This book was a passion project for a client, one that I was heavily involved with from start to finish, including planning, research, writing, and editing. Old Stigmas! New Colors! examines older gay men coming out in the United States, with an emphasis on challenges that are specific to this population, along with possible solutions and practical tips. 

While the book focuses on a narrow audience, it also talks about some fascinating themes that apply more broadly, including:

• The intersection of masculinity, sexuality, and aging.
• Social pressures surrounding masculinity and how these affect self-image.
• What the Bible says about being gay and what it means to be a gay Christian. 
• The power and value of having an 'in-group', a place where one can feel connected and be authentic - and why this can be more challenging for some groups of people. 
• Concepts surrounding identity, including how it is formed, what it means, and how it changes across the lifespan.

This eBook was developed for Kapok Aging and Caregiver Resources and highlights many ways that caregivers can make money, even when they are largely homebound and providing unpaid care for a loved one. 

Around 20% of the content in the book is specific to caregivers. The rest is relevant to anyone looking for alternative ways to earn, including side hustles and fully fledged online businesses. In the 60-page book, I highlight the different approaches you can consider, along with complexities and challenges that are easily missed. 

Much of the information in the book comes from personal experience in developing my own business and helping others to develop theirs. Key topics include. 

• Getting paid as a family caregiver (in the United States only)
• Making money through a blog, including through affiliate marketing, ads, or selling products. 
• Selling products, including those you make yourself and items you purchase and then resell. 
• Gig economy jobs, particularly through companies like Uber.
• Selling services, either in person or online. 

Kapok Senior and Caregiver resources is my largest ongoing project. I played the technical lead in developing the site from the ground up and continue to work with driving traffic, SEO, and adapting the site to changing trends. 

Beyond that, I'm highly passionate about the content and themes, particularly the intersection of caregiving and mental health. My roles include the following: 

Nelson Brows and Beauty is a Nelson-based beauty clinic that specialises in cosmetic tattooing, dermal needling, and laser services.

The company is run by Rachel Ham and Sophie Ham. The sisters formerly had their own independent business, which were Nelson Microblading and Beauty4all, respectively. 

My roles for the sisters varied as their businesses evolved and included the following:

• Initial site planning & development
• Creation of specific pages to achieve goals (e.g. cards for sale)
• Site updates as pieces are sold & new artwork is created
• Advice on blogging

• The National Council of Aging (NCOA): Hobbies for Caregivers to Ease Stress, Make Life Better