Sparkle on Substack
Episodes
How we manage the unsubscribes (in our nervous systems)
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
“Subscriber churn, people moving on, is just part of emailing. Especially if you use Substack’s direct email function. It’s not personal. If it ...
(Live) Let's batch schedule some Substack Notes + Understand your Content Buckets!
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you mary beth kaplan🪶, Julie Schmidt, Liza Debevec, Peggie, Sarah Wasey, and many others for tuning into my live video! Join me for my next l...
(Live) Running a multi-million dollar subscription service online and making waves that change lives on/ from the internet.
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
(Members - don’t forget - Get it DONE (on Substack) Weeks - by Claire Venus 💫 is happening live this week and our welcome sequences membership cl...
Substack Welcome emails
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sparkleon.substack.com/subscrib...
(Live) Substack 0-£10k class preview
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Come to class - https://www.creativelyconscious.co.uk/substack-0-10k-live-masterclass-and-replay?coupon=SPARKLERS This is a public episode. If you'd ...
(Live) Biohacking - what you need to know for wellbeing online
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you Christina Bieber Lake, RAJ KAUR, mary beth kaplan🪶, Jennifer Zarin, LCAT, Margaret Williams, MS, ACC, and many others for tuning into my ...
(Live) Notes from a founder
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you Rebecca Mack ☕, Julie Schmidt, Abigail Thomas, and many others for tuning into my live video with Vicki Willden-Lebrecht! Join me for my n...
Let's GO from Scattered to Strategic in your online ecosystem with Substack?
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
💎 My Diamond Member Portal for business owners who want to use Substack as a key part of of their online home is re-open for a limited time. This ...
(Live) Aligned Growth on Substack and Beyond
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you Sarah L Kent, Rachel Joy 💖, Ruth Dale, Natalia Papiol, Karen Oline, and many others for tuning into my live video with Veronica Llorca-Sm...
Should you add external links like buy me a coffee to your Substack
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sparkleon.substack.com/subscrib...
The Radical Act of Creativity in a World Obsessed with Consumption
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
"We need to hear different people's stories and see different people's perspectives — and that's very bad for a society that thrives on division." A...
Joyful Growth, Depth of Connection and what we're really missing out with Substack in 2026!
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
“The main work to do in life and in the online world is nervous system work.” Thank you Eva Lydon 🌿, RAJ KAUR, mary beth kaplan🪶, New Harmon...
Finding Your Voice: Instagram for Introverted Writers and Authors
07 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome BACK to a brand new season of Sparkle on Substack the podcast. I am delighted to have another 12 BEAUTIFUL conversations on voice, community ...
(Live) Book Publishing Commissions from Substack Articles?
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you to JP Watson at The Pound Project and to you all for coming along live to hear us chat. If you do have questions for the The Pound Project ...
(Live) Circadian Rhythm for your best online life
31 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I loved chatting with Nikko Kennedy as part of the January Joy(ful) Growth Club with Russell and Claire . You can go deeper on this topic with her in...
Live streaming for JOYful growth!
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sparkleon.substack.com/subscrib...
(Live) Building Your Igloo:
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you Debbie Weil, Practical Astros ⚕️, Club Trader Joe's, Mary Beth Kaplan🪶, Dan Ehrenkrantz, Georgina Dean and many others for tuning int...
(Live) Step into your own unique timeline on Substack
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
“I am a person who believes really strongly that like there is no scarcity and creativity. The more I create the more I can create. The more I write...
From blogger to published author - being clear and proud of your intention for Substack
10 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
“I’ve created a new email for myself - just for Substack - it’s a game changer.” Eleanor Cording-Booth Hi folks,Welcome to another brilliant e...
(Live) Holding More Across Platforms Sustainably with artist and writer Elin Petronella✨
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
“The Swedish term lagom (pronounced roughly as 'lah-gom') is a word and cultural concept that roughly translates to "just the right amount" or "not ...
