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Jun 7ยทedited Jun 7Pinned

Hi, I'm Claire and my insta is https://www.instagram.com/creatively.conscious - I share BTS, slow lived life reels and pop of creative sparkle over on IG. I'm there to connect and I enjoy chatting with a few creative pals who are mums and biz owners there who are also here - (why are are like this)?? ๐ŸŒ - I'll pop their handles below so you can click through ...

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Shout out to Nicola Washington in all she does in service to writers on IG - https://www.instagram.com/toomuch_social - Love Lauren's motherhood work and gram connects of slices of life - https://www.instagram.com/laurensarahbarber, also my pal Yvette who briefly came to Substack but went back to insta - https://www.instagram.com/yvettejah - writerly pals - https://www.instagram.com/carogileswrite and https://www.instagram.com/lindsayjohnstonewriter and my wild swimming writer pal Emma - https://www.instagram.com/emmasimpsonauthor - I love to see Kerani's art and process - https://www.instagram.com/its.kerani and our pal Kat River is building a tiny home - https://www.instagram.com/the.kat.river.

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Oh also Charlie - https://www.instagram.com/_charlieswift

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Ohh I just dropped my link then was scrolling through comments and saw this - thank you Claire ๐Ÿ˜Š

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Oh wow thank you for the shoutout Claire! ๐Ÿฅฐโœจ

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Jun 7Liked by Claire Venus

Thanks ๐Ÿ™

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This is me over there, Claire ๐Ÿ˜˜As much as I use Insta to bring readers over to SS, I also show a fair bit of ankle as Lucy Werner would say. Writing stuff, band stuff, and lots of random stuff... my stories can be varied to say the least! https://www.instagram.com/lindsayjohnstonewriter?igsh=MWUwZzhydGdjdHIwNQ==

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What a lovely idea, I actually play over on Insta a lot with a few accounts, but my main one is this, where I share what goes on in my multi-passionate creative business, plus what keeps me going, things like walks in nature, well-being activities etc and further back my art work. Lots of links in my bio to my website and blogs in Wordpress, over 100 on creativity for well-being, would be fab to connect over there, and thanks Claire for creating this ๐Ÿ™‚โค๏ธ

https://www.instagram.com/thecuriouscreativeclub?igsh=eThlNnhpdXRvZmhu&utm_source=qr

If you love all things nature youโ€™ll also find me here ๐ŸŒณ

https://www.instagram.com/soothedbynature?igsh=amZ2aml4ZDNoeDJ0&utm_source=qr

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This sounds right up my alley. Followed! Iโ€™m @LifeandPICU. Looking forward to following along.

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Hi, Iโ€™m Sarah, a designer, mentor and writer based in the Scottish Borders.

I write here about curiosity, creativity and connection, as well as my Brand Seasons method. Thereโ€™s a podcast and Iโ€™ll soon be launching a playdeck and paper in collaboration with others in the Instagram and Substack communities.

Over on Instagram I still enjoy the sense of belonging and connection, though itโ€™s much quieter than it has been!

https://www.instagram.com/thesearethedays.co/

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Jun 7Liked by Claire Venus

What a great idea, Claire! My Insta is https://instagram.com/moderngypsy.in โ€” I share my art and the occasional BTS process videos on there. Iโ€™m on Insta less and less these days, ever since engagement went out the window. But recently, I have been thinking of just having a bit of fun with it, like I did back when it was an iPhone only app! Which means that I may just start sharing more of my interests on there beyond just art โ€” tarot, journaling, mindfulness, cats!

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Hi. My name is Alice, an artist (sculpting, inking, and writing). I live alone, off-grid in a beautiful and challenging woodland. https://www.instagram.com/aliceinwoolands/

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How beautiful - you should meet Sophie over at All the Wild Magic here on Substack Alice! โœจโœจ

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Jun 7ยทedited Jun 7Liked by Claire Venus

Hi Iโ€™m Jillian, and my insta is LifeandPICU: https://www.instagram.com/lifeandpicu โ€ฆ so named because Iโ€™m constantly juggling my busy work life as a Pediatric ICU physician and my non-work life as a toddler mom and tired human. I share wellbeing and coaching content aimed to help all of us remember that we are all humans just doing the best we can and that sometimes we just need to lie down and rest.

