Apr 10, 2026
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8 min read
Why trust, proximity, and real-life connection may be a better business model than scale. Plus, a cookbook for monetizing local audiences.
Hype can attract attention, and Miami had plenty of it. But real communities are built on trust, infrastructure, and a very different playbook.
Feb 16, 2026
Hey, it’s Rae. And this newsletter has a new name.
Sep 23, 2025
10 min read
From followers to dinner guests—the future of connection looks a lot like the past.
Jul 24, 2025
6 min read
Why the rise of membership clubs isn’t about status—it’s about high trust spaces and people. Plus: convo starters to skip the small talk and get to the good stuff.
