From Real AF to Totally Unexpected—You’ve Got to Read This


Hi Reader,

🌊This Week’s Current Is Raw, Real, and Rising

Reinvention rarely shows up with a perfect plan or glowing aura. Sometimes it’s messy. Sometimes it’s late. Sometimes it starts with a whisper you can’t ignore anymore.

This week, we’re diving into the truth about creating when everything feels broken. From burnout to breakthroughs, grief to grit—this episode is for anyone standing at the edge of “too late” and wondering if they still have something to say.

✨ You don’t need approval to begin.
You don’t need certainty to come alive.
You just need to answer the pull of your own truth.


🎤 This Week’s Storytellers:

David Ask-Start with Who, Not Why: David Ask on Identity, Grit & Raising Authentic Kids

A successful entrepreneur and transformational coach who redefined success by shifting focus from external achievement to deep personal identity.

Beth Pellino-Dudzic-It’s Never Too Late to Create: Beth Pellino-Dudzic on Writing, Resilience & Self-Publishing Success

Author, songwriter, and creative force—shares how she transformed decades of waiting, grief, and doubt into a powerful debut novel and healing music.

Together, they remind us:
✨ NEVER start with WHY. START WITH WHO. How so many are "extrinsically" motivated and haven't tapped into their CORE.

💡 Insight to Chew On:

Sometimes the hardest creative moments come after hitting rock bottom. Writer Luisa Anderson reminds us:

“You’re not broken—you’re being asked to see.”
“A good chess player doesn’t reveal all their moves.”

Her blog offers a powerful look at resilience and rising stronger.


📚 Read Like a Rebel:

Want more inspiration? Dive deeper into this week’s themes:

✈️Fuel the Flight

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Stay wild, stay true, and always— Keep Flying Upstream.

🦅 Luisa & Kristyn

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Flying Upstream Podcast

Welcome to 'Flying Upstream,' a podcast dedicated to uncovering the choices, practices, and wisdom that defy mainstream norms. Join hosts Kristyn Medeiros and Luisa Anderson as they explore how timeless wisdom and unique lifestyle choices foster healthier, sustainable, and enriching lives. Perfect for those who feel like they're flying north for the winter while everyone else is flying south. Tune in to discover inspiring stories, gain practical insights, and connect with a community of free spirits who value deep, thoughtful explorations into alternative ways of living. Listen on platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or join us for more engaging content through our mini courses on Udemy.

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