I believe the most powerful leadership starts with vulnerability—with sharing the stories we're almost too afraid to tell. I think many of us are here on Substack because we believe our stories matter, and that sharing the messy, uncertain parts can help someone else feel less alone.
I'm Lauren, and I write Permission to Change: Finding Your Ikigai. After years as a physician and clinic-builder, I made a leap that didn't make sense to anyone—including me. I left clinical medicine to become a medical educator. I'm now an assistant dean, Harvard Macy faculty, and an aspiring coach.
I write about reinvention, identity, purpose, and leadership—for physicians, educators, and anyone standing at a crossroads. If you've ever wondered whether your story could help someone else, you understand why I'm here.
Kristina, I'd love to hear any tips you have for those of us just starting out. And to everyone in this thread—let's support each other! Drop your tips and Substack below and let's follow/subscribe to one another. Rising tides lift all boats.
Heart Congratulations Kristina for your success which sets an example to others. As you rightly said consistency gives commendable knowledge and growth beyond our imagination. It needs effort coupled with willpower makes it happen in real life. It creates an idea in our brain to think in right direction and allow us to move with right people in right perception. I also strongly believe that Medium and Substack are the best platforms to share our notes and news letters to express our views on different subjects. By sharing our views we learn from others and improve our own knowledge gives experience to increase the confidence levels by filling the courage within to move forward in this journey. A small desiree grows likee a plant by pouring water daily it grows over a period of time in an unimaginable manner and gives shade to many by providing its fruits will give immense pleasure and satisfaction. Consequently, we also should help as human beings and play our role as an active personality by doing our best to contribute maximum extent makes us happy. contribution is the key in this respect. It is our dutyand responsibility as responsible citizen of this great nation. Community growth is our own growth. Togetherness gives strength. We as a team can do many things in one stroke. It generates power coupled with knowledge. Knowledge is must. Sharing is caring. Share your success with others. Success is a journey not the destintion. Winners think differently act effectively. Effectiveness is key for everything. You can do anything and everything. Be optimistic! Positive attitude gives tons of energy and allow us to learn consistently.
On Substack it's about subscribers. This are the people letting you into their inbox. Then we have the followers. People who just follow and see your posts on Notes.
Yes, congratulations, the pen is stronger than the tongue and longer lasting. I enjoyed your comment about having the Internet scream your name, constituencies, and patience. I look forward to the day I sit next to you: learning, chatting, and sharing more of our conversations with each other’s stories about how we can help others and how you put the mask on your face first, and then helped others reach their goals!
Congrats, Kristina!
Congratulations!! Love hearing story’s about slower but steady progress like yours!! Well deserved
Allways loved your stuff
Kristina,
What an inspiring success story!
I believe the most powerful leadership starts with vulnerability—with sharing the stories we're almost too afraid to tell. I think many of us are here on Substack because we believe our stories matter, and that sharing the messy, uncertain parts can help someone else feel less alone.
I'm Lauren, and I write Permission to Change: Finding Your Ikigai. After years as a physician and clinic-builder, I made a leap that didn't make sense to anyone—including me. I left clinical medicine to become a medical educator. I'm now an assistant dean, Harvard Macy faculty, and an aspiring coach.
I write about reinvention, identity, purpose, and leadership—for physicians, educators, and anyone standing at a crossroads. If you've ever wondered whether your story could help someone else, you understand why I'm here.
Kristina, I'd love to hear any tips you have for those of us just starting out. And to everyone in this thread—let's support each other! Drop your tips and Substack below and let's follow/subscribe to one another. Rising tides lift all boats.
--Lauren
Congratulations on your well earned achievement.
Congratulations, Kristina!
Super 👌
Heart Congratulations Kristina for your success which sets an example to others. As you rightly said consistency gives commendable knowledge and growth beyond our imagination. It needs effort coupled with willpower makes it happen in real life. It creates an idea in our brain to think in right direction and allow us to move with right people in right perception. I also strongly believe that Medium and Substack are the best platforms to share our notes and news letters to express our views on different subjects. By sharing our views we learn from others and improve our own knowledge gives experience to increase the confidence levels by filling the courage within to move forward in this journey. A small desiree grows likee a plant by pouring water daily it grows over a period of time in an unimaginable manner and gives shade to many by providing its fruits will give immense pleasure and satisfaction. Consequently, we also should help as human beings and play our role as an active personality by doing our best to contribute maximum extent makes us happy. contribution is the key in this respect. It is our dutyand responsibility as responsible citizen of this great nation. Community growth is our own growth. Togetherness gives strength. We as a team can do many things in one stroke. It generates power coupled with knowledge. Knowledge is must. Sharing is caring. Share your success with others. Success is a journey not the destintion. Winners think differently act effectively. Effectiveness is key for everything. You can do anything and everything. Be optimistic! Positive attitude gives tons of energy and allow us to learn consistently.
Wow, fascinating to see your work and progress
Thank you Kristina!
I’ve a question: What do followers get of posts & notes?
Hello David 👋 great you're learning!
On Substack it's about subscribers. This are the people letting you into their inbox. Then we have the followers. People who just follow and see your posts on Notes.
Yes, congratulations, the pen is stronger than the tongue and longer lasting. I enjoyed your comment about having the Internet scream your name, constituencies, and patience. I look forward to the day I sit next to you: learning, chatting, and sharing more of our conversations with each other’s stories about how we can help others and how you put the mask on your face first, and then helped others reach their goals!
Congrats !!!