Your Sweet Spot Life

Backing Creators with Protection, Ownership, and Growth Tools.

We support creators from first idea to global success through shared ownership, strong protections, and scalable infrastructure.

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
  • Creating Portal Tree Chronicles storyline
  • Identifying potential funding sources
  • Planning 2025-2028 launch strategy

Our Current Focus

🎯 Immediate Priorities (2024-2025)

  • 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

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Fashion & Beauty

  • Sustainable fashion collaborations
  • Creator-designed product lines
  • Beauty brand storytelling campaigns
  • Portal Tree Chronicles costume partnerships
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Technology

  • Creative software integrations
  • Digital platform collaborations
  • Production technology partnerships
  • Creator tool development
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Food & Lifestyle

  • Sustainable food brand partnerships
  • Wellness and lifestyle collaborations
  • Local Atlantic Canada producers
  • Residency catering partnerships
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Media & Entertainment

  • Streaming platform partnerships
  • Production company collaborations
  • Music label partnerships
  • Gaming and interactive media
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Education & Training

  • Creative skills workshops
  • Business development programs
  • University partnerships
  • Professional development courses
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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 12-season 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.

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12 Seasons Developed

96 episodes across 3 realms in various stages - some complete, some partial, some outlined

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Adaptation Competition

Residency teams compete to create the best adaptations - winners get their versions professionally produced

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Multi-Realm Universe

Three interconnected worlds supporting multiple storylines, character arcs, and creative opportunities

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.

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The Portal Tree Chronicles

12 seasons across 3 realms following a time-traveling prince and the creatives he encounters

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The Phoenix Lord

Epic fantasy following an immortal being who lives on a mountain range visible to an entire nation

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Modern Stories

Contemporary tales including a young woman who is homeless but not houseless

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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

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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.

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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:
Kids backpacks Wooden toys Educational puzzles Tic tac toe games Hand cream
Partnership Benefits
Established product development pipeline
Cross-Canada creative collaboration
Multi-format content opportunities

The Complete Portal Experience

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Creative Residency

September (1 Month)

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Intensive Residency

Live-in creative residency where participants develop projects and compete for miniseries roles

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Creative Challenges

Collaborative challenges testing creativity, teamwork, and business skills

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Build Your Business

Develop collaborative projects with shared ownership frameworks

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Establish Protection

Legal frameworks, mental health support, and community connections

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Production

October - December (3 Months)

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Adaptation Competition

Teams adapt original YSSL stories - best adaptations chosen by review board and public

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Professional Production

Winning adaptations get professionally produced with full cast and crew

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Collaborative Ownership

Winning teams become co-owners of their adaptations alongside original creator

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Multi-Format Content

Stories adapted across formats: series, films, books, digital content

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Streaming Release

December & Following Year

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Portal Festival

December celebration showcasing the complete Portal journey and premiering episodes

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Global Streaming

8-part series streams online with international distribution

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Revenue Sharing

All participants share in streaming revenue and licensing opportunities

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Annual Cycle

Each year brings new Portal cohort and new season possibilities

Complete Portal Benefits

Paid participation - creators are compensated for their work
Access to 28 years of original stories for adaptation
Co-ownership of winning adaptations with original creator
Professional production of winning adaptations
Revenue sharing from all produced content
Legal protection and IP frameworks (developing/launching)
Multi-format opportunities: TV, film, books, digital
Publishing house partnership opportunities (developing/launching)
YSSL creative community and mentorship network

Perfect For

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Creative Entrepreneurs

Designers, makers, content creators ready to build sustainable businesses

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Emerging Artists

Musicians, performers, media creators with industry ambitions

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Digital Creators

Platform creators, influencers, digital entrepreneurs

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Media Professionals

Filmmakers, writers, producers, storytellers

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

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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
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Phase 2: Expansion (2028–2030)

  • Launch digital collaboration platform
  • Build year-round housing for participants
  • Expand publishing with global stories
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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

Join Us

Whether as a creator, partner, or supporter, you can help build a creative economy where success strengthens protection, and stories change the future.

Ready to Enter The Portal?

Be apart of our Creator Incubator, where we enhance your skills, build your business, and protect your work!