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Turning 30 Taught Me Not To Be Embarrassed (opens the original)
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I cried in a coffee shop on my last day in Barbados.I don’t typically cry in public. But those salty, bittersweet tears — right after wrapping an interview with the owner of the gorgeous Meraki — were symbolic of a new era of unabashed expression. I was acknowledging feelings that used to feel icky and overly sentimental, finally admitting (and emitting) what these moments and the people in them mean to me. I’m no longer embarrassed to say I need my community. Professionally. Personall
Stella Podcast: Art Is A Universal Language (opens the original)
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NOTE: This interview was conducted in March 20262:38: How Sarah defines herself right now5:36: The creative process of crafting a cartoon (including writing the copy) from scratch7:52: Being an artist in the age of AI10:35: The journey that led to a lucrative career in cartoon creation14:41: Using art as a medium for wellness and taboo conversation20:25: Some of her most memorable projects thus far24:13: Building community around her work through workshops and beyond, and monetizing with inte
It’s OK To Look Back (opens the original)
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The New Moon was in Cancer yesterday. I’m told it was all about finding peace with the past.I’ve always been inclined to “look back.” As of late, I’ve decided that’s more than allowed — as long as it’s productive.Stella is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid s
Stella Podcast: The (Hot) Sauce To Building Community (opens the original)
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NOTE: This interview was conducted in March 20261:12: Deep in the cookbook trenches and the multiple truths about the process2:52: Who is Alex right now?4:03: Zodiac signs, Saturn Return and reflecting on Alex now versus 10 years ago8:03: On starting Just Add Hot Sauce in 2017 and how its goals have evolved since14:15: On building a community through food17:55: On the creative process for developing recipes and themed series21:44: On scaling and monetizing her brand, including the granular break
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