Hi, my name is Sara. I'm from Michigan originally but have lived all over the US, outside the US, and now I have been traveling full time for the past two years. After a layoff in the tech space, I've decided to go all in on my own business of web design, brand strategy, and education. Although most of my work is done at the computer, movement brings me the most joy, which is why I'm always in a new place, walking for hours to explore, running ultra-marathons, or finding every salsa/ bachata place to dance in a city. I thrive the most when I'm helping people achieve their goals, whether that is being a cheerleader for a friend, helping a business with the website of their dreams, advocating for accessible digital technology, or building a curriculum that is inclusive of the needs of a variety of learners.
HOW DO YOU EMBRACE DIVERSITY AND/OR UNCONVENTIONALITY?
I embrace unconventionality as someone who has been a nomad for over two years. I visit family, friends, and places around the world that I feel called to create and explore, and I constantly balance the joy of finding a sense of 'home' in every place while simultaneously feeling that no one place feels right for me to be in for long. I am more of a generalist in the work that I do, ranging from digital design to education, and I'm passionate about using my technical background to elevate, educate, and help communities that I believe in. I embrace diversity by traveling to places of the world and learning about the people, culture, and artwork. I’m currently working on helping share the stories of small businesses and nonprofits through accessible website design and brand strategy.
HOW DO YOU EXPRESS YOURSELF CREATIVELY?
I've always been most inspired by tactile art. For a couple of years, I was a metalsmith, but since moving around, I haven't had a studio for a while. Now, I'm expressing my creativity through brand and web designing and my new love of salsa and bachata dancing.
HOW DO YOU THINK YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE TO THE COMMUNITY? WHAT DO YOU FEEL YOU ARE AN EXPERT IN AND COULD GIVE ADVICE TO THE COMMUNITY ON?
I can develop curriculums/ learning plans for educational institutes/ platforms or for a business eLearning need. I can develop brand strategies and design and develop websites. I can provide strategies on how to optimize your website to reach your business/ organization’s goals. I can provide UX mixed-methods research, and I can implement a democratized research strategy for your business for your website or app. I can provide mindfulness and productivity tips and strategies as I live with ADHD as a nomad-entrepreneur. Since I travel full-time, I love packing optimization to live with fewer intentional things. Movement brings me tremendous joy, I’m an ultra-runner and yoga instructor so I can also help with running strategies, and how to elevate tightness in the body.
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