At Rhizome Collaboratives, we envision growth as a dynamic, lateral, and experiential journey. Embracing the diversity of your interests and talents, we foster an environment that encourages exploration, self-empowerment, and the pursuit of meaningful purpose. Our commitment is to create a brave and creative space where you can unearth, celebrate, and empower your true self, propelling you toward the realization of transformative life goals.

 

The philosophical concept of a rhizome, as articulated by Gilles Deleuze and Félix Guattari in their book A Thousand Plateaus, challenges traditional hierarchical structures and linear modes of thinking. A rhizome is a decentralized, interconnected system where ideas, knowledge, and experiences flow horizontally rather than vertically. In the context of life and work, the rhizome becomes a metaphor for the non-linear nature of personal and organizational growth. It rejects fixed boundaries and encourages exploration of the unknowns (getting out of the comfort zone), emphasizing multiplicity (community involvement) and connections (reciprocity). 

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Hello, fellow Rhizomies! 

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Welcome to Rhizome. I’m so glad you’re here.

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My career and personal journey have taken many turns, each one teaching me more about who I am, what I value, and how I want to show up in the world. Over time, I’ve been unlearning old definitions of success and slowly moving toward a life that feels more aligned with myself, with the people and organizations I engage with, and with Mother Earth. Rhizome is rooted in that journey.

 

It draws from my experiences in business operations, sustainability, and permaculture, and from my ongoing work of decolonizing my thinking, freeing my mind, and finding new ways to live, lead, and connect. Inspired by the structure of a rhizome, an underground web of roots that grows in many directions, it’s a metaphor for community: decentralized, interconnected, and resilient. A reminder that growth doesn't have to be linear or upward. It can be expansive, grounded, and deeply relational.

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I’m especially interested in moving away from rigid, hierarchical structures and toward more collaborative, lateral ways of growing. Ways that are shaped by care, mutual support, and the wisdom of our bodies and communities. Rhizome is a place to unlearn harmful patterns and create new ones that are healthy, sustainable, and led by the heart with community support.

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As a newcomer to the land, I have carried both ancestral strength and the weight of cultural expectations. I have navigated internal doubts, cultural conditioning, and systemic injustice. Healing and transformation are damn hard, and it is especially so when we try to do it alone. But over time, with the great support from my community, I have learned to quiet the inner critics - the voice that was shaped by fear, perfectionism, and inherited norms, and listen more closely to the voice within. That voice is becoming clearer, braver, and more true to who I really am. Some of the questions I keep returning to:

• Who am I, and who am I becoming?

• What do "success", "power", and "freedom" mean to me?

• Can I trust and care for myself, even in the messy moments?

• How do I lead with integrity, heart, and wholeness?

• How do I want to show up in the world?

There are no final answers as I continue to heal and grow, but I meet these questions now with more honesty, tenderness, and self-compassion.

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As my favorite Organizational Psychologist, Adam Grant, says, “Big career decisions don’t come with a map, but all you need is a compass. The right next move is the one that brings you a step closer to living your core values.” Rhizome is my next step. And maybe it can be part of yours, too. It’s a space for growth, reflection, and reimagining. A space to unlearn, reconnect, and co-create new systems that prioritize people, the planet, and collective well-being in personal space and organizational development. ​

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As an immigrant, a woman of color, and simply a human being, I’m deeply committed to racial, social, and environmental justice. At Rhizome, that commitment is not just a value, it’s a practice. We aim to keep our offerings accessible, barrier-free, and rooted in reciprocity, generosity, and care. If this speaks to you, I’d love for you to join us to practice the Gift Economy model. And if you’re in a place to give, I invite you to pay it forward so more Rhizomies can grow, heal, and thrive in community.​

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Yours,

Rhizomie Yini ❤️