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thoughts of a strategist

A monthly newsletter for ambitious creatives seeking clarity.

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Self-help

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the smartest people aren't always the most visible, let's fix that

May 4, 2026

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3 min read

the smartest people aren't always the most visible, let's fix that

explore a hack that moves careers forward, plus brands I'm creatively inspired by lately.

Milena Toro
Milena Toro

creatives

+9

I Built a Resource Library for Creatives That Want to Expand Their Minds

Dec 9, 2025

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2 min read

I Built a Resource Library for Creatives That Want to Expand Their Minds

Tools, guidance, and clarity for your creative journey. Enjoy! 💙

Milena Toro
Milena Toro

marketing

+4

Why Gen Z Lives in the Past to Feel More Present

Aug 4, 2025

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3 min read

Why Gen Z Lives in the Past to Feel More Present

The future of content looks a lot like the past, but that’s exactly the point.

Milena Toro
Milena Toro

Articles

Self-help

+7

the smartest people aren't always the most visible, let's fix that

May 4, 2026

•

3 min read

the smartest people aren't always the most visible, let's fix that

explore a hack that moves careers forward, plus brands I'm creatively inspired by lately.

Milena Toro
Milena Toro

social media

+7

Joe Jonas IS a Community Manager and No One Can Convince Me Otherwise

Jan 14, 2026

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4 min read

Joe Jonas IS a Community Manager and No One Can Convince Me Otherwise

Throwbacks, adult concert money, and “bing bing bong” 🎶

Milena Toro
Milena Toro

creatives

+9

I Built a Resource Library for Creatives That Want to Expand Their Minds

Dec 9, 2025

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2 min read

I Built a Resource Library for Creatives That Want to Expand Their Minds

Tools, guidance, and clarity for your creative journey. Enjoy! 💙

Milena Toro
Milena Toro

mental health

+9

The Joy Framework: Rediscovering the Things You Used to Love

Oct 13, 2025

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4 min read

The Joy Framework: Rediscovering the Things You Used to Love

Maybe it's not so much about what you used to enjoy, but the reason you enjoyed it.

Milena Toro
Milena Toro

lifestyle

+4

Tracee Ellis Ross, Pattern Beauty, and the Art of Humanizing a Brand

Sep 1, 2025

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3 min read

Tracee Ellis Ross, Pattern Beauty, and the Art of Humanizing a Brand

Why handheld storytelling, travel vlogs, and raw behind-the-scenes moments are becoming the blueprint for building trust and cultural longevity. 🤳🏽

Milena Toro
Milena Toro

mental health

+4

I Interview My Therapists, And Here's Why You Should Too

Aug 21, 2025

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3 min read

I Interview My Therapists, And Here's Why You Should Too

Finding the right therapist isn’t about luck, it’s about asking the right questions. Here’s how I found someone who truly sees me (and how you can too).

Milena Toro
Milena Toro
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