(Live) The Launch of January Joy Club! ✨
03 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you Mary Beth Kaplan🪶, David Venus, Georgina Dean, Kyra Faison-Gardner, Amy Ray 🍃, and many others for tuning into my live video with Russ...
The Work That Must Be Written: Sharon Blackie on Story and Substack
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“If women remember that once upon a time we sang with the tongues of seals and flew with the wings of swans, that we forged our own paths through th...
2025 - The Year I Made Myself Smaller
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the podcast folks. I’ve got a new season of exciting episodes with wonderful guests to release next year but I thought I’d ping t...
(Live) Amy Suto on holding MORE and redistributing power (and money) to writers.
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Sparklers!!This was such a fascinating chat. Amy went from LA based Yoga Teacher to a 7 Figure Founder / Writer with a journey of curiosity in-bet...
(Live) Winding down for the Holidays and being present with the gifts with Jen.
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you Mary Beth Kaplan🪶, Julie Schmidt, Gabriela Blandy, Georgina Dean, Dianne, and many others for tuning into my live video with Jen Baxter ✒...
(Live) Subscription fatigue/ Turning off paywalls
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
So sorry we couldn’t get Java’s video to work - I think this was still a really great chat on permission and paywalls. Remember - you have permis...
(Live) How to review your year on Substack
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you The Artist's Toolbox, Daria Diaz, Sarah Raad, Annelise Riles, Jo Thomas 🌿and many others for tuning into my live video! Add your favourit...
(Live) Stop being precious, you can run a sale!
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My annual gratitude sale is ON - you have until 1st December to check it out.If you missed my Soulful Sales Challenge you still have time…Check it o...
BTS Experiments and Flywheels on Substack with Destini Copp
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hi folks,I’m excited to bring you this conversation with Destini Copp. Hasn’t she got the most wonderful accent? Destini and I connected because ...
(Live) Creating Journals with Selina Barker
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It was wonderful to catch up with Selina Barker ahead of the arrival of my new journal which happened live on camera! Do connect in with her if you’...
(Live) How to spend time wisely on Substack ahead of the biggest sales of the year!
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you Milli Hill, Louise Tilbrook, Alyssa Polizzi, The Artist's Toolbox, Daria Diaz, and many others for tuning into my live video with Nirja Josh...
Sparkle on Substack Solo Episode - The Practise of Showing Up on Substack
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Download my FREE Audience Alchemy class and kindle your understanding of your audience and your relationship to them. ⚡️Hi folks,I recorded this e...
(Live) Soulful Selling on Substack (coupons/ discounts and Black Friday mayhem)
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you Louise Tilbrook, Kathy Slack, Practical Astros ⚕️, Jennifer Zarin, LCAT, Nicole Clark, and many others for tuning into my live video! Jo...
(Live) Breathing LIFE into the vision and realising your potential online!
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you Chitra 🦋 Eder, Margaret Williams, MS, ACC, Your Menopause Toolkit, Louise Tilbrook, Lynn Hill, and many others for tuning into my live vi...
(Live) 7 years on Substack - colleague chat with Sarah Fay!
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My FREE audience alchemy class that helps you discover your ideal reader and get more confident about where your writing meets them is here. Thank you...
Remembering to touch grass, watch birds, stay seasonal and create OFFLINE with Emma Carpendale
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
📔If you’d like to do some gentle reflections and start to plan out your 2026 on Substack I’ve made my 123 page Substack Planner & Journal Compa...
(Live) Drip funnels with Russell Nohelty
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you Katie Chappell, Alyssa Polizzi, The Artist's Toolbox, Daria Diaz, New Harmony Homeopath, and many others for tuning into my live video with ...
(Live) The power of personal storytelling
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you Georgina Dean, Annette Skye, Angela Limb, Catherine Davison, Beth Bastow, and many others for tuning into my live video with Claire Tomkins!...
(Live) When is the RIGHT time to monetise your Substack Publication?
