Big Ideas Deserve Small Beginnings

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Running your own projects is tough.

You’re figuring things out as you go, second-guessing decisions, and doing the work even when no one’s watching.

That’s why I’m always inspired by people building something from the ground up. Watching others test ideas, stay consistent, and make progress—bit by bit—reminds me it’s possible.

It’s not about overnight wins. It’s about showing up, learning fast, and staying consistent.

So I want to start spotlighting others in some stories.

🌟Founder Spotlight

Meredith Hayden never needed a restaurant to make a name for herself—just a cutting board, a camera, and the courage to follow a hunch.

She left Condé Nast for culinary school at night. Took line cook gigs on weekends. Then, in 2019, she said yes to a private chef job she technically wasn’t qualified for—and never looked back.

Today, millions follow her “Wishbone Kitchen” brand for more than recipes. It’s the vibe: handwritten menus, vintage glassware, food that feels like a hug. She turned private dinners in the Hamptons into national brand deals and a full-time content business.

Watching her story hit home for me. My friend’s an amazing chef, and for my wife’s birthday, we actually hired him to cook a private dinner. I was his assistant. Running pans, plating dishes. It was chaotic and fun and unforgettable.

That’s what Meredith gets—it’s not just food. It’s the experience.

She started by filming prep days when no one was watching. Now she’s built a lifestyle brand by simply inviting people into the kitchen with her.

You don’t need permission. Or a five-year plan. Just start where you are—and sell the feeling, not just the plate.

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🧰 Tool of the Week

Meredith didn’t wait for the perfect setup. She cooked in other people’s kitchens, filmed on her phone, and posted before anyone was watching. That’s how Wishbone Kitchen started: messy, small, real.

Carrd gives you that same freedom in the digital world.

You can test out landing pages or build out simple websites without needing a dev team or a design degree.

I built out Marketing Teddy over a Saturday morning cup of coffee—no roadmap, just vibes and momentum.

It’s perfect for early ideas. Launch a newsletter. Sell a product. Book clients. Carrd makes it feel effortless, so you can focus on getting the thing live instead of obsessing over the backend.

Here’s why it’s a standout:

• Built for Speed
  Pick a template, add your content, hit publish. You can go from idea to live page in under an hour—without writing a line of code.

• Flexible Enough to Grow
  Start with a simple landing page. Expand into a multi-section site. Collect emails, embed forms, even sell products—all from the same canvas.

• Design That Doesn’t Get in the Way
  Clean, mobile-friendly layouts with just enough polish. You can focus on the message, not fighting the formatting.

• Affordable, No Catch
  Free for basic use. $9/year unlocks custom domains and pro features. It’s the best value on the internet for what it does.

• Low Commitment, High Return
  Perfect for testing new ideas, building MVPs, or creating lightweight digital homes that still feel professional.

Just like Meredith figured out what worked by showing up every day and making things, you can do the same online. Start scrappy. See what clicks. Let the rest grow from there!

Start small. Test fast. Launch something real.

Try building your first Carrd site this week—maybe a landing page for your next idea, a personal homepage, or a lightweight product demo.

Watch how much momentum you gain when the tech doesn’t slow you down.

See you next week—keep building things you're proud to show the world!