This week, we are getting to know Leeanne, our newest member and graphic design Intern!

Fun Fact about Leeanne, she loves to travel! She can always be found in the sun, near a beach or on the water!

Leeanne’s Road to Our Team:

Q: How did you end up working with our team?

A few months ago, we started internally tossing around the idea of an intern program. Jessi used her contacts to the West Chester University Art Department to fish around for some interested and promising students. Leeanne was picked by the head of her department to meet with Jessi, and the rest is history!

Always Learning

Q: What’s something you’ve learned recently that surprised you?

Leeanne is getting the invaluable experience of learning how her degree functions and serves her in the real world industry. In meetings with the team, she is constantly surprising herself with the amount of knowledge she has about Graphic design as well as how much she is still learning.

School V.S the real world is similar and different in so many ways which is intimidating but also exciting.

The Importance of Feeling Heard

Q: Is there a recent collaboration or moment of teamwork you’d like to highlight?

Leeanne recognizes the teamwork that takes place in our weekly internal meetings. She values the team’s reception to her thoughts, ideas and feedback. She admits that it feels intimidating coming into a new working environment, but she feels seen and heard at inWorks LLC and loves the positive vibe!

Adventures into the Industry

Q: What’s one thing you’re hopeful or curious about right now?

Leeanne is hopeful that she will gain a career in the graphic design industry! She struggled with discerning what it was she wanted to pursue, but now she has found something this is passionate about, good at, and makes her enjoy work!

Thanks for sharing your insights, Leeanne!

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Last week, we checked in with Jocelyn—our favorite marketing specialist! Read below.

Advice for Canva Users

Q: If you could share one “pro tip” from your week with the team, what would it be?

Jocelyn’s pro tip for this week is related to working in Canva! As the primary marketing person for inWorks LLC, she spends a lot of time in Canva and has become quite familiar with the platform.

“If you are trying to move multiple elements of your graphic at the same time, instead of grabbing each one individually and rearranging them with the right spacing, hold shift and click on each element you want to move — and you can move them at the same time!”

Social Media Launch

Q: What’s a moment from your work this week that felt especially satisfying or meaningful?

For those who might not know, Jocelyn works for our startWorks members as a marketing consultant. This week, she started a new project for one of the clients - a hair salon - on Instagram. Within a couple of days, the client’s account had reached 4750% more accounts and amassed 1033% more views than average.

“It is always satisfying to succeed at something, but even more so when it benefits someone else. It reminded me that I am skilled at what I do and how lucky I am to do something I love!”

See one, Do one, Teach one

Q: When do you feel most confident in your role—and what helps you get there?

Jocelyn gains confidence from guiding others. The principle of “see one, do one, teach one” is a guiding force in both her personal and professional life—the best way to learn something is to see it done, do it yourself, and then teach someone else.

Collaboration with WCU

Q: Is there a company initiative or internal campaign you’re excited about?

Jocelyn is excited about our new internship program. The company has its first official graphic design intern from West Chester University, and Jocelyn has been assigned as her mentor! She’s honored to facilitate the intern’s introduction into their professional field.

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This week, we checked in with Leah!

Leah supports internal operations and client experience by maintaining SharePoint resources, coordinating onboarding, documenting processes, delegating routine tasks, and managing client onboarding, communications, branding audits, and virtual gallery initiatives.

Getting Back Into the Groove

Q: If you had to give your week a headline, what would it be?

Leah had recently picked up a position working at the marketplace within the Philadelphia Flower Show last week! In all of the fun, she was missed in some of her weekly meeting and project developments. Therefore, she finds that she spent the first half of her week reviewing her missed meetings and reorienting herself back into the INW/LVF headspace.

Year of Dreams Artists

Q: What’s a small win from this week that made a difference?

Leah’s favorite part of her role as a Gallery Coordinator is connecting with artists. This past week, she was able to meet with a prospective 2026 artist in her home studio as the lead for the first time!

Technical Language and Role Development

Q: What’s a small win from this week that made a difference?