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Claire is the QUEEN of Substack” Selina Barker ☃️ Oooo while I’m here there are a few spots left to advertise with me in my two holiday edi...
Substack as a Springboard for a Successful Art Business with Jo Scott
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hi loves,Welcome back to another episode of Sparkle on Substack the podcast with me Claire Venus ✨ This episode is with artist and motorhome enthusi...
What are mentoring hot seats for staying creative on Substack
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you to everyone who tuned into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this...
Vibrant Visibility Day 3 - Integration Day - Join us!!
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you to everyone who tuned into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app.Join us here if you haven’t already - This is a publi...
Let’s get visible Q&A
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you Mary Beth Kaplan🪶, Deb Benfield, Annette Skye, Chitra Eder, Angela Limb, and many others for tuning into my live video! Join me for my ne...
(Live) Should we plan?
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sparkleon.substack.com/subscrib...
Going Documental - Sparkle on Substack with Vicki Lesley
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Sparkle on Substack the podcast with me Claire Venus ✨ - I’m DELIGHTED you are here.You can listen to the back catalogue of episod...
8 - The Embodied Spark - A Creative Retreat
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome if you’re new here. Hi. I’m Claire. I’m an Engagement Consultant, Mentor and Substack Expert. I’m on hols for August so this is a ...
(Live) GROW with JOY - Pre-summer session
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you RAJ KAUR, Sara Stansberry, Annelise Riles, Kerry Graham, Nicole Clark, and many others for tuning into my live video! Join me for my next li...
(Live) If I started on Substack again in 2025
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you JP Clark, RAJ KAUR, Susan Telford, Dan Ehrenkrantz, The Bathrobe Guy 👘, and many others for tuning into my live video! Join me for my ne...
(Live) Substack algorithm shifts
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you Suzy Walker, RAJ KAUR, Vicki Lesley, Louise Morris, Nicole Clark, and many others for tuning into my live video! Join me for my next live vi...
(Live) Here's How to Build a World Class Substack in 2025 (and it's not with Notes)
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey folks,It’s been a beautiful couple of years of wild collabs with Russell and I wanted to re-connect as we celebrate the first anniversary of our...
Cultivating Substack Community offline with Amy Beeson
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“There’s so much to learn in the speaking out of words. You see where people laugh, where they feel things close. It’s affirming — especially ...
(Live) Letting Go Book Chat with Natalie Lue
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you Janine De Tillio Cammarata 🖊️, Georgina Dean, Roja, Emily Forbes, and many others for tuning into my live video with Natalie Lue! Join ...
7. The Embodied Spark - Being in a body of Water
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s spark is an invitation to share the impact water might have had on your creativity.I’d love to hear more from you in the comments?Clai...
(Live) How Tapping (EFT) Helps your Imposter Syndrome
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you Christina Patterson, Michelle Corbesier, Lulu Trevena, Amber Horrox, Louise Tilbrook ✨, and many others for tuning into our live video wit...
6. The Embodied Spark - The Power of a Pause
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hi folks,Happy Monday. This short message comes from the part of me that wants us all to take MORE permission on the pauses, the retreats, to gift ou...
Rebellion, Burnout and examining alignment with Anna Rose
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey folks, Welcome back! I’m super excited to share this episode with you today! I’m going to keep this short and sweet and let Anna’s words sp...
(Live) A mini masterclass in (printed)!? magazines on Substack
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you The Artist's Toolbox, Jennifer Ann Blair, Kathryn Koromilas, Emily Wingert, Emma Warren, and many others for tuning into my live video with ...
(Live) Should you add a 'buy me a ☕️' or donation button on your Substack?
08 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Popping this here for those of you who are curious of my opinion on the ‘buy me a coffee’ buttons here on Substack.Is it a trend? A bridge to conf...
(Live) Is Substack a side hustle?
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sparkleon.substack.com/subscrib...
