The Startup Vagabond

The Startup Vagabond Tales from the road from startup advisor Stephen G. Barr traveling the highways and byways of the US

02/13/2025

This article is part of our Mental Health Awareness Month. Brought to you by Touched by aHorse. You head to the barn after a long day at work, sn**ch the halter off the hook, and stomp out to the pasture to catch your horse. He sees you coming and lifts his head, maybe trotting away from […]

01/10/2025

Humans are wired for connection. We thrive in relationships where we can rely on and care for each other. Yet somewhere along the way, the spiritual world began equating having needs with being codependent, as if needing love, support, or reassurance is a flaw to overcome.

But here’s the truth: needing others doesn’t make you weak—it makes you human. True intimacy isn’t about denying your needs or striving for hyper-independence; it’s about honoring your needs and learning to meet your partner’s, too.

Healing isn’t about shutting down your humanity to avoid being labeled “too much.” It’s about unlearning the shame around your needs and embracing the truth that healthy love is built on mutual care and interdependence—not self-sufficiency.

You are whole and complete, and having a solid sense of self is essential.

But true self-awareness doesn’t lead to isolation—it strengthens your capacity for connection.

Being secure in yourself should bring you closer to healthy relationships where you can truly be yourself.

01/10/2025

This "boomerang" resident decided to move back to New Mexico to launch an organization that connects talent with employers in STEM fields.

09/07/2024
09/07/2024

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07/07/2024

Transform Your Skills:
In this workshop Karma will focus on answering these key questions
-What are the resources you need to start your business? Includes filing requirements and business types available.
-What tax responsibilities will I have with my business? Includes all types of taxes from gross receipts tax to income tax.
-What is the cost of owning a business versus being an employee? Includes self employment taxes, bookkeeping, and regulations.
-What is the new FinCen reporting required by the IRS? Includes what you need to know about the new requirement.

This is a brown-bag lunch event so bring your own lunch! Soft drinks and water will be provided. This workshop is free – but you do need to register! https://buff.ly/4boTj2n

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04/22/2024

In 1924, the all-male Taos Society of Artists decided to invite the first and — as it would turn out — only woman into its ranks. Her name was Catharine

04/05/2024
“The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong at the broken places.” - Hemmingway
03/28/2024

“The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong at the broken places.” - Hemmingway

No more resting laptop on armrest!
03/31/2023

No more resting laptop on armrest!

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