Who We Are:
We are a team of certified coaches and educators, entrepreneurs, published writers, and beyond.
Together we’ve supported thousands of young people across the globe. Our personal and professional networks span far and wide, and we are excited to welcome in the next generation of storytellers!
Our Why:
Being a teenager has never been easy, and in today’s world of constant noise, distraction, and uncertainty, it’s more challenging than ever.
Our mission is to nurture the self-discovery and creative spirit of young people, while helping them build essential skills to thrive creatively, personally, and professionally in a rapidly changing landscape.
We believe that stories shape our reality. Teens deserve the space, support, and agency to write their own.
👋 HEARTS & SOALS
Josh Gershon, Founder & Lead Mentor
Josh is an educator and entrepreneur with a passion for storytelling and personal development.
He has facilitated workshops across the world, led a Montessori adolescent program, and has helped over five hundred individuals publish their first book.
A writer himself, Josh is a published poet and the author of an online journal about men’s wellbeing.
Lindsey Otto, Marketing & Guest Mentor
Lindsey is a Seattle-based writer, designer, and marketing specialist whose work cuts to the core of personal and shared experiences through meaningful storytelling.
She writes the Substack newsletter Let it Simmer, which explores the intersection of food and identity. When she’s not interviewing locals about their relationship with food, you can find her hiking, practicing Mandarin, or perfecting her oi muchim recipe.
Daniel Farmer, Advisor & Guest Mentor
Daniel is a life coach, educator, and avid hobbyist.
Influenced by reading about superheroes, learning about world leaders, and being raised by incredible people, Daniel has developed a sense that he can make meaningful changes in the world, even in the face of impossibility.
This has been reflected through years of activism and service work, abroad and in his home city of Philadelphia, as a Spanish teacher to youth, and through his private mentorship practice.
Royce Liao, Growth & Support
Royce is a senior at Babson College, studying business.
He has a strong passion for entrepreneurship, growth, and startups. He has helped build and scale companies and is the co-founder and co-president of Babson’s first Taiwanese Student Association.
Outside of school, he enjoys playing basketball, fencing, and snowboarding.