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I'm a hospital chaplain so I know that PICU people are the best kind of people! Just followed you on there and I look forward to seeing/reading your content!

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Thanks! Followed back!

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Hi, I'm Jenna, a mum of 3 and a coach for overwhelmed mums, based near Cardiff.

My Substack is called The Motherhood Connection and I write all about how mums can make positive changes in their lives and treat themselves with more self-compassion. I also talk about how I balance my writing and coaching alongside being a SAHM. My podcast, The Inspiring Mums Podcast, is also here on Substack ๐ŸŒŸ.

Over on my IG, I share all things motherhood, self-care & self-compassion: https://www.instagram.com/jennafolarin

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Love it, just followed you!

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Thank you so much Christine!

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Hi, Iโ€™m Nicola and Iโ€™m an Instagram specialist who teaches writers how to use Instagram to promote your work and find your readers, which makes this comment section an actual GIFT from Claire!! https://www.instagram.com/toomuch_social?igsh=MXd5bHllcHMyNTVhdQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

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Jun 7Liked by Claire Venus

Lovely idea, Claire!

My Instagram is https://www.instagram.com/_natalie_leon?igsh=MXVseWw0dmtxc3U5ZA==

I'm a Japanologist and author; I write about Japan's relationship to the seasons and what we can learn from their approach to living seasonally, which covers everything from traditional foods and flowers to festivals and folklore.

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Hi Claire I love that you're doing this. I still spend the majority of my time on Insta [https://www.instagram.com/susanmillsar

I'm an intuitive abstract artist, plein air painter and nature lover.

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Hey everyone! my IG is https://www.instagram.com/kaitlyn.k.r/

I share bits and bobs of bts and astro/business stuff over there. I don't focus too much of my energy there since coming over to Substack, but I still like to use it as a place to show up when I'm feeling inspired.

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Lovely to connect with everyone here! I actually set up an Insta after a Substack, and mainly post about what I'm writing along with a few related bits. My intention was to connect with other writers and creatives in a new way there, so really appreciate this Claire ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿผ

https://www.instagram.com/the_navigation_lp?igsh=cmxyN3U4OHdybDk0 ๐Ÿงญ

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Jun 25Liked by Claire Venus

Hi, I'm Emma a brand strategist and mentor for solopreneurs caught up in the busyness of business.

I love to chat, so called my substack Chatterbox! I write about brand strategies that are simple and straight forward and deliver sustainable growth through the discovery of your dream client.

I have been in business for over a decade but 18 moths ago had server burnout and spent most of 2023 learning to share my knowledge via my weekly newsletter. I decided to give up my website and opt for a lean approach to business and got serious on Substack in April 2024. I'm repurposing my old newsletters into substack articles. My content is delivered in seasons each week unlocking content to help you grow your brand - Think Netflix for Business!

I lost my soul to instagram in late 2023 you can check it out - herehttps://www.instagram.com/emmabrooksdesign/

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Iโ€™ve recently taken a โ€œchaosโ€ approach to Instagramโ€”Iโ€™m just posting what I feel like when I feel like with no rules or structure and seeing what happens ๐Ÿ˜† after years of trying to curate my grid, it feels incredibly liberating.

Also hi all! Iโ€™m Kerani, a fantasy artist, writer, storyteller, and all around compulsive creative. On my IG I share my fantasy photography, as well as behind-the-scenes videos of my process and snippets from my life as a mother-creative. If you like fairytales, magic, and getting lost in the woods, come say hi!

https://www.instagram.com/its.kerani?igsh=bnVsaDljMndnbjNu&utm_source=qr

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Oh I adore this and honestly who knows my story views are up by nearly 150?! Love what you share there!

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