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Feb 28
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Vanessa Li
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Creative Reclamation, Rupturing in Motherhood, & Moving from Scarcity to Abundance
LIVE with creator of Pissed Off Moms, Krystal Lauk
6 hrs ago
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Vanessa Li
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Krystal Lauk
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1:01:39
Why I started a Substack, and how it’s going
Plus: Join me in Oakland tomorrow!
Jun 19
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Vanessa Li
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A Life-Changing Creative Project Documenting Ordinary Lives
LIVE with creator of Tips from Dead People, Mary McGreevy
Jun 17
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Vanessa Li
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1:01:35
For Women Who Want to Tackle Hard Things in a Light, Feminine Way
Habit coach Morgan Jackson's simple method to prioritize your favorite things in life that ditches perfection for progress and works for the hard and…
Jun 9
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Vanessa Li
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"In Poetry We Say..."
Jul 30, 2024
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Vanessa Li
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Vulnerability as a Strength, Moving Goalposts Closer, Uplifting Small Creators, & More
Apr 11
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Vanessa Li
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Keriann Bellamy
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Nonprofit Curious
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"It's not safe!" 15 Comments & Questions I Get As a Solo Female Traveler (Answered)
Sep 9, 2025
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Vanessa Li
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A Life-Changing Creative Project Documenting Ordinary Lives
Jun 17
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Vanessa Li
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Tiny experiments, inspiring stories, & an aligned community to support professionals in stable careers ignite their creative spark without the pressure of starting over. Join us (we're a cozy bunch)! ↓
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"In Poetry We Say..."
Jul 30, 2024
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Vanessa Li
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"It's not safe!" 15 Comments & Questions I Get As a Solo Female Traveler (Answered)
Sep 9, 2025
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A Life-Changing Creative Project Documenting Ordinary Lives
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Respectfully...get off your butt! (a little tough love + consistent community)
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The Making of Awesome Things
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Jun 4
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Vanessa Li
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Reinvention as the Norm, Redefining Success, & Creating for Yourself First
LIVE with creative 9-5ers Emery Tran and Prerana Gurubasavaraj
Jun 3
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Vanessa Li
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Prerana
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Claim your spots 🎟️ (June is STACKED!)
A very full (and fun) month of interviews, IRL gatherings, guest contributors, live events, & more!
Jun 2
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Vanessa Li
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A Practical Guide to an “Artist Date”
Why you’re long overdue and 3 tips to get you started.
Published on Creative Joy Beams by Rebecca Hass
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May 22
Are you a creative in a 9-5 job or life transition?
JOIN US for 2 events next week (IRL in SF & virtual)!
May 21
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Vanessa Li
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How to Come Back to Your Creative Self
Pianist & creative coach Rebecca Hass on staying connected to your creative self in busy seasons
May 15
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Vanessa Li
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Rebecca Hass
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See you in 19 hours!
Plus: a peek inside days rich in love, art, and possibilities :)
May 12
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Vanessa Li
I Created These for You!
Substack happenings (and an IRL event) this May
May 8
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Vanessa Li
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Got a creative crush? Bring them on May 12th! 💌
Join us 5/12 (12-1pm) for Possibilities Club
May 5
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Vanessa Li
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Your 4-step creative flow to begin your dream project
Find a comfortable seat and simply follow-along 🌱
May 2
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Vanessa Li
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I got hate mail (yep.)
3 lessons I'm taking away, Possibilities Club replay, & a creative catch-up
Apr 30
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Vanessa Li
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"Do I need to be on camera??" + all your FAQs
What to expect tomorrow at the Club!
Apr 16
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Vanessa Li
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How My Acne Journey Made Me Believe Wholeheartedly in Pursuing Creative Callings
Join us for Possibilities Club (a.k.a., an invitation to come back to yourself)
Apr 14
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Vanessa Li
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Vulnerability as a Strength, Moving Goalposts Closer, Uplifting Small Creators, & More
LIVE with Melissa Rivera & Keriann Bellamy
Apr 11
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Vanessa Li
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Keriann Bellamy
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Nonprofit Curious
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TOMORROW + happenings all month!
Community Coffee Chat, Giveaway, Possibilities Club, & more!
Apr 9
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Vanessa Li
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Community Coffee Chat ft. Melissa Rivera & Keriann Bellamy this Fri
Live on Substack: Friday, April 10 at 11-11:30am PST
Apr 6
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Vanessa Li
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Keriann Bellamy
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