Jade's 1st Burning Man

Send Jade to Burning Man and complete her Burner Rite of Passage!

Hi Everyone, so I quit my corporate job last year and started my own property management company because I really wanted to work in production and real estate 50/50. So far my journey has been full of sacrifice and struggle but I am not losing! I'm 3 years into working festivals and I've come a really LONG way in learning how to move through this world.

I was gifted a ticket in exchange for the use of my truck and trailer, but my truck needs brakes and I don't feel comfortable taking it to the desert. Beyond that, I told myself that going alone would be an absolute mistake and something terrible will probably happen to me.

This morning I started crying after posting this sentiment to the BRC on FB and was met with overwhelming love and support. It made me realize that by living in fear, I might be missing out on something truly magical.

I usually go pretty threadbare to festivals (only took one book bag + hammock to EF this year and had the absolute time of my life), but I know that to miscalculate Burning Man, I could be risking my safety and have a truly horrible time. If possible, I'm trying to raise funds for the following:

Food - $150

Gas - $300

Truck Rental - $1100

My current tent is a Kodiak but it goes in the back of my truck and is VERY prone to the elements. I think a shift pod would be incredible, but it's insanely expensive and I literally cannot in my right mind ask you all to do that. A kodiak will do the trick, and I think renting a truck when my vehicle already needs maintenance and might not make the trip would be the wisest thing to do. I'm taking my trailer in exchange for my ticket to help an artist transport their exhibit.

Thank you deeply. I keep getting this feeling like I'm supposed to go, and although my ego keeps fighting it, I won't grow unless I understand that we cannot do things alone. It's time for me to abandon my pride. I HOPE to see you all on the playa.