Explore a collection of reflections and insights from Founder Jamie Meyer, where thought meets experience and philosophy meets action. These editorials invite a deep dive into the complexities of leadership, society, systems, personal growth, and the human journey. With elegance and precision, each piece challenges the reader to pause, reflect, and find new perspectives—opening the door to transformation without prescribing the way. It’s a space for the unfolding of ideas that catalyze change and inspire growth.

the kind of mirror you do not expect - a birthday tribute, turned testimony & why it matters more than cake

Essay Written By: Ayush Prakash
With a Founder's Reflection from: Jamie Meyer
When writer Ayush Prakash published “What I Learned from Being in a Cult” as a birthday tribute, I didn’t expect to be left quiet. His words offered a rare reflection — not of me, but of what becomes possible when we build spaces for clarity over control, and blueprints over belief.
​The so-called cult? Just him and I. But what his writing reveals is the power of what becomes possible when we think for ourselves.
This is my reflection on his bold, cheeky, and profound piece.

the weight of words

Editorial By: Jamie Meyer
​Language shapes systems — and systems shape lives.
This piece examines the overlooked architecture of language and the responsibility we carry in the words we choose. It challenges inherited terminology, explores the relational weight of communication, and calls for more intentional, inclusive language — not as semantics, but as the foundation of structural integrity and social design.




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To Get or To Receive

Editorial By: Jamie Meyer
Explore the subtle yet powerful difference between ‘getting’ and ‘receiving.’ This piece delves into how our perceptions of control and validation shape our lives, urging a shift from seeking external approval to trusting in our own worth and alignment. It’s an invitation to embrace authenticity and redefine success on our own terms.

An exchange on a backroad

Editorial By: Jamie Meyer
In this piece, our Founder recounts an unexpected encounter in a small-town bar that highlights the profound, often unintentional influence we have on others. Through her exchange with a young woman chasing big dreams, she reflects on how our everyday actions and choices impact those around us, shaping their paths as much as our own. This story explores the quiet, powerful potential of simple interactions to inspire change and open up new worlds of possibility.

A Letter to my Startup self

Editorial By: Jamie Meyer
A reflective letter to the founder’s younger self, exploring the value of lived experience over instruction. This honest recount of missteps, milestones, and the making of resilience reveals why the journey matters more than shortcuts. A powerful reminder that what we become is not found in the advice we’re given—but in the bold, imperfect path we choose to walk.

Dreams, Sweats & Ethos   

Editorial By: Jamie Meyer
A Nine Carat Story
A reflective editorial from Nine Carat’s Founder tracing the evolution of a childhood instinct into a company built on purpose. This piece explores how mission takes shape through action, discomfort, and design — and why Nine Carat stands not just for success, but for substance. A personal insight into what it means to leave behind a conscious legacy of business and education.