Inside my Kickstarter ~ rewards + reflections

How do you define value beyond the tangible?

In this solo episode, I take you behind the scenes of my Kickstarter campaign for the Brand Seasons® Playdeck and Paper, which wraps up on Wednesday, 23rd October.

I share the rewards and benefits you can experience as a backer, from the beautifully designed card deck and thoughtfully curated mini zine, to the more immersive Playgroup, Playdate, and Playday.

Bring the Brand Seasons® Playdeck to life

I also reflect on the challenges of crowdfunding—particularly the midway point where things can feel uncertain. This reminds me of the Brand Seasons phase of Substance/Grounding, where the focus is on finding more stability and learning from experience.

Here's what I cover in this episode:

• An overview of the five main rewards, including the Brand Seasons® Playdeck and the collaboratively produced This Creative Life ~ A Brand Seasons® Paper.

• The deeper benefits of the campaign, such as creative growth, community building, and early access to future products.

• Reflections on the emotional ups and downs of crowdfunding, the excitement of seeing support come in, and the importance of staying aligned with my values when progress feels slow.

I also invite you to think about the value of backing creative projects like this one—not just for the physical rewards, but for the connections and insights that can be gained along the way.

If you’re interested, you can join the conversation in the comments. How do you define value in your own creative projects? And what benefits do you look for when backing indie campaigns?

The Kickstarter campaign to fund the Brand Seasons Playdeck is currently LIVE and ends on Wednesday 23rd September.

Join a wonderful community of backers and support the campaign.

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In Gaelic, Saorsa means 'freedom'—serving as a beacon for those eager to amplify their impact in the world, in a grounded and gentle way.

Freedom lies in being bold, and if you’re looking for deeper meaning, you can carve your own path with a combination of coaching and psychology, where you'll be guided through the wood, the trees and the spaces in between. 

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