my philosophy

I’m a rugged individualist. I believe in self-reliance, decentralization, and local control.

Bloated federal bureaucracy? It’s the enemy of freedom and efficiency. Power belongs with the states, with the people, with the builders and creators - not distant, unaccountable institutions.

I stand for tradition and the foundational principles that built this country.

I don’t wear “America First” as a slogan. I use it as a filter:

• Is this made here?

• Does this serve our people?

• Does this promote truth, independence, and freedom?

I don’t have time for institutional groupthink, tech-washed bureaucracy, or virtue-signaling fluff. I believe in bold thinking, decisive action, and honest craftsmanship. I respect the grit of entrepreneurs, the soul of artisans, and the silence of the wilderness over boardroom buzzwords or progressive ideology.

In both my brand - and the brands I work with - clarity, authenticity, and personal accountability outweigh trends and algorithms every time.

I believe in:

• Truth before politics.

• People before platforms.

• Craft before clout.

• Freedom before comfort.

I'm not anti-technology. I'm anti-friction. I embrace AI, automation, and storytelling tools - so long as they sharpen the message, not dull the soul.

Where Does This Fit Philosophically?

I don’t slot cleanly into any single system. But if you had to map it, here’s where I land:

#1. Christian Libertarianism (Modernized)

• conservative values. Personal liberty. Limited government.

• Moral order through culture, not federal enforcement.

• Families - not the state - shape society.

#2. Paleo-Conservatism

• Tradition, localism, national sovereignty.

• Anti-globalist. Anti-empire. Pro-front porch, pro-farm, pro-church.

• Champions subsidiarity: decisions should be made as close to home as possible.

#3. Agorism (Tempered)

• Not fully anti-government, but I believe in parallel systems.

• Build local. Own your platform. Create outside the system when the system’s broken.

#4. Stoic Realism (With Grit)

• The world is chaos. Don’t be ruled by it.

• Discipline. Simplicity. Do what’s required - not what’s expected.

• Not a Philosopher. A Builder.

• I’m not here to debate abstractions. I’m here to build.

My worldview is forged, not theorized. It’s tested in business, in experience, in content, in strategy - and in the brands I help shape.

If I had to boil it down to a motto?

“Build small, build true, build the brand, and let the competition burn itself out.”

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I am an Ad-Age, Emmy, Shorty, Telly, and Webby Award-Winning Social Media Strategist and Content Creator specializing in outdoor lifestyle, adventure, travel, and recreation brands. With 20 years of experience, I excel at connecting brands with their audiences by creating dynamic and engaging content. My work focuses on telling compelling stories that resonate with the outdoor lifestyle and foodie community, driving engagement, and building strong online communities for various brands and broadcast initiatives.