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Building a Beautiful Business & Life with Milly Tamati of Generalist World

Milly shares how leaning into her diverse passions—whether it's cooking, playing guitar, or building a community-driven business—has been the key to her success. From navigating big decisions as a first-time founder to embracing creativity in everyday life, she offers insights for anyone who’s ever wondered, “Do I have to choose just one path?” Spoiler: You don’t!

Key Takeaways:

  • Embracing the Creative Play of Life
    Milly and Kt discuss how creativity and play weave through their daily lives, whether through cooking, music, or some time time off screens. They highlight how exploring various creative outlets helps them disconnect from the demands of work while staying connected to personal joy.
  • Navigating Advice as a Founder
    Milly breaks down her approach to seeking advice as a first-time founder: listening to those with direct experience, seeking out diverse perspectives, and ultimately trusting her own intuition. She emphasizes that the answer is often already within us, waiting to be uncovered.
  • The Power of a Values-Aligned Team
    One of the best parts of Milly’s work is the deeply values-driven community she’s built within Generalist World. Milly shares the joy of working with a team that feels like family, underscoring the importance of shared values in long-term collaboration.
  • Overcoming Challenges as a Visionary
    While Milly loves bringing energy and strategy to her work, she admits that operational details and processes aren’t her biggest strength. Thankfully, her first hire, Ece, excels in these areas, balancing Milly’s visionary mindset with grounded execution.
  • Celebrating International Generalist Day on September 18
    Milly shares how the Generalist World team and community took a half-joking comment and turned it into an international celebration with meetups planned for generalists in 30 cities across the globe.


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