Dear Founding Member,
You're receiving this because you said yes before most people even knew this existed. You signed up before the launch, before the full community was live, before there was anything to show except a belief that something better was possible for leaders and coaches who have been underserved for far too long.
That means something. I want you to know I don't take it lightly.
WHAT THIS NEWSLETTER IS
The Orchard Dispatch is Orchard Wellspring's newsletter โ and this is the very first issue. It will be a regular home for leadership insights, coach spotlights, community updates, and the honest conversations this space is built on. As a founding member, you'll receive it first and always.
IN THIS ISSUE
- Why you're a founding member โ and what that truly means
- What to expect between now and August 15
- How your voice will shape this community
- One thing I'm asking of you right now
What it means to be a founding member
Founding membership isn't a promotional label. It's a real role in how this community gets built.
You are among the first leaders and coaches to walk through these doors. The conversations you start, the questions you ask, the feedback you give โ all of it will shape what Orchard Wellspring becomes. The resources we build, the topics we cover, the way this community operates โ you have direct influence over all of it.
That's not something I say to every subscriber. It's something I mean specifically for you.
YOUR FOUNDING MEMBER BENEFITS
Free membership for life โ no expiration, no conditionsย
Direct input into the platform's direction โ your voice shapes what gets built
Personal access to Tess โ not a chatbot, not a support ticket
Early access to all content, podcast episodes, and community features before public release
"The coaching, the programs, the investment that actually changes how people lead โ almost all of it flows to the top. Orchard Wellspring exists to close that gap. And you're helping build the foundation it stands on."
--Tess Price, PhD | Founder
What happens between now and August 15
The soft launch is August 15, 2026. Between now and then, here's what you can expect from me:
I will be in direct contact with every founding member. You won't be waiting in silence โ I want to hear from you, know where you are in your journey, and make sure you feel genuinely welcomed before the wider community opens.
EARLY ACCESS TO THE PODCAST TRAILER
You'll receive the Orchard Wellspring podcast trailer before it's released publicly. I'd love your honest first impression.
A FOUNDING MEMBER SURVEY
Before launch, I'll send a short survey. Your answers will directly inform the first content we produce, the first community conversations we host, and the first Coach Spotlight we feature. This is your community โ tell me what you actually need.
LAUNCH DAY WELCOME
On August 15, you'll receive a personal launch-day email with everything you need to get started โ your community access, a guided tour of what's live, and a direct way to reach me.
One thing I'm asking of you right now
Just one thing โ and it takes less than two minutes.
Reply to this email and tell me:ย what is the one leadership challenge you most want Orchard Wellspring to help you with?
One sentence is enough. I read every reply personally, and your answer goes directly into shaping what we build first.
We're sixteen weeks from launch. I'm building this with care, with intention, and with you in mind at every step.
Thank you for being here first.
Warmly,
Tess Price, PhD
Founder ยท Orchard Wellspring
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