Spotlight on: Ricky!

Leah highlights Ricky as an incredible mentor. She emphasizes his patience, dedication to professional growth, and the importance of questions. She mentions that everyone at INW is aware of how great of a leader and mentor Ricky is, which is true!

If you didn’t know, Leah has an incredible bunny named Cow. Here are some photos!

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Last week, we checked in with Jeremy Mattson—the guy who helps us stay on track financially! Read below.

‘Tis the Season of Tax Prep

Q: Are you working on any project (or has any wrapped up recently) that you’re proud of?

Jeremy has been working hard on streamlining tax prep for this season, as well as sustainability tracking for INW’s small business clients. He recently finished a project that aligned financial data with sustainability metrics, which made reporting clearer and more useful for decision‑making.

Strength in Problem-Solving

Q: When do you feel most confident in your role—and what helps you get there?

Problem-solving at work gives Jeremy confidence in his role - especially when a client or teammate asks a complex question that he can break down into something manageable. Having clear expectations, good documentation, and open communication with the team are essential to helping Jeremy stay focused and confident during the week.

Improved Financial Reporting

Q: What’s something happening in your department that you think other team members should know about?

The accounting/bookkeeping department has been focusing their effort into improving processes and consistency, especially around reporting and documentation. According to Jeremy, this is setting up the business to be more efficient during busy periods, while making it easier for team members to step into new roles or collaborate across departments.

Ingredients for Satisfaction

Q: What does a good workday look like for you lately?

“A good workday usually includes making steady progress on focused tasks, solving at least one meaningful problem, and having a few positive check‑ins with teammates or clients. Ending the day knowing I helped move something forward—no matter how small—always feels like a win.”

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Kicking off our 2026 updates, last week we got caught up with our CEO, Ilya!

A Process That’s Starting to Hum

Q: What’s something you do now that feels smoother than it did a month ago?

For Ilya, billing has always been a part of his role that he did not particularly enjoy. However, we’re happy to report that there have been recent incremental improvements to the process that make this task feel less painful overall.

The Power of a Smooth Migration

Q: Has anything wrapped up recently that you’re proud of?

Ilya worked on an IT migration project earlier this month. He is proud of how successful the migration was (zero issues!), from planning to communications with the client. As a result, this project generated additional business for power platform development and workflow!

Speaking Up in a New Environment

Q: What’s a piece of advice you’d give to someone new joining the team?

“It's okay to feel a little lost and to ask for directions. Coming into a new environment is always overwhelming, and you should expect to take some time to get oriented - it is much easier to do that if you ask lots of questions.”

When Curiosity Meets Positive Drive

Q: Is there someone on the team you’d like to recognize or celebrate?

Ilya's shout out this week is for Jocelyn (marketing specialist)! She has been a consistent positive force to work with one-on-one as well as in a team setting. Ilya appreciates her exploratory energy and approach to new topics/technology, such as using AI as a learning enhancement tool.

Choosing Practices That Replenish

Q: What’s something outside of work that’s been quietly fueling your creativity?

We all need to find things to fuel our souls. For Ilya, rediscovering his love of playing music has been a recent development.

“I've picked up guitar again and started looking at some music production tools that I used to play with, back when I had spare time. I've also decided to get back to glass fusion.”

Additionally, Ilya has been doing a weekly 24 to 36-hour broth-based fast that he calls “Brothday" for 40 weeks now. This functions as a nice reset for his mind and body. He even started a "fasting primer" book on history, culture, benefits, and pitfalls of fasting, with help from AI.

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inPulse connects with team members across inWorks LLC as a way to stay engaged with and inspired by the voices that make up our company.

This week we caught up with Jocelyn, Marketing Specialist at inWorks LLC, to find out what’s going on in her department!

Spring into Sustainability: Goats Take the Lead

Jocelyn has taken on an exciting new project that is likely to unfold this spring at Longview Farm. The team is exploring a sustainable approach to land management by bringing in goats to handle weed control—an alternative to traditional methods.

