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  • David McIlroy

    Strategy Coach for Creative Entrepreneurs \ud83d\ude80 I’ll help you develop a personalised brand, strategy and system for transformative clarity and growth. I’m a solopreneur, fiction author, podcaster, YouTuber and online writer from Northern Ireland.

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    It's get easier, but you have to do it everyday. That's the hard part. - Bojack Horseman

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    Film Director, Writer, and Cyclist. | building visual storytelling brands and sharing my journey. | women's sports groupie.

  • Kern Carter

    Craft, culture, and currency from an ambitious author commenting on the world while letting you into my own.

  • Seth Werkheiser

    You're tired of social media, but wondering if there's life after the newsfeed. That's exactly what we figure out here - together. \ud83c\udff3️‍\ud83c\udf08\ud83c\udff3️‍⚧️

  • Derek Hughes

    Most people think building an online business means burning out or becoming fake. I help people with real expertise turn what they know into a genuine audience and meaningful income — in a few focused hours a week.

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    Board-certified family and lifestyle medicine physician. The Science of Healing Habits That Move the Needle.

  • Fleur Hull

    I built a $2M+ career from words. Now I help experts & authors build authority and income through strategic books. Founder of The Substack Bookstore & Beyond Hourly. 5x published author. 25+ years in marketing. DM me if you're stuck. I reply.

  • Karen Salmansohn

    Philosophical, witty insights for people who want more from life. I'm here to snap you out of autopilot & remind you that you're the pilot. Bestselling author (5x). 2 million books sold. Leading behavioral change expert & professional tush kicker.

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    I turn stories into strategy and vulnerability into a leadership superpower. Helping SMB Owners speak with power, presence, and purpose. Keynote Speaker | TEDx Coach | Linkedin 75K | Twitter 465k | Instagram: 43k Followers

  • Not Exactly Ana

    \ud83d\udcccStorytelling about the things no one talks about - mental health, self-worth, and finding your way back to yourself. \ud83c\udf38 Gentle stories that heal and remind you you’re not alone.❤️

  • Nathan Baugh

    Exploring the art and science of storytelling

  • Amelia O’Loughlin

    Artist and Screenwriter rep’d by Sayle Screen Ltd - The Partnership Group. Founder of Freida Films and TABLE at The Groucho Club. The most important conversations are happening around your kitchen tables.

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