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Shaiyan Khan's avatar

a substack hall of famer and a forever homie

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Bailey Dunn's avatar

miss you already homie !! I already have a great track record of offering my holiday +1 to alums (ask jasmine) so if you play your cards right we may see you at summerfest ….

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Katie O'Connell's avatar

Smile and dialing my way to that invite!

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Best Friends's avatar

Miss you 😭❤️

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Elle Griffin's avatar

This is beautiful Katie. We really can write our own paths into existence. 🥰

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Adam Ming's avatar

Katie, I don’t even remember how I ended up subscribing to your Substack, but i remember how much I loved your welcome email, it was so warm and inviting I just had to reply, and that lead to all kinds of fun mini adventures, thank you for inviting me into your world and your community, but also into substack, you and bailey made me feel so welcome here, when all I was was a fledgling newsletter and a dream.

The energy you shared in the few interactions we’ve had across the world, that’s become a template for me of what’s possible, I think you’re reminding me of that template through this post.

I’m so curious about the adventures you will write next! May your infectious energy continue to transform peoples lives and communities!

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Katie O'Connell's avatar

Adam! A joy to witness the world you continue being to life. Hopefully one day we get around to making a children’s book together ☺️

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Kristen Felicetti's avatar

So beautifully said! Miss you Katie! <3

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Katie O'Connell's avatar

🧡

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Christina Loff's avatar

So grateful I got the chance to work alongside you Katie. Hope to do it again some day. ❤️❤️❤️

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Tester Account's avatar

<3

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Kate McDermott's avatar

I will always remember your warm welcome and sharing in Substack Go and Substack Grow and support during our Food Writers group. I made new friends because of you and found a home here on Substack. Thank you, Katie, and here’s to your next chapter!

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Katie O'Connell's avatar

Thank you Kate! I hope one day to try one of your scrumptious pies in person!

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Kate McDermott's avatar

There’s always a place for you at my table, Katie…always.

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Zoë's avatar

What a shining light and force you are, Katie! Miss you so much!

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Gabby Granada's avatar

To new chapters, new emails, and old friends! Reading this was the best Sunday evening treat.

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Katie O'Connell's avatar

OLD FRIENDS 💃

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Jolene Handy's avatar

Running to read the articles. Katie, you are a gem! Forever grateful, my friend! xx

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Katie O'Connell's avatar

A lot of laughs, forever

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Tatiana Gallardo's avatar

When I think of Substack, I think of you and all that you've created to empower writers here. Wishing you the best of luck on your next adventure!!

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Katie O'Connell's avatar

❤️❤️❤️back to you! Yours was among the first to show what was possible visually

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Kevin Huynh's avatar

So glad our lives are intertwined!

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Katie O'Connell's avatar

🫶🤝

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Kai Sotto's avatar

One of the best emails I ever received. And certainly the one I am so happy we responded to.

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Katie O'Connell's avatar

💌

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Lucas Gelfond's avatar

legendary run!!!

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