I’m a Founder turned Strategy & Ops Consultant, award winning podcaster and writer of the popular newsletter Anna Mack’s Stack.
Anna Mack's Stack
A weekly newsletter sharing business, career and life lessons from many years of trying hard, taking risks, failing often and improving until I succeed. For founders, solopreneurs and those striving to build a portfolio career on their own terms.
21st June 2024
One thing they don't tell you about working for yourself.
The Portfolio Career Explained, Part 5
13th June 2024
The skills you need to run a successful one (wo)man show.
The Portfolio Career Explained, Part 4
7th June 2024
How I'm building my portfolio of clients, projects and income streams.
The Portfolio Career Explained, Part 3
What readers are saying...
"Your weekly Substack is quickly becoming my weekly treat. It reminds me of when the 'goop' newsletter was first launched and I'd refresh my phone every night waiting for it to drop. Love your work."
- Sally
"I love your newsletter. I always take your words with me when I'm faced with professional challenges."
- Grace
"I LOVE these newsletters. The content and volume of the write ups are epic."
- Tom
"Anna's writing explores life's big topics through a grounded, female gaze. She seamlessly weaves professional and personal topics with the perfect balance of personal anecdotes, statistics and humour."
- Amy
"These newsletters are a breath of fresh air and come across as being super authentic."
- Nat
“Your newsletter has me hooked, line and sinker. I read it religiously, so deepest gratitude to you for motivating me to think outside the box.”
- Emm
"I read your Substack as soon as it comes out. I literally have a folder in my inbox called 'Anna Mack's Stack' where I save the ones I like."
- Natasha
"I really enjoy reading your articles. Your words have a fair dinkum quality to them that clearly expresses your lived experiences and learnings, and cuts through the BS."
- Albert
"I love how Anna understands the mind of a founder. She’s concise and incredibly sharp, and very much on the pulse of all the things that matter to me right now."
- Ebony
Greatest Hits
I’ve been writing about business & life since 2020. Here are some of my most popular articles.
Time, Money, Meaning.
What do we need to lead a fulfilling life?
Notice, note-take, curate, create.
My process for capturing great ideas.
What I wish someone had told me about running a business.
And the mindset shift that changed the whole game.
Clawing my way out of the comparison trap.
A lesson in finding compassion and joy.
10 reasons to give it a crack this year.
And why #6 is my new mantra.
Sorry I’m late, I was caught in a spiral of self sabotage.
On why I don't always listen to my thoughts.
© 2024 Anna Mackenzie
I acknowledge the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, the traditional owners of the land on which I live and work, and pay my respects to their Elders past and present who have been creating art here for tens of thousands of years.
I’m a Founder turned Strategy & Ops Consultant, award winning podcaster and writer of the popular newsletter Anna Mack’s Stack.
Anna Mack's Stack
A weekly newsletter sharing business, career and life lessons from many years of trying hard, taking risks, failing often and improving until I succeed. For founders, solopreneurs and those striving to build a portfolio career on their own terms.
21st June 2024
One thing they don't tell you about working for yourself.
The Portfolio Career Explained, Part 5
13th June 2024
The skills you need to run a successful one (wo)man show.
The Portfolio Career Explained, Part 4
7th June 2024
How I'm building my portfolio of clients, projects and income streams.
The Portfolio Career Explained, Part 3
What readers are saying...
"Your weekly Substack is quickly becoming my weekly treat. It reminds me of when the 'goop' newsletter was first launched and I'd refresh my phone every night waiting for it to drop. Love your work."
- Sally
"I love your newsletter. I always take your words with me when I'm faced with professional challenges."
- Grace
"I LOVE these newsletters. The content and volume of the write ups are epic."
- Tom
"Anna's writing explores life's big topics through a grounded, female gaze. She seamlessly weaves professional and personal topics with the perfect balance of personal anecdotes, statistics and humour."
- Amy
"These newsletters are a breath of fresh air and come across as being super authentic."
