Substacks recommended by Nell Derick Debevoise Dewey

Recommended by Nell Derick Debevoise Dewey

A practical newsletter for nonfiction authors who want to grow their impact, influence, and income—beyond just book sales. Learn how to build visibility and revenue through strategic book marketing using the ASPEN Method.

Amira K.S. Barger

📚The Price of Nice (2025, Berrett-Koehler). Amira is a behavioral communications counselor working at the nexus of health equity/DEI/employee engagement to aid organizations in addressing society’s most pressing public issues.

Who doesn't want to subtract being nice?? To that end, Amira's writing and thinking is SO helpful, based on a global life experience as well as deep and interdisciplinary theory and research.

- Nell Derick Debevoise Dewey

The Creative Act: Thoughtforms & Innerworks

By Rick Rubin

A weekly communiqué of actionable practices

Annie Scott's Wankery Watch

A permission slip to worry less

Because who doesn't want more swear words and BS-calling on self-help??!! As a self-aware self-help author, I certainly do!

- Nell Derick Debevoise Dewey

Kelly Wendorf

Founder of EQUUSinspired.com, author, master coach, horsewoman. I create conditions for transformational change and the actualization of meaningful lives.

Kelly is a brilliant thinker, researcher, and wise woman, particularly informed by the natural world and horses. She's my mentor in coaching and retreats I do with horses, and I'm proud to align with her approach to that work.

- Nell Derick Debevoise Dewey

Done With the Hustle

By Ana Flores

Done with the hustle? You're not alone. Subscribe to this free weekly newsletter and join a community of bold, creative women (and our allies!) reclaiming our time, power, and creativity to live fully—on our own terms.

Ana makes an excellent case for letting go of the hustle, without unrealistic notions of how much 'rest' we can really take. Real, relatable, and fun to read!

- Nell Derick Debevoise Dewey

Black Sheep Mom

By Bridget

Confessions from the mother of an American inmate— Part Memoir. Part Movement.

A brilliantly researched, honestly lived and felt personal account of the horrifically broken incarceration system.

- Nell Derick Debevoise Dewey

Quitting Corp

By Flavia Sekles

Quitting Corp is built on the conviction that we can —and should —continuously reinvent ourselves.

A fabulously grounded and inspiring take on what it [really] looks like to leave a corporate job. Not that you should. But better to know what it's gonna look like if you do.

- Nell Derick Debevoise Dewey

The Open Space

By Carylynn Kemp Larson

For anyone who wants to deepen empathy, improve tough relationships, and lead with perspective. Explore stories that challenge your assumptions while helping you see through someone else’s eyes without losing sight of your own.

Cary has a fascinating approach to help us understanding the two (plus!) sides of every story of human interaction, at work and well beyond.

- Nell Derick Debevoise Dewey

The Peaceful Perfectionist

By Tara Cousineau

A gentle space for perfectionists to grow with self-compassion and ease.

Perfectionism affects so many striving helpers - I love Tara's take on honoring achievement without harming ourselves.

- Nell Derick Debevoise Dewey

Un-Rush - The Power of Slow

By Un-Rush by Claudia Brose

The place that questions the matter-of-factness with which we rush through everyday life. Join a gentle but radical rebellion for normal human speed.

Who doesn't want some reminders about the absurdity of rushing?! Claudia brings 'em - with poignant, nature, and global perspectives.

- Nell Derick Debevoise Dewey

Awake at the Wheel with Jonathan Fields

Twice a month (ish) insights and invitations to help you feel more alive and less alone.

I have only recently discovered Good Life Project, and Jonathan's thinking and writing, and I am so glad I did! Covers the full gamut of life, leadership - and making it good indeed!

- Nell Derick Debevoise Dewey

Make the Sun

By Natalie Kuhn

Welcome! I’m Natalie Kuhn, a writer, teacher, and perpetual student. Here, you’ll find explorations on living a life of aliveness - writings to invite self-inquiry, recipes to warm your home, playlists to accompany your vibe. Together, we'll make the sun.

Fresh, wise, honest reflections on relationships, leading, and being, from the sunniest herself, Natalie Kuhn!

- Nell Derick Debevoise Dewey

How to Feel Alive with Catherine Price

By Catherine Price & How to Feel Alive

Scroll less and live more with science journalist, author, Screen/Life Balance founder and TED speaker Catherine Price. Subscribe to receive essays, ideas, and evidence-backed advice for how to fill your life with more adventure, fun, and delight.

If you haven't read the Power of Fun, I *highly* recommend, or start getting Catherine Price's wisdom here.

- Nell Derick Debevoise Dewey

Timeless Leadership

By Joe Ballou

How to lead when you don't have time. Examining the mantra: Do less, teach more.

Captain Rhetoric

By Dr. Jane Bormeister

Speech scientist and integrative medicine practitioner. Tools for experts who want to speak—and be heard.

Practical and relatable tips for people who talk and want audiences to listen.

- Nell Derick Debevoise Dewey