I'm excited to announce the launch of the SarNDipity Solutions companion blog and newsletter, Dose of SarNDipity, on Substack!
Since landing on SarNDipity Solutions as the name of my business, I've been interested in starting a blog named Dose of SarNDipity. I've envisioned it serving as a central location for my knowledge and ideas - a space that PublioSTUDIO™, the marketing firm I work with, would aptly describe as a "Content Hub."
Over the past 15 years, I've launched more than a half-dozen blogs spanning multiple topics and platforms. In my twenties, I created a blog called Mug for Thought highlighting my thoughts on pop culture and early adulthood (Remnants of the blog still live on Internet Archive). While working for Marine Money, a maritime industry-focused publisher and conference organizer, I established blogs to track news and press coverage for the company's Shipping Man and Dynasties of the Sea book titles. Following a layoff in 2021, I posted articles on Medium showcasing my expertise and initiative in learning new skills, an effort which helped me secure my role at PublioSTUDIO, for whom I've also written numerous articles. Along the way, I've mastered continually evolving best practices in building online visibility and audience engagement - from use of SEO-based strategies and keywords to the incorporation of multimedia and video elements.
Throughout my life, writing has been an avenue for processing my thoughts and sharing my perspective (a skill I often find more challenging in real-time conversations!) It's served as a means for connecting with both others and myself. I'm continually amazed by how quickly hours pass when I'm tuned in to an article or post I'm crafting - often at the expense of stopping for meal or walk outside (particularly as these days get cooler and darker).
While expressing my thoughts in writing has long come naturally, organizing my ideas around intuitive themes has often felt more challenging, as has finding the right platform to house my work. I originally envisioned Dose of SarNDipity living here on the SarNDipity Solutions website, then eventually I realized I was looking for a platform broader than the scope of this business and its prospective customers. I didn’t want to limit my writing to articles about strategy or productivity. Rather, I craved a space and permission to examine and honor all aspects of my lived experience.
Ultimately, I chose Substack for its built-in distribution engine, engaged reader and writer communities and rich content library to inspire my creativity. While this site remains the home for my consulting services and operational frameworks, I’ve moved my long-form writing to Substack to better engage with a broader audience. You can read my full collection of my thoughts there, including the following topics:
In addition to publishing on Substack, I will cross-post select content on Medium to enhance distribution and benefit from monetization opportunities through their Partner Program, supporting my earnings as a writer and entrepreneur. If you are a Medium member, you'll get unlimited access to all my stories while directly supporting my work and millions of other independent writers.
After multiple stops and starts, it feels incredibly rewarding to bring my ideas together within what I hope will serve as a long-term space for my work. Now that Dose of SarNDipity is live, I'm thrilled to share it with you. Expect a mix of personal and professional themes, along with the occasional business or product offer. Content is currently accessible to all readers, with plans for added premium features to come. Sign up for email updates below, and if there’s any content you’d like to see, visit the Contact page to share your thoughts. I welcome your suggestions and ideas!