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EPISODE · Mar 9, 2026 · 19 MIN

#160 Moving my newsletter home: Why I’m leaving Substack

from The Kind Business podcast · host Yarrow Magdalena

In this episode, I’m sharing why I’m leaving Substack after two and a half years.We explore the role of newsletters as a stable home in a marketing ecosystem and why they remain one of the most powerful ways to connect with your audience.I talk about:Why newsletters are still relevantWhat drew me to SubstackEthical and technical considerationsLessons from past subscription modelsThe importance of audience segmentationWhy I’m moving to FlodeskI also share a practical overview of what it looks like to switch newsletter platforms so you don’t feel stuck where you are.This episode is for anyone thinking about sustainability, ownership, and long-term trust in their marketing.If you’d like to work together, you can book a free call here: https://yarrowmagdalena.17hats.com/p#/scheduling/xckkzgxdszxhcpbppxnfhczfdkghrwfbLove,Yarrow

In this episode, I’m sharing why I’m leaving Substack after two and a half years.We explore the role of newsletters as a stable home in a marketing ecosystem and why they remain one of the most powerful ways to connect with your audience.I talk about:Why newsletters are still relevantWhat drew me to SubstackEthical and technical considerationsLessons from past subscription modelsThe importance of audience segmentationWhy I’m moving to FlodeskI also share a practical overview of what it looks like to switch newsletter platforms so you don’t feel stuck where you are.This episode is for anyone thinking about sustainability, ownership, and long-term trust in their marketing.If you’d like to work together, you can book a free call here: https://yarrowmagdalena.17hats.com/p#/scheduling/xckkzgxdszxhcpbppxnfhczfdkghrwfbLove,Yarrow

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