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Emilie Wapnick

@emilie-wapnick

Founder of The Puttyverse; author and advocate for multipotentialites

Joined September 2026

About

Emilie Wapnick is a writer, speaker, and community builder best known for coining the term "multipotentialite" to describe people with many different interests and creative pursuits. They are the author of the book How to Be Everything and have spoken widely, including a popular TED talk, about embracing a multi-passionate life instead of being pressured to pick just one path.

Fourteen years ago, Emilie founded The Puttyverse (originally Puttylike) as a home for multipotentialites around the world. They have spent their career helping people reframe their varied interests as a strength rather than a liability, and continue to lead the community with a focus on genuine connection, creativity, and neurodivergent-friendly support.

Emilie Wapnick | Circle Discover