Substacks recommended by Mike Searles

Recommended by Mike Searles

The art, history, and heart of putting pen to paper. Weekly stories and inspiration to enrich your note-writing life — and deepen the relationships that matter most.

The Step Ladder Hustle

By Jason Stevens

A 50+ Australian building digital income from scratch, in public. Real products, real numbers, real mistakes. No gurus, no shortcuts, just the honest path from zero to sustainable.

My Aussie mate, Jason Stevens publishes The Step Ladder Hustle. He's fully fair dinkum in what he says and does. Do yourself a favour and start reading him.

- Mike Searles

The Wellbeing Equation | Bronce J. Rice

By Bronce Rice

Psychoanalyst | Psychologist | Health & Wellness Coach dedicated to helping you understand and enhance your wellbeing.

Bronce is in touch with his own wellbeing - which makes him a perfect choice when seeking answers about yours.

- Mike Searles

BlackPapers by Bill Black

By BlackPapers (Bill Black)

Pull up a chair on a Colorado porch for a story and a smile. Short laughs, long thoughts, a quiet break from the noise.

Further: How Solopreneurs Thrive at Midlife

By Brian Clark

Stop hoping for some mythical "golden years" retirement. Start building a location-independent business at midlife that lets you live anywhere and maximize your freedom and happiness... right now, in your prime.

ClariSynth

Clarity-first books, tools, and insights for creators navigating AI-era overwhelm.

Dangerous Little Gods

By Nick Usborne

Qualified in Nothing. Capable of Anything.

NextDraft

By Dave Pell

The day's most fascinating news from the Internet's Managing Editor

Just One Good Idea

By Sandra Franks with Just One Good idea

The stories behind businesses, inventions, books, and ideas are rarely about business—they're about people.

Sandra 'wrote the book' on all the how-to's of writing to have readers wanting more. Her storytelling style is unmatched. Read, enjoy and learn from Sandra Franks.

- Mike Searles

Story & Strategy LIVE

By Jeff Herring

Every challenge has a story. Every story can be rewritten. Every rewritten story creates a new future... We find the story that's limiting your business or life, rewrite your story together and change your future.

On Substack

By Substack Team

Resources, stories, and news for the writers, podcasters, musicians, video creators, and culture makers publishing on Substack.

On Substack, a publication produced for and with writers, podcasters, musicians, video makers, and culture stars making their home On Substack.

- Mike Searles

Recoverettes

By Kristen Crocker

Normalizing recovery from alcoholism among strong, smart women while exploring motherhood, step-motherhood, staying sober through the shit times, Twelve Step, woo-woo, and embracing anything that works for you.

Content Orchestration

By Matt Giaro

Daily tips to create (& monetize) your content in your spare time. Share your knowledge. Earn more. Build freedom.

Kam from Epic Conversions

Helping Small Business Owners Make More Money since 2016!

Kam knows his topic like the back of his hand. I recommend him and his newsletter.

- Mike Searles

Being Hue-man

By Kerry

Weekly writings with all you need to know about living your Hue-man Design™, frequency alignment and colourful co-creation! Become a Founding VIP and get your Hue-man Design profile FREE!

Kerry is the color expert to consult when you feel a lack of color in your life.

- Mike Searles

Midlife Regeneration

By Daniel P. Hirschi

Somewhere after 45, you start wondering if the best of it is behind you. Your drive. Your body. Not out loud. Just a silent dread that what you’ve built is losing its grip. It isn’t. Pull up a chair.

Business, Marketing & Mayhem

By Walt Wise

BPI Strategy Group Business, Marketing and Coaching Newsletter

Stream Like a Boss® TV

By Tanya Smith

Weekly livestreams and strategic notes for established coaches and consultants who want to build authority and attract clients through video, without the pressure of constant content creation.

Grow Through Wonder

By Joshua Blatman

Charting the line between reality and imagination through astrology, structure, and deep inquiry | For people tired of vague guidance, sloppy thinking, and spiritual noise, and ready for clearer orientation, better decisions, and reality-based insight.

The Dead Drop

By J.D. Forrest

A Niche of One (https://niche of.one) publication. If you're into practical creator advice that doesn't cost a billion dollars, strange and entertaining things to read, and a transmedia experience like no other, click subscribe.

x10 Thinkers Daily Training

By Dr Michael Hewitt-Gleeson

Multiply your business by ten!

How We Grow

By Ana Calin

One weekly essay for the woman building wealth, freedom, and living life on her own terms.

The Banana Stand

By Mark (The Banana Stand)

The Banana Stand is a weekly newsletter for founders building real businesses. Practical systems, proven practices, no passive-income nonsense.