To celebrate the goats’ stay, Jocelyn is planning a special event focused on sustainability. The vision includes interactive learning about eco-friendly land practices, activities for kids, and a showcase of local makers who specialize in goat milk-based products. The concept grew out of a recent land-management discussion, and Jocelyn’s enthusiasm is immense.

“I am hoping to call the event: Goatcella.”

Counting Wins, Not Worries

One of the ongoing challenges Jocelyn works to overcome is internalized self-doubt. Often the youngest person in the room, she admits that imposter syndrome can creep in—something she suspects many people, especially young women, experience.

To counter this, Jocelyn uses a “value tracker,” a tool introduced to her by Jessi Stead. She records contributions she makes to projects and the team in general, noting how they add value and what potential they hold for the future. This practice not only reassures her that she’s in the right place, but it has also sparked ideas for new initiatives that have been adopted by the marketing team.

Driven by Belief in the Mission

Jocelyn shared that her greatest motivation for day-to-day work comes from the pride she feels in what's happening at inWorks LLC and Longview Farm. That sense of purpose and belonging drives her commitment and passion for every project. She considers herself fortunate to have found a place where she believes in the mission.

“I feel so lucky to be at a place where I believe so deeply in all of our work, and it really helps me to show up on days where I don't always feel like it.”

Planting Seeds for Creative Connections

Just the other day, Jocelyn connected with the owner of a boutique in Media—a conversation that sparked exciting possibilities. The boutique owner, Lisa, is enthusiastic about the mission of startWorks and its offerings for independent artists, and the two are scheduling a call to explore collaboration.

Lisa has expressed interest in sharing the initiative with makers in her sphere, using startWorks herself, or handing off some of the freelance PR work she currently manages for her artists.

“Once upon a time, my dad told me a parable about money trees, that it takes them 6 years to germinate and when they do, they become super fruitful. I think it is a reassuring lesson in working at something that you believe in, even when it hasn't produced yet. I hope that this connection is the start of our money tree!”

Popcorn Tradition Returns

Jocelyn would like to revive a work tradition that hasn’t been practiced in some time: during the weekly lunch huddle, team members used to share “spotlights and roadblocks”—a chance to shoutout a coworker or highlight challenges..

She’s bringing it back and kicking things off with a spotlight on coworker Aaron Brown, whose efforts were crucial to the success of a client’s office winddown. Initially, Jocelyn worried about potential roadblocks while coordinating with buyers remotely, but Aaron ensured clear and consistent communication. He handled customers with tact and patience. Great job, Aaron!

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Jocelyn Hittle has been an indispensable team member. We are very grateful to have her charisma, drive, and creativity at inWorks LLC. Tune in next time!

As our final quarter is winding down, we are talking challenges, advice, productivity, and thought process.

Today we are talking to Jeremy, our Accounting and Sustainability Specialist at inWorks LLC and The Longview Farm

Overcoming end-of-the-year Challenges

In combining his two jobs, Jeremy found that his end of the year tax prep was getting messy when throwing in his sustainability reporting at the same time. Jeremy found that creating a combined checklist for both of his responsibilities made his processes much easier and staying on track.

Jeremy’s Life Raft: QuickBooks

“I’ve been using Quickbooks to pull financial and sustainability data together. Honestly, it’s been a lifesaver for spotting trends and making reports look sharp.” -Jeremy

Jeremy’s Advice for New Team Members

Jeremy finds that most valuable thing a new team member can do is ask questions early and often. We often are dealing with complex business arrangements, industry jargon, and a ton of different job responsibilities.

“It’s the fastest way to learn why we do things the way we do—and it saves you from headaches later.” -Jeremy

Sustainability as a Financial Intelligence, Not Just Novelty

As the world and the economy is changing, Jeremy finds that more people are choosing sustainability as a financial choice, not just a box to check for their business or practice. This has changed the way that we are talking about the value of sustainability in long-term business strategy.

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inPulse, our weekly spotlight series, is all about connecting with team members across inWorks LLC—sharing what’s fueling their work, celebrating achievements, and highlighting upcoming events or shoutouts.

