Substacks recommended by Jenn Woltjen

Recommended by Jenn Woltjen

Inspiration, encouragement and ideas for a better life, leadership skills and self-employment success. Creator, the CARLA Concept Communication Model, Veteran, mentor, int'l speaker, happy wife, mom, wildfire survivor.

Laura is humorous, enlightening and informative.

- Jenn Woltjen

The Westrn

By Nicole Qualtieri

The Westrn is a multimedia cooperative of professional writers and journalists focused on storytelling in the outdoor space. We publish a quarterly 32-page newspaper serving the outdoor community as part of our Substack subscription.

Running Lightly

By Mike

I write about running as a practice for personal growth and transformation. Welcome to the soul beneath the surface.

Mike writes about more than running - about living - and inspires me to live a better life.

- Jenn Woltjen

Next Adventure

By Jesse McEntee

Where curiosity meets the wild: stories of outdoor adventures, risk, and discovery. For explorers seeking inspiration, insight, and connection with nature.

The Slow Sip by Cathy Jacob

Welcome to a world where less is more, slow is fast, failure is funny, and relief is just one slow sip away. Practical strategies for living and working at your own pace.

Cathy writes about how to live a better life - living slower and enjoying each moment.

- Jenn Woltjen

Explore Landscapes

By Jon Norris

Hello! I’m Jon Norris, a professional landscape photographer and guide for Joshua Tree National Park. I share essential landscape photography tips, plus my images, thoughts, and musings. I look forward to helping you improve your photography!

Jon continues to inspire me in my photography journey - all from one of my favorite places in the Southwest - Joshua Tree National Park. His informative and detailed posts on photography skills are a must to read and re-read. His photos are stunning - especially of the dark skies.

- Jenn Woltjen

Too Old For This Sh*t

By JULIA HUBBEL

You're Way Too Old to Say You're Too Old for your last third. This is your time, the best time, and let's discover why. Above all, let's share the best ideas for how to enjoy and thrive. The best adventure is to age well. Let's play!

If you want to be inspired and entertained to try new adventures, follow Julia.

- Jenn Woltjen

Field Notes

By Erik Hogan

Photography, backpacking, and philosophical hatchetwork. Inspired by life in the wild.

Erik's writing and photography inspire me to explore. I especially like how he shares his experiences and inner thoughts on his journey.

- Jenn Woltjen

The Skillful Scribbler | Jen Baxter

The go-to expert for emerging authors who want to maximize their reach via Substack. Weekly emails that teach and inspire you to build an audience for your non-fiction books because your email list is the single most crucial tool to your success.

Jen is an excellent resource on writing for Substack!

- Jenn Woltjen

Mountain Running & Living

By Sarah Lavender Smith

Personal essays with practical advice about trail running, mountain life & midlife grit.

Sarah writes about all things running and living in the mountains - entertaining, thoughtful and sharing posts.

- Jenn Woltjen

Keith’s RWK Newsletter

By Keith Meyers

Consider working remotely from the Keweenaw!

Keith gives us a colorful glimpse inside life where he lives in Michigan. His accompanying photos capture the color and energy of the environment and landscape.

- Jenn Woltjen

The Half Marathoner

By Terrell Johnson

A running newsletter that isn't (just) about running

You will not regret following Terrell - more than just running - how to live a good life.

- Jenn Woltjen