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lisa hickeyPublisher of The Good Men Project. CEO, Good Men Media. I like to create things that capture the imagination of the general public & become part of pop culture.
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Kara Post-KennedyExecutive Editor and columnist @GoodMenProject. Write for me, or read me on my blog, @HuffPo and more
Grace Regan
I’m an avid reader and writer of fiction, especially young adult fiction. I love discussing all things YA.
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Writers
Publisher
lisa hickeyPublisher of The Good Men Project. CEO, Good Men Media. I like to create things that capture the imagination of the general public & become part of pop culture.
Alex Mnatsakanov
Dad to Sophie, immigrant, world traveler, amateur photographer, product manager. Instagram: @alex.mnats.travel
Kerry McAvoy, PhD
Psychologist & Author of LOVE YOU MORE. Follow on Tiktok/IG for narcissistic abuse tips & advice. Email: hello@kerrymcavoyphd.com
L.A. Strucke
Top Writer, Songwriter. Published in Chicken Soup for the Soul, Highlights for Children and Guideposts. Editor of The Creative Project.
Sarah K. Butterfield
Writer, speaker, and ministry leader. Always seeking to empower others at http://sarahkbutterfield.com
Joel D. Kennedy
Best-selling author, homeschooling dad, financial educator, nature lover, photo/videographer, full-time RVer and founder of TrueAbundance.us online community.
Jonathan Fashanu
Father of two. London-based. Engineer. Co-Founder of a Dash (https://studiodash.co.uk) a Regenerative Design Studio.
Franklin Madison
I spent several years in a law practice, several more years consulting to the U.S. Department of Commerce on technology, I love writing for The Good Men Project
Johnathon E. Briggs
Husband • Ausome Dad • Wingtip Shoe Enthusiast • On @GoodMenProject • Favorite hashtag? #BlackDadMagic • Read my blog at: fatherhoodatforty.net
Nick Gregory
Fan of ideas, bold action & learning from failure. Family man. Fierce advocate for education. Teacher & Ed. Leader. (Ideas all mine, not repping my employer.)
Michelle Brown
Coffee Shop Gypsy. Word Practitioner. Editor of Heart Affairs + more... Like what I write? You can find more at my Substack https://ponderingnook.substack.com/
Gina Pacelli
Adventure Seeker, Dream Chaser, Free Spirit, Explorer, Boston-based, Marketer, Consultant. Consider joining Medium: https://ginapacelli.medium.com/membership
Phoenix Huber
Trans girl. Beyond-human ally. I unite with members of my species for all sentient beings. Free hug: uberpath@gmail. Feed me: Ko-fi.com/phxhu
Zee Praise
🌻 Writing words that sell. 🌿 AUD $8M+ global revenue generated. 📍 AU ☕ Book a call 👉 http://linktr.ee/praisemedias
Dr. Hamza Ahmad Raza
Electrical Engineer. Doctor by profession. Motivational - Fiction Writer, and Storyteller.
Carrie Ashfield
Mother of dragon boys and purveyor of words both plain and fancy. Figurer outer & mistake maker. Torontonian, Drake positive, Bieber neutral, Bublé meh.
Galit Birk, PhD
Psychology, human potential, therapy, coaching, possibility, vulnerability, authenticity, connection, being known, giving my words wings! Perfectly imperfect.
Helen Kean Redpath
Writing on economic topics: competition, innovation, investment, regulation, policy, and most importantly — every day applicability to life.
Aditya Danait
Father, Husband, Lead Software Developer. Aspiring Writer… Not necessarily in that order!!! More writing work at: http://adityadanait.blogspot.com/
Judith Lin (née Lang Hilgartner)
Educator. Writer. World-traveler. PhD. Follow my adventures @LadinoLives Editor of The Teachers Write
Andrew Brodsky
Writer, ultrarunner, seeker, progressive, skeptic, Ph.D. education researcher. Seeking the meaning of life, one mile at a time.
Neha Sandhir S
Passionate Mother-Reiki Healer-Entrepreneur-Educator-SeniorEditor-Ayurveda-Yoga enthusiast-Masters in Business/Technology-Journeying through Spiritual Growth🌻
Erin Ryan Burdette
Freelance writer of plays/short stories/poetry/narrative non-fiction; lover of humor, chocolate, pratfalls, my children (in no particular order..).
Leah Njoki
If you enjoyed reading this, grab your copy of Relationships Truths: Everything You Wish You Knew About Love on Amazon.