(Live) Why we don’t need 1001 paid subs
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you Jo Hutton, Sarah Sadie, Seth Werkheiser, Laura Zug, Mika ,David Venus, Katie Kastner, Megan Auman, and many others for tuning into my live v...
Workshop Replay; Self Worth, Innate Creativity and Scarcity Mindset
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit sparkleon.substack.comMy month long small group mini mind for business owners is on earl...
In Defence of Chat GPT, our humanity and your Substack Publication (no sound until 16 mins)
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hi folks, WOW - that was a big ole melting pot of ai infused chaos, shame, vulnerability and beauty.‼️ NB - there is no sound for the first 16 min...
5. The Embodied Spark - Blueprints
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Sparklers,I’d love to hear from you in the comments if this week’s spark resonates… While I’m here, three quick sparkly things* I have a ...
When it's almost too beautiful to look at with writer and artist Amie McNee
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Everything difficult and everything beautiful all at once.” Amie McNee It was an absolute highlight to speak with Amie McNee fresh from her book...
4. The Embodied Spark - Being the leading lady...
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Where momentum meets magic. The Embodied Spark is a weekly pep talk with me Claire Venus ✨ to explore a single idea than impacts our creative practi...
We 💞 you Glennon!
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you Jude Lally, Amy Brown, Alexander Verbeek, Mel Parks, Mary Beth Kaplan✨, and many others for tuning into my live video with Sarah Raad! You...
Last chance - So you want 100s of people paying for your Substack?
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you Clover Stroud, Laura Fenton, Alyssa Polizzi, Kristin Tweedale, Kristi Keller 🇨🇦, and many others for tuning into my live video! Join m...
3. The Embodied Spark - One Foot in-front of the Other
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hi FolksWelcome back to another Embodied Spark pep talk and invitation for your creative practise.Get these direct to your inbox each week… ✨This ...
2. The Embodied Spark - Confidence
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The word Intention in Latin means purpose. WELCOME to another day in the Substack universe. I hope you had a nice weekend? Thanks SO much for your war...
1. The Embodied Spark Pep Talk - Being called to Create the Vision.
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eeeeeeek I made a NEW thing. I hope you like it.This first pep talk is free and inspired by two brilliant women and congruently authentic voices; Sel...
What on earth are Substack Reels? + Stella and Tadpoles.
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sparkleon.substack.com/subscrib...
(Live) Oh Substack bios!!
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Connecting on on the display changes to our bios and what we should do about it. Thanks for coming along to my live. It was lovely to see some of yo...
💬 Two New Substack Features you need to know about... let's chat!
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t forget Sparkle on Substack the membership is having a price rise to reflect the value of the archive and take into account new fees I have to ...
Join us - My 7 Day Joyful Growth (on Substack) Challenge
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Your publication is its own beautiful little garden, a little terrarium that you can keep safe and you can nurture your audience and connect to your ...
Busting Publishing Myths and Joyful writing with Emma Simpson
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
WELCOME back to Sparkle on Substack, the podcast. You can listen to this wherever on Substack or wherever you get your podcasts.My second guest for S...
(Live) Settling into the year ahead with Charlie Swift
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Friday all, I was so excited to connect with fellow creative mum Charlie Swift who I met (I think) on instagram some years back… This was an i...
🎙️ Sparkle on Substack 2024 Mini Review + 2025 Overview
11 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"I'm going to stay plugged into the Internet at large for a longer time, then I am going to have to be mindful of when the Orcs want to pop up, when ...
(Live) Steadying the rollercoaster - Substack with EASE next year?
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You are welcome to join us here at Sparkle on Substack on a 14 day free trial over the holidays. Expires 31st December. Did you open your Christmas ...
Serenity on Substack with Beth Kempton
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“I wanted to create a space that was there for people all year round. Substack gave me the platform for Soul Circle to land.” Beth Kempton WELCOM...
(Live) How to Build a World Class Substack
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you Christopher Pepper, Allegra Chapman, Katie Andraski, Susan Kuenzi, Amber Horrox, and many others for tuning into my live video with Russell ...
