Welcome to Once Upon a Human

Hello human,

I’m so glad you’re here!

Thank you for joining me on Once Upon a Human, our freshly revamped storytelling newsletter for founders, leaders, and quiet achievers who want to stay visible — and authentically, vulnerably human — in a world of algorithms and AI-generated sameness.

Every other week, I’ll drop into your inbox with one story — sometimes a case study from business personalities worth watching, other times from my work with brand leaders, or from the chaos of parenting while running a business, and those quiet moments in between.

They’re stories about the messy, meaningful work of showing up. About finding your voice, even when it trembles.

If there’s one promise I can make, it’s this: you won’t find listicles or group-think here. Just stories, and my reflections on actionable takeaways we can apply to our own lives, that remind us that you don’t need to be loud to be seen — you just have to show up truer and more you.

So take a deep breath, grab your tea, and settle in.

Thank you for being here.

Here’s to staying human,
Debbie
Founder, Atypical Media
Helping humans sound human again

P.S. I would love to know — what drew you here? Drop me a note and tell me where you are in your storytelling journey. I read every response, and it helps me shape what stories to share next.