🎙️Ep: #30- Substack, Self-Expression, and Invisible Trust

🎙️Ep: #30- Substack, Self-Expression, and Invisible Trust

From The Action Mappers Podcast by Tamar Stolz

November 23, 2025 · 34 min · Episode 30

About this episode

In this episode, Tamar Stolz interviews Claire Venus about her journey on Substack and the importance of maintaining authenticity and self-expression in the digital age.

In this episode of The Action Mappers Podcast , I sit down with one of the most authentic voices on Substack, Claire Venus —writer, engagement consultant, and founder of Sparkle on Substack . Claire shares her journey from the arts and festival world in the UK to becoming a global creative leader helping thousands of writers and creators find their voice online. We talk about how to stay grounded in a digital world that constantly pulls on your attention, why Substack became the home for her creative expression, and how creators can use online platforms without losing their identity or boundaries. This is a conversation about alignment, voice, self-expression, and trust—both in yourself and in your work. 📌 What We Cover (AI Generated Summary) • The early days of Substack How Claire discovered the platform in 2022, why it felt like a quiet refuge, and the unexpected human experiment that unfolded as more creators joined. • The shift from noise to alignment Why online creators feel overwhelmed, and how to stay rooted in your values despite pressure from algorithms, trends, and outside opinions. • AI and authentic voice Claire’s balanced take on how to use AI as a supportive tool…

People in this episode

Host: Tamar Stolz

Guest: Claire Venus

Topics covered

  • Substack
  • self-expression
  • digital identity
  • creativity
  • online platforms
  • authentic voice

Keywords

  • Substack
  • self-expression
  • digital identity
  • creativity
  • authentic voice
  • online platforms
  • boundaries

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sparkle on Substack

Places: UK

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