Hello, my lovely Hype Yourself readers!
For the price of €330, I put my two eldest children in wrap-around care in July, which meant a) I could fulfil a teaching project and one-to-ones for a startup bootcamp, but also b) do what I do best. I hyped myself.
I managed to snage a piece in the i which also ran in print (and I got paid for it). You can read all about how I did that here.
I also recorded a podcast with and another with Ivy Malik. I only had submission details for both of which due to creating my directories.
Both podcast episodes will be out soon, but in the meantime, you can catch up with other recordings here.
And, I pitched for a Global TEDx series. I want to normalise for you just having a go at pitching for things, if you don’t get it, that is ok too…
And btw, in case I didn’t mention it. This newsletter membership is how I make my income, if you would like to join 450+ other creative entrepreneurs and support my work you will be in great company.
Lucy x
Coming up in August & September
1. Directory chat📚
There is an excellent micro-directory here, and you can view the June one here.
The following bi-monthly directory of opportunities will be landing this month, packed with guest articles, newsletters, podcasts, speaking submissions and more.
If you have a newsletter, podcast, membership, event, or any media outlet, and you are looking for new guests. You can contribute to the August directory on this link.
- Upcoming LIVE Q&As
Access to my subscription includes being part of my network. Coming up, we have:
WORKSHOPS
founder of the School of Facilitation. In addition to being an expert in crafting a great workshop and pitching for workshops, she has recently completed her first SoFest—a 100-person, three-day in-person event, making her a fountain of knowledge.
SPEAKING
, founder of MicDrop. What Alex doesn’t know about public speaking isn’t worth knowing. From what content to create on LinkedIn to attract speaking invites to top tips on presenting. If you want to grow your speaking career, this is a must-have Q&A access.
- What I would be focusing my PR efforts onThink PR is about getting into newspapers? Think again, in August, I’ll be sharing the media outlets you have been snoozing on.
- Interested in my deletegate? I’ve got a live podcast recording coming out on what was happening behind the scenes and my thinking behind my rebuild.
July Goodies
🎤 If you have ever wondered how to get on a podcast
- Read this article on the ways I’ve been picked for podcasts
- Watch my live class where I share everything I know about getting on to a podcast
- Struggling to reach a new audience on Substack? I got you covered with a guest post for
- I also shared a post about what I think is more impactful than a press release for getting PR for your business.
- Mr. Bingo did the most Mr. Bingo thing. I’m sure it wasn’t even an intentional PR stunt, but it was great.
Come write with me…
Retreat update! There are just two spots left for my September creative writing retreat. Perfect if you’re craving a last-minute creative escape after summer madness. Like to plan ahead? I’ve just opened up early bird bookings for June 2026 with 15% off. Come write, reflect, and recharge with me in the French countryside
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I’m off for August 🙏🏼
I’ve written about how I’m managing to do this on Sunday. Don’t worry, you will still hear from me each week (I’ve already written them). I’m just focusing on my main job as a Mum for a while and flexing those creativity muscles with a bit of a digital detox.
Keep on hyping.
Lucy x
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