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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post today

Breaking news at the intersection of law & politics with sharp & witty commentary curated by Legal AF x MeidasTouch’s co-founder, Michael Popok.

Likely audience: legal professionals

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

The most painless way to get informed. Five times a week, we'll make you laugh about what's going on in the world to keep you from crying.

Likely audience: US political observers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 36 days ago

A weekly newsletter for women ready to realign, rebuild, and rise into their next era. Each letter offers space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with yourself as you navigate growth, healing, and becoming her.

Likely audience: Individuals experiencing life transitions

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SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

Welcome to my newsletter...

Likely audience: home cooks

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SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

Weekly hand-drawn explanations of ideas from science, psychology, creativity and life.

Likely audience: newsletter subscribers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 34 days ago

From recent posts: Diary of a High Achiever publishes long-form essays on mental health, burnout, and the tension between professional ambition and personal authenticity for high-achievers navigating career transitions and self-discovery.

Likely audience: Career professionals feeling unfulfilled

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 28 days ago

From recent posts: Behind the Femme is a weekly newsletter blending memoir-style essays on fashion, lifestyle, and career transitions with occasional sponsored content. It targets women navigating personal growth, style identity, and…

Likely audience: aspiring screenwriters

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SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

Motherhood with ADHD can feel overwhelming and isolating. This space is for moms who crave authenticity and practical tips for managing their home and family with ADHD. Here, you’ll feel seen and get realistic advice to…

Likely audience: moms with ADHD

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SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: Nonlinear News publishes career transition guides, personal branding strategies, and creator economy financial advice for professionals pivoting from corporate roles to independent businesses. The publication mixes…

Likely audience: Career changers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago

for writers who build and builders who write

Likely audience: AI enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post today

From recent posts: Drinks With Broads publishes TV recaps, entertainment criticism, and pop-culture commentary across shows like The Gilded Age, Ted Lasso, and The Great British Baking Show, plus fashion events and music awards. It…

Likely audience: Pop culture enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 22 days ago

Honest personal essays & what no one tells you about landing book deals and writing bestsellers. From author, mama & literary studio founder Amber Rae.

Likely audience: Aspiring authors

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 38 days ago

A swoon-worthy, approachable recipe delivered straight to your inbox every Monday morning, plus a Friday newsletter that includes city guides, travel tips, and answers to my most frequently asked questions.

Likely audience: home bakers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 18 days ago

From recent posts: Tech and Tea publishes a rotating mix of personal essays on career transitions and AI, guest posts on gender dynamics in tech, and lifestyle narratives about cycling and sustainable living. The publication targets…

Likely audience: Engineering leaders

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: Fight Freaks Unite publishes boxing match reports, title fight recaps, and fighter interviews with a focus on heavyweight and junior middleweight divisions. The publication targets boxing fans seeking coverage of PPV…

Likely audience: boxing fans

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 31 days ago

Built in 40+ countries. Top rank year one. Launched and merged companies. I don't sell hype. I fix what's broken in your team or company. Most teams stall because leadership stopped getting built. Not because people…

Likely audience: HR professionals

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post Sep 4, 2026

The Harlem Carrie Bradshaw is a soulful, stylish blog about love, healing, dating, and becoming—told through the lens of a Southern girl rebuilding her life in Harlem. Think Carrie Bradshaw, but with edge, heart, and a…

Likely audience: Women creators and writers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 56 days ago

I'm a self-taught programmer that loves to write about life, learning, and the human part of what we do. I created the "This Developer's Life" podcast, so I suppose that's where this notion comes from. All from my head…

Likely audience: Product managers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 13 days ago

From recent posts: Career Pivot publishes a mix of personal finance advice, federal workforce commentary, interview preparation guides, and curated career event listings. It targets professionals navigating career transitions…

Likely audience: Career changers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

Thanks for checking out my Substack! Subscribe for free and receive your How to Become a Data Analyst eBook!

Likely audience: aspiring data analysts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 18 days ago

Honest conversations about work—the kind you can’t have when the boss is listening.

Likely audience: job seekers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: @heymrssolomon publishes a weekly newsletter blending fashion styling, secondhand shopping, and mindful consumption with personal essays on body positivity and consumer behavior. The publication features curated outfit…

Likely audience: Fashion enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 6 days ago

Notes on life, observation, and photography beyond the frame, from Japan.

Likely audience: photography enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: The Courage to Live It publishes personal essays and poetry on fatherhood, grief, spirituality, and creativity, often framed as daily writing projects. It is written for readers interested in intimate, first-person…

Likely audience: poetry readers

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