February Meeting information
Mastermind for Food Writers dates and other important info
Here’s what’s coming up in February
There are two 90-minute Mastermind Meetings each month in different time zones + a 60-minute Office Hours meeting. All meetings are held on Zoom and require pre-registration. Registration links below.
Wednesday, February 11: Mastermind Meeting, 8am London (British Standard Time) with host Liza Debevec
Wednesday, February 18: Mastermind Meeting, 11am New York (Eastern Standard time with host Rebecca Blackwell
Wednesday, February 25: Office Hours, 12pm New York (Eastern Standard Time) with host Chef Carla Contreras
Mastermind for Food Writers Europe, Africa, Asia-Pacific
Meeting topic: General discussion
Wednesday, February 11th: 8am, London (British Standard Time)
Meeting hosted by Liza Debevec
Follow this link to register for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZArIuD6KSDajUcLlse5FEg#/
After you register for the meeting, you will receive an email that will allow you to add the meeting to your calendar in your time zone. Please register a day in advance if possible, to make sure you get the meeting link on time and to avoid ‘waiting at the door’.
Mastermind for Food Writers, North America
Meeting topic: Building community beyond the platform with Barbara at Projectkin + How to bring your readers on a journey from finding you to buying your book and other ways to monetizing your content with Stephanie Moon.
Wednesday, February 18th: 11am, New York (Eastern Standard Time)
Meeting hosted by Rebecca Blackwell
Follow this link to register for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/8WIneJSrTH-VupsuqisEQQ
After you register for the meeting, you will receive an email that will allow you to add the meeting to your calendar in your time zone.
Office Hours
What is Office Hours: It’s a way to get feedback, work through blocks, and spend time with people who get what you’re creating. Whether you’re refining your Substack, working on something specific, or need a focused window to work, this space is for you!
Who Office Hours is for: People actively building or working on something for your Substack: Writing, recipe development, or perhaps, something in the backend of your publication like your welcome emails, about page or starting Notes.
How to join:
Wednesday, February 25, at 12:00 p.m. New York (Eastern Standard Time) Meeting hosted by Chef Carla Contreras of Nourishing Creativity
Sign up with this link to register for this month’s Office Hours. Bonus: There is no recording to catch up on, this meeting is held live.
Note: You must be a registered Zoom user to sign up for this meeting. After you register for office hours, you will receive an email that will allow you to add the meeting to your calendar in your time zone. Need support? DM Chef Carla Contreras
Links and Resources!
If you’d like to volunteer to teach a mini-masterclass at an upcoming Mastermind Meeting, please sign up here!
If you’re not listed in the Directory, leave a comment on the Directory with your name and publication and I’ll get you added!
Community Resources: A revolving list of resources from food writers for food writers
Collaboration Network: Find other substack food writers to collaborate with
The Mastermind for Food Writers chat is a great place to connect with other food writers on Substack.
About your meeting hosts
Rebecca Blackwell is a writer, recipe developer and food photographer who publishes two recipe websites and a Substack newsletter. Her and her husband are nomads without a home base but with many modes of transportation, namely an RV, a motorcycle, and a sailboat. Rebecca write recipes and stories for curious people who believe experiences are more important than things and who want more adventure.
Liza Debevec is a social anthropologist, African studies specialist, and coach. She writes two Substack publications that bring together her love of stories, food, languages, and personal growth. Originally from Slovenia, Liza now lives in Lisbon, Portugal, after many years in Ethiopia, Burkina Faso, and other corners of the world. Her work is inspired by the ways people connect through meals, words, and meaningful conversations.
Chef Carla Contreras is a food creative, content strategist, and the host of the Nourishing Creativity podcast. When she is not working 1:1 with her clients, recording an episode of the podcast, or food styling, you can catch her going to the farmer’s market with her family, doing Pilates, or sipping ceremonial cacao.
As always, please let me know if you have questions or suggestions!