Podge Thomas

Podge (she/her) is a queer, neurodivergent, multiracial creative entrepreneur.

She teaches people how to reclaim their curiosity and leverage Notion to build intuitive and supportive systems.

Podge is working at the intersection of people and operations, and is passionate about decolonizing our systems, lives and brains. She does this by infusing her values into coaching and teaching others.

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North Star: Self-Directed Learning for Teens

North Star is a nonprofit organization that operates more closely to a community center than a school, offering a full schedule of noncompulsory classes, tutorials, workshops, volunteer opportunities, and outings for youth ages 11-19. Each member is assigned a personal advisor from our core staff to build personal connections and support their interests.

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HYPHAE

Opening in 2026, HYPHAE: Makers Market & Skills Studio is a co-creation of M and Jey of Yet Another Queer Pop-Up Market. It is the first 2SLGBTQIA+ and BIPOC-centered creative retail and workshop space in Western Massachusetts. Offering a mix of unique handmade items, artist-led skills courses, and creative business support for local makers, our goal is to be a “third space” for authentic, intersectional community-building and connection.

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