Emily O. Weltman
Emily Weltman, M. Ed., strategy consultant, social entrepreneur + coFLOWco founder is “Leading with Purpose–because the patriarchy isn’t going to fix Itself.”💫
Jenn M. Wilson
My midlife crisis and adventures along the way. I write because in real life my humor is allegedly too sarcastic and inappropriate. MediumNinjaGirl@gmail.com
Split Decision: Staying Present in a Chaotic World
Ambiverted writer exploring the topics that matter most to me: love, dating, personal growth, relationship and motherhood.
Charles H. Roast
The “real” me, released into the wild, unashamedly blunt, politically incorrect, brutally honest(in a nice way), funny, and still lovable. And still anonymous.
Pranshu "Maverick" Dwivedi
Stay-at-home-dad who "retired" from a 12-year career in finance at the age of 35. Curious thinker with an opinion on nearly everything and is here to share it.
D. Almand
I am a parent with degrees in child develop & education. I am passionate about kids and mainly write about parenting & education. See you on my page!
Ryan J. Petteway
public health professor, social epidemiologist, writer of things sippin’ dark roast in the PDX trying to keep the Griffey Max 1 Freshwaters dry
Matilda Fairholm
Writing to rescue others from the devastation of domestic abuse, and learning to live better. https://matildafairholm.medium.com/membership
Vinita Ramtri
Coach, author, finance professional and single mum. I live in Singapore, my heart lives in words. Vinitaramtri.com
Pam Suchman
TV writer, producer and author who writes about dating, marriage, sex, spirituality and Hollywood. www.pamsuchman.com https://www.instagram.com/pamsuchman/
Christine Crean
Writer, Reader, Mother, Web Designer & Business Owner. Learn more at www.castlewebdesigns.com
Alex Power
Consultant with Galatea Assoc. Blogger in Tech, Java, and Spring. Catholic. Dad. https://www.alexpower.me
Srishti Singh
She/Her| Content Writer | Copywriter | Social Media Copy Writer | You can say hi (or if you wish, we can talk about your brand)— srishtiatwork20@gmail.com
Anthony Beckman
Dad, husband, thinker, writer, exerciser. “It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.” — Dumbledore
Sabah Ismail✨
A human being fascinated by the human experience. Also a writer, artist & transpersonal healing coach writing on spiritual growth, healing & consciousness.
Katie Grant
HoH Mom & Award-Winning Writer (HuffPo/Parents.com/Produced By) - Entertainment Journalist/Copywriter to Mother & Baby-Care brands. "She's a consummate pro"
Julio Borroto, CPF
🧸 Stay at Home Dad🍼 I have a Personal Financial Certification, and I want to teach you how to Survive on a Shoe String Budget.
Savitha Nallasamy
Aspiring Writer , Product Manager by Profession, Mom, Living life on purpose, Spread goodness
Amanda Clark-Rudolph
Amanda is a work at home mama who contributes to various magazines and blogs. Contact her at writeonfreelancingllc@gmail.com for interview or blog articles.
Dr. Deborah M. Vereen-Family Engagement Influencer
Retired principal and professor who writes about motherhood, parents, education, positive school partnerships, Christianity, relationships, and family
Ryan J. Fulmer
Husband and father of 4 boys from the Philadelphia area, insurance professional, former Ironman triathlete aspiring adventurer. Writing to make a difference.
Becca Lee
Advocate for growth, fun, laughs, and a hint of sarcasm. Sharing life and lessons so that the next generation doesn’t fail miserably.
Amy Colleen
I read a lot of books & sometimes I’m funny. I aspire to be a novelist, practice at humor & human interest writing, and am very fond of the Oxford comma.
Katrina Bos
Tantra teacher・Mathematician・Free-spirit・Mystic Heart・Author・Exploring this amazing world. For more details: katrinabos.ca
Kristina God, MBA
Bestselling Substack writer I Marketing Expert I Top Writer I Helps you write, market and monetize your writing.⚡ Sign up: https://kristinagod.substack.com/ ⚡
Teresa D Hawkes, Ph.D.
We all matter! Code: ALL. A Warren Democrat. A scientist. A poet. A mother. LOVES Bader Ginsburg. Loves McCartney. Is old.Is white.Is LGBTQ.She/her/me.Is woman.
Christina
Inspired by family; passionate about community. Doing what I can to make someone else's day a little brighter.
