Substacks recommended by Katie Kastner

Recommended by Katie Kastner

Sharing the wild truth of parenting. Ready to thrive, not just survive? Join us and let’s rewrite the story, one conversation at a time.

Thoughtful & intentional advice, thoughts & insights into the wild journey that is motherhood.

- Katie Kastner

Everyday Knitter

By Louise Tilbrook

A cosy, creative community for yarn lovers, celebrating all things warm & handmade. A space to chat about what makes you happy, brings you comfort & what’s on your needles. Join us for weekly chats & inspiration. Grab a coffee, cosy up & tap to subscribe!

The Hot Dog Cart

By Dre Beltrami

WANTED: Highly feral, mildly exhausted, wildly creative weirdos DONE with fake promises, 6-figure flexes, and funnels with arms. Must enjoy laughing inappropriately, breaking rules unapologetically, and making business up as we go. No "normies", please!

Real shit. Delicious hot takes.

- Katie Kastner

Amanda Russell

I'm a copywriter and content strategist who has been coordinating the chaos of content marketing for clients across the US since 2019.

AFTER/WORDS by Jessy Easton

Writing through the wreckage and the reckoning—the time I grew up in a meth lab and other uncomfortable truths.

The Emporium Ledger

By Sam White

Dispatches from the Interstice — cosmic gossip, planar peculiarities, and the occasional existential sock.

The Publishing Spectrum

By Amanda N. Bray

For authors and creative leaders who want to publish on Substack from their own intelligence — not borrowed formulas. Strategic guidance that integrates data, intuition and deep respect for how creative people actually work.

Radical Ease

By Heather Vickery

Success is easy; it’s the way we’ve been taught to do it that’s hard. Radical EASE is the space to dismantle hustle culture and move from pressure to pleasure. Equal parts science and soul—it’s time for success that feels as good as it looks.

Love, Light & The Pursuit of Joy through true transformation

- Katie Kastner

Migrant in Mexico

By Nadine

Welcome to my most personal social media platform. I share experiences as a Brit living in Mexico City. Placate your wanderlust with my stories!

Sparkle on Substack

By Claire Venus ✨

Master Substack, write, build your DREAM business with joy! Global Top 10 Publication. Twice monthly space holding (co-working, workshops, teaching). Weekly chats, podcasts. A bespoke membership to help you stay creative and grow on Substack! 💫

My go-to for all things Substack growth & strategy!

- Katie Kastner

Amyzingly Organized

By Amy Bergman

Just out here learning.

The Year I Took My Own Advice

By Nicola Payne

A year long "behind the scenes" experiment as I share what happens to my body and my business when I take my own coaching advice!

Community Matters

By Laura Zug

Read along for tips to build a hyper-engaged online community.

Heart led, human focused community building.

- Katie Kastner

Substack Writers at Work with Sarah Fay

Where real Substack growth happens—with leading Substack Strategist Sarah Fay and the Substack DNA Growth Framework™️

Sarah is my favorite Substack writing guru - and fellow Chicago gal!

- Katie Kastner

Between The Lines

By Sara

Copywriting education from an unapologetic squirrel trying to become a millionaire by age 31. (She's 30 right now. She has until the end of 2025. Help her.)

Michelle | Stitch & Systems

Hi I’m Michelle, creator of Stitch & Systems. I simplify life’s beautiful bitchiness with cozy systems, life stories, and handmade reminders to breathe. Chronic illness, creativity, calm, and chaos. 🧶🧡