Your Sweet Spot Life
Free To Create. Empowered To Grow
"Today's cutting edge is tomorrow's classic... just knowing what you want to do and having a will of iron. If the whole world says no, you say yes." - Michael Jackson The Making of Ghosts
Why It Matters
Creative industries are fragmented, leaving creators without fair contracts, consistent income, or long-term support. YSSL solves this.
Collaborative Ownership
Creators are partners, not products. Fair contracts and shared success from day one.
Comprehensive Protection
Legal, financial, wellness, and community support at every stage of your journey.
Scalable Infrastructure
From ideas to market-ready products and global storytelling platforms.
What We're Currently Doing
Building the foundation for creative protection ecosystems through research, community building, and strategic partnerships
Research & Development
- • Studying collaborative ownership models
- • Researching creator protection frameworks
- • Analyzing sustainable business models
- • Developing legal and financial structures
Community Building
- • Connecting with creators from around the world
- • Building relationships with industry professionals
- • Establishing mentor and advisor networks
- • Creating early supporter community
Strategic Planning
- • Developing Into The Portal program structure
- • Polishing The Portal Tree Chronicles storyline
- • Identifying potential funding sources
- • Planning 2025-2028 launch strategy
Our Current Focus
🎯 Immediate Priorities (2025-2026)
- • Finalizing collaborative ownership legal frameworks
- • Securing initial funding and partnerships
- • Building core team and advisory board
- • Establishing Atlantic Canada base for global operations
🚀 Preparing for Launch
- • Designing Into The Portal residency experience
- • Pre-production planning for Portal Tree Chronicles
- • Creator application and selection processes
- • Partnership agreements and brand collaborations
Brand Partnerships
Strategic collaborations that amplify creator success while maintaining authentic brand values
Our Partnership Philosophy
We believe in partnerships that enhance creativity rather than compromise it. Our collaborative ownership model ensures creators maintain control while brands gain authentic engagement.
Authentic Alignment
Partnerships that genuinely align with creator values and audience interests
Shared Success
Revenue sharing models that benefit creators, brands, and the YSSL ecosystem
Creative Innovation
Partnerships that push creative boundaries and explore new storytelling formats
Partnership Opportunities
Fashion & Beauty
- • Sustainable fashion collaborations
- • Creator-designed product lines
- • Beauty brand storytelling campaigns
- • Portal Tree Chronicles costume partnerships
Technology
- • Creative software integrations
- • Digital platform collaborations
- • Production technology partnerships
- • Creator tool development
Food & Lifestyle
- • Sustainable food brand partnerships
- • Wellness and lifestyle collaborations
- • Local Atlantic Canada producers
- • Residency catering partnerships
Media & Entertainment
- • Streaming platform partnerships
- • Production company collaborations
- • Music label partnerships
- • Gaming and interactive media
Education & Training
- • Creative skills workshops
- • Business development programs
- • University partnerships
- • Professional development courses
Regional & Tourism
- • Atlantic Canada tourism and cultural boards
- • International cultural heritage organizations
- • Global place-based storytelling initiatives
- • International festival and event partnerships
Why Partner With YSSL?
Authentic Creator Relationships
Access to creators who genuinely align with your brand values
Innovative Content Formats
From miniseries integration to immersive storytelling experiences
Global Reach, Local Roots
Canadian stories with international appeal and distribution
Measurable Impact
Clear metrics on creator success and community engagement
Long-term Relationships
Multi-year partnerships that grow with creator success
Ethical Business Practices
Transparent, fair partnerships that protect all parties
Future Plans
Our vision for transforming the creative economy through innovative programs and sustainable infrastructure
Into The Portal
Annual Creative Festival • September - December 2026
A 4-month creative festival featuring a 1-month residency and 3-month miniseries production where creators build sustainable businesses with collaborative ownership and comprehensive protection
The Portal Tree Chronicles
An epic multi year series about a time-traveling prince who encounters a group of creatives. Each year, new Portal participants compete to adapt and produce the next season.