Tammie Bullard
Author and paramedic with a passion for the good, bad and ugly human habits that shape our lives. There’s a little of each in all of us. www.tammiebullard.com
Dennis Steppenwolf
Dad, editor and broadcast assistant in Cologne. Fascinated by liminal spaces, existentialism, alternate realities and the black goo that is the human psyche.
Mick Gibson
3 countries, 3 children, 2 dogs and 1 life-partner. I speak and write to make sense of what’s inside.
MuddyGirlWrites
Former movie popcorn server, singing telegram, celebrity publicist, marketing maven and event producer. Finally adding writer. www.muddygirlmedia.com
Timo Higgs
Social Psychology flows through my veins like a strange, intellectual symbiont that whispers as it passes by my eardrum. Work…UX Hobby?🤔… Parenting
Roselin Minj
Leader | Writer | Dreamer | Follow for leadership tips https://thoughtshot.substack.com/
Y. Chwyldro
Politically Left, parent, Welsh. Writes about any combination of the three, and occasionally other subjects entirely. leftwingdad.com
Jacob Baranski
Jacob Baranski is an entrepreneur, mountain biking enthusiast, and father to three amazing children.
Kate Lynch
Mindfulness & yoga for parents of neurodivergent kids. Upcoming book: Atypical Kids, Mindful Parents. Subscribe to connect! healthyhappyyoga.com
B.R. Shenoy
Avid Globetrotter• Expat on 3 Continents•12x Boosted Writer•Editor:The Shortform• NewsBreak Writer•https://brshenoy.substack.com•M.S. Toxicology •Proud Mom of 2
Himani Parikh
Pablo Picasso said "Everything you can imagine is real." I am what you imagine me as, from my writing!
Ali Burns
Perfect parent, spouse, friend & hero. Writing about gender equality/stereotypes, parenting, dementia & creepy hotels. New to Medium. Follow @AliBurn08177858
Mamatha Naveen
A writer, poet, doctor, mother of two lovely girls, bharathanatyam dancer , a keen bird watcher, a researcher and still a student for life.
Steven Lee Gilbert
Cutting through the meaningless bullshit we're taught about life to surrender your heart to longing, forge worthwhile purpose and find your place in the world
Victor Mong
I write about human potential, building a life you want & mastering your mind || info.victormong@gmail.com
Doula does a baby
Not quite sure what I am about yet. Probably an overly intimate account of my journey to becoming a parent.
Jose Luis Ontanon Nunez
Industrial Designer & Communication Coach. Dyslexia, History, & Trivia Writer. Father/Pet Lover — Top 1000 Writer, also on #Books, #Movies, #Reading & #Writing
Shirley Chang
Reader, traveler, story-teller, home cook, crafter, swimmer, engineer, cancer caregiver supporter. https://shirleychangbooks.com/
Christina Sophia
Exploring my relationship with myself, others and the gods of my childhood. Its all up for grabs. Feeling my way forward everyday.
Von Wright
Public Affairs. Public Relations. Freelancer. Lover of books and great journalism. Contributor to #WEOC. I write about Relationships, Family, and Race Relations
Innycredible Okochikwu
Creative writer, Storyteller, and Fiction enthusiast. contact: innyswrithingsevice@gmail.com
Sherwin Reyes
Full-time Human Being, Recovering Human Doing// Writes about social justice, relationships, conversations and life journeys.
James Gordon
Digital marketing professional, musician, and blogger, with a wife who works in tech, and a three year-old son.
☕️ShannonMoose
Amateur writer and full-time mom with a lot of ambition. Lover of coffee, reading, and knowledge. Film & Feline enthusiast. Top writer in Parenting
Gladys Simen
Gladys Simen is a life coach dedicated to helping working moms uncover their native genius and master career and motherhood with ease.
Lipika Sahu
Writer, 2XAuthor || Connect: lipikasahu194@gmail.com || Weekly: https://thewriteshot.substack.com/
Michael Ranjitsingh
Creator, writer, and dreamer. Specialize in writing articles about Relationships, Love, Poetry, and Christianity. Dad, husband, and child of God.
