Welcome to Wishful Working
Wishful Working started as a place to process my self-employment experiences and push back against hustle culture, but it’s grown into something bigger: a place for everyone who believes there’s more to life than work.
In 2026, I revamped Wishful Working’s visual identity to better represent this idea. These icons are like quilt blocks — together, they make up the tapestry of our lives.
Everyday Life
Daily routines, household chores, cooking, errands, travel, personal and family admin, managing finances
Inner Life
Sleep, mental and physical health, rest, leisure, recovery, reflection, self-improvement, learning, spirituality
Relationships
Friendships, family relationships, romantic relationships, chosen family, parenting, caregiving, community connections
Work
Salaried and hourly jobs, self-employment, entrepreneurship, side hustles, career development, networking
Creativity and Play
Art, writing, music, sports, games, exploring, collecting, making
Stewardship
Activism, conservation, community involvement, voting, volunteering, organizing and advocacy, mutual aid
About the Author
I’m Kara Detwiller, a writer and artist originally from Des Moines, Iowa. In 2021, I moved to rural Saskatchewan, where I enjoy small-town living as a freelance content writer, sticker-maker, aspiring author, and part-time librarian.
I love reading, crafting, traveling, watching movies, spending time with family, drinking tea, napping, being outside, and thrifting.
Connect with me on LinkedIn or shoot me an email.
