Tomatokind Magazine

About the Substack

Exploring the social-emotional fabric of neighborhoods and uplifting the journeys of creative entrepreneurs. Here, you'll find stories from local makers and movements from brick & mortar shop owners to multimedia storytellers.

Free Subscription Benefits

  • Occasional public posts

Paid Subcription Benefits

  • Subscriber-only posts and full archive
  • Post comments and join the community

Paid Subscription Plans

  • $80 a year
  • $8 a month

About Vanessa Li

​​I am deeply invested in the origin and one-of-a-kind stories of people and places around the world. As a creative writer, local guide, and performing artist, I have spent my life documenting the fabric of neighborhoods and their evermore beauty.

Is this your Substack? Submit changes.