Substacks recommended by Tanya Smith CEO | Building Digital Authority

Recommended by Tanya Smith CEO | Building Digital Authority

Creator Cafe - Brewing Ideas, Serving Inspiration

Field notes on building reliable video authority systems for established professionals — live streaming, workshops, and content workflows that actually work.

How We Grow

By Ana Calin

One weekly essay for the woman building wealth, freedom, and living life on her own terms.

Ms.Maine Substack

By Ms. Maine

Ms. Maine is a storyteller who writes to the heart, fiction, faith, and cultural commentary, including Diamond Dust, an original world built for readers who want more than a plot.

One Black podcast a day

By Black Podcasting Awards

Find your favorite new podcasts through this twice a week newsletter x spotlight from Black Podcasting Awards

the Digital Collective

By the digital Collective Newsletter

We help businesses and individuals use technology to grow their digital presence.

Tech insights and up to date trends in the digital space

- Tanya Smith CEO | Building Digital Authority

The Humanizers

By Andy O'Bryan

The Humanizers explores the art of creating AI-powered content that feels genuinely human. Dive into strategies, insights, and frameworks to blend technology with empathy, creativity, and connection.

AI expertise for practical use with a human touch

- Tanya Smith CEO | Building Digital Authority

Worthy Retail Leadership

By Steve Worthy Founder/CEO Worthy Retail

Retail changes fast. Most leaders plateau quietly. We go beyond tactics and talk about the identity, pressure, decision-making, and growth required to operate at a higher level.

Unlearning Stress with Mischelle

By Mischelle O'Neal

You handle everything. But at what cost? Successful, capable, and the one everyone depends on—yet stretched thin and running on empty. This isn’t about time—it’s about capacity. Let’s stop overgiving & start reclaiming energy and success—on your terms!

The Journeyman

By Marlon Weems

A newsletter focused on the intersection of American culture, politics, and growing up Black in the South.

Finn'sights

By Finn Tropy

Weekly insights, tips, and tools to help you grow as a writer and learn from the best.

The HEARTSPOKEN Note

By Elizabeth H. Cottrell

The art, history, and heart of putting pen to paper. Weekly stories and inspiration to enrich your note-writing life — and deepen the relationships that matter most.

Jim's Writing and Video Journey

By Jim Fuhs

Jim's Writing and Video Journey is where I share what I'm learning about showing up on Substack, from writing and video to livestreaming and community building, with real experiments, lessons learned, and ideas you can try yourself.

Jim does a great job of breaking down tools and tactics for using livestreams. Plus, he's a great guy

- Tanya Smith CEO | Building Digital Authority

Dealcasters

Don't fear the gear, folks. This is your weekly dose of tactics, expert insights, and motivation straight from the trenches of business, technology, and personal growth.

Get Out There and Get Known: PR Tips

By Pam Perry

PR tips, podcast tips, digital publicity tips and publishing advice

Escape the Cubicle

By Wes Pearce

Regular insights & community support on how to "Escape the Cubicle" & build a freedom life by growing an audience on Substack and creating digital products. 💡

Thoughtful inspiration and practical tips to grow your Substack account.

- Tanya Smith CEO | Building Digital Authority

TheOper8tor’s Dispatch

By Dr. Staci Moore(TheOper8tor ™)

“Resources, Revenue and Meaningful Relationships for those ready to make a difference.”

Letters from an American

By Heather Cox Richardson

A newsletter about the history behind today's politics.

Stay informed: what's happening & the history behind it

- Tanya Smith CEO | Building Digital Authority

The Rested Black Woman

I created The Rested Black Woman as a space for Black women to explore and reclaim the transformative power of rest. This newsletter is a gentle invitation to embrace rest in all its complexity and simplicity.

Digital Marketing Stories

By Jim Banks on Substack

I have a lot of thoughts about the digital marketing industry and happy to share them to help others

Create a Flow

By Elesha Naomi

Apple productivity made simple for digital creators. Turn your iPhone, iPad, and Mac into your productivity copilot so you can create with clarity and build without burnout.

Elesha's take on creating a flow is refreshing and real.

- Tanya Smith CEO | Building Digital Authority

BlkPodNews™

By Black Podcasters Association™

The Podcast Industry Trade Magazine For Black Podcast Creatives & Professionals

Behind the Business: My Multi-Passionate Life

By Juanita E Gaynor

A personal and professional journey through the lens of resilience, creativity, and transformation. It’s a space where you’ll share the behind-the-scenes realities of entrepreneurship, caregiving, and rebuilding after trauma.

Your Brand At Work

By Cher Jones

For professionals who are good at their job and ready to be known for it.