Christopher J. Swan
@ohhichristopher.bsky.social
🙋🏻♂️ Host: My Big Story with Christopher Swan
🎙️ Season 3 coming early 2026
🌈 Championing underrepresented voices @differentnessco (coming soon)
💁🏻♂️ Board Member at Village Network of Petaluma
👉🏼 http://chrstphrswn.co/AllTheThings
🎙️ Season 3 coming early 2026
🌈 Championing underrepresented voices @differentnessco (coming soon)
💁🏻♂️ Board Member at Village Network of Petaluma
👉🏼 http://chrstphrswn.co/AllTheThings
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Age: 52
Location: Petaluma, CA
Quick summary:
👉 Hiking
👉 Doing good in the world
👉 Nature
👉 Health & weightlifting
👉 Meaningful connections
👉 LGBTQ books
👉 Gay
👉 People-centric stories
👉 Animals
👉 Gardening
👉 Sci-fi
👉 Podcaster
👉 Comms guy
👉 Love to learn
👉 Helper
Age: 52
Location: Petaluma, CA
Quick summary:
👉 Hiking
👉 Doing good in the world
👉 Nature
👉 Health & weightlifting
👉 Meaningful connections
👉 LGBTQ books
👉 Gay
👉 People-centric stories
👉 Animals
👉 Gardening
👉 Sci-fi
👉 Podcaster
👉 Comms guy
👉 Love to learn
👉 Helper
Pausing the holiday prep to share some joy.
Pouring my energy into building @differentnessco.bsky.social & recording the new season of My Big Story with Christopher Swan.
Chasing that public radio aesthetic — high-end polish, kitchen table vibe. Grateful to be back.
#DifferentnessCo #Storytelling
Pouring my energy into building @differentnessco.bsky.social & recording the new season of My Big Story with Christopher Swan.
Chasing that public radio aesthetic — high-end polish, kitchen table vibe. Grateful to be back.
#DifferentnessCo #Storytelling
November 25, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Pausing the holiday prep to share some joy.
Pouring my energy into building @differentnessco.bsky.social & recording the new season of My Big Story with Christopher Swan.
Chasing that public radio aesthetic — high-end polish, kitchen table vibe. Grateful to be back.
#DifferentnessCo #Storytelling
Pouring my energy into building @differentnessco.bsky.social & recording the new season of My Big Story with Christopher Swan.
Chasing that public radio aesthetic — high-end polish, kitchen table vibe. Grateful to be back.
#DifferentnessCo #Storytelling
Morning plans postponed. So I made buttermilk, lemon blueberry pancakes and bacon for brekky on a drizzly, grey Sunday morning. Delicious and hit the spot.
November 16, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Morning plans postponed. So I made buttermilk, lemon blueberry pancakes and bacon for brekky on a drizzly, grey Sunday morning. Delicious and hit the spot.
Caught some views today, before the storm rolls in.
November 12, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Caught some views today, before the storm rolls in.
I had a dream I was driving through a mountain road covered in water, the ground disappeared and as my car submerged, I calmed myself, unbuckled my seatbelt and swam out and went to work. I then drove to the Paris airport to fly home, missing a chance to selfie in front of the Eiffel Tower. What?!
November 3, 2025 at 5:23 PM
I had a dream I was driving through a mountain road covered in water, the ground disappeared and as my car submerged, I calmed myself, unbuckled my seatbelt and swam out and went to work. I then drove to the Paris airport to fly home, missing a chance to selfie in front of the Eiffel Tower. What?!
Worked remote for 11 years and rarely got sick. Started a new gig 3 weeks ago, required to be in the office once a week and I already caught something. Ridiculous.
November 1, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Worked remote for 11 years and rarely got sick. Started a new gig 3 weeks ago, required to be in the office once a week and I already caught something. Ridiculous.
I added more variety this year for the trick-or-treaters. I’ve include full size candies, snack items and toys. Each kid gets to choose two items. This way kids get things they really want and works around food allergies. #halloween
October 31, 2025 at 9:44 PM
I added more variety this year for the trick-or-treaters. I’ve include full size candies, snack items and toys. Each kid gets to choose two items. This way kids get things they really want and works around food allergies. #halloween
Big day. Moving the boyfriend into my place, which becomes our place. It was just two years ago this month when we randomly met for a group hike and now we’re shacking up together. This adventure keeps getting bigger.
October 25, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Big day. Moving the boyfriend into my place, which becomes our place. It was just two years ago this month when we randomly met for a group hike and now we’re shacking up together. This adventure keeps getting bigger.
Downside of switching contract gigs regularly, especially when switching consulting companies: you have to take security and sexual harassment training over and over again — at the consulting company and at the client. And they are never not boring.
October 16, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Downside of switching contract gigs regularly, especially when switching consulting companies: you have to take security and sexual harassment training over and over again — at the consulting company and at the client. And they are never not boring.
