Recommended by Kai Madrone
Alan is a rare blend of practical-minded scientist/researcher and contemplative mystic. He thinks deeply and writes succinctly about how humanity got where it is, the crossroads we find ourselves in, and why consciousness is the path forward. He is also my partner in this life.
Andrea Gibson writes gorgeous, wise, bold poetry. She is a courageous human who lives and shares from the heart. She is passionate about love in all it's forms--social justice, romance, self-love... In 2004 I saw her perform live at the Fox in Boulder, Colorado and she's been one of my favorite poets ever since.
Klara is a modern mystic and brand doula who brings soul to entrepreneurship; deep reflection to her posts, and outside-the-box creativity to everything. We met thanks to Substack and though our recognize-your-kindred-spirit friendship is new, it's already a gift.
Karna is a wonderful storyteller on all kinds of juicy topics and she keeps it real, always. Her authenticity is inspiring whether what she's showing up for is life, business, parenting, or social media. She's also a superstar who shows business owners how to do marketing-from-alignment, and also my dear friend since 2014.
Eisenstein speaks clearly about both our current reality and "the more beautiful world our hearts know is possible." He cuts through the hazy veils of dominant narrative (including the myth that violence solves violence), steers the conversation back to love, reminds us that we aren't separate, and dares us to imagine the world that is possible.
Tricia writes exquisitely on the richness of a quiet life, the challenges of chronic illness, and the place where real life and religion meet. We've been friends for decades and I so appreciate her beautifully artful writing and deeply respect the way she lives and thinks--with mind and heart aligned.
Johnstone is an independent journalist/artist that writes logically, artfully, and passionately about politics and the necessity of a collective shift in consciousness. I value her perspective on Western empire, dedication to producing work from intrinsic motivation instead of external pressures, and the fact that she puts gift economy principles into practice and is 100% crowd-funded. Check out her About page on Substack for a great intro.