This is a personal story from a professional musician turned software developer about learning to appreciate self-expression in all it’s forms — you don’t have to be great at something creative to get your story out, embrace it, and still have fun while you’re doing it. Read on for inspiration to get started.

This is a guide with tons of actionable steps to start expressing yourself, being heard by people who matter, and actively listening back instead of waiting for your turn to speak, which builds strong, lasting relationships, connection, and community.

This is an in-depth guide with actionable steps for putting yourself out there—have no fear, you can be yourself AND nurture real relationships and communities. Here’s how.