People tend to believe that to work in the media industry means to work in a creative field, and for the most part that’s true—but sometimes, it can actually be quite the opposite and feel restrictive.
As I am sure many of you already know, there is a criteria to what we can or cannot say, or what can or cannot be published. Much of what we pitch, feel inclined to share, and how we intend to share it will sometimes sadly, and even sometimes fortunately, never see print.
Still, I have always wanted my own personality and creative direction to be at the centre of what I write.
And so, that’s when the thought bubble was born.
Let’s be honest, it was only a matter of time before I joined Substack like everyone else in the media industry.
You may know me from my work at LBC and Newsweek—or even from my first attempt at media greatness *cringes into oblivion*, my weekly news show on Insanity Radio 103.2FM.
I also share more of my life and loves on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram—and all other platforms under @melissafleura, hoping to find like minded hearts.
the thought bubble
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While united by their informality—to the point where you can tell no broadsheet editor scouring for readability, SEO scores, or even worse, traffic potential has been within a mile of them—they will take on different forms.
From monthly recommendations featuring lists of books, films, podcasts, locations and buys that have elevated my life lately, to thoughtful curations on much of the same.
You may even find personal essays or the odd analytical news piece (and please don’t hold me to account for this one) in your inbox every now and then.
For the most part, the thought bubble will act as my digital diary.
A place where I can share all that I experienced and learned over the space of one, or two, or maybe even four weeks, and recount on standout moments and the bitesized bits of joy life has had to offer.
Hopefully these diary entries, personal stories, little nuggets of positivity, the three small dots in a thought bubble—call it what you will, can lift both my mood and yours, keeping us focused on all that is and can be good in the world.
Sound nice?
I hope the thought bubble can make for a way to get to know me better, and if nothing else, for a good on-the-loo or waiting-to-meet-a-friend-for-coffee read.
We all know we need one.
