The progress I've made since I started Kurative Co. has been slower than expected. It's partly intentional, but mostly not.
I quit my job back in March 2020 and released my first newsletter in May. During the first week of July, I announced Kurative Co. to the public. My goals were to help people live with more intention based on their values, purpose, & mental health.
I was excited and nervous at the same time! I received a ton of support from my friends, family, and acquaintances and received a surge of newsletter subscribers! Whenever I sent my weekly newsletter, I’d receive responses that it resonated. People even thanked me for the articles! 🙏
But a few months after my public launch, the growth slowed drastically. Over time, I felt like I was speaking to an empty room. I’ll be honest, I felt so alone in my struggles on multiple occasions. 😣
After having some conversations with fellow creators & entrepreneurs who felt the same, and I realized I wasn’t completely alone in my struggles. I searched for more opportunities for vulnerable discussions, but it was honestly a bit tough.
I couldn’t find a community that actively and consistently encourages creators & entrepreneurs to prioritize their mental health.
So, I decided to create one myself. I did a test trial with a few friends in January 2021 and was ready to open it up to more people in April. If you're counting, it's been about a year... and I'm still in beta mode.
As I kick off the beta version of my community, I'm still determined to stick to my mission, my values, and maintain my mental health. I’m always grateful for those who are willing to dedicate an hour of their time to reflect & have vulnerable discussions about their creative journeys.
I onboarded 13 new members to the Intentional Creator family and am happy with that number! I’m not Youtube famous and I don’t have that many Twitter/Instagram followers, so my growth has been slow. And that’s OK. 👌
My definition of success is not having viral growth with a large number of members right off the bat. 🙅♂️
Instead, for the people that I DO interact with, I hope to provide as much value as I can by giving them a safe space to be vulnerable and prioritize their mental health.