Pull up a log, pass the snacks, and crack open the creative canteen! We’re trading stories by the campfire. Think trail mix for your brain: part education, part inspiration, part "oops, we tried that so you don’t have to." Welcome to the wild (and slightly weird) side of purpose-driven business.
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Our 2026 Anti-Trend Report: What We Refuse To Participate In And What We’re Growing Instead
This 2026 Anti-Trend Report outlines the harmful cultural and industry trends conscious creatives and small businesses must reject in the year ahead—from colorism in design and gendered branding to extractive economics, hustle culture, and unethical AI. Instead, we explore the values, practices, and liberatory business models worth cultivating: human-centered marketing, ethical technology, circular and local economies, creativity-first entrepreneurship, embodied business practices, and community-rooted ecosystems. This article serves as both a manifesto and a field guide for creative entrepreneurs committed to values-driven work, justice-oriented branding, and sustainable business growth in 2026 and beyond.