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Author Bio – MoMo Stark



MoMo Stark is the founder of The Phase Journal and co-owner of The Phase Tavern & Ink.


She writes about entrepreneurship, mental health, alternative culture, tattoo culture, creativity, and the messy reality of building something from nothing.


MoMo’s writing is raw, honest, and unfiltered. Her articles often explore the realities of starting over, surviving difficult chapters, building businesses from scratch, and refusing to live a small life just because the world expects it.


In addition to running The Phase Journal, she is building The Phase Tavern & Ink, a multi-concept venue combining a tavern, tattoo studio, podcast studio, and creative community space.


She is also the co-host of the podcast After Hours @ The Phase, where she and her co-host sit down with creators, artists, entrepreneurs, and people with real stories to tell.


Her work focuses on one idea:


Build something real. Speak honestly. Leave the world louder, stranger, and more human than you found it.





Author Bio – Eli



Eli is the co-owner of The Phase Tavern & Ink and co-host of After Hours @ The Phase.


While MoMo leads the editorial voice of The Phase Journal, Eli plays a major role in building the operational side of The Phase Tavern & Ink and shaping the vision behind the project.


His writing will focus on entrepreneurship, business building, creative risk-taking, and the real work that goes into turning big ideas into reality.


Through the podcast After Hours @ The Phase, Eli helps lead conversations with artists, founders, and creators about the lessons learned from building careers, chasing unconventional paths, and creating spaces that bring people together.





Write For The Phase Journal



Welcome to The Phase Journal.


We publish stories about creativity, culture, entrepreneurship, tattoo art, mental health, and the real experiences that shape people’s lives.


We believe the best stories don’t come from corporate newsrooms.


They come from people who have actually lived them.


If you have a story worth telling, we want to hear it.





What We Publish



We accept submissions related to:


• tattoo culture

• alternative culture

• music and art

• entrepreneurship

• mental health

• creative careers

• personal transformation stories

• interviews with creators and artists


We’re especially interested in honest storytelling and unique perspectives.


No corporate fluff. No fake inspiration.


Just real voices.





Article Guidelines



Preferred length:

600 – 1,500 words


Tone:

Authentic, thoughtful, and honest.


We welcome:


• personal essays

• interviews

• opinion pieces

• industry insights

• creative storytelling





Who Can Submit



You do not need to be a professional writer.


We encourage submissions from:


• artists

• tattoo artists

• musicians

• entrepreneurs

• photographers

• creatives

• people with powerful life experiences


Sometimes the most powerful stories come from people publishing their first article ever.





How To Submit



Send your submission or article idea to:


info.thephase@gmail.com


Include:


• your name

• a short bio

• your article idea or full article

• links to your website or social media (optional)


If your submission is accepted, your work will be published in The Phase Journal with full author credit.





About the Founders



MoMo Stark is the founder of The Phase Journal and co-owner of The Phase Tavern & Ink. Her writing explores entrepreneurship, mental health, alternative culture, and the experience of building something meaningful from scratch.


Eli is the co-owner of The Phase Tavern & Ink and co-host of After Hours @ The Phase. He focuses on the operational and business side of building the project and will contribute writing about entrepreneurship and creative ventures.





Final Note



The Phase Journal exists to give real people a platform to share real stories.


If you’ve built something, survived something, learned something the hard way, or created something worth sharing…


We’d love to hear from you.


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