L.A. Giveaway, Blender Soup Guide, & Pressing Publish

“It takes a checkbook to change the world.” —Mother Teresa

Listen to me read + live edit this newsletter. See the L.A. (Help the Helpers) Giveaway details below:

Pressing publish felt stickier this week my mom, friends, and clients are based in or work in L.A. To me, it’s important to be in action and to know that I am supporting the work of the people who are helping.

Ellen Marie Bennett, founder of Hedley & Bennett, lost her childhood home in the Altadena fire. This was where Ellen grew up and if you read her book, Dream First, Details Later, you know this where here single mom raised her.

Update L.A. Giveaway:

I am pausing the L.A. Giveaway of my Hedley & Bennett apron. Still We Rise has asked me to parter with them for a fundraiser to support the California wildfires. They have raised over 1 million dollars since 2017. Stay tuned to this newsletter for updates!

If you feel called to support now:

1. Give to where you feel called that supports those affected by the wildfires in L.A. This could be to Ellen’s mom’s Go Fund Me, World Central Kitchen, or The Downtown Women’s Center.

Photo: Me in my Rifle Paper Co. Rosa Natural, Hedley & Bennett apron with Tadin Tea in hand.

Darlenys

took this!

What’s Nourishing My Creativity This Week:

Sipping on Blender Soup

Are you craving food that feels like a warm hug? For me, that deep nourishment comes from eating soups. The easiest way to make a soup is to toss some cooked veggies and liquid in a blender—it’s as quick as making a smoothie. The Blender Soup Guide

Pressed Publish Club

My mission is for you is to enter 2025 using your voice, sharing your work, and stepping into your fullest expression of who you already are through your content. Our first workshop, Build Your Substack in a Day is on Saturday the 25th from 12:00 to 2:00 EST (yes, there is a recording). Publish Your Work

Creator, Business & Wellness Tools 

Re-Reading Dream First, Details Later: How to Quit Overthinking & Make It Happen!

This book by Ellen Marie Bennett is a pep talk for you to go after your dreams. You’ll never know where to start… until you start. If you are procrastinating on a goal, career change, or business idea, stop the obsessive worrying and leap into action! Step Into Action

Slow Marketing with Pinterest

Exhausted with Social Media, me too! Join the Pinterest Growth Challenge to create sustainable traffic to your work in the world. I have been a member of Pin Potential since the beginning, it’s now a course and membership. I am happy to answer any questions!

Wishing you ease this week,

PS: Are Substack curious? Listen to this podcast episode about building your new digital home on Substack. Join us for the workshop January 18th!

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