Substacks recommended by Holly Bailie (she/her)

Recommended by Holly Bailie (she/her)

🧰 A weekly email of tips, templates or thinking to help you get seen and get paid. Live classes, DM Q&A and bi-monthly directories of pitch opportunities.

Lucy is the PR Queen we all need - especially for solopreneurs. She shares so much wisdom on how to hype yourself, with practical guides, expert tips, hands-on workshops and timely directories. Plus she's warm, engaging and an amazing cheerleader to have in your corner! Lucy delivers 200% value on the Hype Yourself paid subscription offer. You won't regret joining her supportive community. 💖✨

- Holly Bailie (she/her)

Wonderlust

By Kate Campbell

Curious musings, playful ideas, and inspiration to encourage creative thinking and joyful wonder. Escape from the norm, think differently and transform your creativity. Join us in our Wonderlust!

Kate shares fun prompts to spark your creativity (even if you don't think you're creative).

- Holly Bailie (she/her)

A Momentary Happiness

A place for personal growth and self love with a sprinkling of spirituality and a whole lot of fun. Inspiring you to find more joy.

Anna's inspiring ideas will get you in the right mindset so that the magic can happen.

- Holly Bailie (she/her)

slow sensual creativity

By Toni Giselle Stuart

I am a poet, born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa. slow sensual creativity is my journey of reclaiming the feminine path of creativity; as I write a speculative fiction novel-in-poems. learning to write from & with my body, rooted to the land

Toni's beautiful prose and poetry will draw you in and make you pause and breathe.

- Holly Bailie (she/her)

Wander Wealth

By Claudia Faith

1 new idea every week on how to grow on Substack: build your audience, monetize your content, and create a profitable newsletter. Turn your writing into income and join a supportive community of writers. 🚀

Claudia gives inspiring mindset advice and practical tips for your online business.

- Holly Bailie (she/her)

The Bored Millennial

By Marie

Follow a journey of growth, failure, and realness to what it takes to find yourself as an average, down-to-earth millennial woman. Currently on a sabbatical. I figure out life while writing ✍️

Marie's honest, authentic and vulnerable insights on building a Substack and a satisfying life will brighten up your week.

- Holly Bailie (she/her)

🌻 A Year of Mental Health

By ✏️ Chris Guillebeau

A year-long experiment in purposeful productivity, all through the lens of mental health and wellbeing. New posts every Tuesday at 7am Pacific. 💚

Chris' sage advice supports purposeful productivity through the lens of mental health and wellbeing. And all for free!

- Holly Bailie (she/her)

A Message From The Universe

By The Universe

I'm here supporting and guiding you... I'd love to send you a little gentle reminder each day. With love from the Universe x

Who doesn't need a positive message from the Universe? Bite-sized uplifting poems to brighten up your day.

- Holly Bailie (she/her)

I Need to Finish This Before I Die

By Amy I Beeson 🐝

Writing a new memoir and being open about the process in posts and podcast. Sharing my co-creative conceptual know-how in Branding 101. Get updates on meet ups and writing events too.

Amy's writing is beautifully expressive and her branding advice is succinct and spot on. She's a great workshop leader too, bringing women together and holding space.

- Holly Bailie (she/her)

Annie Ridout

A bestselling collection of work/life essays by Annie Ridout (non-fiction author, journalist for nationals, viral poet and Sunday Times bestselling ghostwriter)

Annie shares inspiration and practical tips for anyone looking to thrive as a creative.

- Holly Bailie (she/her)

Humans Leading

By Jillian Bybee

Physician, mom, speaker, and coach using what I've learned about burnout recovery to write Humans Leading. Subscribe for weekly-ish, transformative pieces to help you create a less-stressed, more satisfying life for yourself.

Jillian's heartfelt advice on avoiding burnout while living a positive, productive life is well worth a read. I've loved every post!

- Holly Bailie (she/her)

The Metamorphosis Map

By Lisa Cunningham DeLauney

Tips, sketches and stories to make positive change at work and in life, wherever you may roam in the world.

Check out Lisa's clear, practical frameworks for managing change, whether it's life transitions or career shifts.

- Holly Bailie (she/her)

The Lemon Tree Mindset 🌳🍋

By Veronica

A community for writers and creators who want to collaborate, brainstorm and build a lifestyle-first business. Substack Bestseller | Penguin Author | Speaker

Veronica shares step-by-step guidance on building an engaged Substack community, from her personal experience.

- Holly Bailie (she/her)

The Hyphen by Emma Gannon

✨ a cosy online space for curious readers ✨ from Sunday Times Bestselling author Emma Gannon. On books, work, wellbeing & creativity. 5th literature Substack globally. "One of Britain’s most prominent Substack writers" —The Times

Emma shares wellbeing advice for living a creative life on your own terms.

- Holly Bailie (she/her)

Be more, do less with Georgie St Clair

Where making time for art is an act of gentle rebellion, and hustle turns to harmony. For busy minds, deep thinkers & soulful creators. Done with the treadmill? Join me.

I love Georgie's creative inspiration, wellbeing tips and intricate drawings!

- Holly Bailie (she/her)

Grow Healthier + Happier

By Melissa

Empowering YOU to live a healthier, happier, and more badass life through holistic wellness practices, tools, and resources that support your mind, body, and daily habits. With a side of nourishing foodie love (recipes included).

Melissa shares friendly, practical and inspiring health, nutrition and wellbeing advice, plus delicious recipes.

- Holly Bailie (she/her)

Creative Letters

By Robin Cangie (she/her)

A daily note of encouragement for creative people doing hard things

Do yourself a favour and sign up for Robin's daily words of encouragement. They're just the pep talk we all need!

- Holly Bailie (she/her)