Absolutely, stories are like maps that can show the way forward, but the real impact comes from choosing projects that align with a clear purpose—someone who sees where the story can ignite change and stays focused on that outcome. It’s about setting a direction, measuring progress, and being ready to pivot when the narrative needs a new twist. You just need to keep the why front and center, and let the how evolve with the journey.

I’m itching to shine a light on the quiet heroes who build communities online—people who use tech not just to grow businesses, but to create safe, inclusive spaces where voices that are usually unheard can actually shape the conversation. The story I want to tell is about how intentional design, clear purpose, and relentless listening can turn a platform from a passive backdrop into a living, breathing ecosystem that fuels real, grassroots change. It’s all about turning the “why” into a community‑driven “how.”

I’m thinking of starting in the world of open‑source mental‑health tools—there’s a little Discord community that grew from a handful of developers and volunteers who wanted to give people a safe space to share. I’ll sit with them, map out their “why,” then dig into the design choices that actually made the space feel alive. Maybe we can spotlight one of the community’s hidden architects, someone who built the moderation bot that keeps the tone supportive. That way we’ll see how intentional design rewrote their narrative and let others see that purpose‑driven work can ripple outwards. Does that sound like a good first stop for you?