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this week has been an emotional one for me. it’s the Microsoft MVP summit in redmond — the event that shaped so much of my career and so many of my closest friendships. for more than a decade, that week was my world. I poured everything into building that community, and it gave so much […]
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this week has been an emotional one for me. it’s the Microsoft MVP summit in redmond — the event that shaped so much of my career and so many of my closest friendships. for more than a decade, that week was my world. I poured everything into building that community, and it gave so much […]
Somehow, we’re already a month in. Thirty days of people wandering in with curiosity.Thirty days of laughter around the tables.Thirty days of “I haven’t made something in years” turning into “I forgot how good this feels.” When I opened māk, I hoped it would become a place where creativity felt accessible again – not something […]
Hi! I’m Laurie. Before māk, I spent years managing large-scale events and, over the past two decades, building programs and cultivating technical communities at a large tech company. I loved the challenge, the strategy, and the security that came with working for someone else. But mostly, I loved the people — and the creative ways […]
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Forget trust falls and awkward icebreakers—real team bonding happens when people make something together. Whether you're crafting with coworkers, celebrating with friends, or just looking for a fresh way to connect, māk offers a creative space where fun leads to stronger relationships. Laugh, learn, and leave with something handmade (and a few inside jokes). We’ve got projects for all comfort levels, and plenty of room to spread out, settle in, and make it memorable.
