We’re Jo and Gaylan — partners in life, creativity, and quiet rebellion. Together, we founded Starleaf; as a sanctuary for handcrafted care, immersive storytelling, and soul-rooted ritual. With decades of combined experience in caregiving, performance, coordination, community-building, and so much more... we offer support and inspiration grounded in presence and reciprocity.Starleaf; is where our paths converge: a shared space for tending the everyday with intention, weaving wonder into the ordinary, and remembering what it means to belong.This work is personal — it’s how we live, how we heal, and how we hold space for others to do the same.

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Gentle hands, steady hearts. We offer compassionate care, creative coordination, and mindful support for daily life — from caregiving and errands to home rituals and healing routines. Rooted in trust and tailored to your rhythm, this is help that feels like home.

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Where myth meets memory and imagination sparks connection. We craft collaborative tales through TTRPGs, immersive experiences, and narrative rituals — weaving wonder, healing, and belonging into every journey. Step into story as a sacred space, and let the adventure transform you.

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Wandering with wonders and gathering on the go. We bring Starleaf’s magic to markets, conventions, and community events — offering pop-up experiences, storytelling sessions, handcrafted goods, and healing spaces wherever the road leads.

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Meet the guardians of grace and fur — our beloved familiars who inspire presence, play, and protection. Their quiet wisdom and daily rituals shape the rhythm of Starleaf; with every purr, pawstep, and spark of spirit.

• * This Garden Is Still Growing *

✧ Please note that the contents of this section will cover pet-companion life experiences and some of the losses along the way. This is a gentle peek at our encounters with the Rainbow Bridge. ✧

view Jo's MFA thesis as archived at Savannah College of Art and Design

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