(Live)Socials, Substack and your Sanity
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Well this was an ABSOLUTE treat. Seth and I have clocked each other’s Notes for a little while and I was delighted he was up for a chat about socia...
(Live) Now is the time…you do you!
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
HAPPY THANKSGIVING.Thank you Caroline Ferguson, Alexa Juanita Jordan, and many others for tuning into my live video! Join me for my next live video in...
(Live) - Bestsellers and Substack Blues
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you Jo Hutton, Robin Harford, cara alwill, Emma Simpson, Vicki Lesley, and many others for tuning into my live video with Caroline Donahue! Join...
REPLAY - Cosy Content and Storytelling Workshop
16 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit sparkleon.substack.comWith a Sparkle on Substack membership you join a hub of over 400 p...
(Live from the Forest) Substack Notes and a Calm Nervous System + q&a
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hi all,This morning I popped LIVE on the Substack app to chat a little more about the current situ with Notes and how we’re all feeling. Over on N...
2.5 years on Substack! All the tea on how/ why I stopped monthly subscriptions and what's coming next...
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit sparkleon.substack.comHi all,We’re meeting this morning! 9.30am (UK time) to discuss ...
The 💥 power of audio for Substack Growth with Lindsay Johnstone
27 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Power of Community on Substack: "I had no idea that it was going to become this massive community that I was going to want to live in."Lindsay Joh...
Subscriber Retention on Substack with Lucy Werner
20 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Just a reminder, it’s the last month to jump in as a monthly paid member to Sparkle on Substack. It’s currently £11 a month or £95 for the year...
Sustainable Income and Subscriber Retention on Substack with Lucy Werner
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“One of the things that I like to do with my book is I try and take it everywhere. Because you never know who you're going to meet. And actually, th...
There are 1001 ways to use audio in your Substack...
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Sometimes I would go into such a flow when I'm in conversation for the podcast that when I listen back, I'm like, wow, I can't believe that I'm that ...
Will Write for Money. Stories for Substack audiences with author Keris Fox
06 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️💫"Just because I think it's so interesting through your life how your relationship to money changes and how your experience with money chang...
I would LOVE to teach you how to start a podcast on Substack
05 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Perfectly Imperfect Podcasting on Substack I have had SOOOO many questions about starting and committing to a podcast recently, I decided to make a mo...
Could Substack work for a Community hosted elsewhere with Kiki from Heiter Magazine
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"When I set up the Heiter Society, I wanted something for myself where I felt less alone, also in my business."Kiki "Yes, to some extent, Heiter is de...
Leaning into your unique genius with Linda at Substack
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"How Paywalls Protect Personal Stories: "People pay, not because it's clickbait, because that's just not for everybody. That part of what they're sayi...
Creative Rebellion + Artistic Evolution with David Speed
07 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“Success is a journey, not a destination. The doing is often more important than the outcome.”Arthur Ashe It was an absolute JOY to connect with D...
Balancing Business and Creativity on Substack with mentor Astrid Bracke
01 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“This idea that we are playing a game that we never really know the rules for, and I think that's a feeling that many people have, like thinking abo...
Creating my own Substack Universe with Suzy Walker
21 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It was a JOY to meet my pal Suzy Walker for the Sparkle on Substack podcast. Suzy talks to us about ‘starting from scratch’, making the most of o...
Sparkle on Substack with your very own Beautiful Digital Magazine
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Popping in to tell you more about the BRAND NEW course I’m SO excited to deliver!This course combined two years of my creative expertise distilled d...
Rebellion in sharing our whole self with Lauren Barber
16 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“I am earth meets sky... soul meets strategy.”Lauren Barber Hi allWelcome back to another episode of Sparkle on Substack, the podcast! It’s a...
From 9-5 to full time writer/content creator with Molly Ella
19 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"I like to have a plan, but remaining flexible to respond to what my audience is enjoying,"— Molly Ella Earlier this year I caught up with the wonde...