📚 Does Substack Sabotage & Limit Our Movements? | the roots of change podcast

Hi y’all! 👋🏽 Before I left on my roadtrip, Sharon Hurley Hall and host, Sam Chavez, hopped on a Live! to dig into the harms of Substack for creators and movement leaders who work for liberatory change. After Substack platformed & monetized Nazi's in 2022, we both signed on to an open letter of fellow creators & journalists and left. The companies stance on privacy, progressive values, & creator independence has only gotten worse. Get a preview of our exclusive hours-long conversation for our members, we spoke about: - The Harm of Substack and the Need for Alternatives - The Challenges of Big Tech’s Platform Dominance - Our Experience Building on Secure Platforms - The Importance of Transparency in Platform Choices - Building a Personal Brand Beyond Platforms - The Power of Email and Community Engagement - Addressing Harm in Digital Spaces - Hope Amidst Challenges in Media - Resources & Tips for Independent Publishing Become a member: www.rootscha