Consciously Uncoupling From Substack

I think it's time to start having a conversation about journalism, how it's changing and how digital platforms are democratizing the field. In this episode I share my thoughts on Brandi Thee Millennial Manager and Angela Rye's contentious exchange. What's really going on and why journalism is changing because of technology.  Episode Show Notes  https://creatorsgettingpaid.com/political-content-creators-vs-traditional-journalists-the-conversation-we-need-to-have/ Website: https://creatorsgettingpaid.com Contact Me: [email protected] 

This week it was announced that Jay-Z will be performing as the creative guest for the Super Bowl Half-time show. There was a lot of chatter around this decision and I thought I would share my thoughts, why creators aren't marketing enough and more.  Join the Waitlist I host a 7 Day Newsletter Building Challenge several times a year. Folks on the waitlist are first to know when the doords open. https://creatorsgettingpaid.com/challengewaitlist The Website https://creatorsgettingpaid.com

Creators Getting Paid New Online Community. Doors are opening late fall. In today's episode I share what to expect. Around when doors are opening   Why it's not always open to join (Closed membership model)    What to expect    Why I love working with groups Click here to sign up for The Third Space Waitlist

This week I finished running my first ever live challenge. I've run workshops, webinars and other sessions but a live 7 Day Challenge was a totally different experience. Today I'm breaking down what worked, what didn't and why I'm so excited to host this live challenge.  Join the 7 Day Newsletter Launch Live Challenge Waitlist "How to Grow Your Brand and Protect Your Work" Check out the Creators Getting Paid website

This podcast episode was inspired by the events that happened at the 2026 US Open (still currently underway as I release this episode). If you're looking to attend a sporting event as creator or with media credentials-I share some tips and advice on how to prepare and how to shop up as an influencer at a sporting event. Avoid making the mistakes that were made at the 2026 event. Visit the Show Notes  

I'm still using Substack as a tool, but for those of you who are looking to sell products, goods or services that direct your audience off the Substack paltform-you may end up getting blocked from your Substack project. Today I share why I added KIT, how I plan on using it and what I'm hoping for moving forward.  Join the 7 Day Newsletter Launch Challenge

Are you asking yourself if YouTube is worth doing? I'm in the process of launching a new channel (my first channel) and even though I was annoyed by the changes-I had a completely different reaction to the changes to the qualifying watch hours to become an Ad Partner.     

Today I share why I've decided to "consciously uncouple" from Substack, why I think Substack is its own worst enemy and wonder why the continued focus on subscriptions is unintentionally making it difficult for creator entrepreneurs to make more money on the platform (within the stated terms of service) I would love to hear what you think and what your experience has been with the platform so far. It's the beginning of my 5th year on the platform-something has to change. Sign Up for the Following Free Webinar: How a Newsletter Can Grow Your Podcast and Protect Your Brand  Attend "live" or access the recording after the live taping.

Paywalls can be controversial and it also can feel like they're everywhere. In today's podcast episode I share why I've decided to add a paywall back to my newsletter Creators Getting Paid after removing the paywall and keeping a paid tier. You may be surprised by some of the lessons that I learned during the past year.  Upcoming Workshop Sign up for the "How a Newsletter Can Grow Your Podcast and Protect Your Brand" free workshop on Tuesday, August 11th at 6:00 pm MTN/8:00 pm EST via Zoom   Become a subscriber of the Creators Getting Paid Newsletter and receive the following free pre-recorded workshop "Should You Start a Substack This Year?"    

In today's episode I reflect on Q1, how things have gone so far and some unexpected things that I've discovered about my business processes and focus. You may relate.  The Creator Income Collective https://creatorsgettingpaid.com/membership Creators Getting Paid Newsletter https://creatorsgettingpaid.com/newsletter