Attention-Worthy: Volume X

Hi! Welcome to the October edition of Attention-Worthy. The next edition will go out on November 6, 2025. If you have something you’d like to promote, hit reply and send me the link. (Anything goes! An article you wrote, a painting you did, a poem you wrote. I want to share it with everyone I know.)

Hello again! I’ve been on hiatus since June 2025, and I’m excited to be back. This hiatus gave my brain, body and soul exactly what they needed: spaciousness. I’m excited to share what I’ll be creating for all of you as a result of that space.

From now on, I’ll be organizing upcoming content by term. As a homeschooling mama, my brain likes this kind of organization, and I hope it’s supportive for you too.

From October through December — or term 4 — we’ll be exploring types of attention that subvert expectations:

• Gentle attention: Should I ask for consent before pitching?

• Generative attention: The differences between reality TV attention and attention that makes a positive impact

• Quiet attention: How to generate attention while staying under the radar

• Restorative attention: Protecting yourself in cancel/lash back culture

Then, in future terms, we’ll be diving into how you can generate attention for your most important projects and how you can cultivate attention so you can create the projects that are closest to your heart.

I’m a human, so things may shift or bump up against one another, but right now, this is the vision I’m holding for this space.

Now, this tenth edition of Attention-Worthy will be formatted quite differently from what you have come to expect.

Instead of numbering shout-outs one to infinity, I’ll be grouping items according to origin.

• Community Shout-Outs

• Client Work

• Where I’m Placing My Attention

Finally, four months of hiatus means that this digest is jam-packed. I hope you enjoy it!

Amber Mayes (who I met via the wonderful Mahlena-Rae Johnson) has created a 90 Day Leadership accelerator for women leaders in their first year of senior leadership. In her words, “for women leaders who are brilliant at what they do, but who may still feel like they’re “figuring it out” in a new, higher-stakes role. Together, we’ll fast-track the leadership skills, confidence, and presence that normally take years to develop.”

My friend, Sam Burmeister, recently launched her copywriting podcast! It’s called Copy And. She’s a genius at writing copy that feels aligned and helps you hit your conversion goals. I highly recommend you listen in!

In more podcast news, my client, Ellie Steinbrink, recently launched her podcast The Visibility Shift. Her work has transformed my closet and my style mindset. I think every business owner needs a stylist like her in their pocket.

Becky Mollenkamp recently hosted an UNsummit called Drop the Mic with the goal of giving real-world advice and inspiration to indie podcasters. I had the pleasure of being both a sponsor of the Feminist Podcasters Collective and a panelist for the ways that I fucked up when I was podcasting between 2012-2020. An example of some of the panels were F*ck the Algorithm, Burn it Down/Build it Better, and Sponsor Me but Make it Ethical. You can purchase the recordings here on a sliding scale (as low as $15).

Eli Trier made the jump from strategic community work to full-time artistry and I am overjoyed by this pivot. Her work at Zuzu’s Haus of Cats is best described as a delightfully shiny playground of feminism and healing. Right now, her goal is to get lots of eyeballs on her latest collection called Things Men Have Said to Me Instead of Hello.

If you are hoping to increase your visibility on the stage or on camera, Linda Ugelow has the book for you. It’s called Delight in the Limelight: Overcome Your Fear of Being Seen and Realize Your Dreams.

My clients have been featured on all of the platforms mentioned below.

Cristina Castagnini, from Behind the Bite, is an expert in eating disorder recovery and offers a free 9 week email course to help folks better understand whether or not they’re struggling with an eating disorder.

Sarah Heeter produces a podcast called Big Brave Business, and I’m obsessed with the creative ways she’s bringing people together to create ethical, values-aligned business content. Once you listen to the show, you can apply to be a guest here. Pssst. Her team will also help you launch your own podcast if you’ve been wanting to bring one to life.

On August 4th, Heike Yates published her book (🎉), Pursue Your Spark: Your Guide to Escaping Midlife Traps, Reclaiming Confidence and Living Fully. Her podcast is full of so much depth and wisdom, and I’m sure her book follows that same trend.

In a similar vein, my client, Andrea Nakayama, was recently on the Nutrition and Life Podcast with Lisa Franz talking about her tools for longevity. Listen in here.

Nichole Eaton, of Rock Your Comeback, is gifting folks a free month in her online membership space called The Comeback Club. She says, “This club is meant to be a fun space for you to heal from the past, step into your power through your mind, heart, and intuition, and create a life that makes you feel like anything is possible! Because you DESERVE to live a life you love.”

Jackie de Crinis, of The Overthinker’s Guide to Joy, has published a book by the same name! The Overthinker’s Guide To Joy: A Handbook for Overachievers, People-Pleasers, and Perfectionists is a simple self-help book that helps people who do (and think) too much manage their anxiety as well as live a healthier, happier lifestyle.

My client, Beatriz Victoria Albina, was featured on Money Isn’t Scary with Meghan Dwyer. She talked about nervous system regulation and other tools for healing financial wounds.

When Carmen Spagnola sent an email about establishing 9th House Press with Thérèse Cator and Taraneh Erfan, it was an immediate yes for me to support them. They’re an all woman-led, queer, multi-racial, worker co-op publishing house that produces world-building books, and I’m thrilled to be an associate member.

In their own words, “We publish authors who get banned before they even get a book deal. Not only shall we not cede ground to conservative politics and values, we commit to publishing the works of targeted, racialized, and minoritized authors.” And then, my favorite, “No AI. Fuck Amazon.”

Speaking of world-building books, my friend, amelia hruby, phd, released her book this past Monday! It’s called Your Attention is Sacred, and I was lucky enough to read an advance copy.

Here’s how she describes this absolute gem of a book: Your Attention is Sacred is a philosophical and spiritual manifesto for anyone who’s sick of liking, commenting, subscribing, or scrolling. It’s a rallying cry for artists, writers, teachers, healers, small business owners, and critical thinkers ready to break free from the attention economy and reclaim their creative integrity. Order it here!

Advice for the aspiring debut novelist from Kate Dwyer, Isaac Fitzgerald, and Randy Winston courtesy of Laura B. McGrath

Understanding what’s in the Library of Congress through the eyes of Dr. Carla Hayden. Recorded before *gestures widely* all of this.

Lilly Dancyger fulfilled all of my wishes when she wrote this piece about the intersection of art and AI. She’s got strong opinions, and I’m here for 100% of them. May I redirect you to the final quote from the 9th House Press mention?

This one inspired me to finally host the book swap party that I’ve been dreaming about.

A reminder to engage with Frida Kahlo’s work instead of buying the merch.

This Q&A with Jac Mullen featured on the School of Radical Attention broke my brain and has continued to force it to rearrange. If you’re interested in AI, literacy, and attention, it’s for you. Read it here: Attention Machines and Future Politics.

Last but certainly not least, much of my attention over the past few months has been devoted to the launch of Beatriz Victoria Albina’s book. It’s called End Emotional Outsourcing: How to Overcome Your Codependent, Perfectionist, and People-Pleasing Habits. Beatriz’s work has fundamentally changed my life and has helped me become a more present partner, parent, friend, and sister. Her take is shame-free, intersectionally feminist, and full of practical, evidence-based strategies for change.