Make With Notion Oct 2024
Notion as a Curiosity Engine
Oki Doki is a digital education studio where design strategy meets technical expertise.
We combine Marie’s systems thinking and design strategy with Ben’s programming and UX development to create transformative digital learning experiences. Our work spans websites, product launches, online courses, and web applications—all unified by our shared passion for exceptional user experience and sustainable systems design.
Together, we’ve developed Notion Mastery, our signature program helping business owners, creatives, and teams design scalable workflows that last. Where Marie uncovers patterns and envisions possibilities, Ben brings technical precision to make those visions a reality.
Having ADHD myself, I intimately understand the pain (and consequences) of chronic disorganization and lack of systems.
Drawing from my background in systems thinking and permaculture design principles, I’m passionate about helping everyday people develop their own systems, and think like workflow designers.
My approach resonates particularly well with neurodivergent entrepreneurs who’ve found traditional project management systems too rigid. From daily operations to launching new offerings and collaborating with team members, I help you build flexible systems that support your unique way of working and thinking.
Like living ecosystems, the most effective systems evolve through participation and feedback. Rather than offering rigid, set-it-and-forget-it solutions, I help you create adaptable systems that grow with your business.
I’m the creator of the Notion Mastery program, which I run with my partner Ben, and I’ve been teaching online full-time since 2013.
When I’m not nerding out about business systems or customizing Notion workspaces, you’ll find me experimenting in the kitchen or transforming my lawn into a productive permaculture garden. I also maintain my love for teamwork and strategy on the softball pitch.
I’ve been making various digital products since I became obsessed with programming while studying fine arts at the Cleveland Institute of Art.
I specialize in high-level technical strategies & full-stack development on web and mobile apps. At work, I’m happiest solving tough technical challenges and building products with my favourite technologies including Ruby on Rails, Ember & React, and Swift & Objective-C.
My approach to business is an adaptive one. I understand that business goals are often a moving target, so I stay agile and work hard to be open, communicative, and above all, honest. I can assist you at any phase in your project, but I prefer to be hands-on in all of them.
I can help you systematize your operations, hack custom API integrations, and create a plethora of custom applications that work with your existing business assets. I’m an adept self-learner and I love discovering and designing new efficient systems for reducing friction.
When not locked into a vim terminal or putting out fires (literally, as a volunteer firefighter), I geek out on tattoos, games, making and mixing beats, and curating playlists.
Notion as a Curiosity Engine
Digital Permaculture: A New Approach to PKM as a Wellbeing Practice
The Sustainable SaaS: What permaculture can teach us about building software
MVP the Sh*t Out of Everything
Bringing the MVP to Client Services
Think Big, Plan Small: Why small can be a strategic advantage
Co-creation: How to build products (and services) that create impact
Designing an Intentionally Awesome Career