A conversation with Tembe Denton-Hurst: Writer, Author, and Substack creator. - Ep. 84

Negronis with Nord

Welcome to Negronis with Nord!
This week, Tembe Denton-Hurst joins us – a beauty and culture writer at The Strategist, Author of Homebodies, and the mind behind the popular Substack newsletter, Extracurricular.
Follow Tembe on Instagram: @tembae
Subscribe to her Newsletter, Extracurricular: https://tembe.substack.com
This episode includes:
0:00 Introduction
2:08 How do you explain what Substack is?
8:38 What are we losing & gaining from the rise of Substack?
13:47 How do you build a successful Substack with paying subscribers?
19:07 Substack: Is it a place to grow, or a place to push your following?
23:23 Is it hard to maintain your unique POV if you’re constantly trying to build?
26:07 For the average person, how many Substacks do you think they’ll follow?
33:44 How has your different path impacted your life and career?
41:47 What do you think happens if we lose these communities that help forge artists?
52:08 Will Substack writers hire freelance editors?
57:22 What does it look like for marketers who want to market on Substack?
59:49 BookTube or BookTok?
1:05:25 What is your favorite follow right now?
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About Negronis with Nord
Influencers know what resonates with their followers. Brands know their product and how to sell it effectively. But we'll guess neither party spends a lot of time trying to understand the influencer marketing business. That's where this series comes in. Negronis with Nord, featuring Fohr’s CEO and Founder, James Nord, will offer influencer marketing strategy, tips, and advice for anyone involved in the influencer marketing space–whether you’re an entrepreneur, influencer, or content creator, brand ambassador, or marketing professional on the brand side. Cheers, and thanks for watching.