To Nala
Storytelling Katelin Stecz Storytelling Katelin Stecz

To Nala

I got Nala when she was 6 weeks old. We were living in Costa Rica at the time, so she was a tica puppy. She seemed to love us as soon as I brought her home, which always seemed like a miracle. I brought her to my shop on day one, and she just slept in the middle of the shop floor. I knew she was my perfect companion.

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How To Live With a Broken Wing
Storytelling, Journey Katelin Stecz Storytelling, Journey Katelin Stecz

How To Live With a Broken Wing

It only takes five minutes for your life to be turned completely upside down. I was reminded of this harsh fact on Christmas Day. This December, marked the first year since I started rollerskating. After only one year of roller skating, I figured out that I had found something I truly loved, something that makes me feel alive and present. But then on Christmas Day with one silly slip of the wheels, I broke my arm.

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The Best Tunes of 2021
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The Best Tunes of 2021

Every year when Spotify wrapped comes out, I’m always surprised at how much music I listen to. Of course, it’s always playing the shop, but still, when I stop and think about it, music is a huge part of my life. So, this year for Christmas I thought it would be cool to give you guys one of my favorite playlists for 2021.

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Mid-Lifing
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Mid-Lifing

We expect our midlife existence to suck. Why wouldn't we? Media, our peers, everyday people you just meet …. Midlife women don't matter. Your life is supposed to suck at this point. It’s supposed to be a has-been.

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The Meaning of Home
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The Meaning of Home

Home holds a lot of different meanings for everyone. Home is a place you lay your head down at night. Home is four brick walls, a manicured lawn, and a white picket fence. Home is a feeling, a person, a sense of belonging. It’s everything.

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Our Roots
Storytelling, Journey Katelin Stecz Storytelling, Journey Katelin Stecz

Our Roots

Meadow Collective was born 15 years ago, but its story started way before the shop opened. Ever since I can remember, I’ve had an entrepreneurial spirit. Growing up, I remember making little bracelets and selling them to my friends. I remember selling fruit I picked off our trees on the sidewalk. This was the beginning of everything.

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