Surviving late-stage capitalism...and trying to write about it

Untangling thoughts and experiences along my self-publishing journey.

Welcome to my Substack deep-dives! This is where I go deeper into the themes of my upcoming book, The Restorative Rebel, and give you an inside look into my writing process.

Here’s what you can expect from my content:

• Free Content (Newsletter): Reflections on internalized capitalism and updates on how to buy the book and get involved with this work.

• Paid Content: Bi-weekly posts that take you behind the scenes of my writing journey offer tips for aspiring writers and creatives and explore the challenges of working within a culture that doesn’t care about you.

Whether you’re a writer, a creator, or just someone curious about what it takes to rebel against a system designed to wear you down, I hope this space offers you inspiration and a sense of community.

Dropping a pin

Bonjour y’all! I’m writing from France, where I’ll be for the next few months. It’s been a long, winding road to get here, and I’m grateful to have you with me. I want to share the journey that led me to this point—the fears, the doubts, the realizations, and the determination to follow through when every part of me wanted to quit. Thank you for joining me here.

Untangling fear and false narratives

My return to writing emerged from a deep need to untangle the negative thoughts that held me back. For too long, internalized capitalism convinced me that self-care was a weakness—something to be dealt with “later,” ideally when I had more money to invest in it. Writing for myself, purely out of joy, felt defiant. Putting my thoughts down for others to see felt risky. Because let’s be honest: criticizing widely promoted capitalist narratives—especially as a woman—doesn’t win you any gold stars. Women who speak their truths are often scapegoated and rarely celebrated. In a system that thrives on undervaluing care, emotional labor, and collaboration—the very strengths women often bring—authentic expression and critique are seen as threats rather than assets. Nevertheless, I persisted.