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Greetings Chaos Connoisseurs-

From pets hijacking Zoom calls to working from mall play areas, remote work has never been just about work. It’s about the hilariously human moments in between—the ones that remind us we’re not robots, and thank goodness for that.

This week, Katie Jackson invites us into her home-office-turned-animal-circus (spoiler: Dennis the chameleon has opinions), while Darcy Mayfield shows us how to find your flow even when life insists on being delightfully messy.

These stories will make you laugh, nod in solidarity, and maybe even rethink what “professional” really means. Because thriving remotely isn’t about controlling the chaos—it’s about embracing it.

P.S. Please share this with your remote friends, help us convert more cubicle prisoners!

— Ric & Shellie

LIFESTYLE

Designing a Remote Life You Love: The Beautiful Chaos Edition

Monthly column by Darcy Marie Mayfield

Think your remote work setup needs to look Instagram-perfect? 

Here's a plot twist: the chaos is actually your superpower. Your unmade bed in Zoom backgrounds and coffee-stained notebooks aren't flaws—they're features that make you irresistibly human. We've cracked the code on why messy workers are magnetic workers. 

But the real secret lies in how to weaponize your beautiful disaster! 😂

Embrace Your Gorgeous Mess Inside →

QUICK TAKES

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LAST WEEK’S POLL RESULTS

What's your most wonderfully weird remote work moment?

WORKING REMOTELY

The Unmuted Circus I Call Home

by Katie Jackson, Head Zookeeper & Sometimes Marketer

Ever wonder if you're "doing remote work right" while your dog alerts the neighborhood about suspicious leaves? 

Katie's learned that confidence doesn't come from perfect conditions—it comes from leading calls while cradling fishbowls. Her tornado-in-the-bathtub moment will change how you see your own beautiful chaos. 

But wait until you hear about Dumbledore's great escape.

Meet Your New Spirit Animal Inside →

THE VIBE

News to Use

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🔆 Forget WeWork and Airbnb: inside the company nailing remote working. The under-the-radar company setting a new standard for remote working.

🔆 Purpose Is the New Flow. Purpose-driven activities naturally lead to flow and sustained happiness.

POLL – NEXT WEEKS TOPIC

Next week: Amplify Your Personal Brand - Your personal brand differentiates you, informing others what to expect from interactions.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Your People Are Gathering

Ready to swap your kitchen table for actual human interaction? 

Your fellow remote rebels are meeting up everywhere from Philadelphia devil's alleys to Boise breweries. Coffee dates, cocktail hours, and coworking sessions await—because even digital nomads need real conversations sometimes. 

Time to put on pants and join the fun!

🗓️ Check out the Community Calendar!

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