A woman with tattoos on her arms and shoulder, wearing a colorful tropical shirt and black shorts, sitting on a vintage black and wooden sofa, reading a beige Field Notes notebook, with a yellow retro rotary phone beside her, in a rustic room with peeling wall paint and yellow curtains.
A yellow field guide book with red text reading 'Field Guide' on the cover.

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.

Field Notes

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What Is Creative Liberation? A Guide to Reclaiming Your Creative Freedom in a World That Profits From Your Silence

Creative liberation is the process of reclaiming your creativity from the systems, expectations, and internalized rules that keep you small. In a world shaped by algorithms, productivity culture, and capitalist pressures, your creative freedom becomes an act of rebellion — and a path back to yourself. This guide explores what creative liberation truly is, how social conditioning impacts your creativity, and how to break free through nature-rooted practices, unlearning, and intuitive experimentation. Whether you’re an artist, creator, healer, or small business owner, this piece will help you reconnect with the creative voice you were never meant to silence.

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What It Means to Build a Creative Ecosystem (Not Just a Business)

What if your business grew like a garden… slowly, sustainably, and in relationship with the world around you? This guide explores how to build a creative ecosystem rooted in reciprocity, community, diversity, and natural rhythms. Instead of chasing scale or empire-building, discover how to create a business that feels alive, grounded, and regenerative. Perfect for creatives, small business owners, and anyone craving a more sustainable, anti-capitalist, nature-based approach to work.

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Working Like Nature: Transform Your Work with Sustainable and Regenerative Practices

What would your work look like if it followed the rhythms of nature: slow, cyclical, regenerative, and deeply interconnected? This guide explores how to transform your creative work and business by aligning with ecological principles instead of hustle culture. Learn why working like nature is essential for sustainability, well-being, and meaningful impact.

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