This week, we had a quick chat with Kelsey Mattison, Longview Farm’s Marketing & Events Manager, to get some insights.

Black Friday Success

As the Events Manager at Longview Farm, Kelsey takes the lead on organizing and executing most farm initiatives, such as our annual Black Friday market, Earth Day celebration, workshops, and more. We asked Kelsey if there is a specific project or recent event that she is proud of working on.

Our Black Friday market! This year we hosted our 2nd annual Friends & Family Market on Black Friday, inviting local vendors to sell their artwork, crafts, baked goods, etc. We love to give our community an opportunity to shop local on Black Friday. Vendors offered “friends and family” discounts.

The market was on a smaller-scale this year, but successful nonetheless! New connections were made, and the overall energy was great. We were all happy to be a part of the day and help out where we could.

Color-Coded Productivity

Kelsey is a self-proclaimed calendar enthusiast.

She loves organizing her schedule and planning work-time to stay on task and meet deadlines efficiently. To keep things structured, she blocks off specific time slots for different projects and tasks. One of her favorite strategies is color-coding her calendar, which helps her quickly identify which tasks belong to which category.

Why Alignment Matters

When asked what motivates her in her day-to-day work, Kelsey explained that it starts by working for an organization whose values align with her own. She believes it’s important that the work she does contributes something positive to the world—even if that impact is small. For Kelsey, being part of a team that strives to create opportunities in their community is what truly inspires her.

Celebrating Quirks

What Kelsey appreciates most about the team at inWorks LLC/Longview Farm is the individuality of her coworkers. In her opinion, each person brings their own unique quirks to the team—including herself—and she enjoys watching the playful dynamics that have unfolded throughout her time at the company.

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Kelsey Mattison has been a part of Longview Farm for over a year now and has been an indispensable team member. Prior to this, she worked at West Chester University where she became friends with Jessi Stead. When Jessi left WCU to focus on building the Longview Farm initiative, she knew she wanted to bring Kelsey along.

We’re grateful to Kelsey for sharing her insights this week! Stay tuned for the next feature.

This week, we are sitting down with Leah Harper; our wonderful and talented Gallery Coordinator at The Longview Farm

Celebrating a big win: The Holiday Exhibit

Leah recently executed coordinating Longview Farm’s annual Holiday Exhibit! This gallery exhibit definitely showed Leah’s prowess in coordination and communication: managing 30 different artists, keeping inventory of material, and presenting a cohesive product for gallery attendants! Leah is very proud of how it turned out – and WE are very proud of her!

Come see the culmination of all of Leah’s work at the gallery!

Small Wins That Make a Big Difference

Sometimes the most impactful moments come from tackling the tasks that linger in the background. This week’s win was finally completing a project that had been sitting on the back burner for weeks. It wasn’t urgent, but it was always there — creating that mental weight we all know too well.

After carving out time to focus, the task turned out to be far less challenging than expected. That sense of relief and accomplishment is a reminder that progress, no matter how small, can clear space for creativity and confidence moving forward.

“I wasn’t exactly sure how to approach it, so I didn’t feel confident. This week, however, I finally got around to this task and it was less challenging than I expected.” - Leah

Lesson in Self-Reflection

A Workplace Culture That Feels Like Home

One of the things she values most about her work environment is its relaxed, welcoming vibe. Instead of feeling like a rigid corporate space with strict rules about dress or demeanor, it feels more like a group of friends working together—a setting that fosters creativity and eases anxiety.

And then there’s Liliya, the farm’s spirited “wild child” and undeniable star of the show, who adds a unique charm to the day-to-day experience.

“It doesn’t feel like an intimidating corporate work environment where you have to dress a certain way, talk a certain way, or prove yourself. It feels more like a group of friends working together, and that’s cool (and better for the nervous system of an anxious person like me ).” _leah

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We are grateful for Leah’s hard work, artistic vision, and radical openness! Tune in next week as we continue to highlight the people that make inWorks LLC move in harmony.