betterish is the beginnings of a brand (and way of being) built by Emily Hope Dobkin —>

With a professional background in non-profit administration, arts education and community engagement, I’ve spent 15 years creating programs for places and spaces that value making meaningful connections, social bridging, and empowerment via creative outlets and experiences.

In 2018 I came upon a fork in my road and have been journeying down the path less explored ever since. I consider myself a ringleader of community building experiences that use D.I.Y. craft and art as social practice to nurture curiosity. and now, I’m craving taking that work to broader audiences and different kinds of venues.

At heart: I’m a mover, maker and collaborative doer who is dedicated to sharing stories, hosting dynamic workshops, and connecting with a wide range of well-beings and well-doings. I am an advocate of facing the everydays by balancing optimism with honesty + embracing challenges with light-heartedness.

I consider myself a possibilitarian on the daily and thrive on exploring the potential of all things.

you can check out projects I’ve been working on here

+learn more about my professional background here