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She's A Beast: A Swole Woman's Newsletter

Casey Johnston brings her signature brand of fitness real talk to this publication about weightlifting, nutrition, and more.

By Casey Johnston · Thousands of subscribers · $10/month

Wondercabinet

Author and veteran New Yorker staff writer Lawrence Weschler brings a diverse array of long-form narrative nonfiction to his new Substack.

By Lawrence Weschler · Launched 5 months ago

Flow State

Every weekday, Flow State recommends two hours of music that’s perfect for working, no algorithms involved.

By mc · Hundreds of subscribers · $5.99/month

Womaning in India

Mahima Vashisht seeks to open readers’ minds with stories from real women about their lived experiences in India.

By Mahima Vashisht · Launched a year ago

In Search of Lost Answers

Writer Nish poses Proustian questions about work and life to compelling figures in the business community.

By Nish · Launched 9 months ago

Textile Tales

Textile artist Megan Biddy Sharkey curates an inspiring visual medley of textile art and fiber explorations.

By Megan · Launched 3 months ago

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