# (Live) streaming for JOYful growth!

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Podcast: [Sparkle on Substack](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sparkle-on-substack-6621999)
Published: 2026-01-28T13:11:09+00:00
Episode link: https://sparkleon.substack.com/p/live-streaming-for-joyful-growth
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## Resource

AI Summary - thanks Claude This is a live chat conversation between Claire Venus ✨ and Claire Powell as part of January Joy(ful) Growth Club with Russell and Claire The conversation focuses on finding joy online, particularly on Substack while streaming live, and discusses personal and professional growth. Key Topics Discussed: * Finding joy in January’s gray weather through connection and conversation * The pressure and expectations that come with January as a “clean slate” * Challenges of self-employment (tax returns, financial pressures) * Claire’s (guest) car breaking down on the way to the call * Substack growth strategies and engagement * Illustration work and collaboration opportunities * Anti-AI art sentiment and the value of hand-drawn work * Product ideas including notebooks with illustrations Notable Quotes On finding joy: * “My style of joy is almost turning things that in the moment don’t feel very joyful into we just need to laugh at this.” On January’s challenges: * “I think January can be a bit of a an isolating time because everyone’s trying to get back into the rhythm of things um intentions are high expectations are high we’re all trying to be better people” On connection: * “I think it makes it feel slightly less bleep even if you just call someone up and i’m like this is rough and they’re like yeah tell me about it i instantly feel not alone” On the car incident: * “as I was thinking this, steam started rising from the bonnet of my car” ... “All we can do is laugh about that, really.” On Substack vs Instagram: * “It’s not as saturated as Instagram... Like Instagram has become a bit of an echo chamber... you look at one picture of a chicken and then all of a sudden all you’re seeing is chickens” On illustration quality: * “there is a quality to hand…

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