It’s no secret that we’re big fans of writing and reading newsletters. If you’re not yet subscribed to The Weekend Edit, here’s your subtle hint. 😉 Our team loves reading, writing, sharing, and even creating our own Substack newsletters. I myself joined the platform in 2021 and have loved the connections I’ve made. It’s become one of my very favorite corners of the internet, especially in such a highly saturated, video-favored space.

To celebrate the writing happening over on Substack and to champion the business model (we believe writers should be able to create the content they desire and get paid for their work), here are a few of our editors’ very favorite newsletters, ranging from culture and news to music and personal essays. We hope you find a few you love, and please drop your own recommendations in the comments so we can add them to our reading list! xx

AmyAnn, CEO + Founder

Ramp Economics Lab: Ramp Economics Lab produces public-facing economic research using first-party data on U.S. corporate spend. Its dataset offers a rare, real-time look at where and how American businesses allocate resources, helping translate macroeconomic trends into practical insight.

Your Local Epidemiologist: Founded by epidemiologist and data scientist Dr. Katelyn Jetelina, Your Local Epidemiologist began in early 2020 to help readers make sense of a rapidly evolving public health landscape. It focuses on breaking down complex science into clear, evidence-based insights that support informed decision-making.

FLESH WORLD: Created by award-winning beauty journalist Jessica DeFino, FLESH WORLD examines the cultural, psychological, and commercial forces shaping modern beauty standards. Drawing on her experience across major publications and industry roles, the newsletter covers what traditional beauty media often overlooks.

The Eastside Rag: The Eastside Rag is written with Los Angeles Eastsiders in mind, but resonates with anyone interested in the intersection of culture, business, and the mediasphere. It’s a sharp midday read that delivers a reliable culture fix and thoughtful conversation starters.

Allison Bornstein: Celebrity stylist turned stylist-to-the-masses, Allison Bornstein’s newsletter focuses on helping readers define their personal style and rediscover the joy of getting dressed. Her approach makes fashion feel accessible, practical, and rooted in everyday life.

Gut Feelings: Gut Feelings positions itself as a blueprint for feeling your best, with a wellness philosophy centered on safety, freedom, and abundance rather than rigid rules. The newsletter highlights practices designed to support wellbeing in a sustainable way.

Ask Dr. Max: Written by board-certified physician Dr. Max Dean Goldstein, M.D., Ask Dr. Max shares balanced medical information alongside patient and personal stories. It also explores topics like raising children and maintaining a hobby farm, offering a broad, lived-in perspective on health and family life.

Recomendo: Recomendo is a concise newsletter built around six brief personal recommendations of interesting and often unexpected finds. Each issue delivers a quick, curated dose of discovery across culture, design, and daily life.

Emily, Editorial Director

Dear Somebody, A Letter From Me To You: I love following along with Meera Lee Patel’s notes on the top things she’d like to remember each week, as well as love her cheerful, beautiful art style. She’s published books and journals, too — her illustrations are all frame-worthy!

Deez Links: It’s always a pleasure to read what Delia Cai is up to; her takes on media and culture are always fresh and fun. Subscribing feels a little bit like being one of the “it” girls from Composure magazine, the fictional workplace of Andie Anderson from How To Lose A Guy In Ten Days. There’s plenty to say constructively about the media landscape these days and Delia nails it.

Perfume and Letters: You very well may have stumbled across Teodoraa’s simple and inspiring posts on your Substack home feed — for good reason. Her posts are reminiscent of the days of Tumblr and “girlblogging”, where you’ll feel like you’re reading a letter from a good friend. 

Sub Club: While I haven’t yet gathered the gumption to submit my own poetry collections for publication, I still enjoy Sub Club, a Substack dedicated to literary magazines, agents and indie publishers, and more resources for writers looking to get published. I also keep an eye out for the jobs section for my writer and freelancer friends!

Kayti, Senior Content Strategist

Phone Notes: Shameless self promo for my Substack, where I write about motherhood after IVF and infertility.

At The Bottom of Everything: Letters about grief and loss from one of my very favorite authors, Amy Lin.

Platonic Love: Curated recommendations with links that you’d send to your friends.

Hallelujah Anyway: An extension of her vibrant writing portfolio, Anne Lamott writes with her signature blend of humor, faith, and raw honesty about navigating life’s difficulties. From personal struggles to the turbulence of current events, readers describe her as making “the absurd feel survivable, and even sacred,” and her Substack newsletter captures the spirit of finding grace and resilience amid chaos.

Mary Oliver’s Drunk Substack: Mary Oliver’s Drunk Substack is the warm and wonderfully weird corner of the internet where poet and comedy writer Lyndsay Rush turns bizarre news headlines into poems that somehow make you feel both seen and delighted — writing, as she puts it, about laughing so we don’t cry and holding onto hope like a hammer. Readers turn to her work when they need a pick-me-up, a reminder that it’s okay to ask for what they want, and permission to celebrate every win, no matter how small.

