\ud83d\udcfc Small Talk
Jonathan Small, Larry Cornett, Laura LeBleu, श्रीraj, Liam Mathews, Jeff ChangGen X guidance for midlife reinvention and a celebration of the culture that raised us
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Twice weekly |
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| Issues | 160 | Founded | 5 years ago | Last Issue | 5 days ago |
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Are There Two Gen Xs?
My partners Lori, Zena, and I are planning Gen X Con for 2027 — an event that brings together Gen Xers under one roof (preferably a mall) to celebrate the past and prep for the present.
We launched a survey to understand what people wante...
An American in Paris
Many midlife Americans fantasize about living abroad—especially when the Orange Monster dominates our thoughts and our country seems to be going the way of the Handmaid’s Tale.
But what does it actually take to uproot your life and make t...
That Thing We Did
My best friend Adam Schlesinger died tragically of COVID a little over six years ago. He was a celebrated musician — co-founder of Fountains of Wayne (”Stacy’s Mom”), Oscar-nominated for “That Thing You Do!”, Emmy winner for Crazy Ex-Girlfr...
What Gen Xers Need to Know About the Job Market Right Now
An eye-opening conversation with career coach Colleen Paulson
I recently did a Substack Live with Colleen Paulson, founder of Ageless Careers and an expert on executive careers, ageism in the workplace, and LinkedIn strategy for the 50+ wo...
Everything Worth Watching Right Now, According to the Dad Show Guy
Bruce Springsteen once complained there are “57 channels and nothing on.” Oh to be back in 1992 and have those problems.
How about 2,000+ shows, dozens of streaming services, and still no idea what to watch.
I had on Small Talk Live thi...
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The writers behind this newsletter.
Gen X whisperer, podcaster, and author of the bestselling book Write About Now.
An empowerment coach for ambitious people who feel a bit stuck, frustrated, and unfulfilled at work. Reclaim your confidence to design the life you want and the work you’ll enjoy.
Creator and founding editor of Geezer, the ONLY print magazine by, for, and about Gen X.
Independent podcast host asking the questions mainstream media glosses over. New perspectives, deeper context — every Sunday on The Sunday Draft.
Author of Dad Shows. Writer for TV Guide, Gold Derby, TheWrap, Parade, etc.
Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America. Can't Stop Won't Stop. Who We Be. We Gon' Be Alright. KALW. Edge of Reason. Culture. Art. Ideas. Whatever.
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