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The B.R.A.V.E. Framework: The Executive Storytelling Architecture That Came from the Cutting Room Floor

by Windy Borman | April 3, 2026 | Executive Storytelling, Narrative Architect | 0 Comments

Bold. Resilient. Active. Vibrant. Expressive. Here’s where B.R.A.V.E. actually came from — and why one element just changed By Windy Borman — Narrative Architect, documentary director, and the person who spent 25+ years in Cutting Rooms and Green Rooms figuring out...

Companies Are Desperately Seeking Storytellers. Female Founders Are Still Being Told to ‘Be Authentic.’

by Windy Borman | December 17, 2025 | Fractional Director of Content | 0 Comments

WSJ reports $250K storyteller roles doubled in 2025. Female founders get ‘authenticity’ advice. Here’s the narrative infrastructure gap costing you Series B.

What Billion-Dollar Tech Companies Get Wrong About Narrative Strategy

by Windy Borman | December 11, 2025 | Fractional Director of Content | 0 Comments

Most events generate buzz but not strategic momentum. Learn the three narrative opportunities that separate visionary thought leaders from impressive options.

Ellen Bukstel | Singer/Songwriter

Jul 18, 2017 | Mary Janes Blog, Nominate A Puffragette

From menopause to marijuana, from peace to politics, from poignant to provocative, Ellen Bukstel writes and sings about it all. Renowned as an...

KINDLAND: On Being 37 And Trying Weed For The First Time

May 13, 2017 | Mary Janes Blog, Media

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I’M 37 AND JUST TRIED WEED FOR THE FIRST TIME (PART 3)

Apr 10, 2017 | Mary Janes Blog, Notes from the Director

The Big Night Excitement. Anticipation. Sisterhood. These are the words that best describe how I felt walking into my first cannabis “sesh”. In my...

Wanda James | CEO, Simply Pure

Apr 4, 2017 | Mary Janes Blog, Meet the Puffragettes

Wanda James is the CEO and Co-Founder of Simply Pure, one of Colorado's most recognized dispensaries. Simply Pure is known for being a politically...

I’m 37 and Just Tried Weed For The First Time (Part 2)

Apr 3, 2017 | Mary Janes Blog, Notes from the Director

Retail therapy for the cause-inspired mind Before I moved to Denver, everyone teased me that I would see a pot dispensary on every corner. In a few...

I’m 37 and Just Tried Weed For The First Time (Part 1)

Mar 28, 2017 | Mary Janes Blog, Notes from the Director

I have a confession to make: I’m a 37-year old woman and last week I tried weed for the first time. What took me so long? First, I grew up under the...

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