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You belong here, even when imposter syndrome says otherwise ❤️

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The WildKind Way

July 2026

I’ve been thinking a lot about imposter syndrome lately, especially how often it shows up in spaces where I actually belong. For instance, my background includes over 25 years in real estate and mortgage, but there are still days where I doubt my skills and abilities.

Building WildKind meant facing those fears head-on. I knew literally nothing about starting a nonprofit or building a community, but I knew I could figure it out. It hasn't been without hiccups or lessons along the way!

What I could not have predicted was the beauty that would grow from that leap. When you create something while actively letting go of perfectionism, it gives other people permission to show up vulnerably and imperfectly too.

That is where the magic of this community lives, in radical acceptance and in choosing to meet each other exactly as we are.

With you in this,

Steph Butler

Tricia Bennett recently submitted Aspen’s name through our Sunshine Card page, and Aspen recently received the note pictured. Below is Aspen's response.

"Thank you WKC for making me always feel included and loved."
Aspen

If you would like to send a Sunshine card to someone in your life, you can do it here: Send Some Sunshine Card Requests | WildKind Collective​

What's Next

July

2nd Tuesday Monthly - WKC Book Club - July's Pick: Finlay Donovan is Killing It by Elle Cosimano - 6 PM at Winchester Brew Works

July 25 - WKC Summer Bash Pool Party & Potluck - 1-6 PM in Winchester, VA

4th Tuesday Monthly - WKC Arts & Drafts - 6 PM at Winchester Brew Works

August

2nd Tuesday Monthly - WKC Book Club - August's Pick: The Measure by Nikki Erlick - 6 PM at Winchester Brew Works

4th Tuesday Monthly - WKC Arts & Drafts - 6 PM at Winchester Brew Works

August 29 - Sip & Sew: Bring Your Vests & Patches - 3-5 PM in Winchester, VA - MORE INFO COMING SOON

We Need Your Suggestions

We're already selecting books for next year's book club and we'd love your input!

Welcome to the third chapter of our year-long journey:

The Four-Season Friendship Odyssey · Summer

Thank you for being part of WildKind. Whether you've been with us since the beginning or are still working up the courage to attend your first event, there's a place for you here.

We'll keep showing up, imperfectly, together.

With gratitude,

Steph, Angela, Jess, Stacy, and Bekah

Winchester, VA
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