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Thank you Ali, and congratulations on going with your gut instinct and following what feels right. This to me feels very powerful and inspirational. May the force be with you ! ( I can’t believe I just said that, BUT, this really does feel very positive and a force for a better way !

I totally agree with you with my in box getting full of ‘preview’ newsletters there’s a bit of a tarnish appearing in the surface of what seems to be such a good social media platform in Substack.

So I for one think you should be loudly applauded for leading by example. 🙌

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Thank you very much Lee it feels right for me. Desperately trying to think of a Star Wars line and failing miserably! X

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😂 I would fail too if asked for another one !

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Thank you Ali - I completely admire how you ' tread your own path ' AND encourage others to tread theirs. I find your work and your ethos very uplifting and inspirational.

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That is very kind of you to say, thank you Ginny X

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I love everything about this! ❤️

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🧡

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Me too.

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Great trail blazing. Thank you 👏🏼

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Thank you x

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Looking forward to following you! Initially I were super exited about Substack, but recently it’s all changed to be a more locked-up version of itself, and how can I even decide which to pay for or not when some show so little!?! In a magazine or book you can flip trough 🫠.

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Thank you Tina. I agree and you are very welcome. X

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Thank you! As a retiree who loves books, interiors, textiles and other people's travel stories. I can't subscribe to everyone and so I don't subscribe for pay to anyone.

Not that you all don't deserve it. Just that I simply can't afford it.

But I do enjoy the reading and all the points of view on substack every morning with my first cup of tea. I take what is given, all the long and short bits of lovely inspiration and humor I have access to and now I can happily add to my day, yours!

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You are so welcome Susan. X X

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Thank you for doing this Ali. I can't wait to read all of your posts! I'm sure my curiosity is going to be sparked, that I will be inspired, and that I am going to learn alot of new stuff when I do.

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Very kind thank you! X

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Thank you 🙏

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Very welcome x

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Thank you Ali...I did the same a few months back for similar reasons. It has been so freeing 🌟

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It feels much better community is so important. X

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Just for that, I'm subscribing!

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Thank you very much David! Much appreciated ✨

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Thank you, we truly appreciate your kindness 🤩

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Thanks Nina x

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Thankyou - and Thankyou for everything that you do - truly inspirational 🤎

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Thank you Jeanette very kind x

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Thank you Ali. I love your work and what you stand for. As someone who has lacked confidence to promote my work, I truly appreciate being “invited in” to your community. I have both of your books and return to them over and over. Thank you!

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Dear Maureen

Thank you so much, that means a lot to me. It really is all about community and helping each other. I am so grateful for the book support and this feels right. I hope it helps. Ali x x

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Thank you Ali … love your authenticity and kindness xxx

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Thank you that’s very kind X

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Thank you so much, Ali.

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So welcome x x

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Thank You!

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Really welcome 🧡

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