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There are over 60 million blogs in the world.

But 99% of them are terrible.

Here are 20 blogs by BADASS WOMEN worth reading.

(h/t to @AlexAndBooks_ for the inspiration)

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#1: Anne-Laure Le Cunff (@anthilemoon)

It's easy to get swept away being busy + productive.

But are you actually happy?

This blog is neuroscience-based content on how to make the most of our lives.

Productivity. Creativity. Curiosity.

Favourite post:

nesslabs.com/from-note-taking-to-note-making
#2: Wes Kao (@wes_kao)

Delivering excellent learning online is a skill.

Wes has it in spades.

She shares her insights + experience on how to stand out from the crowd, develop excellent online courses, + overcome hurdles along the way.

Favourite post:

www.weskao.com/blog/the-state-change-method
#3: Nathalie Martinek (@NatsforDocs )

โ€ข Are the relationships you are in fulfilling and positive?
โ€ข How do you recognise the bad ones?
โ€ข What do you do when you want out?

Nathalie will make you stop and think.

Favourite post:

nathaliemartinekphd.substack.com/p/empowering-2022-with-10-rules-of
#4: Ana Lorena Fabrega (@anafabrega11)

There's so much more to learning than the old fashioned classroom setup we grew up in.

This is place to go for education ideas that break the mould.

Learn how to push the boundaries here.

Favourite post:

afabrega.com/my-blog/rethinking-assessments
#5: Elizabeth Filips (@lizziefilips)

Balancing the dilemmas of life, and making career choices isn't easy.

Elizabeth takes us through her journey as she weaves through decisions around medical school, art, and being a creator.

Favourite post:

www.elizabethfilips.com/post/32-efficiency-is-making-you-angry
#6: Marie Poulin (@mariepoulin)

Whatever job you're in, you've probably felt overwhelmed.

Often it's the terrible systems that paralyse us.

Marie shares how to get systems right, so we can free ourselves to do what we love most.

Favourite post:

mariepoulin.com/blog/standing-out-as-a-student/
#7: Ev Chapman (@evielync)

Putting pen to paper can seem impossible.

But being able to write well is a skill we must all develop.

This blog tells us how to write, and importantly how to develop systems to sustain good content creation.

Favourite post:

evchapman.com/atomic-essays/5-tools-creators-can-use-to-show-up-even-on-the-hard-days
#8: Li Jin (@ljin18)

Creating content and following your passion ain't easy.

Li Jin posts about tech, startups, and the creator economy

A wealth of knowledge lies here.

Favourite post:

li.substack.com/p/this-is-not-the-end-of-cities-guest
#9: Nicole Tabak (@nicoletabak)

How do you keep yourself sane when there are constant distractions?

Nicole shares weekly tips on how to look after our own mental health, and importantly...how to give ourselves a break.

Favourite post:

nicoletabak.substack.com/p/your-permission-to-let-something?s=r
#10: Maria Popova (@brainpicker)

This blog is a vast treasure trove of gems on how to live a meaningful life.

Maria brings us her wisdom each week on happiness, love, conflict, and everything in between.

Favourite post:

themarginalian.org/2018/12/10/emily-dickinson-love-letters-susan-gilbert/
#11: Vanessa Grubs (@thenephrologist )

Ok, this is personal. Vanessa is a fellow kidney donor, but she is also a Kidney Doctor.

Wonderful insights into living with kidney failure, kidney donation, and race.

Favourite post:

www.thenephrologist.com/blog/2021/7/22/how-to-ally
#12: Polina (@polina_marinova)

It doesn't matter what area you work in, we can all learn from others.

In this blog, Polina profiles successful people across all walks of life.

Favourite post:

theprofile.substack.com/p/quitting-alcohol
#13: Laura Vanderkam (@lvanderkam)

I always feel I'm not quite getting enough done.

We all have a juggle between family, career, fun, and sleep. Laura has the answer with a multitude of time management strategies that work.

Favourite post:

lauravanderkam.com/2021/07/we-should-all-be-time-millionaires/
#14: Amanda Natividad (@amandanat)

If you want to know about marketing, this is the blog for you.

Amanda shares insights into being a creator and successful marketing.

Favourite post:

amandanat.com/you-dont-need-a-famous-guest-speaker/
#15: Steph Smith (@stephsmithio)

If you want to learn about how to make a success out of writing, then follow Steph.

She blogs about remote working, women in tech, and content creation.

Favourite post:

blog.stephsmith.io/learning-to-write-with-confidence/
#16: Fiona (@The_MMW)

I'm terrible at financial management. But thankfully Fiona is around to help.

Fiona's blogs teach us everything from how to invest, to how to save, to how to spend wisely.

Favourite post:

themillennialmoneywoman.com/achieve-financial-freedom/
#17: Kyla Scanlon (@kylascan)

If you want to understand more about economics and the stock market, then Kyla has it right here.

Wonderfully illustrated and clearly explained data-driven economics.

Favourite post:

kyla.substack.com/p/consumption-on-demand?s=r
#18: The Black Girl Doctor

A blog that acknowledges the complexities of life, reaching our goals, and managing our mental health.

Tailored to Black women, this psychology blog explores the challenges faced in the professional world.

Favourite post:

www.theblackgirldoctor.com/post/52-self-care-ideas-something-for-every-week-of-the-year
#19: Kat Cole (@KatColeATL)

Leadership isn't plain-sailing, and Kat tackles it head on.

The articles here deal with the real issues we face around ego, conflict, and making mistakes.

Favourite post:

katcole.substack.com/p/growing-your-leadership-team?s=r
#20: Eva Keffenheim

Eva writes about education and tech.

Read her work to learn new ways of delivering meaningful education.

Favourite post:

evakeiffenheim.substack.com/p/education-systems-are-sick-here-are
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