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The Challenge: Out of Sync Resources

We saw too many people and organizations floundering, unsure where to turn for support. As needs grow more complex, finding the right help should not feel like swimming in circles. Too often, directories and referral lists are stale, watered down, or out of touch, making it harder than it should be for changemakers to find the right fit in a crowded sea.

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The Fix: The NarwhalPod

The NarwhalPod is a curated network of trusted professionals, creatives, and service providers who believe business can be ethical, collaborative, and community rooted. Built by Michael Jonas, JD, MBA of Narwhal Law and Strategy, the Pod connects nonprofits, small businesses, and changemakers with values-aligned experts ready to support real impact.

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Building Community Together

The NarwhalPod is more than a directory. It is a collaborative ecosystem. We believe in a community that actively sees and supports people who are BIPOC, trans, nonbinary, women, LGBTQIA2S+, disabled, and others who are too often not centered or fully supported. The Pod is always free for people looking for support, and service providers can apply to join at no cost right now. Through shared resources, trusted referrals, and values-aligned collaboration, we are building a space where no one has to swim alone and where the whole pod gets stronger together.

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Welcome to the Pod, Joon Ae Haworth-Kaufka 
Co-Founder & Chief Everything Officer at Cloud City Realty 
 Cloud City Realty is Portland’s only commercial real estate brokerage focused specifically on small, local businesses, organizations, a
Welcome to the Pod, Joon Ae Haworth-Kaufka 
Co-Founder & Chief Everything Officer at Cloud City Realty 
 Cloud City Realty is Portland’s only commercial real estate brokerage focused specifically on small, local businesses, organizations, and local building owners and developers. The work brings tenants, buyers, sellers, and community members together to build sustainable, gratifying, and profitable partnerships that help neighborhoods grow in more equitable and inclusive ways.
 Joon Ae comes to real estate from a background in higher education and community organizing. If it involves building something together and making a positive difference, Joon Ae is all in. We’re excited to welcome Joon Ae and Cloud City Realty to the NarwhalPod community and to share this people-centered approach to commercial real estate.
 Explore Joon Ae’s work and learn more in the Pod → link in bio.
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Welcome to the Pod, Charlie Hersman, Founder of @breakfreetechnology. Charlie works with entrepreneurs, organizations, and businesses to make technology feel supportive instead of overwhelming. The focus isn’t on tech for tech’s sake &m
Welcome to the Pod, Charlie Hersman, Founder of @breakfreetechnology. Charlie works with entrepreneurs, organizations, and businesses to make technology feel supportive instead of overwhelming. The focus isn’t on tech for tech’s sake — it’s on making work easier and letting systems stay out of the way so people can focus on what matters most. Through Break Free Technology Consulting, Charlie helps organizations look beyond surface-level “tech fixes” to understand the broader people, process, and business challenges at play. The work blends business advising and technology strategy to help clients feel more confident, capable, and ready for what comes next. We’re excited to welcome Charlie and Break Free Technology Consulting to the NarwhalPod community and to share this thoughtful, practical approach to technology support. Explore Charlie’s work and learn more in the Pod → link in bio. #NarwhalPod #FindYourPeople
Welcome to the Pod, Anna Beth Rucker, Founder of Tree Frog Solutions. Anna Beth works with nonprofits and small businesses to help them do big things on small budgets. After years working inside nonprofit organizations, Anna Beth saw how often small
Welcome to the Pod, Anna Beth Rucker, Founder of Tree Frog Solutions. Anna Beth works with nonprofits and small businesses to help them do big things on small budgets. After years working inside nonprofit organizations, Anna Beth saw how often small teams with big missions struggle to access the right support to grow sustainably. Through Tree Frog Solutions, Anna Beth helps organizations clarify their message, strengthen systems, and bring ideas to life without burning out teams or wasting resources. The work blends strategic clarity, storytelling, and practical implementation, always with a full-picture view of how everything fits together. We’re excited to welcome Anna Beth to the Narwhal Pod community and to share this thoughtful, mission-centered work. Explore the Pod → link in bio. #NarwhalPod #FindYourPeople
We’re excited to start introducing you to the providers who make up the NarwhalPod, and we’re kicking things off with Michael Jonas, founder of Narwhal Law and Business Strategy and the creator of the NarwhalPod. Michael works with missi
We’re excited to start introducing you to the providers who make up the NarwhalPod, and we’re kicking things off with Michael Jonas, founder of Narwhal Law and Business Strategy and the creator of the NarwhalPod. Michael works with mission-driven organizations to provide legal and strategic guidance rooted in purpose, community, and long-term impact. The NarwhalPod grew out of a simple belief: doing meaningful work shouldn’t mean doing it alone. Built around community over competition, the Pod is more than a directory. It’s a place to connect, find support, and discover the right people to help move your work forward. We’re grateful for the vision behind the Pod and excited to highlight Michael as both a provider and the founder of this growing community. Explore Michael’s work and learn more in the Pod → link in bio. #NarwhalPod #FindYourPeople