your future self will thank you

Recently, my social accounts reached two milestones that I still can’t quite believe:

🤍 11,000 subscribers here on Substack
🤍 70,000 followers on Instagram

When I first started sharing online, I never expected this little corner of the internet to grow into a community of people who enjoy thoughtful conversations about navigating your twenties, intentional living, money, travel, books, and everything in between.

What began as a small corner of Instagram, a place to share thoughts, reflections, and the little things that inspire me, has quietly grown into a space for deeper writing, curiosity, and connection.

I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who has read a post, replied to an email, shared something with a friend, or simply followed along. Every message and conversation reminds me why I love creating this space.

To celebrate these milestones and say thank you for being part of this community, I’m offering a limited-time discount on annual subscriptions until 31 August.

That works out to around $5.30/month for a year of access — less than the cost of a coffee or matcha. After 31 August, annual subscriptions will return to the regular price.

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This newsletter will always have free content because I love sharing ideas with this community. The paid subscription simply allows me to continue dedicating time to creating deeper newsletters, resources, and conversations while keeping this space independent.

If you’ve been reading along for a while and have been considering joining the paid community, this is your little sign.

Unlock all paid posts covering everything from navigating your twenties, career growth, financial literacy, intentional living, travel, creativity, and personal growth.

Some reader favourites include:

• habits that have made me richer in my twenties

• the life skills no one teaches you

• how I’m reducing financial anxiety in my mid-twenties (one habit at a time)

• anti-brain rot manual and reclaiming your attention span

• realities of getting older and mistakes I’ve made in my twenties

• 43 small ways to create more instead of consuming to make your life richer

• My popular ‘upgrade series,’ a monthly series where I share tips, habits and resources to help you elevate your life.

A growing collection where I answer reader questions about life, careers, money, travel, and navigating your twenties.

Previous questions I’ve answered:

• How to start investing with a small amount of money

• What are some lifestyle shifts you should make in your twenties to prepare for your thirties?

• Could you share more about your investment journey (how to start) and your financial goals?

• What career mistakes should you avoid in your twenties?

• I’d love to learn more about ways to make money while travelling, if you wish to remain anonymous online. What do you recommend?

Monthly recommendations of books, films, shows, and articles that have inspired me, including themed round-ups and my monthly reset series.

Some examples:

• media to consume when you want to feel something

• media to watch this winter that feel like a warm hug

• media to consume if you’re feeling lost in your twenties

• your guide to finding long-form content

The lessons, experiments, and ideas I don’t always share publicly, from money and productivity to creativity, travel, and personal growth.

If you’re….

• Navigating your twenties and trying to build a life that feels meaningful

• Interested in becoming more intentional with your money, time, and energy

• Looking for thoughtful reflections beyond the highlight reel of social media

• Someone who loves books, travel, learning, and personal growth

“I always find myself saving your media recs to come back to later. They make ordinary moments feel special.”

“I’ve tried a lot of paid newsletters, but this one feels like a quiet, intentional space where curiosity and reflection are welcomed.”

Thank you for being here — whether you’re a free or paid subscriber. I’m so grateful to have you along for this journey.

In case you missed out, here are a few new posts:

Instagram

• 5 things I’ve left behind this year that have saved me money

• unconventional things I’ve done in my twenties that have paid off

• free resources you should know about that make learning and reading feel easier

• things I’m currently obsessed with and why they’re worth trying

• 4 places in Japan that exceeded my expectations

• popular advice I was given in my twenties vs what I did instead

Long-form content:

• 20 things I wish I knew before visiting Japan

• Photography gear that’s worth your money

• 10 best things to see in Lisbon for the first-time

• Ultimate female travel essentials for your next trip

• 30 best books to read in your twenties for females

That’s it for now, but you’ll be hearing from me soon!

Until next time,

Before you go: You can find me on Instagram, Fable, and TikTok to keep up with my updates, oversharing and recommendations in real-time.

Resources I can’t live without

• How I earn cashback from shopping online.

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  • TopCashback: $50 bonus when you join

• How I earn passive income from my travel bookings

• My Notion reading tracker template

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