Intro
There’s more to life than this.
We wake up, go to work, stay busy, try to keep up. We make money, buy things, but still, something feels missing. Like we’ve drifted from ourselves. From each other. From the part of us that used to feel alive as a kid.
No one teaches us how to slow down. Or how to explore what we care about without trying to turn it into something productive or profitable.
That’s why we’re building The Studio.
It’s a calm, creative space in Tampa, open every weekend for one month, where you can step away from routine, follow your curiosity, and feel like yourself again.
No expectations. No business models. Just LoFi playing, scattered supplies, wandering minds, warm drinks, and the freedom to make something, or nothing at all.
We’re doing this because we needed it, too.
And if you’ve been craving something more, even if you’re not sure what, this is for you.
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What This Is
This isn’t a café.
It’s not a coworking space.
And it’s not a workshop with cringe networking + business pitches.
It’s something most of us haven’t had since we were kids, a place to follow your curiosity, with no agenda.
You might walk in and spend an hour drawing.
Or writing a story.
Or talking to someone about how coffee beans are roasted.
Or googling why the sky is blue.
Or thinking about an old idea you never gave yourself time to explore.
There are people around. There’s music playing. There are supplies if you want them.
There’s no performance here.
No pressure to finish anything.
No need to sell anything or run a 6 figure business.
We know how strange that might sound.
We’ve been taught to treat time like it’s only valuable if it leads to fame, money, or status.
To believe that slowing down is unproductive.
That if there’s no ROI, what’s the point?
But what if that mindset is exactly what’s made life feel flat?
What if you just needed a space to be yourself again.
That’s what The Studio is for.
Not to help you build a portfolio.
Not to help you meet your next co-founder
But to help you feel something again.
Thats what this is.
The Kickstarter
We’re raising $25,000 to bring The Studio to life for one month in Tampa. That includes venue rental, materials, licensing, insurance, decor, and documenting the experience to build momentum toward a permanent space in the future.
If we hit our goal, all sessions will be free to the public. No one should be left out of something like this. Our Kickstarter is planned to go live from Sep. 4th - Nov. 4th.
Backer rewards will include:
$1 — Studio Supporter
Get access to our private Discord community where we’ll share updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and reflections throughout the pilot.
$10 — Add Your Song
Choose a favorite Lofi, synthwave, or ambient track — we’ll add it to our official Studio playlist, played during the 4-week pilot.
$25 — First Drink On Us
Come by the Studio and enjoy a free drink from our café bar when we open — coffee, tea, or something cozy.
$50 — Digital + Sticker Pack
Get a downloadable Studio-themed wallpaper for your laptop and a small pack of eco-friendly stickers designed with our vibe in mind.
$100 — VIP Morning Access
Join us early one weekend morning before the Studio opens to the public. Quiet music, tea, journaling, and a calm space to reflect. Also includes a personal video thank-you from Luke or Ari.
$250 — Plant a Legacy
We’ll plant a real plant in your name inside the Studio — something that stays with the space if it becomes permanent. You’ll also get a handwritten thank-you note mailed with care.
$500 — Curate Our Library
Select 1–3 of your favorite books (under $25 each), and we’ll purchase them for the Studio’s shared reading shelf — with your name written inside as the contributor.
$1,000 — Founders Dinner
You’re invited to a cozy, intimate Founders Dinner during the pilot — good food, deeper conversation, and a small group of people who helped make this real.
Joining the waitlist doesn’t lock you into anything, it just means you’ll be the first to know when the campaign launches.