In order to make the most of our collective amazingness, we come to the The MTS TapRoom in the same way that we do in all FaithCultureKiss Studio offerings – with a framework that leads our conversations.

Discussions in The MTS TapRoom are based on individuals sharing their personal observations and experiences – not full of “should-based” advice or coaching without consent.

We honor and embrace that we all come to the The MTS TapRoom with many varied experiences, stories, and powerful sets of skills and expertise. Your knowledge is coveted here, and we know that you bring savvy, spunk, and wisdom to the table. Sometimes, with so many powerful humans in one space, it can get tricky to navigate the conversation and to feel we are contributing in a beneficial and healthy way– a way that respects others’ mental and emotional boundaries.

You have a TON to share and teach us and you want to create a culture that values collaboration and agency.

With this in mind, toggle here to learn our framework:

This is always invited to be part of the conversation:

• Your own experiences as a human, creator, and business owner: we value your transparency, vulnerability, and cleverness
• Your own experience working with customers or clients: we value the examples of problem-solving and execution you can offer
• Your observations of the market: we value seeing things through your eyes and the patterns that you’re noticing
• Your experiences and observations as a consumer: we value your life-long experience as someone who buys stuff!
• Your questions: we value your curiosity

This is okay to add with explicit consent (i.e. just ask!):

• Your expertise: sometimes it’s absolutely appropriate to share your knowledge and skills once you’ve asked the person who will receive it if that’s the kind of feedback or support they’re open to.
• Your monologue-ing: The MTS TapRoom isn’t the type of group that is here to listen to everything you’ve already figured out for yourself. We are here to get messy and muddy.

Never okay:

• Centering: Centering ourselves in a conversation isn’t the best way to let others know that they are heard. There is a fine line between offering “what works for me” and “I’m making this about me”.
• Passive Aggression: While we don’t imagine hurtful things to occur between members, if an offense occurs, we expect members to speak with one another kindly and directly with honesty, humility, and the expectation of resolution.
• Solicitation: while we totally support our members doing business with each other, it’s never okay to approach another member to sell them your services without first being invited to… and no DMing proposals or links to services or offers.
• Harassment or bullying: while it might seem obvious, it’s worth saying explicitly that harassment & bullying is never tolerated.

The Fck Team works hard to create inclusive offers at all levels of the company. This membership is no different. We honor our differences and invite all group members to bring their full identities to the table.

We expect every group member to contribute to creating an environment that empowers everyone to participate, values our different experiences and backgrounds, works to combat colonization and harmful cultural conditioning, and improves our overall wellbeing as individuals. We expect there to be moments of discomfort and we expect each member to be responsive instead of reactive when discomfort occurs.

My friend Tara said it best, so I will share a quote from her:

“While explicit rules like this can feel awkward at first, we’ve found that they help create a more inclusive, dynamic, and—ultimately—effective conversation that we can all learn and grow from.”

Indeed.

Michelle, Jen, and Liz are extraordinarily thrilled to be able to host The MTS Taproom for existing SECO members.
We are ready to change an industry, take on the toxic systems that Multi-Teacher Studios are encouraged to use, and teach studio owners to take seriously their essential role in the continuing education of the independent voice teacher.