Graphic designer, liberty advocate,
and Duchess of Sealand.
Self-taught. Homeschooling mother. A decade creating powerful visuals for the Mises Institute and advancing freedom through the Free Cities Foundation.
I started college at 16 and became a mother at 18. I never finished a traditional degree. Instead, I taught myself Photoshop, economics, design, and media strategy while raising my children.
That unconventional path led me to a decade of work with the Mises Institute (2008–2010 and 2014–2023) as a contractor — starting as a groundskeeper, then creating graphics and memes that reached millions, and later handling media booking and outreach.
I’ve contributed to the Free Cities Foundation as Administrative Assistant, helping organize international conferences, write content, and advance the vision of freer communities worldwide. My work has appeared with the Ron Paul Institute, WikiLeaks, and many liberty organizations.
I am a homeschooling mother, conscientious objector, Duchess of Sealand, and someone who believes the best title anyone can hold is simply “mom.” I live by the motto: Tu ne cede malis sed contra audentior ito — do not give in to evil, but proceed ever more boldly against it.
More graphic design samples, client work, and writing samples available upon request.
As @Chesschick01, my graphics, commentary, and threads on X have generated tens of millions of impressions. In a platform where attention is everything, I’ve built one of the most engaged audiences in the liberty movement — turning ideas about freedom, economics, and governance into content that resonates far beyond traditional circles.
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Longer threads and essays on X — full archive at @Chesschick01
Longer-form essays on Medium. More available at nataliefawndanelishen.medium.com
Photos from conferences, speaking engagements, and liberty events over the years.
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Whether it’s a design project, speaking invitation, media opportunity, or just to say hello — reach out.