Imagine a job where you work four days a week, earn as much as the CEO, and enjoy full benefits, a gym membership, free lunch, and unlimited time off. At Tunnel Vision, the clothing company founded by Madeline Pendleton, hard-won profits are shared equally among all employees, and even a personal car is provided. This may sound like a dream, but it’s the reality Madeline created after overcoming her own struggles. Raised in Fresno, California, by a punk dad and goth mom, she faced homelessness during her teens, relying on the local punk community for support. In her twenties, burdened by student loans and credit card debt, she worked long hours while feeling disposable to her employers. The tragic suicide of her boyfriend, who faced financial stress, was a turning point for her. Recognizing that capitalism was harming her loved ones, she sought a better way. By studying the rules of capitalism, she built a business focused on community care. With Millennials and Gen Z grappling with stagnant wages, soaring housing costs, and a student debt crisis, this narrative offers essential insights for those seeking hope and stability in an unjust world.
