On Purpose

About the Substack

Storytelling, inspiration and research on how to live well, have fun and find a healthy relationship with work in a world obsessed with capitalism.

Free Subscription Benefits

  • Research-backed stories on how to have a healthy relationship with work and what holds us back

Paid Subcription Benefits

  • Life Practices โ€” researched backed activities to help you connect with who you are without all the shoulding
  • Member Salons โ€”ย a little online party where we hear from experts and debate the Big Questions
  • Human Resources โ€” explorations of what it means to live on purpose using selected pieces of art, music, literature and culture

Paid Subscription Plans

  • $49 a year
  • $5 a month

About Melissa Cullens

Ex-girlboss looking for another way.

Award-winning designer, researcher and strategist. Formerly CXO and founding team at Ellevest; Strategic Lead for the redesign of Vogue.com, SiriusXM Radio, Time Inc and more.

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