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Recommended by Beth Collier

This is where I write about the joys and pitfalls of being a midlife woman. I'm a published author and had kids in my forties. It's not always easy but I hope you'll find inspiration that helps you navigate your way through midlife.

Strange Alchemy

By Ernie Schenck

Twice a week, we go deep on creativity, this powerfully disruptive and yet so little understood force. With a consistently over 58% open rate, Strange Alchemy is a must read for thousands of readers. It's not magic. It's not science. It's creativity.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar shares thoughts about sports, politics, and popular culture and how they define America.

Don’t delete the kisses

By Elle Bradley-Cox

Exploring identity, secrets and stories.

Unruly Figures

By Valorie Castellanos Clark

Stories of real people who refused to play by the rules.

The Austen Connection

By Plain Jane

How Jane Austen's stories connect to us today, and connect us to each other.

Rodeo Break

By Alexander Mae

culture, society, celebrities

Rodeo Break is like a literary chocolate chip cookie. It's fun, it's delicious, and it's quickly devoured!

- Beth Collier

How To Be Self(ish)

By Lauren is Self(ish)

One woman's journey towards becoming her own priority

Lauren shares so openly and courageously in this newsletter. I appreciate how she shares her mental health stories and the challenges that come from focusing on her wellbeing. And there's usually a good book or music rec slipped in there, too.

- Beth Collier

Freelancing With Tim

Demystifying the world of freelance journalism.

Collected Rejections

By Valorie Castellanos Clark

A newsletter about writing and the writing life.

We Have Notes

By Abby Gardner

A space for the pop culture obsessed and the people who love them—oft with a Gen X twist ✨.

We Have Notes is like having a chat with another pop culture-obsessed friend. I get to nod along with the stories I know and Abby always has some anecdote or story that hasn't crossed the pond to me yet. I look forward to reading it every Friday!

- Beth Collier

Culture Study

By Anne Helen Petersen

Think more about the culture that surrounds you

The Profile

By Polina Pompliano

The Profile features the best long-form stories on people and companies in business, tech, sports, entertainment, and more.

Curious Minds

Recommended by Beth Collier