Well this is a bit fucking glorious isn't it!? It really resonated with me. I started a business 8 years ago to be an ethical marketing consultant - a term I coined that meant I would only elevate the message of people and organisations doing something truly good in the world. Simple right? No! The fucking algorithms are a hellscape and, like you, the people we really should be hearing from are drowned out because there's no profit in peace. So good for you for creating a safe space here on Substack where we actually get visibility of your content. Good luck and lots of love. xXx
Wait a minute, you've only been here two weeks? I just went to follow and wanted to subscribe to you, and it said I was blocked? How can I be blocked? Rather strange, that, don't you think?
I think I've been burdened with an almost unending desire to please. It's something I'm starting to learn to fight against, although I still struggle. I tend to find it hardest to fight my own corner, when things get tough for me I tend to go quiet and do what I'm told to do so I can keep other people happy. I can be very outspoken in defense of others though, which I think is a good starting point when it comes to building my backbone.
I've found Substack to be a wonderful place. It's the home of the highly irrelevant blog that has given me my first official writing gig, where I am trying to encourage others to try their hand at baking by sharing my favourite recipes and their history.
I hope you find as much joy in your adventures with Substack as I have.
I think lots of women walk in the shoes you are doing something about. Throw away or burn those shoes. They don’t serve you well. Get hou some hob nail boots and kick the shit outta them!
The best morning coffee I have had since I don’t know when! To actually read how someone wrote as me has brought me so much into this genuine place. In company! The most vital thing we have in common? Actually saying fuck it!!! One of my most useful, sentimental, expressive, relieving a frustrating situation, and forbidden words ever!
I do feel sorry for your publicist, but very glad for us!
It is possible to build a wonderful and fierce community. Amanda Palmer did it and it’s fucking glorious over there on her Patreon and other channels. You’re definitely more made for this kind of communication. Just delete the wankers - they will come for voyeurism.
Social media in general has become horrible. Angry, vacuous, uber misogynistic, superficial and downright bloody awful. Looking forward to this - whatever it turns out to be!
Hah! Don’t call me a wanker! Well, I do wank, who doesn’t, but I’m one of the good guys. I respect women. Btw, Jameela, I read a piece by you staring men, real men, should come forth out of the woodwork and honestly take up for women snd condemn the shit eaters who rape and/or beat women or otherwise mistreat them. That’s me…right there with you. Any man who does that “Ditty” shit needs to be “removed” from the scene. I, for one, am not goi g to stick my head in the sand and look the other way.
Didn’t even know what substack was…but I’m here because your brain is one of the best things about this world. I cannot wait to read what you have to say!!
I’m so grateful you’re here - and I completely understand the need to get away from punishing algorithms! I built a successful freelance theatre critic career on social media - but it’s nothing like it used to be.
Sometimes I feel like a crabby Luddite going on about the “good old days”…
But the truth is that social media used to be fun. It used to involve real connection with an audience. I met the love of my life and many of my best friends on Twitter circa 2009-2012…
Now it’s relentless hate and trolling.
Given my boobs are not impressive enough to shake to get attention - and I too don’t wish to share my actual arsehole (love you for this) I’m here. Trying for real and meaningful connection with people who actually want to read what I have to say.
For me, it’s so difficult to find people who question things that society has grown numb and used to. By things I mean the whole fucking system. So difficult to find people who are okay with being wrong and contradictory because they’re at peace with not knowing everything and are continuously learning. You feel safe. Reading you felt safe. Excited for more. Thanks, Jameela
I bloody love this Jameela. I feel like I’ve just had a cuppa with you. Shared a bit of your inner world. I laughed out loud about the “do ghosts watch us while we wank” comment… I already feel safe enough with you to say that I have also had the same sort of thoughts 😂 I look forward to walking this truthful path on this lovely platform with you and all the other gentle, honest souls here. It’s so refreshing. Xx
I’ve never really felt the desire for a tattoo before but I now want “A low desire to please” tattooed on my forearm more than ANYTHING! Welcome. Love you. Really looking forward to your essays. Xx
I loved your Instagram and how you regularly engaged with your followers on a level many bigger accounts didn't. But I'm equally glad you are here, because my nerdy brain likes lots of engaging conversation. I feel like you're going to be pretty darn good at keeping my menopausal brain cells alert 🩷
You wrote a long thought provoking funny piece but now I'm finished reading all I can think of are the ghosts watching everything.
I wonder if they all get the opportunity to "pass on" or "go into the light" but the perverts stay to perv on us. Do certain people have ghostly fan clubs? Floating room only to watch Jameela.... Wash the dishes.
I really love this and look forward to hearing more from you. Didn’t know that you used to be a journalist, but tbh it didn’t shock me. Your Insta posts have been so insightful beyond what I normally expect from actors online. I’m a broke bitch, but I’ll try to upgrade to the paid tier at some point, because I really love this and would love to support it.
Well this is a bit fucking glorious isn't it!? It really resonated with me. I started a business 8 years ago to be an ethical marketing consultant - a term I coined that meant I would only elevate the message of people and organisations doing something truly good in the world. Simple right? No! The fucking algorithms are a hellscape and, like you, the people we really should be hearing from are drowned out because there's no profit in peace. So good for you for creating a safe space here on Substack where we actually get visibility of your content. Good luck and lots of love. xXx
thank you!!!
Left Twitter, left Instagram. Am here since 2023, reading along, and started writing on Substack two weeks ago.
