Building a Beautiful Business & Life with Milly Tamati of Generalist World

Founded On Purpose

Ever feel like your career doesn’t fit neatly into a traditional box? Same. In this episode, we chat with Milly Tamati, founder of Generalist World, who’s made it her mission to support people like us—those who zigzag through careers, passions, and projects. Milly gets real about the ups and downs of building a path that doesn’t follow the rulebook and shares how she’s helping fellow generalists find their place in a world that doesn’t always get us. If you’ve ever felt like you’re not “just one thing,” you’ll want to tune in.

Milly shares how leaning into her diverse passions—whether it's cooking, playing guitar, or building a community-driven business—has been the key to her success. From navigating big decisions as a first-time founder to embracing creativity in everyday life, she offers insights for anyone who’s ever wondered, “Do I have to choose just one path?” Spoiler: You don’t!

Key Takeaways:

• Embracing the Creative Play of Life
  Milly and Kt discuss how creativity and play weave through their daily lives, whether through cooking, music, or some time time off screens. They highlight how exploring various creative outlets helps them disconnect from the demands of work while staying connected to personal joy.
• Navigating Advice as a Founder
  Milly breaks down her approach to seeking advice as a first-time founder: listening to those with direct experience, seeking out diverse perspectives, and ultimately trusting her own intuition. She emphasizes that the answer is often already within us, waiting to be uncovered.
• The Power of a Values-Aligned Team
  One of the best parts of Milly’s work is the deeply values-driven community she’s built within Generalist World. Milly shares the joy of working with a team that feels like family, underscoring the importance of shared values in long-term collaboration.
• Overcoming Challenges as a Visionary
  While Milly loves bringing energy and strategy to her work, she admits that operational details and processes aren’t her biggest strength. Thankfully, her first hire, Ece, excels in these areas, balancing Milly’s visionary mindset with grounded execution.
• Celebrating International Generalist Day on September 18
  Milly shares how the Generalist World team and community took a half-joking comment and turned it into an international celebration with meetups planned for generalists in 30 cities across the globe.

Resources & Links Mentioned:

• Take the Generalist Quiz (www.generalistquiz.com) and share your results with Kt and Milly on LinkedIn!
• Learn more about Generalist World, including International Generalist Day events at generalist.world
• Connect with Milly Tamati on LinkedIn
• Learn more about Renew Venture Capital
• Sign the Purpose Pledge