Maestro Musings
Thoughts that don’t fit in a funnel. If they make you feel something, that’s enough for me.
What It Is:
Simply stated, Maestro Musings is a paid blog. It's a place for the thoughts I need to write, whether they teach a lesson or not. Unpolished and unfiltered. No Substack, no algorithms, no clickbait, no funnels. Just my words, a way to support them if the spirit moves you, AND a way to give back.
My Why:
I started this thing for 3 reasons:
- I was already writing these thoughts down in my Notes, so I figured why not publish them.
- A handful of folks had asked for a way to support my work.
- I wanted to put my money where my mouth is and show folks that it's possible to create something like this on your own, your own way. No Substack needed.
My Vision:
My vision for Maestro Musings is that it serves as a space to consume content outside of the noise, on your schedule. I once had a friend tell me that she listens to podcast episodes not for new information, but to feel less alone. That sentiment stuck with me. I hope Maestro Musings can do the same for anyone who needs it.
Giving Back:
Why take when you can give? Substack takes 10% of the revenue earned by creators using the platform. I'd rather give it. Each quarter, 10% of all revenue generated by Maestro Musings will be donated to a charitable organization that meets the following criteria:
- 501(c)(3) registered nonprofit
- 4-star rating on Charity Navigator
- Non-sectarian (not religiously affiliated)
- Executive compensation under $300K
- An emphasis on (but not limited to) organizations that center LGBTQ+ folks, Black women, or kids
Each quarter I'll send out an email sharing which organization we’re supporting so you know exactly where your money is going.
What you Get:
- Full access to every paid post — past, present, and whatever’s next.
- A weekly recap email: The Saturday Slow Drip — one email, once a week, with direct links to everything I've written that week.
- No pressure to keep up. Some weeks I might write more, some less. Take what serves you and leave the rest.
- 10% of your subscription fee donated directly to a vetted charitable organization
Want to try before you buy?
Read a couple posts for free and see if you're picking up what I'm putting down:
PS – If you do check 'em out...
You might notice there’s no place to leave a comment, or hit “like”, or share to some social media platform.
That’s a feature, not a bug.
This space doesn’t ask anything of you...well, besides ten bucks a month. 😉 That’s the point.
What it costs:
$10/month
- No pricing psychology.
- No urgency hacks.
- Just a simple ask: If it’s worth something to you, back it.
- Cancel at any time. No hard feelings.