How does Natasha Nicholes’s travel experience in Malawi influence her creative projects?

Natasha’s trip to Malawi deeply shaped how she creates and shares stories. While she went to help build homes with Habitat for Humanity, she came back talking most about hearts, community, and everyday beauty. That shift shows up in her work as a maker, gardener, and storyteller.

Malawi taught her to slow down, “drink in everything,” and focus less on “stuff” and more on connection. That lens runs through her community gardening, homesteading-in-the-city projects, and family storytelling—centered on joy, shared meals, and neighbors caring for one another.

You will also see Malawi’s influence in how she writes about travel and service: emphasizing listening, presence, and respect over tourism. It pushes her creative projects toward richer community-building rather than just pretty outcomes.

Is there a specific type of project (gardening, sewing, travel writing, etc.) you are most curious about?