here's the truth:

The solutions the world needs already exist - but they're trapped inside people who don't move on their ideas.

There are many reasons we've landed in this place of inaction.

Burnout. Perfectionism. Fear. Capitalism. But if we're being real?

Adulting killed our creativity.

(You can deep dive into that later in my essay here. It's a read.)

What this really comes down to is:

The change you want to see - in your life, your community, your corner of the world - depends on you moving on the vision and ideas you've been sitting on.

That idea that's been circling your mind for months (or years). That pull you feel but haven't made space to pursue. That "what if" that you keep brushing off.

That's your path forward, and it's time to move on it.

and here's how, but with a disclaimer:

This isn't another "I can tell when the pitch is coming" webinar, lifeless masterclass, or surface-level digital course.

In true Visionry form, your intro into this work, our work, isn't passive. It requires movement.

We call it: Idea Flow

A monthly subscription to access live, group brainstorming sessions, fresh creative techniques, and the space to help you actually do something with what's in your head and heart - alongside other Visionaries doing the same.

how it works

01. Subscribe to your Idea Flow on Substack

Idea Flow gets you unlimited group brainstorming sessions each month. Idea Flow+ also gets you private chat access and monthly small group intensives.
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PS - Why Substack? Substack isn't just where Idea Flow lives - it's part of the brainstorming process itself. Every time you open the platform, you're immersed in a feed of authentic, unfiltered thinking from writers, entrepreneurs, and creators sharing their most interesting ideas and insights.
‍This means your creative mind is constantly being fed new angles, unexpected connections, and thought-provoking perspectives that can spark your own breakthrough moments.
Subscribe to Idea Flow, starting at just $40 / month
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02.Your Idea Flow Paths

Once you subscribe, you'll receive access to book your sessions, each type offered multiple times a week across time zones.
There are no "rules" to this.  Just show up, as you are, with whatever you have, ready to explore.
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Whether you need Visioning sessions to see your path clearly or Ideation sessions to expand and evolve an existing idea, there's a flow session designed for exactly where you are right now.
Each live session uses one proven brainstorming technique (We have 100+ in the library), and is led by a creative strategist who has the unique ability to draw out your deepest insights and expand your vision through powerful, interactive exploration.
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The Visioning Session

For when something inside you is shifting, and you're not sure what's next.
You're craving clarity about your direction, your purpose, or your next chapter. We’ll guide you through a powerful visioning technique to help you connect with the next version of you - thinking alongside others also exploring what’s next - creating a collective energy that deepens clarity.
You'll leave with a clearer picture of the vision you're creating, connection to your purpose, and a next move that feels aligned and doable.
Design The Big Picture
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The Ideation Session

For when you have a promising idea, and you're ready to build it out.
You'll join other visionaries who are ready to transform their idea from "what if" into "what's possible." Using one powerful brainstorming technique, we'll help you unlock the full potential of your concept, expand what you thought was possible, and shape it into something you can move on.
You’ll leave with fresh clarity, new creative angles, and a tangible way to start bringing your idea to life -without overthinking it.
Build Out Your Idea
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DeAnna McIntosh, Idea-to-Execution Strategist

Meet Your Idea Flow Strategist, DeAnna

Hey! I'm DeAnna. Vision Architect, Idea-to-Execution Strategist, and the founder of The Visionry, where big ideas become bold realities and tangible impact.
Over the past 15+ years, I've helped brands from Fortune 500s to grassroots startups shape their next chapter. From leading global strategy for multi-billion dollar retailers, to building innovation programs inside local governments, I've worked at the intersection of creativity, commerce, and community my entire career.
My zone of genius? Spotting patterns, pulling out possibility, and turning raw ideas into clear, confident action.
I've been trusted by brands like Bloomingdales, Office Depot, The Home Depot, Chico's, and I've guided hundreds of individuals and organizations to move from vision to execution - faster and more aligned than they ever thought possible. But behind the résumé, here's what drives me:
Creativity - it is our most neglected and systematically abandoned life skill in adulthood, and it shows.
Your best ideas are trapped behind endless to-do lists, perfectionist paralysis, and the relentless pressure to "be productive." You know you're capable of creative thinking, but somewhere along the way, the joy of creating got buried under "shoulds", deadlines, and self-doubt.

Idea Flow isn't another productivity system or creativity hack. It's a sanctuary for your imagination - a judgment-free space where your mind can wander, wonder, and discover what it's truly capable of when the pressure is off and we tap into who we truly are and what we actually want.
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Here, your ideas matter more than your output. Your curiosity matters more than your calendar. And your creative voice - the one that's been whispering beneath all that noise - finally gets to speak.
I do this work because I believe your ideas have the power to fundamentally reshape the way work works and life is lived. And that our world - and your world - will only change once you choose to bring them to life.

See you inside Idea Flow!
Want private brainstorming time with me? Book A Private Mind Meeting (priced separately)

The Visionist Podcast

This audio newsletter is your weekly permission slip to dream and reconnect with the vision inside you.

Your vision isn’t as deep or impactful as it could be because you’ve been limiting it to annual vision board parties full of wine and good intentions.

Each week we’ll explore a thought-provoking new prompt, concept, technique, or tool designed to spark transformative ideas. This isn’t just about ideating, it’s about reimagining the life you want to create and the impact you want to make.

Search for The Visionist on your favorite podcast platform, and leave your email below to also deliver the letters to your inbox.
A Think Tank In Your Ears and In Your Inbox

You're in the right place if you have been curiously questioning the status quo and are ready to develop and execute your groundbreaking ideas that will reshape the way work works, life is lived, and how impact is realized.

On this site, we explore:

How to convert our strongest ideas into powerful assets for change and impact
What creativity is (and isn’t), how it evolves throughout our lifetime, and why it’s critical to our success to activate it
A new creativity and innovation process to build out your ideas and manage your innovation projects
Using Intrapreneurship as an employee engagement + retention tool and innovation engine inside your organization

Start Here:

1) We're In The Middle Of A Recession. And It's Not A Financial One.
Read The Groundbreaking Essay
2) Discover Your Next Chapter: Where Purpose and Impact Intersect
Explore all the possibilities of you
3) Your Next Million-dollar Breakthrough Is Sitting In Your Breakroom
the intrapreneurship approach
4) Your Neighborhood's Next Big Solution? The Person Next Door
explore collaborative community problem-solving
5) Start A Conversation With Us To Build What's Next, Now
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