12 Seasons In Developement
96 episodes across 3 realms in various stages - some complete, some partial, some outlined
Adaptation Competition
Residency teams compete to create the best adaptations - winners get their versions professionally produced
Multi-Realm Universe
Three interconnected worlds supporting multiple storylines, character arcs, and creative opportunities
The Complete Portal Experience
Creative Residency
September (1 Month)
Intensive Residency
Live-in creative residency where participants develop projects and compete for miniseries roles
Creative Challenges
Collaborative challenges testing creativity, teamwork, and business skills
Build Your Business
Develop collaborative projects with shared ownership frameworks
Establish Protection
Legal frameworks, mental health support, and community connections
Production
October - December
Adaptation Competition
Teams adapt original YSSL stories - best adaptations chosen by review board and public
Professional Production
Winning adaptations get professionally produced with full cast and crew
Collaborative Ownership
Winning teams become co-owners of their adaptations alongside original creator
Multi-Format Content
Stories adapted across formats: series, films, books, digital content
Streaming Release
December & Following Year
Portal Festival
December celebration showcasing the complete Portal journey and premiering episodes
Global Streaming
8-part series streams online with international distribution
Revenue Sharing
All participants share in streaming revenue and licensing opportunities
Annual Cycle
Each year brings new Portal cohort and new season possibilities
Complete Portal Benefits
Perfect For
Creative Entrepreneurs
Designers, makers, content creators ready to build sustainable businesses
Emerging Artists
Musicians, performers, media creators with industry ambitions
Digital Creators
Platform creators, influencers, digital entrepreneurs
Media Professionals
Filmmakers, writers, producers, storytellers
The YSSL Content Universe
28 years of world-building has created over 50 stories across 6 fully-formed worlds - from classic adaptations to original fantasy epics to contemporary tales.
The Portal Tree Chronicles
12 seasons across 3 realms following a time-traveling prince and the creatives he encounters
The Phoenix Lord
Epic fantasy following an immortal being who lives on a mountain range visible to an entire nation
Modern Stories
Contemporary tales including a young woman who is homeless but not houseless
Classic Adaptations
Fresh takes on beloved stories like Gone with the Wind and other literary classics
Original Worlds
Multiple fully-developed universes spanning genres from fantasy to contemporary drama
Publishing Pipeline
Books, scripts, and outlines ready for adaptation across multiple formats and media
Joint Ventures with Nomadic Glens
Partnership with Glen Boyd of Nomadic Glens (Calgary, Alberta) bringing together storytelling expertise and product development for multi-format content experiences.
Milky The Mouse
Educational children's series about a time-traveling mouse who teaches kids about food and nutrition through adventures across time and space. The first book is set on a spaceship.
Existing Product Line:
Current Partnerships
Hydroponics System
We are collaborating with the University of Prince Edward Island to design and implement a home based hydroponics system. This partnership marks our first step in creating a system that empowers people to cultivate natural resources in their own homes and advance their ecosystem friendly practices. Stay tuned for updates on our progress!
Sustainability
Advancing eco-friendly farming practices through hydroponics technology.
Collaboration
Bridging academia, creators, and industry together for hands-on innovation.
Education
Engaging students and communities to promote sustainable food harvesting.
Partnership Benefits
Revenue Streams
Diversified income sources that grow with our ecosystem
Sponsorships & Grants
Brand sponsorships, government grants, and foundation funding to support creators
Media & Licensing
Streaming, licensing, and merchandising from original stories
Publishing Catalogue
Creator IP management and monetization platform
Manufacturing & Retail
Physical production and retail operations in later phases
Digital Tools
Platform subscriptions and digital collaboration tools
Our Phased Growth Strategy
Phase 1: Publishing House Foundation (2025–2028)
- • Launch YSSL Publishing with existing content catalog
- • Expand Portal residency adaptation competitions
- • Establish collaborative ownership legal frameworks
- • Build multi-format content production pipeline
- • Develop streaming and distribution partnerships
- • Create talent pipeline from adaptations to original works
Phase 2: Expansion (2028–2030)
- • Launch digital collaboration platform
- • Build year-round housing for participants
- • Expand publishing with global stories
Phase 3: Global Integration (2030+)
- • Develop physical creative hubs
- • Combine production, manufacturing & retail
- • Fully integrate digital and physical infrastructure
Impact Goals
Creating lasting change in the creative economy
Attract & Retain Creative Talent
Bring global creative talent to Atlantic Canada and create opportunities that keep them here
Cross-Industry Pathways
Create connections between arts, media, fashion, aquaculture, tech & manufacturing
Global Place-Based Stories
Share authentic place-based stories from around the world, told by creators from those places
Industry Standards
Set new standards for fairness and creator empowerment across creative industries