It feels somehow slower than normal social media, right?
Have a good start here, Jameela. ❤️
thank you!
It’s slow, Dr. Barb…but for the most part—it’s honest and sincere. I love it!😊
And long-form content… I think everyone is hungry for this, right? It’s great to think something through for once.
Agree totally…I feel I still have a long-form attention span…I love reading and this place is a godsend for that.
Wait a minute, you've only been here two weeks? I just went to follow and wanted to subscribe to you, and it said I was blocked? How can I be blocked? Rather strange, that, don't you think?
I think I've been burdened with an almost unending desire to please. It's something I'm starting to learn to fight against, although I still struggle. I tend to find it hardest to fight my own corner, when things get tough for me I tend to go quiet and do what I'm told to do so I can keep other people happy. I can be very outspoken in defense of others though, which I think is a good starting point when it comes to building my backbone.
I've found Substack to be a wonderful place. It's the home of the highly irrelevant blog that has given me my first official writing gig, where I am trying to encourage others to try their hand at baking by sharing my favourite recipes and their history.
I hope you find as much joy in your adventures with Substack as I have.
I think lots of women walk in the shoes you are doing something about. Throw away or burn those shoes. They don’t serve you well. Get hou some hob nail boots and kick the shit outta them!
If you have never read the works of Melody Beattie I think you may like them.
I've never read them, I'll have to check them out.
The best morning coffee I have had since I don’t know when! To actually read how someone wrote as me has brought me so much into this genuine place. In company! The most vital thing we have in common? Actually saying fuck it!!! One of my most useful, sentimental, expressive, relieving a frustrating situation, and forbidden words ever!
Well, hell and yeehaw!
I do feel sorry for your publicist, but very glad for us!
It is possible to build a wonderful and fierce community. Amanda Palmer did it and it’s fucking glorious over there on her Patreon and other channels. You’re definitely more made for this kind of communication. Just delete the wankers - they will come for voyeurism.
Social media in general has become horrible. Angry, vacuous, uber misogynistic, superficial and downright bloody awful. Looking forward to this - whatever it turns out to be!
amen!!!
Hah! Don’t call me a wanker! Well, I do wank, who doesn’t, but I’m one of the good guys. I respect women. Btw, Jameela, I read a piece by you staring men, real men, should come forth out of the woodwork and honestly take up for women snd condemn the shit eaters who rape and/or beat women or otherwise mistreat them. That’s me…right there with you. Any man who does that “Ditty” shit needs to be “removed” from the scene. I, for one, am not goi g to stick my head in the sand and look the other way.
Absolutely Me too!
Loved reading this. I've always thought you're so different, so real. None of the Hollywood bullshit. Look forward to reading your articles. Sangeeta
Didn’t even know what substack was…but I’m here because your brain is one of the best things about this world. I cannot wait to read what you have to say!!
I’m so grateful you’re here - and I completely understand the need to get away from punishing algorithms! I built a successful freelance theatre critic career on social media - but it’s nothing like it used to be.
Sometimes I feel like a crabby Luddite going on about the “good old days”…
But the truth is that social media used to be fun. It used to involve real connection with an audience. I met the love of my life and many of my best friends on Twitter circa 2009-2012…
Now it’s relentless hate and trolling.
Given my boobs are not impressive enough to shake to get attention - and I too don’t wish to share my actual arsehole (love you for this) I’m here. Trying for real and meaningful connection with people who actually want to read what I have to say.
I hope you love it here - I suspect you will!
For me, it’s so difficult to find people who question things that society has grown numb and used to. By things I mean the whole fucking system. So difficult to find people who are okay with being wrong and contradictory because they’re at peace with not knowing everything and are continuously learning. You feel safe. Reading you felt safe. Excited for more. Thanks, Jameela
I bloody love this Jameela. I feel like I’ve just had a cuppa with you. Shared a bit of your inner world. I laughed out loud about the “do ghosts watch us while we wank” comment… I already feel safe enough with you to say that I have also had the same sort of thoughts 😂 I look forward to walking this truthful path on this lovely platform with you and all the other gentle, honest souls here. It’s so refreshing. Xx
❤️❤️❤️
Those dogs are absolutely gorgeous
I’ve never really felt the desire for a tattoo before but I now want “A low desire to please” tattooed on my forearm more than ANYTHING! Welcome. Love you. Really looking forward to your essays. Xx
Glad to have you here, Jameela! I want a badge that says ‘subscribed before the Trojan boob video from Instagram’ yesterday 😂
I loved your Instagram and how you regularly engaged with your followers on a level many bigger accounts didn't. But I'm equally glad you are here, because my nerdy brain likes lots of engaging conversation. I feel like you're going to be pretty darn good at keeping my menopausal brain cells alert 🩷
You wrote a long thought provoking funny piece but now I'm finished reading all I can think of are the ghosts watching everything.
I wonder if they all get the opportunity to "pass on" or "go into the light" but the perverts stay to perv on us. Do certain people have ghostly fan clubs? Floating room only to watch Jameela.... Wash the dishes.
Came from the boobs, here for the brains 🫡 looking forward to the unfiltered, unhinged musings 🖤
I really love this and look forward to hearing more from you. Didn’t know that you used to be a journalist, but tbh it didn’t shock me. Your Insta posts have been so insightful beyond what I normally expect from actors online. I’m a broke bitch, but I’ll try to upgrade to the paid tier at some point, because I really love this and would love to support it.
Thank you!!!
You’re very welcome!