Do you allow yourself to build in public? This past week, I have supported four people who were willing to say yes to their own “creative limits”, as my mentor Victoria Granof says. One of them was Gwen Wiscount, co-founder of Fabrik Social Spaces.
Gwen started her new Substack last week and tagged me in a LinkedIn post. She was inspired to start a publication after attending the first Substack Creative Club, where I interviewed Lindsey Lerner about Field Notes. I sent her a DM that she was publishing from her profile, not her publication.
It took a quick phone call, some texts, and now, Gwen set up with her publication. She also has my Substack workshop with checklist. Note: This is super common since Substack has placed emphasis on the profile. It’s something that I support with my students and 1:1 clients with regularly.
What I have found while working with hundreds of people on their creative visibility (Substacks, podcasts, websites, and social media) is that you don’t have to have it all figured out but you do need the willingness to try and either delulu or full awareness you might not get it right, the first time.
What separates people that say they are launching a creative project such as a Substack and those that let it sit in drafts is the willingness to not be perfect. Bonus: when you take that leap, trusting that you will be supported by your community, just like Gwen was.
Creative Prompt: From my latest solo podcast episode. Where am I being invited to become more visible? Bonus: Tell us in the comments how you are building in public.
Me using a traditional molinillo to whisk cacao in a gorgeous photographer’s loft in Jersey City.
I wanted to create a drink that had an iced coffee–like feel, so I infused the cacao with chamomile lavender tea and added plant-based milk (it’s also delicious with ginger tea or fresh ginger). Ceremonial-grade cacao is grown using heirloom varieties of cacao. For me, it’s important to support Latine brands like Cacao Laboratory that honor ancient traditions and sustainable farming practices. Make an Iced Latte
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I am so excited to share my friends and clients that are pressing publish! Gwen Wiscount launched made to connect. Sofia Adler rebranded her Substack and launched her new podcast Spirit is a Nutrient. Shelly Waldman | Creative Camp launched The Visibility Project. Rick Martinez started Sazon’s community chat. Theresa Gambacorta did a live with Jenna Helwig and Hillary Sterling and is working on It’s Just White Fish, Darling. Need support? Let’s Work Together
This episode is your invitation to rethink what success looks like and how creativity can become your greatest competitive advantage. I’m joined by founder of Praize, Emma Grace Moon, for a conversation about AI, entrepreneurship, creativity, burnout, and why moving from New York City to Paris transformed the way she leads her business and her life. Shut the Laptop Down
Wishing you ease this week! Stay tuned for the next Substack Creative Club in New York City in September. I have some ideas simmering…
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