Substacks recommended by Lara

Recommended by Lara

This is a space where confusion turns into clarity, and pressure into purpose. Just honest words, sharp insights, and grounded practices to help you breathe, think, and move forward with intention. Read. Reflect. Rise. Welcome to Rise & Clarity Insider.

Momentswithme

Hey besties ❤️❤️ These are moments you have to live in my head. It's quite muddled up in there but I promise you, it is worth the ride. Come with me and enjoy the ride. Love, Lara ❤️❤️

Beautiful Heresy

By Joe Nichols

Beautiful Heresy is Literary Contraband for the ones who are sick of being handled.

Know Thyself, Heal Thyself

By Diana C.

We feature personal essays that explore life lessons, self-discovery, and the raw truths gleaned from overcoming adversity. A real & raw glimpse into the human condition.

Pepper Miller

I'm an eighty-year-old white man, married to my lovely wife for 56 wonderful years. I teach two Poetry and Creative Writing classes at the Senior Action Center in Greenville, SC.

The ER Club

By Oriade

Every week, I send you a newsletter containing a link to an essay I think you should read, my thoughts on the essay, and an excerpt of the essay. Read one here.

AI First Designer

By Felix Lee

Unlock new powerful AI Design tactics & career advice from successful designers — delivered to you, every week.

The Maureen Mindscapes

By Maureen

A Journey Through the Intricate Corridors of My Mind.

The Writer's Journey

By Bradley Ramsey

The Writer's Journey chronicles the ongoing creative projects of author Bradley Ramsey, as well as his personal thoughts on the craft of writing, and exclusive short stories for subscribers.

Istha

My personal Substack

Full Steam & Hard Left

By Ola Fakomi

I'm a guy in my 20s with goals & ambitions, as I am sure you have. I write because of you. So that when you get stuck or confused, you can relate to a problem I've had and solved and find the strength to keep going.

The Paid Creators Club

By Jeff Herring

Frustrated Creators Finally Get Paid, Get Paid, and Get Paid Some More! The Paid Creators Club helps overwhelmed creators turn what they already create into clear, profitable products and recurring income streams.

Musings by Tina

Documenting my journey in building a DTC consumer healthcare company

MrDecentralize

By Rav

Most AI and blockchain systems fail not because of code, but because of broken trust models. I explain why, drawing from 20+ years securing trillion-dollar systems, 6 patents & CBDC research. For security leaders and builders who need reality, not hype.

The Becoming Letter

By Humayrah

You like to read. I like to write. This should work out nicely.

Wander Wealth

By Claudia Faith

The exact playbook I used to build a $5K+/mo newsletter in 12 months. Every Tuesday, I share actionable strategies to grow your subscribers, build your community, and create income that scales. You won't be doing it alone 🚀

Favour’s Newsletter

By Favour Ogazi

I am doing it. I am writing.

Writing Wednesdays

By Matt Lillywhite

Weekly essays about bookstores, libraries, and publishing newsletters on Substack. Also the deeply concerning amount of time I spend thinking about why one memoir book sells 12 copies while another becomes a cultural event.

Communiqué

By David

Original essays and analysis on the people, companies, and investors shaping Africa’s media and creative economy.

Micro Saas Idea

By Upen

Newsletter for techies and marketers looking for their next profitable Micro SaaS idea

Words From My Wits' End

By Madison E. Goldberg

A newsletter for readers at their wits' end with a taste for culture news, delivered by a reporter who is (sometimes) at her wits' end.

Tunmbi’s Newsletter

By Tunmbi Banto

I share insights, tips and guides on AI and Automation for personal and business growth

Tales and Truths —By Ann

By Ann Helen

A fictional/non fictional look into the complications of life, love and relationships.

Infinite Threads

By Bob

Explore daily insights on love, human connection, and compassion with Infinite Threads—your podcast for healing, empathy, and emotional growth.

The Profitable Blogger

By Sana Uqaili

I’m a copywriter turned lead-gen strategist, running full-funnel campaigns from ads to conversions. I share what works, what doesn’t, and lessons learned along the way.

