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Judah Rein | Health Crusader's avatar

This looks like something great that you put together here Miss Yana. I'm interested. Looks like a worthy investment.

Currently I'm posting on YouTube as well while trying to start my own business after helping someone else successfully build their business for 17 years and nothing to show for it.

I started Substack on a whim. I have been posting daily but I have been wondering lately how to possibly monetize soon.

I hope you are great. Take care

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Yana G.Y.'s avatar

hi Judah, thank you so much! Yes, I agree - doing something for yourself is always the best investment and the feeling is great. There's no better time to start than now :)

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Judah Rein | Health Crusader's avatar

Hi Yana, I agree. And more so when that thing you do for yourself involves self growth, and pursuing a passion that can possibly bring so much benefit to your life while helping others do the same. I do believe in myself but at the same time I don't know if I have what it takes to be a writer. I understand that we grow through the process of taking action but I'm not sure. We're you good at writing in the beginning? Was writing a passion for you?

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Yana G.Y.'s avatar

Hi Judah, no I don’t think I was good at it. And it was never my passion, but once I started I kinda fell in love with it. For the first time ever, I could be myself entirely. And so I never stopped since then. I still think I’m not a good writer. I think what’s more important is to be yourself. Your people will find you.

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Judah Rein | Health Crusader's avatar

That makes sense to me, thank you Yana! When you you first began your writing journey here on Substack...what did you write about? Did you stick to a theme? Was it just personal thoughts about reality day to day?

Side note: I had a major crush in 9th grade. Her name was Yana haha. I love your name.

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Yana G.Y.'s avatar

Hi Judah, I came here from Medium, and I already had some idea what I’d be writing about - it was again writing online, plus my frustrations about Medium :D. People resonated.

I also brought some of my Medium audience here, which helped. Back then, we had the option to export subscribers. I only had 60, but it was still something.

P.S. Aww lovely, so my name gives you good memories :)

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Keanisha Johnson's avatar

Ahh ok I see Yana! 🙌

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Badal Nirwan's avatar

Waiting for it Yana

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Yana G.Y.'s avatar

It's here now :)

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Yana G.Y.'s avatar

Coming up shortly

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Keanisha Johnson's avatar

A lot of great golden nuggets Yana!

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Yana G.Y.'s avatar

Thank you so much, Keanisha :)

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Stella Chibuike-Ezike's avatar

Yana, you're the best and so so inspiring. You keep outdoing yourself. Can't wait to get inside the Quest! 💃

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Yana G.Y.'s avatar

Thank you so much, Stella! Me too! Looking forward to it!!

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Larry Taylor, PhD's avatar

I like the new approach. You've spent a tremendous amount of time creating the Quest, which is vastly different from all the schemes coming to my inbox on building an audience. It's the first 'substack growth' system I've seen that excites me. Eagerly awaiting the launch Yana!

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Yana G.Y.'s avatar

Wow, that makes me proud I created it in that format. Thank you so much, Larry! I'm sure it's gonna be a great and exciting journey :) Looking forward to seeing you inside.

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Vijaya Vardhan🍊's avatar

Looking forward to learn and implement, Yana!

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Yana G.Y.'s avatar

Awesome!! Me to! Starts soon :))

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Christina Piccoli's avatar

This looks amazing, Yana! I don't know how you have time to do everything you do.

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Yana G.Y.'s avatar

Thank you, Christina! Sometimes I also wonder when will I manage to do it all, but somehow I manage :D

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Raj Sidhu ✨'s avatar

This sounds exciting. Yana is a great person to be following on Sunstack. Does all this stuff to help Substackers grow. Thank you Yana 💥❤️

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Yana G.Y.'s avatar

You’re very welcome, Raj! I’m committed to helping people grow!

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Daniel P. Hirschi's avatar

No need to questioning THAT quest...! Looking forward to learn and implement. Great initiative.

Thanks Yana.

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Yana G.Y.'s avatar

Thank you, Daniel! I look forward to it too :)

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Despina Manenti's avatar

That's super! Would you be sharing a little of your creative energy as well?😊🌷

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Yana G.Y.'s avatar

As much as I can of course :) Thanks, Despina!

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Kathleen Thorne RN, LMT's avatar

Cool 😎

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Yana G.Y.'s avatar

Me too, Colleen! Thank you so much!

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