Hi, y'all. Hat tip to @Sherilyn Isaac for accountability buddy greatness. It's a long weekend in BC, Canada and as such, my business work has come to a complete halt until, realistically, next Wednesday. As an autist, I hate it when this happens because it means there is another disruption to my beautifully curated calendar and potential furthering of opportunities which are like plates spinning in the air. One of my biggest challenges as an entrepreneur is to embrace the damn holidays and do something (several things?) that I would enjoy rather than just work "extra" or what I "have to do." Plus, let's be honest, I've been working my behind off in recent weeks. So... I am hereby declaring that I have fulfilled all of my obligations for the week and am taking a staycation. In said staycation, I'm going to eff off and rest a lot, but the accountability piece is this: Jenine needs to make some damn art! So, there you have it. You now know that I sometimes (often) drag my feet on creative things that don't make money and that is my big "to-do" for the long weekend. I pledge to get off my butt and make some stuff, make a mess, get into the flow of my creative process with my hands and paper and paint and sewing machine. I'll post on Tuesday to show you some things I have made. (See how I put myself on notice there?! Yeah, I appreciate you!) Feel free to pledge and post here or not. Either way, hugs and kittens from Nelson, BC, Canada. ❤️ Jenine

I made a video to kick us off! It's not even edited or public yet -- I wanted to share ALL THE THINGS with you today without delay! <3 Here's your gift for Neurodiversity Celebration Week, which is every week at my house: This community on school costs me $9 a month and it will always be FREE! Yup. Really, really. That's how much we need a safe and productive space to connect and collaborate. Tell all yo' friends! Bonus: Below is an email I just sent out to a bunch of my professional contacts and personal peeps. I'm adding it here in case any of y'all can benefit and/or share the information and resources with folks who need support and evidence-based information. <3 --- Hi everyone, Neurodiversity Celebration Week (March 16–20) is about recognizing that there are many ways for brains to work. When we design schools, workplaces, and communities with different minds in mind, everyone benefits with more creativity, better problem solving, and environments where people can thrive without stigma. We often have a lot more fun, too! To celebrate, I’m sharing free videos, resources, and learning materials you can explore and feel free to pass along. Watch Jenine's videos on YouTube! Where you'll find the Neurodivergent Narratives series of interviews with real neurodivergent adults and webinars and interviews with Jenine Browse free neurodiversity resources Resources from Jenine Join the new, free Neurodivergent Network Community for discussion and learningThe Neurodivergent Network on Skool Attend one of Jenine's upcoming events on Zoom Neurodiversity Celebration with Jenine Neurodiversity Celebration Week Specials $30 for 30 AMA Ask Jenine anything about neurodiversity, self-care, stress management, supporting ND folks, or navigating entrepreneurship. Limited spots available through March 31st.Register for your $30 for 30 Ask Jenine Anything session!