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The following story is written by Emmalee Parr, a member from Porterville, CA. Emmalee is a musician and an artist.

Hey there! I’m Emmalee, a new Simbi user!

I just started using Simbi, and I love how easy it is to connect with people with similar hobbies.

As a young artist, I trade and sell art. On Simbi, I offer my art to people so they can sprinkle a little extra beauty in their lives. I love the idea of my art spread out across the world in millions of different homes. When I create my work, I feel incredibly joyful because so many people have told me how my art impacts their lives.

Selling my art for dollars doesn’t feel right- it devalues my work and experience behind a sketch. On Simbi, I’m not just giving my art for a service- I’m getting to know people behind the screen, their lives, and their stories.

People are becoming too greedy. When we do things for money, the transaction is superficial.

I learned that by putting myself out there, I received so much more than I ever gave. You also might be surprised by how much you’re able to help someone! I can only imagine what great things we can do! Free yourself from the limits of money.

Simbi helps people explore endless possibilities. People who can’t afford certain items in terms of money can simply exchange their services.

Everyone has a talent.

I am rich without money.

–Emmalee Parr

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The following story is written by Carleigh Kaiser, a member from Winchester, VA. Carleigh is a free spirited young adult, a constant spiritual seeker, constant learner, and a modern hippie at heart. She continues to explore, nurture, and share her unique giftings in the hope of building up others and making the world a better place.

I’ve always had a knack for exchanges. I had been waiting patiently to make my dream exchange.

So, when I discovered Simbi, you can only imagine how excited I was.

For years, I had been looking for these sorts of communities, but I never found one where I felt like I really fit in. Finally, Simbi gave me the chance to talk to different people from all over the world.

Needless to say, I started offering services right away-I almost used up all my simbi within a week! My boyfriend made fun of me for checking my phone every five minutes for a new deal.

“You won’t understand until you try it!” After hearing me talk about Simbi so much, he decided to give it a go. After making his first deal, he was hooked.

Not long after, my one of my biggest dreams came true! A massage therapist popped up in my search, offering her services. I immediately reached out and made a deal for both my boyfriend and me to get massages in exchange for my Creative Solutions consulting services. We got our massages the next week, and it was the most relaxing experience of my life!

Simbi is more than just exchanging services. I offer light language sessions, which are hard to get paid for in money. On Simbi, my sessions are in high demand. In giving and receiving services, I’ve found myself becoming more and more inspired by the positivity that the Simbi users offer.

When I use Simbi, I realize that so many of the most helpful, life-changing gifts and services on the site don’t have a pricetag in dollars. Simbi is full of both practical and creative services. And it’s already happening! One day, I hope to see people doing more of what they love and less of what they have to do. Little by little, exchange after exchange, our world will become much fairer.

There will always be more than enough to go around, because everyone has something to offer!

Thank you, Simbi!

–Carleigh Kaiser

Tag: passion

Emmalee: “I Am Rich Without Money”

Carleigh: “My Dream Exchange!”

Saylor- “Passion With A Purpose”