How I Got My First $250 On Substack (you just have to show up)

My first week on Substack, I launched with just two posts, somehow ended up in the Top 40 for Design, and welcomed my first founding member 💕 and yes I know this isnt the case with everyone, but I hope it inspires you :)

Hey, its Alyah! In this video, I share what that first week in July really looked like: balancing design and storytelling, merging my worlds as a designer and fractional creative director, and learning how to build a community through writing.

I also touch on how the creative process connects to culture, history, and using your voice to make an impact, especially as a Black & hispanic creative navigating today’s world.

If you’ve ever thought about starting your own Substack or finding your rhythm as a multi-hyphenate creative, this one’s for you ✨ Also, would love it if you could support my journey by becoming a paid subscriber on Substack, it all goes back to creating for yall :)


The Designer Diary Newsletter 💌 By Alyah
First post - What London Tipton, Chaotic Neighbors, & Notting Hill taught me about branding... https://open.substack.com/pub/byalyah...
Trying to figure out everything as a Multi-Hyphenate creator https://open.substack.com/pub/byalyah...
Case Study Entries - The story behind the projects
https://byalyah.substack.com/s/case-s...


Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to My Substack Journey
01:53 Showcasing My Substack Site
02:43 My Case Studies and the thought process behind each product
04:29 Personal Reflections and Challenges
07:45 Combining Writing and Video Content
11:08 End of Substack portion of the video :)
11:35 Sip with me - Political Climate and Personal Thoughts
15:20 Celebrating Cowboy Carter and Bad Bunny


Follow my journey on socials 🦋
IG:   / byalyah.co  
Substack: https://byalyah.substack.com/s/design...
Links and Services: https://www.byalyah.com/links

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Curating narratives through Web Design and Brand Direction to help you gain clarity, elevate your presence, and step confidently into your big-picture identity.

Ready to update your brand presence? Let’s work together ✨
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