We are Siren and Sons.
I’m Captain Louise. What started as a little girl’s dream of sailing around the world became a mother building a life for herself and her two sons from the ground up.
Qwin, Zephyr, our ship’s cat Captain JJ, and I live aboard Shambala. As my sons grow into themselves, I’m returning to myself and building my second chapter.
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What I’m Working On
Books, stories, experiments, and new ways to share what we’re learning. Swipe through or choose a number below.
Beyond the Dream Board 2.0
The next edition of my workbook is taking shape.
Get updatesMicro-Vivarium Experiments
Series, Volume One
Practical guides, a specimen encyclopedia, and small-scale STEM experiments.
Get updatesDIY Cyberdeck for Smart Systems
Series, Volume One
A solarpunk approach to building useful technology through reduce, reuse, and recycle methods.
Get updatesJust Figure It Out: How I Got Here
An autobiography by Captain Louise
My story of remembering who I am and building my second chapter.
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In the worksThe Original Adventures of Captain JJ
Stories inspired by our ship’s cat, Captain JJ.
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FollowPhotos, short videos, and moments from the life we’re building.
Follow on InstagramThe online academy
A place to share knowledge and learn practical skills. I’m developing it alongside my knowledge-sharing app.
Tell me you’re interestedOur home. Our expedition vessel. Our research lab.
We’re in our shakedown phase, checking systems and building our filming setup as we prepare for a world sailing expedition.
I’m looking for old practices and new ideas that help humanity live in tune with nature. Regenerative farms, food forests, practical technology, and communities restoring the places they call home are part of what I want to explore and share.
How Siren and Sons began
After earning my captain’s license, I went looking for a feminine captain’s hat. I found one covered in sequins and realized: I’m a mermaid captain. That discovery became our logo, a mermaid captain reaching toward a compass rose, and a name that includes my sons, Qwin and Zephyr: Siren and Sons.
Introduction video coming soon
I’m creating a short introduction to our family, our story, and the work taking shape aboard Shambala.
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