The Reignitor 🔥

By Barry J McDonald

🔥 For anyone in midlife who knows they're capable of more—but isn't sure how to prove it to themselves. 🔥

The Daily RE-Wire

By Monica Hebert

For the woman who collapsed on the couch this week reviewing everything she's supposed to do. There's another way to live. I found it late. You don't have to.

Monica is the real deal. I don't just recommend her, I HIGHLY recommend her.

- Mike Searles

The Lemon Tree Mindset 🌳🍋

By Veronica

I help you grow and scale your portfolio career. Mindset & strategy | Penguin Author | Public Speaker

Veronica Llorca-Smith was a guest on my Star Maker LIVE show and demonstrated her vast knowledge and depth of experience in growing and scaling a writing-speaking business. Recommended without hesitation.

- Mike Searles

The Advancing Man

By Dana Houser

Creating Your Best Life Through Faith, Purpose And Vision

What are the Chances?

By Andrea Hoffmann

GenX essayist chasing creative entrepreneurship, raising teens, and trying to like kale. We're on this odyssey together.

Minimalist Hustler Daily

By Jamie @ Minimalist Hustler

Join 7000+ online hustlers in receiving a daily email with 3 quick & valuable resources that will help you make more money online.

The Humanizers

By Andy O'Bryan

The Humanizers explores the art of creating AI-powered content that feels genuinely human. Dive into strategies, insights, and frameworks to blend technology with empathy, creativity, and connection.

If you're using AI such as ChatGPT then you'll benefit from Andy O'Bryans stuff. Get his newsletter and read his Notes.

- Mike Searles

PubStack Success

By Karen Cherry

Start, grow, and make an impact on Substack. Get one easy-to-follow, no-nonsense newsletter per week and grow without FOMO and overwhelm. By a writer who built a $30K+ publication that's not writing about writing.

Pen2Profit

Free weekly strategy letter for writers who want to build a profitable, sustainable writing business. For courses and deeper help, visit Pen2Profit Academy https://pen2profit.online

Maryan's 'been around' and knows her stuff when it comes to effective and efficient writing that sells - and helps pay your bills. Subscribe!

- Mike Searles

The Power of Imagination with Mr Twenty Twenty

More Playtime and More Playmates!

Solopreneur Code

By Anfernee

Weekly ideas, systems, and AI workflows for solopreneurs who want to build a profitable one person business without the hustle. Subscribe and get the free Solopreneur Success Hub.

Smillew Top Hat Seminar

News, Tips, and Insider Info for the sophisticated members of the Smillew Top Hat Seminar Society

Beyond the Grind Life

By Tess

For GenXers who are tired of the "grind" mentality and seeking a more balanced life even as we continue to work and save for our retirement years. Join us as we share our stories and those of others who enjoy living Beyond the Grind Life.

The Write Road

By Steve Maurer

Learn writing in general and copywriting in particular from a 15-year veteran in the business. As a successful B2B copywriter, I want to show you how to create content and copy that works. Let's walk the road... together

If it weren't for Steve Maurer I wouldn't be on Substack. So there's that. But for you? He's one heck of a good writer about (and teacher of) persuasive writing that readers enjoy and respond to. Subscribe!

- Mike Searles

The Substack Post

By Substack

A guide to the creators and stories shaping culture

About Substack by the people who build and run Substack.

- Mike Searles

Lessons From Addiction

By Craig A Williamson: Lessons

Craig A. Williamson writes about universal lessons at the intersection of addiction and the real world, helping others find understanding and move towards their best self.

Alfie | A Life Doodler

Celebrating positive sensuality through elegant sketches. Subscribe for free today and receive an exclusive high-resolution printable drawing as a welcome gift.

I recommend Alfie. Such talent. I'm drawn in by the skillful artwork and the unique perspectives on life. Enjoy!

- Mike Searles

Life on Your Terms

By Britt Malka

Real shortcuts from 30 years of making money as a writer and marketer - so you can start earning on your own terms, faster and with less effort than you think. Plus occasional "$100 this week" ideas that actually work.

Money Out Loud

By Better Money Habits

I write about Better Money Habits, Money Mindset and financial behavior so you can finally stay on track with your Spending Plan (budget). Psychology matters. Straight talk and experience; don't make the same mistakes I did.

William Carter Writes

Mr. Carter writes and reads fiction. He has a passion for all lengths, from novels to short stories. His favorite genres are thrillers, mystery, and speculative fiction. He also writes about Parkinson's as he is inflicted with the illness.

Success On Earth

By Tom Butler-Bowdon

Philosophy and Theory of Success. I go beyond motivational clichés to highlight the ideas, people, and books that tell us something real about success.

Sober Banter

By Rachel Casey

Sober Banter is a sobriety comedy podcast hosted by recovering alcoholics Rachel and Colin. They talk addiction recovery, mental health, and alcohol-free living through honest conversations, real stories, and humor.