On tumbleweed, getting paid, the tsunami, going viral, overwhelm, delight, and the future. I dreamed of creating something here that would feel like therapy. Using words and tools for deep, transformative experiences that could even change a life. Substack’s unique platform offered me a chance to channel my calling in a new way, to help brave souls like you rise into themselves.
I love this so much ❤️. I love being plankton - we are essential as plankton!! My drafts folder is also bursting and it’s been so wonderful to have met you irl. Here’s to you, your gorgeous and wise words, and to Substack friendships 💕
Congratulations on this milestone Kate, and like many others, I'm glad you're here! You have so much to share, and are in a unique position to do so, so I for one am cheering you on to keep going!
All the best for the 2025 Substack era, and beyond! 🎉🤗
One of my most favourite I've read - I love these reflective posts so much.
It was a joy to meet you and connect in person last year... I feel like it was a real catalyst for me to better understand the work I'm here to do so thank you for that. Love that you've met so many beautiful sparklers - honestly the people who turn up to calls and tell me about their work make my heart swell. It's a joy. Here's to the next chapter.
Thank you Claire! It was so lovely to meet you too! I was hoping to come to the Story Fest next month though my father is very ill so I don’t know if I’ll make it.
It’s inspiring to see your energy and passion for Substack. I appreciate your calls too though never seem to make them live anymore, but do try and catch up! Here’s to another great year here! Xx 🥳
What a year! You’re doing such a grand job. And for those tumbleweed moments please know that you’re continually inspiring me to keep going.
I really want to give more of my attention to this space (being made redundant has helped with that possibility now!)Substack publications and people like you give me such creative hope. Keep up your wonderful work xx
That’s brilliant Georgie, sort of - redundancy can open things up if what I mean! I tried to tag you in the post but I couldn’t for some reason. It’s been a lot of hard work and time but I hope it will grow into an income too, fingers crossed. Keep going! 🌱🌳
Congratulations Kate, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this article and hearing about how you grew in this first year and the profound personal impact it’s also had. Love your work
What a fabulous milestone and ‘yay’ to viral moments (patiently waiting - apparently, we have plenty of time!) … it’s so cool that you’ve found an audience for your words and the encouragement and insight they offer folk. Most of all, I’m super thrilled that you have found community, friendships and real life humans. It’s kind of the thing, truly.
Have a fabulous second year. We’ll follow along, for sure.
I love this so much ❤️. I love being plankton - we are essential as plankton!! My drafts folder is also bursting and it’s been so wonderful to have met you irl. Here’s to you, your gorgeous and wise words, and to Substack friendships 💕
Plankton are essential to keep t the ecosystem ticking over! Thanks so much, yes, here’s to us! 🐟
We feed the whale sharks!!
We do! 🤣🦈
I love the idea of plankton too
As a psychotherapist it's been great to see what's possible here! Congratulations on your first year! 🎉
Thank you Nathasha! Good luck with yours! 😃✨
You're a superstar, Kate. Love your substack
Thank Suzy, love yours too! So glad I found you! 🤗✨
Congratulations on this milestone Kate, and like many others, I'm glad you're here! You have so much to share, and are in a unique position to do so, so I for one am cheering you on to keep going!
All the best for the 2025 Substack era, and beyond! 🎉🤗
Thanks Lauren, hope to see you again soon 🫶✨
And you too 😊❤️
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What a valuable piece! 🌸You’ve accomplished so much in a year, this is lovely inspiration and a precious resource.🦋
Thanks so much Michelle, it’s lovely to have you here! 🌷🦋
I'm delighted that you are still loving it on here and you're in for the long haul.
I've really enjoyed growing with you, you always help me visualise the next step, as you're always already there! 👏
I hope you have a great year, and I'm sure we'll be seeing that first tick next to your name soon.
Keep up the good work!
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Lovely to be in the same 'year' as you! It's like school! 😅 Hopefully the next year will be as fruitful for us both! 🫶✨
Ha ha... me too! 🙋🏻♀️ The class of 2024 😉🤣
Kate - huge congrats on your beautiful journey.
One of my most favourite I've read - I love these reflective posts so much.
It was a joy to meet you and connect in person last year... I feel like it was a real catalyst for me to better understand the work I'm here to do so thank you for that. Love that you've met so many beautiful sparklers - honestly the people who turn up to calls and tell me about their work make my heart swell. It's a joy. Here's to the next chapter.
Thank you Claire! It was so lovely to meet you too! I was hoping to come to the Story Fest next month though my father is very ill so I don’t know if I’ll make it.
It’s inspiring to see your energy and passion for Substack. I appreciate your calls too though never seem to make them live anymore, but do try and catch up! Here’s to another great year here! Xx 🥳
Aw sorry to hear that. Sending love. We are planning a meet up for an early dinner saturday eve and sunday coffee and cake too. xx
That sounds amazing, I would love to be there if I can! I booked a hotel already xx
What a year! You’re doing such a grand job. And for those tumbleweed moments please know that you’re continually inspiring me to keep going.
I really want to give more of my attention to this space (being made redundant has helped with that possibility now!)Substack publications and people like you give me such creative hope. Keep up your wonderful work xx
That’s brilliant Georgie, sort of - redundancy can open things up if what I mean! I tried to tag you in the post but I couldn’t for some reason. It’s been a lot of hard work and time but I hope it will grow into an income too, fingers crossed. Keep going! 🌱🌳
Thank you for the shout out, Kate, it's been wonderful connecting with you here!
You too Kelly, thank you! ✨
Wow! Really enjoyed this Kate, congratulations and thank you for all that you do 🧡 and thank you for the mention too! 🙏
Thank you so much Louise! 🙏🏻✨
Congratulations Kate, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this article and hearing about how you grew in this first year and the profound personal impact it’s also had. Love your work
Thank you so much Katie! 🫶
You've been so productive. I found it astounding. So much wisdom.
Thanks Amy, it’s been brilliant though took a lot of discipline! Glad to have found you here ☺️🧡
I really admire it. I'm always chasing my tail.
I’m also doing that Amy! 🤪🤭✨
Congratulations on all the lovely things you’ve done for people here! 💙
Thank you so much Amanda, it’s great to find you here too!
It’s been on my to read list for ages! So much to read, so little reading time!
I understand, I wrote about that in the post! So much to read on here! ✨
Congratulations Kate🩷So glad to have found you here✨✨✨
Me too Antonia! Looking forward to another year! 🌷✨
What a fabulous milestone and ‘yay’ to viral moments (patiently waiting - apparently, we have plenty of time!) … it’s so cool that you’ve found an audience for your words and the encouragement and insight they offer folk. Most of all, I’m super thrilled that you have found community, friendships and real life humans. It’s kind of the thing, truly.
Have a fabulous second year. We’ll follow along, for sure.
Thanks so much, the people are the main thing, and going viral only happened once, who knows why! Thanks for being here ✨🌷
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Thanks for the kind mention!
Thank you Dan! ✨🙏🏻