First day at a new gig. It’s remote except one day a week when I commute 2.5 hours in the car, each way. Today was that day. Exhausting.
October 15, 2025 at 5:24 AM
First day at a new gig. It’s remote except one day a week when I commute 2.5 hours in the car, each way. Today was that day. Exhausting.
Over the last 3 days, I have been sitting in my home office working feverishly on my new biz — so much sitting that my ass actually hurts. It's all fun and games until your ass hurts, fellas. 😬😆
October 3, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Over the last 3 days, I have been sitting in my home office working feverishly on my new biz — so much sitting that my ass actually hurts. It's all fun and games until your ass hurts, fellas. 😬😆
That's a wrap. My work contract ended today. I'm taking a little time off and I am very lucky to be starting another gig soon. I feel thankful for the last gig, relieved to have another (the job market stinks!), and excited to be building my own biz as a longterm career goal. Let's go!
October 1, 2025 at 12:24 AM
That's a wrap. My work contract ended today. I'm taking a little time off and I am very lucky to be starting another gig soon. I feel thankful for the last gig, relieved to have another (the job market stinks!), and excited to be building my own biz as a longterm career goal. Let's go!
Acquired my flu and Covid vaccines and now just waiting for my superpowers to install.
September 29, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Acquired my flu and Covid vaccines and now just waiting for my superpowers to install.
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Just thinking about things
September 29, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Just thinking about things
I’ve turned into an emotional mush of a man. I finally finished Andor seasons 2 yesterday and cried — from a Star Wars show! That’s just a sample of shows, movies and books that get to me. I guess it’s a part of getting older and experiencing losses. Such a sap. Maybe it’s a green flag. 🤷🏻♂️
September 26, 2025 at 1:02 AM
I’ve turned into an emotional mush of a man. I finally finished Andor seasons 2 yesterday and cried — from a Star Wars show! That’s just a sample of shows, movies and books that get to me. I guess it’s a part of getting older and experiencing losses. Such a sap. Maybe it’s a green flag. 🤷🏻♂️
Making an upgrade to the bathroom. But now a question: who wrote the copy on the bidet box and what surprises will I uncover?!
September 23, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Making an upgrade to the bathroom. But now a question: who wrote the copy on the bidet box and what surprises will I uncover?!
I’ve started to look at who my friends and connections follow on various platforms. I’m surprised to find some follow Candace Owens, Ben Shapiro and others that spew hate. What are the chances that they are curious vs. supporters? 😒
September 13, 2025 at 6:22 AM
I’ve started to look at who my friends and connections follow on various platforms. I’m surprised to find some follow Candace Owens, Ben Shapiro and others that spew hate. What are the chances that they are curious vs. supporters? 😒
At the salon and unfortunately for my stylist, he asked how I was and I accidentally vented about my life. It’s not been super easy lately. I guess I needed to get that out. But so much for being an easy client today. At least I’ll look and feel good afterwards. #lookwhospretty
September 12, 2025 at 12:20 AM
At the salon and unfortunately for my stylist, he asked how I was and I accidentally vented about my life. It’s not been super easy lately. I guess I needed to get that out. But so much for being an easy client today. At least I’ll look and feel good afterwards. #lookwhospretty
In 3 weeks I'll be #unemployed, again. It's déjà vu as I was laid off last year. As I've been hustling to network, apply for jobs and increase my visibility, I'm working on a new biz and volunteering. For folks going through the uncertainty of life, you're not alone. Keep going and try new things!
September 10, 2025 at 10:42 PM
In 3 weeks I'll be #unemployed, again. It's déjà vu as I was laid off last year. As I've been hustling to network, apply for jobs and increase my visibility, I'm working on a new biz and volunteering. For folks going through the uncertainty of life, you're not alone. Keep going and try new things!
Many of you are excited for October because of spooky season. Sure that’s fun but I’m excited for this.
September 4, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Many of you are excited for October because of spooky season. Sure that’s fun but I’m excited for this.
Happiness is a new box
September 3, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Happiness is a new box
Here’s a reenactment of me looking for a job every day.
August 28, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Here’s a reenactment of me looking for a job every day.
Disappointing news: The role I was up for and in the final step of checking references, fell through. They pulled this and other roles due to new budget constraints. It was a cool role and org. Seriously bummed. Now back to the hunt for internal comms & comms roles as my contract ends in 5 weeks.
August 25, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Disappointing news: The role I was up for and in the final step of checking references, fell through. They pulled this and other roles due to new budget constraints. It was a cool role and org. Seriously bummed. Now back to the hunt for internal comms & comms roles as my contract ends in 5 weeks.
Shirt is way too big, so I cut it. Feels much better. Now there’s extra Pride in my garage gym.
August 16, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Shirt is way too big, so I cut it. Feels much better. Now there’s extra Pride in my garage gym.