The Smol Bear Review

By Alex S. Johnson

Fresh words from your heart.

Radiantly Alive Women

By Kristin Milan

A home for women in the second half of life, defying the aging default and coming home to their own aliveness.

Inside/VC

By Jannis Hake

Your ultimate weekly roundup of startup and VC insights - delivered straight to your inbox every Monday.

The Daily Dollar

By Abhaya Anil

I follow the money so you don't have to: weekly breakdowns of insider buying, sector rotation, and what it means for your portfolio.

Field Notes by Sterling Smith

By Sterling

Dispatches from the intersection of AI, startups, and analog life. By Sterling Smith — founder, angel investor, photographer.

Stress-Free Living

By Sikieng Sok

A weekly newsletter that unlocks a stress-free life—effortlessly. Discover simple insights that dissolve stress naturally. No hacks, no effort—just a shift in understanding that changes everything.

DEXA

Tech Education!

Live with Grace

By Mindful Moments

A weekly newsletter to solve the quiet exhaustion of a life lived in performance by making rest a place of power, not punishment. Grace-led rest as the missing link to manifestation and the source of clarity, wealth, and joy.

Letters To Heaven

By Angel

Thrilling - heartwarming pieces.

The Price of Everything

By James White

The Price Of Everything features essays about money, debt, work, and the increasingly strange experience of realizing everybody feels stressed about finances while pretending they’re completely fine.

Digital kaffe 🇳🇴 / Digital coffee 🇬🇧

By Christian

Et sted for læring, undervisning, avslapping og ikke minst, litt (mye) kaffe. A place for learning, teaching, relaxation, random thoughts and there is no such thing as too much coffee. Expect to see both Norwegian and English here.

Prompting Culture

By P.Q. Rubin

Exploring the creative frontiers of AI and tech, with a focus on the art of crafting compelling prompts and the fascinating things they can generate.

Vagabond Fiction ... by Chris Rhodes

Serialized dramatic fiction, The Vagabond, as well as a BLOG, "The Fiction Factory," which offers short, behind-the-scenes articles about Chris's perspectives, inspirations, and thoughts regarding his work and the world of fiction in general.

AI & The Future of Work

By Sterling

AI & The Future of Work explores how AI is reshaping jobs, hiring, and the workplace. Stay informed with insights on automation, productivity, and emerging trends to navigate the future of work in an AI-driven world.

Bolu Aregbesola

By Bolu's letters

Writer, developer, storyteller. I share my love of writing in flash fiction that stays with you long after you read the last line.

17-year-old nerd building bridges between macro trends and microchips. I talk about economics and tech like my life depends on it. I speak English, Arabic, French, and Japanese, and currently debugging German. Expect charts, code, and occasional chaos!

Cattitude

By Zəhra

Nothing is random. Most people just don't see the pattern. Political analysis and cultural writing from a country the world keeps forgetting — until it can't.

Writing Under the Palm Tree

By Olu Ayo

Personal essays and poetry at the intersection of mindfulness, memory, and creativity.

I just read one post from this publication that emphasized the need for boundaries and respect for self preservation. It was truly an insightful piece and I’m carrying it in my heart as I write this. I’m glad I subscribed and I urge you to subscribe too so that you can become a part of this wonderful experience!

- Lara

The 20 Something Newsletter

By Treasure

A newsletter about the defining decade.

Market player

By M. Strašek

How to Be a Market Player

Jonathan Matei

Jonathan empowers readers to live purposefully through his writing on focus, time management, and presence. He connects with a growing audience through book signings.

The Wellbeing Equation | Bronce J. Rice

By Bronce Rice

Psychoanalyst | Psychologist | Health & Wellness Coach dedicated to helping you understand and enhance your wellbeing.

Pallavi Pinge

Menopause Support Health Coach is my micro-niche. I'm a Clinical & Public Health Nutritionist focused on improving health through diet, nutrition & positive lifestyle