March Mastermind Meeting Next Week!
And other important dates for March
Hello friends! The March meeting in a North American time zone is next week! I feel like I’m not quite used to writing 2026, and it’s already March.
This month’s meeting is a bit earlier than normal, but we’ve got a GREAT topic lined up: How To Create a Newsletter Template To Make Writing and Sharing Less Stressful. The mini-masterclass will be taught by Mira Dessy who has some great ideas and tools to share with us. You won’t want to miss it!
Mastermind for Food Writers, North America
Meeting topic: How To Create a Newsletter Template To Make Writing and Sharing Less Stressful with Mira Dessy
Wednesday, March 4th: 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/MNyrrx2YR0igFkWVgZ0gbw
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.
Upcoming Meetings
Mastermind for Food Writers, Europe, Africa, Asia-Pacific
Wednesday, March 18th: 8am, London (British Standard Time)
Meeting hosted by Liza Debevec
Follow this link to register for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3YfCOMKrQWSfG4hp-CVD7Q
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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, March 25, at 12:00 p.m. New York (Eastern Standard Time)
Meeting hosted by 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 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!