welcome 💌
The Loneliness Economy is a newsletter about relationships, dating, building community, and the economy that has been built around the human experience of loneliness.
There is so much to be said, really.
If you’re like me, you’re terribly fascinated by the paradox of this time we’re living in where we’re the most connected we’ve ever been yet collectively the most lonely… and largely uncertain about how to navigate our most essential relationships with people, places, and technology.
Loneliness and weak social connections are associated with a reduction in lifespan similar to that caused by smoking 15 cigarettes a day.
Dr. Vivek Murthy
Read more about that quote here and more about how loneliness is defined here.
You can expect:
personal reflections on dating and relationships
lists and curated content
general musings about the intersection of humans, tech, and the economy
anything else on my mind
From the perspective of:
an American expat in Paris (5+ years & counting)
a cancer sun, aries moon, & sagittarius rising (iykyk)
a creative, a traveler, equal parts introvert/extrovert
an impartial romance enthusiast
a community builder/community industry professional
a career generalist
I expect you to:
read and engage with the content posted here (likes & comments are welcome) 🙂
contact me with any reactions, thoughts, additions
share with a friend & continue the conversation
about whitney marin 🌻
I’m a creative producer, facilitator, and community builder based in Paris. I produce this conversational web series and podcast and this personal development event series. Passionate about reality television and my cat.
why this newsletter?
The catalyst of the 2020 COVID pandemic sparked a seismic mindset shift, an intentional career change, and necessary self-reflection and growth that has culminated in this newsletter.
Paris is arguably one of the toughest cities for foreigners and expats to plant roots but once you’ve found your people, it’s truly an amazing place to build a life.
Bringing people together and facilitating an exchange of ideas feels like a life purpose kind of thing. This newsletter is an extension of my desire to have deep conversations and connect with those on my same wavelength.
what is the loneliness economy?
The loneliness economy is the industry and marketplace of products and services addressing loneliness and social isolation. Read more here.
