Spirit / Megan Burns
Greetings, ladies and gentlemen (the term is to be gingerly applied),
Welcome to those new to Serendipity. If you are reading this for the first time, the premises of these musings can be found in the provenance email all the way back from August 2023. (In short, it is cathartic nonsense disguised by words I pulled from a thesaurus in an effort to connect to people I was once connected to that no longer return my calls.)
Have you ever wanted spring to arrive so badly that when the sun pops out momentarily while driving, you crank the radio up, turn the heaters on, and roll the windows down? Yeah, me neither; that would be silly. Luckily, here in the West, the sun never stops shining, and I no longer have to trick myself, but I am still thrilled by the thought of warmer pool days and epic sunsets just around the corner.
I find that creativity can be harnessed in many places. This month, my biggest jolt came from seeing a ghost. On St. Patrick's Day, in a flood of childhood nostalgia around her late and beloved Dottie, Steph coerced me into watching The Ghost and Mrs. Muir, a film from 1947 whereby a widow, Lucy Muir (Gene Tierney), moves into a gorgeous English seaside home which is haunted by the rugged and deceased sea captain, Daniel Gregg (Rex Harrison).
Despite an unlikely relationship and the comical challenges of one being in the afterlife, Daniel and Lucy prove that even if you have to wait a while for life to work out the way that you want, it is ultimately worth it. I am not doing the movie justice, but it’s as relevant and charming today as it was almost 80 years ago. The movie tackles all kinds of issues with a leading lady who is as tough as she is beautiful. This is a must-watch, as you will laugh, cry, and thoroughly enjoy this one. Grab the tissues, maybe a lonely grandma, and make an afternoon of it.
This was a helpful reminder in my creative work, demonstrating the power of a good script and story. No AI. No FX. No distractions. Whilst now there is an insatiable appetite for innovation that automates our lives and work, I feel like there is an equal power of nostalgia that reminds us of the simplicity needed for connection and contentment. This fuels my creativity just as much as the joy of new and unknown.
Moving on.
This month’s ‘Serendipitous moment’:
This month’s ‘Serendipitous moment’ comes from catching up with August’s feature, Curt Schwab, who has embarked on his own AI consultancy path and is working in various capacities with different firms, bringing innovative AI solutions to market. Keep an eye on Curt here.
Moving on, on.
This month, I would like to introduce you to a woman who is impossible to categorize. I have really toiled with how to best describe Megan Burns, as she is not your typical marketing guru, so, I netted out with Global Community Builder.
Megan Burns
Like Lucy Muir, Megan has a spirit of independence, connection, and grace. Over her career, she has helped scale numerous organizations, including Entrepreneurs Organization, CMO Club, and Inc Magazine. I have seen Megan in action firsthand many times. The way she brings people together with intent and purpose is beyond synergistic.
Whether I need help raising funds, finding strategic partners, or understanding what networks to infiltrate, Megan is always one of my first calls. If you have a product, organization, or mission that needs help starting a movement or building a community around it. Megan is the zeitgeist that you need.
Connect with her here.
As always, thank you for reading and for all the feedback as I journey on this quest to connect interesting and like-minded people to help one another. I believe that bringing people together is one of life’s great joys.