Every new beginning is just another beginning’s end.
A few years shy of retirement, Frank Lilly was unexpectedly laid off from his corporate job. Decades of investment, gone overnight. So he did something unexpected. He went to Michigan and learned to build a boat.
Because there may be no better metaphor for starting over than building a boat.
When Taryn Smith was ready for her own new beginning, she stepped onto a sailboat alone and crossed the Atlantic.
This month’s cover of Omaha Magazine brings those two stories together. Taryn on the Atlantic, in Frank’s boat.
Now, full transparency. The boat is not seaworthy and not quite the scale of what Taryn crossed in, though not by much. This was a prop. The ocean was a warehouse. Lights, a hazer, a hose, and a lot of imagination.
Huge thanks to Greg Lilly for bringing his dad’s boat, built alongside his father and brother, and helping us tell this story.
And to Taryn, for being all in.
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Huge thank you to everyone who came out to our second annual Freelance Festivus!
We’re so grateful to be in community with so many awesome humans. The freelance world can feel lonely at times, but Festivus is a great reminder of how many kickass people there are on the journey with us.
Peep the link in our story to download your photos and videos from @simplebooth ! ✨
Freelancers, you deserve a holiday party just for you, too! Consider this your official holiday party invite.
In collaboration with Greg Lilly + Michael Hennings, join us for an evening of holiday cheer with your fellow freelancers!
Snacks, drinks and vibes as always.
$15 suggested donation. RSVP through the link in our bio and come hang! ✨
