Year One: What I Built, What I Learned, and What Comes Next

In this one-year anniversary episode, I reflect on what started as a written Substack and has since evolved into a video platform and podcast reaching thousands across multiple channels.I discuss:* Why I still value written content—especially for complex or controversial legal topics requiring citation* How and why the platform shifted toward video and audio* The technical skills I’ve developed, from video editing (CapCut) to SEO and content distribution* How these lessons have directly improved my legal practice and professional developmentI also share more about my background for those newer to the platform:* U.S. Naval Academy graduate and former Navy SEAL officer* Experience in irregular warfare and foreign internal defense* Former counterintelligence prosecutor in the DOJ’s National Security Division* Founder of a law firm focused on immigration cases with national security dimensionsThis episode is ultimately about the intersection of law and national security—and why I believe these issues are among the most important facing the country today.Most importantly, it’s a thank you to the growing audience—now numbering in the thousands—who continue to engage with and support this work.I’m just getting started.One year in, this Substack has grown from written posts into a video and podcast platform reaching thousands—this episode is a reflection on what I’ve learned and where it’s going next. Thank you for being part of it! Get full access to The Rule of Law Brief at natecharles.substack.com/subscribe