What we can learn from Jenny Doan, the Missouri Quilt Co., and the "Disneyland of Quilting"
A behind-the-scenes look at how Kauffman built Catskill Crew into a multi-six-figure newsletter by leaning into community, creativity, and experimentation.
Learn how to turn your story into leverage, trust, and inbound opportunity.
The subscription strategy every creator should know.
Why I’m endlessly fascinated by the journey from idea to execution — and the people who take it.
Featuring a Q&A with Jay Yang, what I'm reading and learning right now — and a few things I’ve been building behind the scenes.
Bring your ideas, questions, and content chaos. I’ll bring clarity.
My thoughts for laid-off workers and others looking to make a career pivot.
A new interview with Taylor Harrington + thoughts on raising your hand, building relationships online, and creating your own opportunities 💡
And also how to build a personal brand that actually feels like you 💫
Snippets from a new essay, a random writing hack I stole from The New Yorker, a new article for Stan and 10 lessons on building in public.
Why this season is the perfect time to lock in on systems, stories, and long-term ownership.
A new deep dive into Daniel Priestley's playbook + my lessons from year 3 of running a business.
From million-dollar events to timeless frameworks like Key Person of Influence and 7-11-4, his ideas underpin some of the most successful founder brands.
How creators are building trust-first businesses — from Milly Tamati’s audience engine to Codie Sanchez’s content → capital play, plus my updated solo stack 💸
A conversation about squiggly careers, community building, and writing your own playbook.
A new Q&A on the business side of creativity, my go-to tool for organizing research, and my favorite read of the month.
We talk operations, equity, AI, and what it really takes to grow a sustainable creator business.
It's life-changing, truly.
Why the best creators are thinking like founders — and the best founders are building like creators (plus some build-in-public updates from me!)
I chatted with Brett Dashevsky, the founder of Creator Economy NYC, to talk about creating offline community, pitching brand partnerships, and how he's building as a founder.
Break down the numbers behind Silicon Valley Girl’s growth, then apply Priestley’s entrepreneurship framework to map your own path from passion project to media business.
17M followers, 19 revenue streams — and a 7+ figure creator business.
Why this book hit home — and how I’m applying it right now
Before you hit publish, run your post through this 4-part filter.
Plus new interviews, essays, and frameworks from the latest Creator Diaries drop.
A behind-the-scenes look at my weekly content system as a solopreneur (using Notion, beehiiv, ChatGPT, and Riverside) ⚡️
Building narrative capital, doing things that don't scale, and launching a community in London.
On agency, opportunities, and why the only permission you need is your own.
Reflections on creator gravity, content burnout, and what’s next for Creator Diaries.
Creator momentum, office hours insights, and why your 1% edge matters more than ever.
A behind-the-scenes guide for founders and creators who want to build their personal brand without burning out.
How I’m rethinking content strategy, systems, and audience building after 90 days inside Creator School.
And why they're the first step you should take to turn your side hustle into a profitable business.
The tools, habits, and thought processes that are helping me build a lifestyle business with intention.
Reflecting on what’s working in Q1, what hasn’t, and what I’m doubling down on in Q2.
Why the old media model is broken — and how solopreneurs are rewriting the rules.
The easiest way to future-proof your business? Build a community that people want to be part of.
Why storytelling is now the most in-demand skill for creators and brands — and how you can use it to build your career.
The TikTok ban should force creators to rethink their strategies, diversify their platforms, and take control of their audiences.
Plus what's in store for my business and this newsletter in 2025.
My reflections on storytelling, pivots, and what it means to thrive in the creator economy.
Part 1 of my new Q&A series.
Plus what tools and resources help me do my job.
And what we can learn from LMNT's 3 week on, 1 week off schedule
The new and improved newsletter from Cromwell Creative Co.
Not profit margin — but more margin for the things you love
A lesson in finding "enough" and the power of changing your perspective
An evergreen reminder to create opportunities for yourself
In the words of James Clear, "Are my choices helping me live the life I want to live?”
A dream life starts with changing your mindset — plus my favorite newsletters and creators to follow
Lessons from reading David Epstein's "Range"
Hint: having agency over your time and your work is everything
Sharing musings, tips & tricks on building a business and creating a life you love — on your own terms.
