Aloha! I am Nicole Renee Huguenin and for the last 12 years, I have dedicated my life to directly caring for the communities I am a part of. I chose to do this after spending 13 years as an educator and nonprofit manager and witnessing firsthand the limitations of the institution. This means I have opened my life up to who or what is in need of something and, if I have the time and skill, I provide it, like meals for the homeless or homeschooling a friend's child who is struggling. I can not do things like this without the freedom of my time. Our collective needs ebb and flow and so every day is different for me. What's consistent is my commitment to curating more of a caring culture; one where we collectively take the time to listen, learn, and take care of each other. To do that during times of uncertainty takes a lot of presence, creativity, and the ability to do things differently. This is why I use Patreon, as no other platform that I have found supports these things and I too need to be taken care of. I welcome your interaction here and look forward to entering into a mutual relationship of caring for one another.

The Work You’re Supporting: I am many things. One of which is a generosity entrepreneur. I move and invest with many currencies, in addition to cash, so their values have a place at the table (and sometimes even build new tables). It is easy to challenge the status quo, but I thrive off of envisioning and drawing up alternate realities that are more equitable and just. I am a community organizer. I migrate and intersect between projects and efforts that highlight, rebuild, and regenerate systems of caring for each other, listening, and making connections when needed. I believe in the collective. I am committed to being in spaces that honor our individual gifts, curate cooperation, and ultimately steward those things that are bigger than any one person. Together, we can resolve long-standing issues and envision new possibilities. I am a teacher and facilitator. With a philosopher's mind and an artist's heart, I support our children who are not fitting in to guide their own learning and hold space for families to do things differently. I have worked in CA, CO, and now HI and in each place, I have worked and walked alongside (quite literally) many variations of humans, from those that are native to the land, those that have no roof over their head, and those largely pushed to the edges. And at those edges, I have witnessed both love and fear in extreme ways and I choose to continue to care. I do not need to be known for the work I do, what’s important to me is to be present and in inspired action.

A few things about me and Patreon: Most, if not all, of my work, is freely gifted which allows me to flow into places that are experiencing deficits of care, nurturing, or support and deliver no-strings-attached service. It also allows me to use and accept different types of currency to honor and value all types of people, animals, land, and experiences. Joining me as a Patreon allows me to do this work with the focus it deserves while staying true to my own basic physical needs. Specifically, it allows me to:

Be hyper-local and support as small as one person that needs a friend. It also allows for creativity and curiosity. I ask a lot of questions and I try out even more answers.
Work in seasons. I do not rush past a long winter rest nor shy away from the busiest harvest. My personal speed is the speed of trust which changes common metrics. It’s not a question of time or money but rather what’s needed here. What do I have to give? What do I need to receive?
I am here to serve. I am committed to supporting those who are taking risks, continually growing, those who are supporting many others in their communities, and most often come from BIPOC and indigenous backgrounds.
Aspirational, yet fiercely pragmatic. I say no to things that do not allow me to stay true to this vision authentically, and I say yes to projects and offers that allow me to hold space for people who need support and care.

Come dream with me, and let’s activate the moral imaginations of our communities! (And, if Patreon is not for you that is okay, I diversify my income on purpose. If you’ve found your way here it’s most likely we are already in a relationship and listening for ways to support one another. If you’d like to dive deeper into that space, explore different currencies, and ways to be in support of one another please email me: nicolerhuguenin@gmail.com. )