DLuxx
Crypto 📊 Culture Cultivator 🙌🏼 | Psychonaut 🚀Philosopher 🤔 | Bio-Hacking 💪 Bullshit Artist | X Spaces Host | Digital 💻 Nomad & Ronen 🗡️
Frank William Brennan
Speaker | Writer | Storyteller — Access your deepest potential. StoryTethersGroup.com
Evan Kelly
I’ll show you how to launch and grow a profitable online business with content marketing and tiny emails! https://newsletteralchemy.com
Stacey B
Natural born healer. Holistic health therapist. Intuitive, empath sharing compassionate, creative stories offering perspective. Proud single mama to one.
Suhasini Suresh
Writer, Painter, Baker - all self taught. Mother to 2 humans and 1 dog. Wife to the man I draw inspiration, life and hope from. Learning and unlearning everyday
Erika C-B
Nurse errant, mama, food blogger. I write as a means of processing, both work and personal experiences.
Shaun Banks
I am the father of six children, I acquired them after trading in all the hair from my head. I write to inspire, inform and invoke thoughts.Let’s do this!
BW Dave
Husband, Daddy, Investor, Musician, Coach, Headcase…all one day at a time. I write about things I experience.
Christer Enfors
Parent, gamer, professional software development nerd and amateur martial arts nerd. Loves roleplaying games. https://ttrpg-hangout.social
Lisa Kay Lindsay
Writer/photographer/digital creator. Turned to photography to deal with my shopping addiction. Twitter: @lisakaywriter Instagram: @lisa.kay.insta
Ariana A.
Diary of what I thought was a lost libido, turns out I’m Ace. A mix of nonfiction and fiction, because how else do we live the fantasy?
TechDetox Mom
Mom of 3, practitioner of the craft of screen time. Founded the blog www.TechDetoxBox.com to help protect human well-being from the power of addictive tech.
Phoebe Owens Crozier
👩👦 🐶 ⚡️✨ 🔗 mother of a dog |creative sorceress light | connected all-ways | (bio haiku by K-F-P 🙏 ) 🔗: superphoebe.com
Ian Rush
Millennial Dad | I don't know about conscious or gentle, but I'll stick with authentic parenting and see where that gets me.
Divya Karwal
A communication strategist for 15 years, learning the languages of the heart. I have fought life fiercely and positively, with a lot of love for living well.
PS
I am a radiologist in rural India. Also a mother of two kids, a traveller and a reader. My referral link https://medium.com/@nili105/membership
Rodney Lacroix
Rodney Lacroix is the author of numerous books, including “The Vasectomy Diaries” and “Romantic as Hell.” He has four kids and is super tired, you guys.
Kent Stuver
Author. Solopreneur. Gen-X Nomad. Copywriter. Online Marketer. Husband. Grandpa. Sax Player.
Deborah Holmén
Sharing my musing on the human experience, tapping into our greater purpose. Find me at The Good Men Project, A Parent is Born, Illumination, & Guide magazines.
Vibrant Dad
Father & husband helping you busy dads. Articles mostly about fatherhood, self-improvement, health, and raising well-adjusted kids. More at www.vibrantdad.com
Juliane Bergmann
Want to get your story published but don't know how to pitch editors? Grab my free pitch template and get your first byline: https://tinyurl.com/28dtcf22
Francesca Cadhit
TopClassEdge.com | Educator who writes about the magic of building wealth and education
Annie Cha
Content Creator • Diver • Yogi | Redefining relationships with myself and others | A space to be more kind. Beacon
Mariana Wechsler
Escrevo sobre Parentalidade e sobre a vida, com pitadas de ensinamentos budistas e minhas experiências. https://correnteza.substack.com/subscribe
Mandy Varney
Hello! My name is Mandy and I am a writer and blogger at simplycreativejourney.com where I share ways to have fun in your family and homeschool.
Cathy Taughinbaugh
Invitation to Change Certified Group Facilitator & Author of The Compassion Antidote. Learn more at www.cathytaughinbaugh.com
Amy Lee Kite
Writer, editor, poet, mom, dog lover. Author of children’s books on tough topics. amyleekite.com
Dustin Arand
Lawyer turned stay-at-home dad. I write about philosophy, culture, and law. Author of the book “Truth Evolves”. Top writer in History, Culture, and Politics.
Justin Andrews
Partner, Dad, and Creator. Radio producer by day, in my feelings with words by night. No idea what’s going on since 1984.
Michelle A. Cmarik
40-ish mom trying to find her bearings while fishing for goldfish crackers. 8x Top Writer
Rob Jones
Rob Jones is the founder of the Thought Lodge and 1/2 of the daughter/dad duo bearandbaba on Tiktok.
