The purpose and soul work you crave start with new stories, fun and the people next door.
Hi, I’m Dr. Mary-Elizabeth Harmon, scientist turned storyteller, caregiver and village catalyst. I’m here to help you feel more alive, especially by doing work you love to connect and create with neighbors. Learn about me, why neighbors or my labors of fun below!


THE PROSPERITY PAPERS RECAP
A monthly recap of personal stories to help you feel more alive by doing work you love and stay up on all my work with ONE subscription. Get it.

WHAT IF CARE
A two-question survey to “wonderfulize” the future by collecting your memories and wishes to help shape caring communities. Share often!

A VILLAGE FOR LIFE
A business to inspire wonderful places to grow up & grow old by fostering caring communities & economies for & by neighbors. Check it out.

THE VILLAGE SHOPPE
Ye old modern village shoppe has a special mission: to help you feel more alive by doing work you love and growing wealth. Visit now.

VERTICAL VILLAGE ALLIANCE
A project to gather partners to help normalize vertical villages, or caring communities for and by neighbors in multifamily housing. Join now.

STRIDING GIANT
Part 2 of my 3-part career memoir telling the tale of my journey from scientist to storyteller and more. Learn more and get part 1 for free.