The Shaker: A nod to his first book, To Shake the Sleeping Self, The Shaker is Jedidiah Jenkins’ Substack newsletter where he writes personal essays exploring creativity, focus, relationships, and how to live more intentionally in a distracted world.

Sketches From The Sun: Melissa Lakey’s Substack newsletter shares her art, notes, thoughts, and glimpses into her life as an artist in the Mojave Desert. Based in Joshua Tree, California, she uses the newsletter to share her creative process, travels, and live drawing tutorials.

Professor Off Duty: Marina Cooley’s Professor Off Duty is a weekly Substack newsletter from an award-winning marketing professor, built around a community for readers who want to break free from overworking, overparenting, and overconsumption. She digs into topics like hobbies, managing dual-income households, and reducing mental load, all with the warm goal of helping readers live with more intention and make real room for joy.

Silsila, Contributing Editor

SCRAPS: Carolina Gelen’s Substack features homey dishes and desserts with her unique twist. I’m excited every time a new recipe hits my inbox – her schnitzel latkes and masala fried eggs are must-trys. 

TAPPED IN: For staying up to date on all things marketing, fashion, and lifestyle, Byron Stewart’s newsletter keeps you informed. From the biggest takeaways from Pinterest’s yearly predictions to why premium social content is more valuable than ever, I love diving into this resource to learn more about the latest culture and trends. 

Spread The Jelly: Community-based newsletter Spread The Jelly dives into the cultural narrative of modern motherhood in a raw, real way. Think personal essays and recs for moms, expecting moms, and those deciding (or never wanting!) to be moms. 

Dr. Felice Chan’s Substack | Dr. Chan is a world-renowned Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine. Her Substack offers easy TCM practices that you can incorporate into your everyday life.

Le Secret Club: Gabrielle Dubois Meloff discusses all things living well, while looking and feeling fabulous. Subscribe to her Substack for curated product recs, refined rituals, and thoughtful reflections on becoming the best version of yourself.

Meg, Partnerships Manager

Good Thinking: The smartest and most relevant ideas in culture, trends, and marketing.

Alyssa Milano: I feel like she is a peer and friend since I grew up watching her on Who’s the Boss? I admire how she’s evolved into such a passionate, outspoken activist.

The Grudge Report: If you need a giggle instead of a cry every now and then when thinking about the state of the nation, The Grudge Report from comedy writer Bess Kalb is a great push back on the political landscape and media, with a mix of silly humor and edge.

Camber Places: I started following Camber a few years ago on TikTok, and their founder, Mady’s substack, is a perfect go-to source for the best things to do and places to go each week in LA.

Brianna, Contributing Editor

Lit Girl: I have been subscribed to Lit Girl’s Substack since it first started – and now it’s at over 16,000 subscribers! And there’s no surprise why. It’s basically if the coolest girls you know created a book club that also feels like a college course made fun. They create different “terms” with syllabi and course reading, and host events, post essays, and encourage discussion around the books. 

Small Pleasures: Sandy Sanchez’s vibrant Substack newsletter is about everyday delights, with an emphasis on interiors and design. I love this Substack for its colorful and bright photos, but also Sandy’s perspective on living a simple yet beautiful life. 

Ellie Anderson: My current obsession is this philosophy course in the form of a Substack. Ellie Anderson is a professor of philosophy at Pomona College and a co-host of the podcast Overthink. But she’s also teaching a full course via Substack on Intimate Relationships. There’s a full syllabus with readings, lectures, and assignments. It’s been incredibly interesting thus far!

Cherry Picked: One of my favorite authors (and friend!) Iman Hariri-Kia’s Substack on growing up, coming of age and girlhood. Every week, she sends a list of Ins/Outs, a weekly R.E.P.O.R.T. (reading, eating, playing, obsessing, recommending, and treating), and monthly, she sends an essay related to coming-of-age in some way. It’s such a delight!

Milk Fed: This Subtack shares writing on media consumption, philosophy, intimacy, and internet culture. It’s smart, vibey, and always catches my attention when it comes into my inbox.

Kayti Christian is a Senior Content Strategist at The Good Trade. With an MFA in Nonfiction Creative Writing, her work has appeared in TODAY, Shondaland, and The New York Times. Since 2017, Kayti has been uncovering and reviewing the best sustainable home brands and wellness products. Her personal journey through four years of fertility treatments has inspired her to write extensively about women’s healthcare and reproductive access. Beyond her work at The Good Trade, Kayti is the creator of phone notes, a Substack newsletter with 7,000 subscribers, and the cohost of the FriedEggs Podcast, which delves into IVF and infertility.