Magnifying what matters

Why Moon Pollen is now Redefining BIG

Do you ever have that THING that keeps creeping into your daydreams? That THING that won’t leave you alone?

Lately, I’ve had about 1,000 of those things.

Normally at this time of year, I’m slowly emerging from the dark tunnel that is winter, but this year, I’m shooting out of the mountain with ideas the size of fireworks. 

Some have already fizzled. Others have yelled, “Not yet!! Too briiiight!!” from the cave. But a select few have been flying right ahead of me…with a confident trajectory…right towards this newsletter yelling:

“CANNONBALL!!!!!!!!”

The first one?

Rebranding this newsletter.

While I still love the whole concept of Moon Pollen and will keep it as the name of my publishing imprint, these bi-weekly digital letters have been begging for an identity that’s a little more…focused. A little less…out there.

Plus, when I look back at all I’ve written since starting this eight months ago, there’s one particular angle that gives me the right kind of goosebumps. 

The one that does a double-take on how we’re connecting and creating in this instant, more-more-more culture.

The one that zooms in on the little yet arguably more important things.

The one that reminds us what ultimately matters in the long run.

With that, I’m honored to introduce you to:

In a world that honors large, fast, and famous, this newsletter magnifies what’s powerfully small, deliciously slow-cooked, and vastly overlooked.

It offers a second-glance perspective for anyone who’s dreaming, doubting, or stuck in a rut.

Here’s more about what this is and who I am:

So, how did we get here? What made me finally move on that THING that kept whispering to me? Something super unexpected, actually.

But first, some background:

Back in 2017, I got a wild hair to start a YouTube series called Pajama Chats, which were “comfy, honest talks about life and work.” Every Monday, I’d show up donning one of my bajillion pairs of PJs and talk about something vulnerable.

While secretly sweating through every pore of my body and ignoring the loud voice that was telling me I was a fraud, all I wanted was to inspire people.

But…

I wanted this for a LOT of people, and I wanted it FAST.
I craved BIG praise, BIG numbers, and BIG impact.

And (Surprise!!) I didn’t get that.

So, after a measly six videos, I threw in the towel, er, sleep mask, and let that dream die. Or so I thought.

A few weeks ago, while messaging with my friend Andrea (who was actually the first then-stranger to tell me she was impacted by my book AND the first open mic-er to go at Moms on the Mic for her first time ever speaking), she wrote:

“I am loving your Pajama Chats on YouTube. Why on earth did you stop???“

I was floored.

I couldn’t believe that something I thought was long gone and forgotten was actually being watched and appreciated.

Something from SIX YEARS AGO.
Something I now cringe over. (Oh, my GOSH, I was so out of breath!)

It showed me that you just never know who’s going to discover what you put out there OR how they’ll receive it.

It also reminded me of another BIG thing that happened when I was sharing the videos:

Someone did comment on a Pajama Chat.
Someone I hadn’t connected with for 15 years.

It was my middle school bestie Jerry. She said these videos reminded her of slumber parties at my house growing up and how she always felt seen, safe, and like she could be her real self.

Not only was that comment something I’ll remember forever, but because of those videos, and because she decided to engage, we started connecting again. And today, we’re closer than ever. We connect almost daily.

So…

No, I didn’t garner a huge following or crazy engagement.
But I did rekindle an old friendship with someone who GETS me.
And actually laughs at me!
That’s BIG.

No, I didn’t hear from my audience immediately.
But I did hear from someone six years later.
Someone with a message that made my head spin,
And ultimately got me to hone in on what I write on.
That’s BIG.

THIS is the unexpected, unpopular stuff that gives me goosebumps.
THIS is the small yet powerful stuff that lights me up.

THIS is what moves me to write…to share…to try…to leap.

Speaking of such things, this is the perfect time to let you in on the second clear “cannonball” from that dark and wintery cave.

If you, too, have that THING that…
…keeps creeping into your daydreams,
…won’t stop bugging you,
…and kinda scares you,

Then, it just might be time to join me in:

In just 7 days, you’ll:

• Make space in your life for what you really want to do

• Detox from the distractions and negative self-talk that keep sabotaging you

• Get over First-Step-Phobia, so you have a jump-in mentality

• Ease into your One Thing without feelings of pressure, panic, or rushing

• Learn to trust your gut and build the strong foundation you’ve been missing

• Pinpoint your manageable, galvanizing first step — and take it!

This is a two-part online workshop taking place April 2 and 9 from 10-11:30am MDT with 1:1 check-ins in-between.

And it’s ONLY for 5 people and there are only 4 spots left!

If this is lifting your own wild hair, then:

If you’re ready to start that THING and embrace going slow and steady, then I would LOVE to encourage you!

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Oof! BIG stuff, today. Time to wipe the sweat from my hands and go pick up Cutie Boy from school!

As always, thank you for reading, and never hesitate to let me know what’s happening on your end, yeah?

Until next time,

P.S. The Not Til Now Series now has an archive page!

But don’t let the word “archive” fool you. It’s NOT over. It’ll be ongoing, but with a spontaneous cadence. In other words, it’ll show up when you least expect it — just like the best things in life tend to do.

And if YOU ever have a never-before-shared story or first-time feat to share, please don’t hesitate. It’d be an honor to spotlight whatever you’re up to — no matter how “small,” “unfinished” or “insignificant” you think it might be.