The Maker's Road alternatives: newsletters like it
24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as The Maker's Road (independent retail, community building and workplace learning). The closest matches are thevlasta, Living in 3D and Dear Reader, I'm lost. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.
Updated Nov 11, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology
About The Maker's Road
For independent US retailers who want to source directly, travel smarter, and own their story.
- independent retail
- community building
- workplace learning
- small business
- 1thevlasta3K subscribers
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2 shared topics
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2 shared topics
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2 shared topics
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1 shared topic
- 5The Home Edit Group Chat298K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago
Keep up with Clea & Joanna as they build The Home Edit, navigate their 40s, and pull back the curtain on their friendship, their routines, and their real lives
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1 shared topic
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Likely audience: Political activists
1 shared topic
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Likely audience: Swimming coaches
1 shared topic
- 11LA FRAISE ™65K subscribers
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Likely audience: Entrepreneurs
1 shared topic
- 12Women in AI63K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago
From recent posts: Women in AI publishes a weekly newsletter for female founders and professionals in the AI sector, covering startup growth, workforce diversity, and community events. The publication mixes industry analysis on hiring and…
Likely audience: Women in tech and AI
1 shared topic
- 13The Art of Enchantment, with Dr Sharon Blackie60K subscribers
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1 shared topic
- 14BREAD RELIGION50K subscribers
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1 shared topic
- 15The Philadelphia Networker46K subscribers
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From recent posts: The Philadelphia Networker is a local business newsletter that publishes a mix of news articles, job listings, and networking event announcements. Its coverage includes startup funding, real estate developments…
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1 shared topic
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Likely audience: entrepreneurs
1 shared topic
- 17Civic Renaissance with Alexandra Hudson44K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago
From recent posts: Civic Renaissance with Alexandra Hudson publishes essays and interviews focused on community building, conflict resolution, and the practical application of civility in local politics and universities. The publication…
Likely audience: Community organizers
1 shared topic
- 18Chantelle Morrison39K subscribers
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Likely audience: Entrepreneurs
1 shared topic
- 19The F*Them Theory 38K subscribers
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From recent posts: The F*Them Theory is a culture-focused newsletter that alternates between book promotions for Keltie Knight's self-help work, fashion and lifestyle recommendations, and branded content for her Expedia travel series. It…
Likely audience: Self-help readers
1 shared topic
- 20Digital Journalism37K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago
From recent posts: Digital Journalism publishes Italian-language articles on business trends, digital media strategy, and creative leadership for a professional audience. The publication mixes analytical essays on topics like the…
Likely audience: Digital journalists and media professionals
1 shared topic
- 21Every Nigga Deserves35K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago
From recent posts: Every Nigga Deserves publishes personal essays, cultural commentary, and civic writing focused on Black thought, history, and community, alongside paid writing assignments for subscribers. It is written for Black…
Likely audience: community organizers
1 shared topic
- 22All Tech Is Human33K subscribers
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Likely audience: Responsible AI practitioners
1 shared topic
- 23The Power of Storytelling’s Substack31K subscribers
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The Power of Storytelling is a conference built on the idea that well-crafted stories can bridge divides, heal wounds, inspire action and create change. Since 2011, it has brought to Bucharest more than 80 storytellers…
Likely audience: journalists and editors
1 shared topic
- 24The Rested Black Woman31K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 28 days ago
From recent posts: The Rested Black Woman publishes essays on mental health, grief, and rest specifically for Black women, featuring personal reflections on liminal spaces and overfunctional grief alongside community-building resources…
Likely audience: Black women
1 shared topic
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