The Hotpot
A morning ritual of mini-essays that cut through the daily noise.
The Hotpot is a newsletter for women who want more than surface-level inspiration. Small but cherished by its readers, it delivers in-depth, insightful, and engaging personal mini-essays, designed to resonate on a deeper, emotional level. Its published three times a week.
Every issue includes one idea, reflection, or observation meant to start a conversation. These are the kind of lessons I wished I learned when I was just starting out, and I wish others find them sooner than I found them.
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"The personal newsletter is different. It’s like a little essay, sent by a real person, designed to be read right inside your inbox, and written in a much more intimate, less formal tone of voice."
The Decoded is a personal global venture – an ultimate glimpse into Lisanne’s mind – at the service of the reader. This newsletter is for the inherently curious – people who love the joy of learning something new and expanding their own perspectives. This newsletter is an extension of Lisanne’s lifelong habit of keeping journals to make sense of the self and the world around her. On Sunday, a surprising thought or idea opens a world of fascinating information for readers to explore.
Founded by Lisanne, The Decoded, which launched in April 2022, is born out of the desire to write what she wished other blogs would talk about more often. I bring a unique perspective and a commitment to truth and authenticity. The essays are meticulously researched, offering a fresh and well-rounded approach to complex subjects. I strive to challenge conventional thinking, encouraging critical reflection and the exploration of new ideas.
This newsletter serves up an exclusive personal essay, and other stories, pieces of literature, information, thoughts, perspectives, and conversations with a thoroughly global lens. It is a batch of thoughtful publications brimming with fascinating stories and life lessons that inspire us all not simply to be more curious about the world around us but, ultimately, to be of service.
