86-Year-Old Patricia’s 1 Note Reached 20,000 Readers
The hidden gem who proves it’s never too late to shine on Substack Notes
I’ll never forget the first time I met
.It was 2021, in my very first Medium Kickstarter Bootcamp.
Patricia was already in her 80s, I was in my late 30s, but we clicked instantly. I’ve always felt like an old soul and she, with her wit and wisdom, became a true online friend.
She once said to me, during one of our calls in the pandemic:
“People are longing for deeper connections.”
And she was right.
That single sentence has echoed in my mind ever since because isn’t that what writing online is really all about?
👉 But before I share more about Patricia’s journey, let’s talk about the LIVE Substack Notes Bootcamp (replays will be available + community + support for 14 days to answer ALL your Qs!)…
…that has helped hundreds of new-ish writers, indie publishers and dreamers like Patricia to BE SEEN and GET RESULTS.
I’d like to invite you to:
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Just trust me: the 6 (!) BONUSES are awesome. We never had so many. This time it’s in collaboration with others.
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One of them has your name on it!
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From Medium to Substack
I first helped Patricia get started on Medium. She became a Top Writer, got Boosted, found her tribe, and made incredible connections.
Fast forward to 2024.
I had added Substack to my online writing platforms in 2022 and had been writing about the buzzy platform on Medium. Patricia saw me exploring this new space and — in her mid 80s — decided to join too.
And once again, I had the honor of showing her what’s possible with Substack and Substack Notes in my LIVE Bootcamps.
From Hidden Gem to 20,000 Readers With Substack Notes
Patricia began online writing as a hidden gem. No one knew her name.
Fast forward to 2025. One Note changed everything.
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