Eat Blog Talk | Megan Porta

In episode 660, Megan chats to Lauren Less about how to quickly grow a Substack audience and harness the platform for food blogging and community engagement. Lauren Less combines her passions for food and helping others by creating a space where people can find allergy-friendly recipes, chronic illness support, non-toxic lifestyle suggestions, and health and wellness tips. She discusses everything from fitness with chronic illness to tips for traveling with food allergies and everything in between. In this episode, you’ll learn how Lauren grew her Substack from zero to 13,000 subscribers and how Substack can serve as both an email list and a blog, helping you connect with your audience in a more personal and customizable way. Key points discussed include: - Substack is more than just an email platform: It functions like a blog, allowing creators to share content and build a community. - Growing a subscriber base takes consistency: Lauren used Instagram and TikTok to direct her audience to her Substack. - List