Membership If You Knew Me
Welcome to "If You Knew Me". We are a multi-media initiative that investigates and values women's inner lives. We're on a mission to improve wellbeing through story.
On our weekly podcast, we share first-person, true stories from women around the world. In each episode, one woman tells a powerful story about something she has rarely or never shared, even with her closest friends. It's something she has hidden away, secretly lived through, or amazingly triumphed over.
Each story is true and every woman tells its in her own voice. Guests can share their real name or remain anonymous.
Our other upcoming projects include an accompanying, large-format photography book and documentary films.
"If You Knew Me" was founded by wife and husband team, Jamie Yuenger and Piet Hurkmans. In early 2021, Jamie published a podcast story about her experience living for decades entangled in family secrets. After the story went live, Jamie's close friends and wider community responded with support and love. Inspired by the power of opening up and getting real, Jamie and Piet created the "If You Knew Me" platform to offer other women a place to share their deeper stories.
We would love to have you join our community here on Patreon. When you join us, we'll provide you with ongoing tools and resources for a rich inner life. For example:
- Originally designed wallpapers for your smartphone and tablet with imagery and words that will inspire you throughout the day
- A series of gorgeous, ready-to-print stationary with unique writing prompts that get you excited to stay in touch with friends or create heirloom letters for your children, community or future-self
- A 3-part planner that helps you bring your "crazy dream" for a new career or life out of your head and into reality
Pledges run from $5/month to $25/month. Give what feels comfortable to you.
It's incredibly helpful to have a stable source of funding. We want "If You Knew Me" to be a lifelong body of work. A big part of that is being supported by people who care about it most. If that’s you, we are so grateful for your support.
Jamie & Piet
This podcast 'If You Knew Me' is an initiative of The Totem Project, a 501(c)(3) non-profit (Tax EIN 85-3586170).
All pledge levels provide access to all content on our Gumroad page, and go toward the creation of "If You Knew." We provide you with on-going tools and resources for a rich, inner life. Please pledge whatever amount you're comfortable with.