Voices from Upstream Unfiltered stories from those who refuse to follow the current. Hey there, Reader! The biggest mistake? Believing you have to do it all on your own. Too many people chase their dreams in isolation, thinking they’ll figure it out if they just push harder. But without support, encouragement, and honest feedback, burnout sets in fast - and dreams get pushed to the back burner. That’s why we created our Flying Upstream membership: a space where free spirits come together to...

Voices from Upstream Unfiltered stories from those who refuse to follow the current. Hey there, Reader! This week on Flying Upstream, we’re pulling back the curtain on a story most of us dream about: winning the lottery. Our guest, Peter John Mather, lived the fantasy—he became a millionaire at a young age. But what followed wasn’t a fairy tale. Instead, sudden wealth spiraled into addiction, isolation, and rock bottom. Peter’s story is a reminder that the “jackpots” we chase—money, status,...

Voices from Upstream Unfiltered stories from those who refuse to follow the current. Hey there, Reader! When we first started stepping away from the “normal” path, we thought we had to do it all alone. We wish we’d known that: You’re not crazy for wanting something outside the “safe” path — there are so many of us doing the same. It feels messy before it feels clear — the uncertainty is part of the process, not a sign you’re failing. Community matters — surrounding yourself with people who...