Pull up a log, pass the snacks, and crack open the creative canteen! We’re trading stories by the campfire. Field Notes is where we share reflections on ethical marketing, creative ecosystems, and what it looks like to build work that cares for people and planet. These essays explore care-centered business, relational community building, and creative practices rooted in liberation and integrity. Think of this space as an evolving notebook, ideas gathered in the field and shared in community.
Field Notes
Reflections on Ethical Business and Creative Practice
Ecological Business Design: An Alternative to Corporate Growth
A deep exploration of ecological business design as an alternative to corporate, extractive growth models… offering a more humane, sustainable way to build work without burnout.
Hyperreality & Social Media: How Conscious Brands Can Keep It Real
We live in an age where simulation often feels more real than reality. From curated feeds to staged “authenticity,” social media has blurred the line between truth and performance. French philosopher Jean Baudrillard called this hyperreality—a concept that feels more urgent than ever as billionaires and tech platforms profit from our disconnection.
In this article, I share how stepping back from constant posting led me to see the costs of hyperreality more clearly, why discernment is our most vital responsibility, and what conscious brands can do to resist simulation. You’ll learn practical ways to ground your marketing in truth, protect what’s sacred, and model presence for your community—because in a world where simulation sells, defending what’s real may be the most radical act of all.
Reclaiming Your Attention: A Creative’s Guide to Navigating the Attention Economy
The internet was supposed to free us. Instead, it’s become a machine that extracts our time, energy, and creativity. In this guide, we unpack how the attention economy hijacks our focus—and share tools for reclaiming your digital presence. From creative boundaries to alternative platforms, this is for the makers, thinkers, and artists who refuse to be mined.
You’ll notice many of these essays circling shared questions around ethical marketing, creative ecosystems, and what it means to build business at a more human pace. We hope you enjoy.

