Video Replay | Saray Fay Live: Boost your engagement on Notes

Hey friends!

I just spent an amazing 45 minutes on a live event with

Sarah Fay

and

Leslie Brenner

, sharing how Substack has become my all-in-one home for podcasts, newsletters, and my daily pages.

I talked about how giving myself 15 minutes a day to be kind on Notes has worked wonders for my mental health, how curating my feed keeps things genuinely positive, and why the half-life of a Note means my words actually stick around (instead of vanishing in a day).

I loved hearing Leslie’s insights on food culture and “Cooks Without Borders,” which was a perfect reminder that what makes Substack special is its real-human vibe—no endless brand-speak, just honest connections that help our creativity grow. And Sarah led the conversation on how the Notes Boost Challenge can jumpstart engagement for those of us looking to share our stories with wider audiences.

Here are a few highlights from the chat:

• Substack consolidates everything, so there’s no juggling multiple platforms.

• A short daily kindness practice on Notes can spark real connections.

• Curating your feed (muting or unfollowing what doesn’t serve you) keeps your space inviting.

• The half-life of a Note is impressively long, meaning new readers keep finding you.

• Community matters: hearing Leslie talk about her cooking adventures proves how passions flourish here.

Give the replay a watch when you can, because these tips might be exactly what you need to build a Substack Notes routine that fits into your life. And check out Sarah’s Substack at Work for even more tips and tricks to level up your Substack.

Thank you

Sarah Fay

for creating this opportunity to chat with you and

Leslie Brenner

during your live video!