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For women in corporate who are planning their way out. Essays and honest conversations from someone who left and is building something of her own.

Newsletter · By Annabelle Botea · English · Official site

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Sep 10, 2026
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Jul 16, 2026

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  1. Issue · Sep 10, 2026

    What Happens When We Stop Trying to Be Impressive? (opens the original)

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    Dear readers, I’m back! :)I went hiking in Switzerland with friends, came back to Lisbon, and discovered that my body had apparently decided the holiday wasn’t over yet.<img alt="" class="sizin

  2. Issue · Aug 19, 2026

    What if burnout isn't just an individual problem? Live Dan & Annabelle (opens the original)

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    Dear readers,I’ve been a bit quiet lately because life has been busy, and I decided to take some time for myself to breathe, slow down, and have space to get bored. This is usually when I get my best ideas, you know?As I’m packing my bag for my upcoming trip to Switzerland to visit a friend and spend the weekend hiking in the mountains, I wish you all a… Read more

  3. Issue · Jul 23, 2026

    The Week Everything Felt Too Heavy (opens the original)

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    “I feel completely overwhelmed” I stuttered with a small, trembling voice.Silence. The coffee cups were clacking in the background as the coffee machine hissed, producing another espresso.My friend looked at me with a mix of empathy and concern.“Have you tried resting more?”The café waiter asked us if we w

  4. Issue · Jul 16, 2026

    Seven Months on Substack: What Nobody Told Me About Growing Here (opens the original)

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    I’m sitting at a new coffee place that recently opened in my neighbourhood. Armed with my pen in my right hand, a flat white with oat milk on my left, I start scribbling.The air is already warm but a nice breeze brushes my hair occasionally.My phone pings. I glance over, it’s a WhatsApp notification.I deliberately ignore it.The pop-indie-folk music in the background distracts me for a few seconds.</sp

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