In this week’s episode, we’re shaking things up a bit! I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing the behind the scenes of my upcoming Substack workshops. I’m joined by Dear Self with Love founder, Jenna Knapp. She is my virtual assistant, and the founder of Have Cake Creative.
Jenna supports me in pressing publish on the Nourishing Creativity Podcast and Sunday newsletter, each week. Being supported by Jenna has made me realize how important it is to have community around getting your work out into the world.
We share what we love about Substack, our personal experiences with the platform, and the inner-workings of the workshops we are offering to support others who are ready to press publish and are seeking community and support in getting it done.
Upcoming Substack Workshops:
Free Workshop Getting Started With Substack & Building Your Community 101
Join the next Build Your Substack in a Day Workshop
Work with me 1:1 Build Your Brand on Substack
Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform while you cook, clean, or create. Get the full show notes & transcript here
What’s in This Episode:
Jenna Knapp and I reflect on being introduced to Substack (years ago!) and what makes this platform different from other social media and newsletter platforms.
We emphasize the importance of mindset and confidence in the creative process, and how the workshops aim to cultivate a supportive community while also empowering participants with clear action steps and accountability to launch your creative project on Substack.
Topics Covered:
Getting started on Substack, even without a newsletter
Fostering genuine connection on Substack (it’s a special corner of the internet!)
Celebrating community and receiving support throughout the creative process
Honoring your nervous energy (hello, fear of being seen) and nurturing your mindset as you prepare to launch a creative project
Moving through doubt and taking action, even if it’s messy action
The unlimited ways the Sustack platform can be used
What creative projects are you working on? What wants to be born through you? Leave a comment below or tag us on IG @chefcarlacontrears & @havecakecreative so we can cheer you on!
PS: Substack curious? Join the next Build Your Substack in a Day Workshop.
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