Episode 98: Building Your Digital Home on Substack with Jenna Knapp of Have Cake Creative

In this week’s episode, we’re shaking things up a bit! I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing the behind the scenes of my upcoming Substack workshops. I’m joined by Dear Self with Love founder, Jenna Knapp. She is also my workshop co-teacher, virtual assistant, and the founder of Have Cake Creative.

Jenna is a creative assistant who supports me in pressing publish on the Nourishing Creativity Podcast and Sunday newsletter, each week. Being supported by Jenna has made me realize how important it is to have community around getting your work out into the world. This is exactly why both our workshops include virtual coworking after each session!

In this episode, Jenna and I share what we love about Substack, our personal experiences with the platform, and the inner-workings of the workshops we are offering to support others who are ready to press publish and are seeking community and support in getting it done.

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform while you cook, clean, or create. Get the full show notes & transcript here

What’s in This Episode:

Jenna Knapp and I reflect on being introduced to Substack (years ago!) and what makes this platform different from other social media and newsletter platforms. We both have unique ways of sharing their creative projects through Substack and highlight the flexibility people have to express themselves in this space. 

Jenna and I emphasize the importance of mindset and confidence in the creative process, and how the workshops aim to cultivate a supportive community while also empowering participants with clear action steps and accountability to launch your creative project on Substack.

Jenna and I share behind the scenes details of their upcoming Substack workshops:

Getting Started With Substack & Building Your Community 101 11/21 

Building Your Substack In A Day 12/7

Topics Covered:

Getting started on Substack, even without a newsletter 

Fostering genuine connection on Substack (it’s a special corner of the internet!) 

Celebrating community and receiving support throughout the creative process

Honoring your nervous energy (hello, fear of being seen) and nurturing your mindset as you prepare to launch a creative project 

Moving through doubt and taking action, even if it’s messy action 

The unlimited ways the Sustack platform can be used 

Details about the 101 Workshop 

Details about the Build Your Substack In A Day Workshop

What creative projects are you working on? What wants to be born through you? Leave a comment below or tag us on IG @chefcarlacontrears & @havecakecreative so we can cheer you on! 

xo Chef Carla

PS: Are you craving community this season? Dreaming of starting your own Substack? Join us on November 21st for Getting Started & Build Your Community On Substack 101 or on December 7th for