to share events and other blogs where you can find other like-minded old souls who love vintage fashion.
Phillip Weaver - Master storyteller, RPG Dungeon Master
Gabriel Marling Rideout is a Swedish-English dancer and choreographer based in Reykjavik. His choreographic practice is rooted in his contemporary training with influences from many different directions, mainly taking inspiration from queerness and all its cultural significance.
Nate Prior - Neurodiversity advocate, public speaker, musician, podcast host. 15 years’ experience across the education landscape: in the U.S. and abroad; in secondary and higher education; in teaching and administration.
CYNTHIA TOBIN - Painter & florist
MARQUIS ALSTON - Office administration and client service, production manager, gamer/video game streamer
TESS & DONALD NICHOLS - Land management, nature conservation, corporate conferences to educational retreats, woodcraft, seed saving, sustainability, homesteading.
STEFÁN YNGVI PÉTURSSON - Ethical designer & Ocean storyteller | Conservation illustrator | Science communicator. I help organizations, NGOs, and purpose-driven brands to create illustrations that amplify their message and drive real impact.
Milaun Casimir, Fine Art Professional
LEON WEILER - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB), Graphic Design, Peer Mentoring, Organizational Leadership, Event Management, Youth Mental Health First Aid, Arts and Culture, Civil Rights and Social Action, Education, Human Rights, Health
MIKE SCHULTZ - Senior Managing Counsel, Corporate Legal | Securities Law Compliance, Corporate Governance
SARAH J. MCKENZIE (PhD) - Specialist in Early Modern Literature, lecturer & Curriculum Committee Member with Beacon Hill Seminars, Inc., Chair of the LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group at Shorelight, LLC, developed and taught courses on 1950s British Science Fiction, Wicked Women in Victorian Literature, & Renaissance Women.
EM MILLER - Empath, educator, author, creator, artist, animal communicator, joy enthusiast, and happiness champion! Her love for animals runs deep and her connections bring insight to how we can create communities of care for our animal neighbors.
SAMARA SEREN - Spiritual Coach & Paranormal Consultant
CATHERINE ATHENA LOUISE - Author, Mixed-Media Painter & Illustrator, Photographer, Collage Artist, and Lino Cutter
Jonathan Pinto lives and works in Salem, MA. His work explores the interplay of memory and experience, attempting to preserve the beauty and sentiment of individual moments, while also exploring dreams, nature, and color. Jonathan works primarily in 35mm and 120mm photography but is always exploring various modalities of creative expression.
Jaryn Wilcox, Actor, Creator, and Writer
Nicole St. Germain is a social media and digital marketing maven as well as a special event manager who crushes every challenge that comes her way, from boutique corporate meetings to large-scale client events. She is an outstanding event manager, an avid lover of travel, and a powerful connector of people and purpose.
Désirée Manly is a multi-talented professional with a background in acting, modeling, film production, as well as mental health services. She is known in the entertainment industry for her work as an actress and costume designer, and she also has a strong career in mental health advocacy and team leadership.
SARAH GATELY - Artist, Knitter, Crochet, Musician, Events
Founder @ Lucky Day Ice Cream, Brand Manager, Creative, Community, and Business Development