Anika Horn
I write a fortnightly newsletter that teaches you how to build ecosystems for social change without burning out. Subscribe for professional insights, a peek of my bookshelf and the weekly Shen-Anika-ns of living, working and building community in the Shenandoah Valley, VA.
#111: Under Pressure: What Happens When You Crack from Doing It All
Welcome to the 111th issue of Impact Curator! Every two weeks, I curate the best insights and resources from the field of ecosystem building, so you don't have to. Was this newsletter forwarded to you? You deserve your own, sign up here! “Do you grind your teeth?” my dentist asked as I lay in the chair. It was my first check-up in three years — I’d been too busy running a national conference for ecosystem builders and holding everything together at work. Weeks later, I was laid off when the...
#110: The Heartbeat of Community + 6 New Ecosystem Podcasts 🎙
Welcome to the 110th issue of Impact Curator! Every two weeks, I curate the best insights and resources from the field of ecosystem building, so you don't have to. Was this newsletter forwarded to you? You deserve your own, sign up here! Last weekend, Staunton hosted its famour Harry Potter Festival Hello Reader, I recently joined the Core Team of the ESHIP Alliance—a field-building initiative I’ve been involved with since its inception. (Curious? I shared more in Issue #107.) My role now is...
#109: Building thriving startup communities (and a life you love)
Welcome to the 109th issue of Impact Curator! I curate this fortnightly newsletter for all of you who believe in transforming your community by amplifying the impact of the changemakers around you. Was this newsletter forwarded to you? You deserve your own, sign up here! Teacher workday turned mini adventure: I took my daughter and her friend to Richmond for the day. Hello Reader, Last week, my 7-year-old sat in the passenger seat, flipping through every radio station—excited by the choices,...
Something new is coming [exclusive preview]
Hello Reader, I’ve been working on something special for those of us who care deeply about entrepreneurial ecosystems. Next week, I’m launching a new blog series: The Future of Ecosystem Building. Each month, I’ll sit down with ecosystem builders—practitioners and thought leaders—to ask one big question: What’s next for our field? I've been working on this for over four weeks, so for you, my loyal subscribers, here's a little sneak peek: We’re kicking things off with Chris Heivly—co-founder...
#108: Why Courage (Not Comfort) Builds Community
Welcome to the 108th issue of Impact Curator! I curate this fortnightly newsletter for all of you who believe in transforming their community by amplifying the impact of the changemakers around them. Was this newsletter forwarded to you? You deserve your own, sign up here! After a summer break, CreativeMornings is back and it gave me all the feels Hello Reader, On Friday, August 22, CreativeMornings returned after a 2-months summer break and it was just what I needed: connecting with my...
#107: Slow is smooth and smooth is fast
Welcome to the 107th issue of Impact Curator! I curate this fortnightly newsletter for all of you who believe in transforming their community by amplifying the impact of the changemakers around them. Was this newsletter forwarded to you? You deserve your own, sign up here! While in Europe this summer, I had a chance to catch up with friends from high school and college. Hello Reader, After a two-month hiatus from this newsletter, I'm returning with - hopefully - novel ideas and renewed energy...
#106: Signing off for the summer
View this email in browser Welcome to the 106th issue of Impact Curator! I curate this fortnightly newsletter for all of you who believe in transforming their community by amplifying the impact of the changemakers around them. Was this newsletter forwarded to you? You deserve your own, sign up here! Ecosystem builder meetup in Richmond, VA, last week gave me all the feels ❤️ Hello Reader, This is my last newsletter until August. The first half of the year felt like driving in a constant stop...
#105: Sourcing and repurposing ecosystem stories
View this email in browser Welcome to the 105th issue of Impact Curator! I curate this fortnightly newsletter for all of you who believe in transforming their community by amplifying the impact of the changemakers around them. Was this newsletter forwarded to you? You deserve your own, sign up here! We hosted our 1st joint CreativeMornings meetup between the Shenandoah Valley and the Charlottesville chapter. Community > competition Hello Reader, I recently hosted a hot seat session for...
#104: Convene the people
View this email in browser Welcome to the 104th issue of Impact Curator! I curate this fortnightly newsletter for all of you who believe in transforming their community by amplifying the impact of the changemakers around them. Was this newsletter forwarded to you? You deserve your own, sign up here! At my best when I get to spend a day with fellow ecosystem storytellers! Hello Reader, I just wrapped up my conference season for the first half of the year and - as always - it got me thinking...
#103: The Interstitium, and a toolbox for storytellers
Welcome to the 103rd issue of Impact Curator! I curate this fortnightly newsletter for all of you who believe in transforming their community by amplifying the impact of the changemakers around them. Was this newsletter forwarded to you? You deserve your own, sign up here! Our favorite local bookshop turned one on National Indie Bookshop Day! Hello Reader, In November 2023, shortly after I had met her in person for the first time, Jenn Brandel shared a Radiolab episode she had produced about...
I write a fortnightly newsletter that teaches you how to build ecosystems for social change without burning out. Subscribe for professional insights, a peek of my bookshelf and the weekly Shen-Anika-ns of living, working and building community in the Shenandoah Valley, VA.