L3 Catalyst Group

making space for liberated margins

Written by Dee (Deanna) Rolffs (they/them) | Jul 4, 2026 4:20:25 PM
 

Liberated margins is space for us to slow down, explore, and reconnect with ourselves, our community, and our joy.

On this United States Independence Day, we're launching Liberated Margins

The margins are not empty—they are full of possibility. This is an invitation to queer + trans, BIPoC folks, and our co-conspirators to wander, embrace rest, practice curiosity, and live liberation. Making space changes us—and creates space for others. 

Queer/Trans (QT) community has taught me that making space makes space.

When we create room to breathe, reflect, explore, and connect, something beautiful happens. We become more ourselves—and make room for others to do the same. It feels impossible and magical all at once, as though space expands simply because we chose to slow down long enough to notice what matters.

For years, I carried two quiet dreams...

 Learn more about

liberated margins (our new publication over on Substack)
l’Artesania (the craft)(our comfy...not fancy...retreat space nestled between the mountains and the sea just outside of Barcelona)
Restore & Explore at l’Artesania (all-inclusive retreats for teams and indiviuals, specifically for queer + trans, BIPoC folks, and our co-conspirators)