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Mariah Friend's avatar

Hi! I'm Mariah, currently living in CHATTANOOGA.

RESOURCES OFFERED:

1. A 30-minute tarot reading, designed to help you find clarity about a situation or question!

2. I can offer 3 people free spots in the Heartbeats Community Bulletin Board throughout September to promote your work or offerings. Fill out this link for more info (ignore the paid sub part, happy to offer this without upgrading your subscription). 😊https://forms.gle/9RvsEos5CrEM1ZJR6

3. A curated Pinterest board on one specific topic: Maybe it's family meals, a new hairstyle, or a vibe you'd like help visualizing. I'd love to put one together for you!

RESOURCES NEEDED:

1. Encouragement! I'm close to self-publishing my first novel and it's equally exciting and terrifying!

2. Snail mail. It really makes my whole week to get real letters in the mail. DM me for my address and I'll be happy to send something back.

3. Substack recommendations--if you enjoy this newsletter, it really makes a difference for you to add it to your "recommended" lists and add a little blurb about it!

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Miha's avatar

Of course I'm already recommending you! Blurb just added ;)

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Mariah Friend's avatar

Thanks so much, Miha! 💗

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Emma Campbell's avatar

I'd love a 30-minute tarot reading :)

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Mariah Friend's avatar

Yay! I honestly miss doing them and would love to do one for you. Would early November work timing wise? I can send you an email with some dates.

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Emma Campbell's avatar

Yes, that’d be perfect for me. :)

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Nicholas Andriani's avatar

Ok, you did it by offering tarot readings. I'd love your guidance in exploring a particular topic that's giving me pause lately. This needs proper investigation! I'm a reader myself, but prefer the external observance when approaching personal inquiries. :)

Snail Mail: Heck yes! I've maintained a global network for over a decade now and would love to grow it further. I'll DM you.

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Mariah Friend's avatar

I'd love to do a tarot reading for you! I'll message you. :)

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Kaitlin Senter's avatar

Adding you to my recs and I would LOVE to start sending some snail mail!

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Mariah Friend's avatar

Hooray! I’ll send you a DM with my address :)

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Catriona Knapman's avatar

Tell me what encouragement you need for your novel Mariah. I am here to help!

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Mariah Friend's avatar

Thank you! I'm in the "it feels so close yet so far away..." stage of things. I also totally botched telling someone what it was about when they asked in person, so maybe some help talking about the book conversationally so it's less awkward next time? 😂

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Catriona Knapman's avatar

I just did an elevator pitch workshop today. So this is gd timing! More than happy to help you with this. Let’s set up a call.

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Mariah Friend's avatar

I'll send you a message! 😊

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Miha's avatar

Hi, I'm Miha, originally from Romania, currently living in Germany. I'll keep it small and simple as this is my first participation, and I looooove the concept!

RESOURCES OFFERED:

1. Blue Chair Session : 60-min 1:1 space holding sessions for anyone who has been carrying a bit too much on their shoulders and need a safe space to unravel, explore, lay down the load. You can book it here: https://the-blue-chair.kit.com/products/1-1-space-holding-session

2. You're a woman between after 40 and you have a story around becoming, unbecoming, self-reclaiming, setting boundaries, finding your voice, your path, destroying everything and building it up again, etc... I'd love to feature you through a guest post or an interview! Send me a DM!

RESOURCES NEEDED:

Substack recommendations too <3 Go have a look at my Substack, and if you like what you see, it would mean the world to me if you could share it.

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Nicholas Andriani's avatar

Ahoy, I'm Nicholas. Currently living in KANSAS CITY.

RESOURCES OFFERED:

1. I am a storytelling coach and narrative scholar specializing in the design and delivery of meaningful stories using story theory and depth psychology. So, I help individuals and organizations (brands, businesses, etc.) develop and communicate narratives—whether for brand identity, marketing, internal culture, presentations, or change initiatives.

2. Poetry as a Service (Custom, Commissioned, Experiential)

Custom Poems & Letters, commissioned poems for: Weddings, anniversaries, memorials, birthdays. Businesses (branding with poetic copy)

If you want to “Commission a Poem”

→ I first ask for mood, occasion, and imagery

→ Then deliver an original bespoke poem + visual layout or audio narration

Poetic Branding & Copywriting

Literary copywriter or poetic brand storyteller.

Offer tagline crafting, tone guides, or naming rooted in mythic/poetic language.

I often work with artisan brands, wineries, perfume lines, and creative agencies.

3. Tarot Reading: I come from a Romani family with deep roots in professional readings going back to my great-grandmother. This legacy lives on in the digital age! I'd love to be of service to those seeking clarity on any topic they're comfortable exploring. I work through compassion and patient inquiries to offer guidance and presence in this quest. We're all on the Fool's Journey, so let's work together!

RESOURCES NEEDED:

1. Yep: Substack Recommendations! A broken record, but one we cannot ignore. I am desperately scrambling to reclaim my footing after our department was unexpectedly laid off (University Educator). I've since launched my website and begun using Substack instead of WordPress to promote my work, but it is just going nowhere. I would love any support and encouragement you can offer. You folks remain a jewel in my north pole, and I'm so grateful to you all!!!

2. Ok. I've remained a dedicated snail-mailer since encountering Interpals... well, many years ago! Exchanging everything from doodles to books and sketches all around the world! I'd love to connect with anyone interested in exchanging handwritten letters and conversations.

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Mariah Friend's avatar

I'm originally from Kansas City! Thanks for joining in and being here. So cool to offer custom poems and tarot readings.

How long have you been on Substack? Anything in particular you'd like help navigating?

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Emma Campbell's avatar

Hey all, I'm Emma, living between Ibiza and the UK.

RESOURCES OFFERED:

1) A thought & support partnership session for 45-minutes based on a current transition you're going through

2) A personalised poem based on your current experience

3) Are you a new / emerging author? I'd love to interview you on my podcast Written in The Wild :)

RESOURCES NEEDED:

1) I'm currently in the process of putting together my free events / communities that I'd love to share with others to join - https://luma.com/uncomfortablybeautifullyhuman?k=c. I want these to be spaces where people really, truly connect and support one another. It's also a place for those interested in my services and what I create, to explore that at a free, accessible level. At the moment I don't have a large audience and honestly, I'm pretty exhausted trying to wear every hat in my business 😂 that I'd love support in sharing these events in different places / communities to get the word out there a little!

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Amanda Aaron 🇨🇦's avatar

Omg yes! I am an emerging author! I would love to jump on for a podcast episode!

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Emma Campbell's avatar

Awesome! Here's the application form: https://forms.gle/Htf3oaKQM79G8ZG86 I tend to do a 15-minute follow up chat after this to get clear on your intentions and to relax a little in each others presence, if all feels good, we'd then book the interview from there. To get a feel for these interviews, you can check out the one I did with Mariah here: https://open.substack.com/pub/uncomfortablybeautifullyhuman/p/the-pattern-shop-with-writer-mariah?r=2dvbfh&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false :)

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