Shawn Blanc raising an espresso at a café table
About

Hi, I'm Shawn.

I'm a writer and small-business owner in Kansas City. I've been writing on this site since [year], and I've spent most of my career helping people do their best creative work.

This is where I think out loud: long essays, short notes, links worth your time, and the occasional photo.

What I do

I run Blanc Media, a small company with two main things: The Focus Course, our Focus Club membership and monthly live workshop, and Aspen, a peer mastermind for founders with retreats and weekly calls.

What I care about

Adventure. Saying yes to the hard, fun thing.

Community. Doing the work alongside good people.

Generosity. Giving away more than feels comfortable.

Things I've made

The Focus Course → Aspen → Plan Your Year → Earlier: [past projects] →

Say hello

The best way to reach me is by email at [your email]. I read everything, even when I'm slow to reply.

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