Rikke Kramme
All Things Curious | INFJ | Mother & Wife | Selfsabotage coach, Hypnotherapist, Teacher | Music, lit, coffee, and cats | Must laugh every day.
Jonathan Isbill MS, RD, LD
Holistic Health Writer, Author, Dietitian, Coach | Dedicated to serving others | Subscribe for My Free Weekly Health 📝https://jonathanisbillrd.substack.com
Kim Downey
Sober. Curious. (But not sober-curious, just sober. And curious.). Mother. TV and film fan. Writer. I run, eat, watch hummingbirds, think, learn, and grow.
Psych Kush
1x top writer in parenting • personal development memoirs + human psych + forensic psych • ko-fi.com/psychkush
Trisha Dunbar (She/Her)
🧠 Sharing my journey #100daysof... challenges 💪 Fitness & Health 📖Reading for Growth | ✍ Writing for Self-Expression 🦣@trishadunbar@me.dm
Chloe S.
Musings on love, sex, money, health, parenting, and more. Check out my latest musings here: https://chloespeaks.medium.com/subscribe. Happy reading 📖 !
J & J (Jessica & Joshua J. Lyon, BSQP, ACNP)
She's an Accountant & he is an MA in Counseling student at Liberty U, has a BS in Criminal Psychology, is a Mental Health Worker, Combat Veteran, & Writer
Estella Writes
Storyteller, Savant, Military Brat, Wife, & Mom; I love the planet & the people who share the world with me. Connect with me: https://linktr.ee/jegail as well.
Christopher Massimine
Christopher Massimine is an entrepreneur, mental health advocate, biz devo expert, contributor for “Entrepreneur,” & EP of the animated feature “The Inventor.”
Alisdair Horgen
Writer. Musician. Husband. Dad. I write about parenting, fitness, health, relationships, everything. I’m at https://alisdairhorgen.carrd.co/
3 Little Witches Grief Kit
Not actual witchcraft but kinda: focus on a collection of joys and sadnesses. Find me on the Good Men Project
Alchemy Prod.
Product Manager, Part-Time Music Producer, Full-Time New Dad and Recovering Addict sharing my journey on how I make it all work... jk. (Opinions are my own)
Eosty 🔹
Looking to get your content in front of a new audience? Guest posting is a great way to reach new readers and promote your work. Main Site: eosty.com
Harpreet Kaur
I'm a parent who happens to understand teens and parents and where they're coming from. I can help to build positive relationships between parents and teens
Iain Stanley
Aussie in Japan creating a 2nd income through writing. For my free 10-point guide to Medium success, click here: https://iain-stanley.ck.page/10pointguide
Sasha Moods
I joined Medium to share my brainy smut. Being here inspires me to write about other stuff too. ~ SM 😇💋 https://linktr.ee/sashamoods
Sri Nandhini G
🎯Committed to writing 💯 days ✒️ Write random thoughts, the gist of what I learn in a day, love, poems, and many others ✅ HIT FOLLOW to connect with me 👇👇👇
J.T. Vaughn
J.T. Vaughn is a proud father of two and the creator of InsiderDaddy.com, where he shares empowering advice to help ease the fears and anxiety of new dads.
Arielle Hawney
I write what’s authentic, helpful, and to inspire connection, compassion, and growth. www.linkedin.com/in/arielle-hawney/ https://writers.work/ariellehawney
Stu Gray
I encourage challenge and inspire married couples to have STUPENDOUS marriages! https://stupendousmarriage.com/signup
Sam Letterwood
Science enthusiast, Knowledge seeker, Meditation and yoga practitioner, Life-long learner
Human Nature - Laura G Owens - Writer
Social commentary. Huffington Post. Personal essays. The human condition. 15 years writing about mind & body natural health.
dance
Parent-child growth,Here you'll find all the essentials for raising kids; We understand the joys and struggles that come with managing a family.
AshBunny
I write about the human experience with a scoop of perspective and dash of humor. Follow me down the rabbit hole!
Aline S.
Positivity is my niche. Subscribe for stories on writing, self-improvement, parenting & more. Multilingual freelance writer since 2020 / Ma in Humanities.
Cina Lenee
Freelance writer, poet, and memoirist. Let’s journey through life and resilience together.
Behind_thepencil (Dr Iqra Javed)
I am a doctor, an introvert, and a writer. I am new on this platform. I like to write on life as we all know life happens. And we miss it in many ways.