Writing & Voice
Finding your authentic tone and writing with clarity and warmth.
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Slow Internet and the Art of Deep Focus
with Miriam Osei · Digital minimalist & essay writer
This week on Pixel & Pine, I sat down with essayist Miriam Osei to explore what happens when you deliberately slow down your creative process. We went deep on analog note-taking, the tyranny of the notification bell, and how stepping back from social media unlocked her most-read piece ever. A warm, unhurried conversation for anyone who's ever felt overwhelmed by their own tools.
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Ep. 4758 min
May 28, 2026
Slow Internet and the Art of Deep Focus
with Miriam Osei · Digital minimalist & essay writer
Miriam and I talk about unplugging from the feed, writing by hand first, and why slower tools often lead to better thinking.
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May 14, 2026
Building a Brand Without Social Media
with Tobias Feld · Independent studio founder
Tobias grew a six-figure studio through email alone. No Instagram, no TikTok. Just consistent, personal newsletters.
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The Second Brain, Three Years Later
with Priya Nadkarni · Knowledge systems consultant
Priya revisited her personal knowledge management setup and found she had over-engineered it. We dig into what actually stuck.
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Listen NowEp. 4651 min
Building a Brand Without Social Media
with Tobias Feld
Tobias grew a six-figure studio through email alone. No Instagram, no TikTok. Just consistent, personal newsletters.
Ep. 4564 min
The Second Brain, Three Years Later
with Priya Nadkarni
Priya revisited her personal knowledge management setup and found she had over-engineered it. We dig into what actually stuck.
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Newsletters That Don't Sound Like Newsletters
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