Tap, tap... is this thing on?
Baby's first Substack
Confession: I literally know nothing about Substack. But I have learned a thing or two about being a full-time freelance professional in the remote age.
Rule No. 1: Facilitate a community and make it authentic. Water cooler banter is more than just frivolous; rather it’s an essential form of connection at work. (Plus, it ain’t no fun — and I’m paraphrasing here — if the homies can’t talk about work stuff.)
I’ve long prioritized having close, sincere, meaningful, and candid friendships with professional colleagues and friends based all over the country — even all over the globe. I wrote about that earlier this year for Fast Company: “Why You Need a Virtual Work Spouse Now More Than Ever”
I won't say I’m “lucky” to have an amazing community of friends within the digital media-verse — it’s not luck because I see all of the active members of our group engaging, sharing, and prioritizing each other’s projects and ambitions. We work at our community because it matters.
Having this community also means getting the chance to learn from what others are doing. Which brings me back to Substack.
Among my tribeswomen (yes, we are all Jewish, so it’s a double entendre) are the lifestyle writers/editors Bryce Gruber and Aly Walansky, who recently started their own newsletters to share recently published content, post queries and press opportunities for upcoming stories, and share general professional and personal musings. And they are aces at community building, so I’m following their lead with a Substack of my own. Let’s see what happens. (Tap, tap… is this thing even on?)
Without further ado…
Open Press Opportunities
To speak about yoga and kids: I’m seeking a blogger with a strong following on Instagram (75K to 100K+ followers ) and another who’s either a longtime yoga teacher and mindfulness/meditation expert or someone who has expert knowledge on how yoga specifically applies to children.
Recently Published
15 of the most luxurious hotels in the United States, from a private island to a celebrity retreat (Insider)
For 400 days, my kids’ only classmates were each other (Care.com)
Look forward to working with you!