Welivetogether Maddy Oreilly Dillion Harper New

| Action | Owner | Outcome | |--------|-------|---------| | Draft a 1‑page “Why WeLiveTogether” manifesto | Maddy & Dillon (joint) | Clear, shareable narrative | | Conduct 5‑person “Founders’ Alignment Workshop” (virtual) | Maddy | Defined values, decision‑making framework | | Map target personas (remote worker, creative, retiree‑explorer) | Dillon | Persona deck + empathy maps | | Set up a Miro board for all documentation | Dillon | Central knowledge hub |

Deliverable: A Living Manifesto PDF + Persona Playbook (PDF + Notion page).

Background.
Maddy O’Reilly cut her teeth in the world of narrative journalism, winning a Pulitzer in 2021 for her series “Echoes of the Unheard,” which chronicled the lives of undocumented immigrants in the Midwest. After a stint as a senior producer at The Atlantic, she pivoted to nonprofit work, leading storytelling workshops for survivors of domestic violence and, most recently, serving as Creative Director at StoryBridge, a digital platform that pairs trauma‑informed writing with AI‑assisted editing. welivetogether maddy oreilly dillion harper new

Why WeliveTogether?
In a candid interview with the New York Times, O’Reilly explained that “digital spaces have become the new public square, but too often they’re noisy, not nurturing. WeliveTogether feels like a quiet room where you can be seen, not just heard.” She cited the platform’s Story‑Sharing Pods as a perfect laboratory for scaling compassionate storytelling without sacrificing intimacy.

What She’s Bringing.

First Initiative: “Roots & Wings.”
Launching next month, the “Roots & Wings” challenge invites members to record a three‑minute audio memoir about a formative personal experience and then pair it with a community‑service pledge. Early pilot data from a beta group of 5,000 users showed a 42 % increase in post‑challenge mood scores, suggesting the therapeutic power of narrative coupled with purposeful action.

We have scanned several adult film review forums and subreddits to gauge the reaction to this new release. | Action | Owner | Outcome | |--------|-------|---------|

The only minor criticism? Some fans wanted a third act involving a toy or a specific wardrobe change. However, the majority agree that the simplicity is the strength.

| Pillar | What It Means | Key Deliverables | |--------|----------------|------------------| | Habitat | Physical spaces where members live, work, and play. | • 1–3 pilot houses (12–30 beds each)
• Shared‑use agreements
• Safety & compliance checklist | | Habitat‑Digital | Seamless digital layer that connects every resident. | • Mobile app + web portal
• Community calendar, task board, chat
• API for third‑party services | | Humanity | Culture, values, and rituals that bind members. | • Core values manifesto
• Onboarding “Story‑Circle”
• Monthly “Living‑Lab” workshops | | Harvest | Sustainable economics & impact measurement. | • Membership tiers (free, premium, sponsor)
• Revenue streams (rent, workshops, marketplace fees)
• KPI dashboard (occupancy, churn, NPS, carbon‑footprint) | Background

| Person | Role on Welivetogether | Notable Contributions | |--------|------------------------|-----------------------| | Maddy O’Reilly | Co‑founder & Community Lead | Designed the onboarding framework that matches volunteers with projects based on skills and availability; spearheaded the “Local Voices” podcast series, highlighting grassroots initiatives. | | Dillion Harper | Chief Technology Officer | Built the open‑source matchmaking algorithm that powers the platform’s recommendation engine; introduced a transparent data‑privacy layer that lets users see exactly what information is shared. | | “New” | Emerging Initiative (2024) | A pilot program focused on climate‑resilient housing in coastal towns; integrates modular construction with community‑owned financing models. |