here's the truth:

The solutions the world needs already exist - but they're trapped inside people who don't move on their ideas.

There are many reasons we've landed in this place of inaction.

Burnout. Perfectionism. Fear. Capitalism. But if we're being real?

Adulting killed our creativity.

(You can deep dive into that in my essay here. It's a read.)

What this really comes down to is:

The change you want to see - in your life, your community, your corner of the world - depends on you moving on the vision and ideas you've been sitting on.

That idea that's been circling your mind for months (or years). That pull you feel but haven't made space to pursue. That "what if" that you keep brushing off.

That's your path forward, and it's time to move on it.

and here's how, but with a disclaimer:

This isn't another "I can tell when the pitch is coming" webinar, lifeless masterclass, or surface-level digital course.

In true Visionry form, your intro into this work, our work, isn't passive. It requires movement.

We call it: Idea Flow

A living, breathing brainstorming session that helps you actually do something with what's in your head - and heart.

Each live session uses one proven brainstorming technique (chosen based on your answers in the session questionnaire.  We have 100+), and is led by a creative strategist who has the unique ability to draw out your deepest insights and expand your vision through powerful, interactive exploration.
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Now, Choose Your Flow Path

Whether you need Visioning to see your path clearly, Ideation to expand and evolve an existing idea, or a Private Mind Meeting for deeper personal insights, there's a flow session designed for exactly where you are right now.
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The Visioning Session

For when something inside you is shifting, and you're not sure what's next.
You're craving clarity about your direction, your purpose, or your next chapter. We’ll guide you through a powerful visioning technique to help you connect with the next version of you - thinking alongside others also exploring what’s next - creating a collective energy that deepens clarity.
You'll leave with a clearer picture of the vision you're creating, connection to your purpose, and a next move that feels aligned and doable.
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The Ideation Session

For when you have a promising idea, and you're ready to build it out.
You'll join other visionaries who are ready to transform their idea from "what if" into "what's possible." Using one powerful brainstorming technique, we'll help you unlock the full potential of your concept, expand what you thought was possible, and shape it into something you can move on.
You’ll leave with fresh clarity, new creative angles, and a tangible way to start bringing your idea to life -without overthinking it.
Build Out Your Idea
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The Private Mind Meeting

For when you want unfiltered, uninterrupted access to my brain - on your terms.
This is your personal strategy lab - a confidential 1:1 session designed to help you untangle, shape, or pressure-test whatever has been sitting in your mind. I’ll guide us through one custom-fit brainstorming technique based on what you’re working through - be it a vision, concept, project, or business.
You'll leave with sharpened insight, deeper self-trust, and a renewed sense of movement on the idea or decision that brought you here.
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DeAnna McIntosh, Idea-to-Execution Strategist

Meet Your Idea Flow Strategist, DeAnna

Hey! I'm DeAnna. Vision Architect, Idea-to-Execution Strategist, and the founder of The Visionry, where big ideas become bold realities and tangible impact.
Over the past 15+ years, I've helped brands from Fortune 500s to grassroots startups shape their next chapter. From leading global strategy for multi-billion dollar retailers, to building innovation programs inside local governments, I've worked at the intersection of creativity, commerce, and community my entire career.
My zone of genius? Spotting patterns, pulling out possibility, and turning raw ideas into clear, confident action.
I've been trusted by brands like Bloomingdales, Office Depot, The Home Depot, Chico's, and I've guided hundreds of individuals and organizations to move from vision to execution - faster and more aligned than they ever thought possible. But behind the résumé, here's what drives me:
Creativity - it is our most neglected and systematically abandoned life skill in adulthood, and it shows.
Your best ideas are trapped behind endless to-do lists, perfectionist paralysis, and the relentless pressure to "be productive." You know you're capable of creative thinking, but somewhere along the way, the joy of creating got buried under "shoulds", deadlines, and self-doubt.

Idea Flow isn't another productivity system or creativity hack. It's a sanctuary for your imagination - a judgment-free space where your mind can wander, wonder, and discover what it's truly capable of when the pressure is off and we tap into who we truly are and what we actually want.
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Here, your ideas matter more than your output. Your curiosity matters more than your calendar. And your creative voice - the one that's been whispering beneath all that noise - finally gets to speak.
I do this work because I believe your ideas have the power to fundamentally reshape the way work works and life is lived. And that our world - and your world - will only change once you choose to bring them to life.

Choose Your Idea Flow Path

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Your vision isn’t as deep or impactful as it could be because you’ve been limiting it to annual vision board parties full of wine and good intentions.

Every week we’ll explore a thought-provoking new prompt, concept, technique, or tool designed to spark transformative ideas. This isn’t just about ideating, it’s about reimagining the life you want to create and the impact you want to make.

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    How to convert our strongest ideas into powerful assets for change and impact
    What creativity is (and isn’t), how it evolves throughout our lifetime, and why it’s critical to our success to activate it
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