- Nat
“Your newsletter has me hooked, line and sinker. I read it religiously, so deepest gratitude to you for motivating me to think outside the box.”
- Emm
"I read your Substack as soon as it comes out. I literally have a folder in my inbox called 'Anna Mack's Stack' where I save the ones I like."
- Natasha
"I really enjoy reading your articles. Your words have a fair dinkum quality to them that clearly expresses your lived experiences and learnings, and cuts through the BS."
- Albert
"I love how Anna understands the mind of a founder. She’s concise and incredibly sharp, and very much on the pulse of all the things that matter to me right now."
- Ebony
Greatest Hits
I’ve been writing about business & life since 2020. Here are some of my most popular articles.
Time, Money, Meaning.
What do we need to lead a fulfilling life?
Notice, note-take, curate, create.
My process for capturing great ideas.
What I wish someone had told me about running a business.
And the mindset shift that changed the whole game.
Clawing my way out of the comparison trap.
A lesson in finding compassion and joy.
10 reasons to give it a crack this year.
And why #6 is my new mantra.
Sorry I’m late, I was caught in a spiral of self sabotage.
On why I don't always listen to my thoughts.
© 2024 Anna Mackenzie
I acknowledge the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, the traditional owners of the land on which I live and work, and pay my respects to their Elders past and present who have been creating art here for tens of thousands of years.
I’m a Founder turned Strategy & Ops Consultant, award winning podcaster and writer of the popular newsletter Anna Mack’s Stack.
Anna Mack's Stack
A weekly newsletter sharing business, career and life lessons from many years of trying hard, taking risks, failing often and improving until I succeed. For founders, solopreneurs and those striving to build a portfolio career on their own terms.
21st June 2024
One thing they don't tell you about working for yourself.
The Portfolio Career Explained, Part 5
13th June 2024
The skills you need to run a successful one (wo)man show.
The Portfolio Career Explained, Part 4
7th June 2024
How I'm building my portfolio of clients, projects and income streams.
The Portfolio Career Explained, Part 3
What readers are saying...
"Your weekly Substack is quickly becoming my weekly treat. It reminds me of when the 'goop' newsletter was first launched and I'd refresh my phone every night waiting for it to drop. Love your work."
- Sally
"I love your newsletter. I always take your words with me when I'm faced with professional challenges."
- Grace
"I LOVE these newsletters. The content and volume of the write ups are epic."
- Tom
"Anna's writing explores life's big topics through a grounded, female gaze. She seamlessly weaves professional and personal topics with the perfect balance of personal anecdotes, statistics and humour."
- Amy
"These newsletters are a breath of fresh air and come across as being super authentic."
- Nat
“Your newsletter has me hooked, line and sinker. I read it religiously, so deepest gratitude to you for motivating me to think outside the box.”
- Emm
"I read your Substack as soon as it comes out. I literally have a folder in my inbox called 'Anna Mack's Stack' where I save the ones I like."
- Natasha
"I really enjoy reading your articles. Your words have a fair dinkum quality to them that clearly expresses your lived experiences and learnings, and cuts through the BS."
- Albert
"I love how Anna understands the mind of a founder. She’s concise and incredibly sharp, and very much on the pulse of all the things that matter to me right now."
- Ebony
Greatest Hits
I’ve been writing about business & life since 2020. Here are some of my most popular articles.
Time, Money, Meaning.
What do we need to lead a fulfilling life?
Notice, note-take, curate, create.
My process for capturing great ideas.
What I wish someone had told me about running a business.
And the mindset shift that changed the whole game.
Clawing my way out of the comparison trap.
A lesson in finding compassion and joy.
10 reasons to give it a crack this year.
And why #6 is my new mantra.
Sorry I’m late, I was caught in a spiral of self sabotage.
On why I don't always listen to my thoughts.
© 2024 Anna Mackenzie
I acknowledge the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, the traditional owners of the land on which I live and work, and pay my respects to their Elders past and present who have been creating art here for tens of thousands of years.