Substacks recommended by Mariah Friend

Recommended by Mariah Friend

A weekly newsletter on the creative pursuits of everyday humans, viewing art as a transformative force. Join me to explore how making art changes us and our view of the world and how we live in it together.

"Becoming an artist is much more than just a career path. I believe in art as divine right, and art as a form of magic." This is everything I believe in and want to see more of in the world. Spiritual creatives and magical art makers unite! ✨

- Mariah Friend

of rosemary and time

By Julia

A wildflower's heart-written notes about the hidden poetry of everyday life, imperfect motherhood, creativity, and rural living in harmony with Mother Nature.

Clarity for Crossroads

By Mariah Friend

Clear guidance for moments of uncertainty. Intuitive tarot readings and rituals to help you find your way home.

Heart, Soul, & Monkeys

By Christine

A space for Brave Creatives to grow more self-compassion and courage, so we can share our unique, authentically weird voices.

Christine speaks with such authenticity and generosity, it's honestly a positive-reinforcement experience I just want more of! I'm delighted by her presence here on Substack and the powerful tools she gently encourages us to use to become our most authentic, soulful selves, too. Thanks for being here, Christine!

- Mariah Friend

Uncomfortably, Beautifully Human

By Emma Campbell

Hello and welcome. Here I share poetry, words from my heart & meditations. In the words of one of my readers, "this is an overflow of pure emotion, a mirror to the beautiful and less desirable parts of us, a candid expression of the human experience."

Emma shares right from the heart and her poetry is like none other. She's wise beyond her years and has much to teach in the way of authenticity. A delightful soul to encounter through poetry, conversation, coaching and more!

- Mariah Friend

Mrs Bertimus' Substack

Welcome to my studio journal, here I will paint, chat and slurp tea...

I love Mrs. Bertimus' studio journal snippets, they always delight the senses and make me want to explore different expressions of art!

- Mariah Friend

The Webs We Weave

By Michelle LaCroix

personal essays + prompts for staying connected to ourselves, finding connections between our ideas, and feeling more connected in the world.

A fellow list-maker with generous reminders to come back to trusting our creative process. 🦋

- Mariah Friend

SUSTAIN INITIATIVE by Jennifer Newton

By Sustain Initiative by Jennifer Newton

Here to help you take small + intentional steps towards a life that’s safer for our families and kinder to the planet. Weekly posts about consumerism, low-waste lifestyle changes, and intentional living/ spending. By writer and historian Jennifer Newton.

This is a great resource for folks feeling overwhelmed about how to live more sustainably in a dominant consumer culture. 🌍

- Mariah Friend

Held. By Lauren Barber

Thoughts and tender truths on Motherhood from a multi-passionate's perspective... receive my weekly words about the mess and the magic of Mothering two daughters while also running a soul-centred business.

Clayfulness

By Julie Cloutier

CLAYFULNESS is a monthly newsletter grounded in play exploring what it means to be a small business with transparency. Everything from studio regrets & dreams, useful irrationalities and details of my day-to-day failures and triumphs as a working artist.

I love having a behind-the-scenes view of an artist's practice and business. I've learned a lot through the vulnerable sharing of the ups and downs of running a creative endeavor and I'm grateful for the honesty!

- Mariah Friend

Things That Don't Suck

By Andrea Gibson

One poet's quest to uncover what shifts when we shift our attention

Andrea Gibson is why I love spoken word. Their poetry is like a hand-drawn map, showing you the way back to yourself.

- Mariah Friend

Out of the Blue

By Mari Andrew

By writer and artist Mari Andrew, exploring life's full range of colors

I went to college with Mari! Even then she was the cool kid, quirky, unique, authentic. I love her writings and illustrations, they are honest, vulnerable, beautiful.

- Mariah Friend

Beyond the Comfort Zone with Renée Eli

By Renée Eli – Beyond the Comfort Zone

It is said that a life fully lived is a life lived beyond the zone of comfort. Join me as we explore these dynamic thresholds of human becoming.

Outsourced Optimism

By Tami Carey

Trading rose-colored glasses for a kaleidoscope lens. An imaginative search to see ourselves, our lives, and each other more clearly. Led by Creative Multitude & former Pollyanna, Tami Carey.

Tami writes beautifully and achingly with just the right amount of humor and relatable-ness. Her letters make me feel less alone in the world, a true gift.

- Mariah Friend

Your Creative Letter

By Keva Epale

A letter that sparks conversations and inspiration. A series of lessons and insights on the creative entrepreneur journey. Infused with inspiration, ideas, opportunities and prompts to empower your creative journey.

Keva's letters are delightful- fun, upbeats, and full of practical tools and resources for the creative entrepreneur!

- Mariah Friend

Appetite for Living

By Amanda Cooke

WORDS FOR WILD HEARTS - poetry and letters on remembering our true belonging to ‘the family of all things’.

Amanda's poetry is a balm for the soul during troubled times. Her connection and commitment to presence with all things show us the way forward.

- Mariah Friend

Walking The Path

By Kamila Shakur

Musings on self-discovery, self-reflection, & spiritual development💫

Kamila shares important and relevant information for how to marry our spirituality with our creativity, how to remember our ancestors and live our talk with integrity.

- Mariah Friend