🏠 Why I’ve Moved from Beehiiv to Substack
Taking a step back, starting fresh, and why Substack feels like home for now.
Hey everyone 👋
It’s been a little while since I last posted, and I wanted to share a quick update on where I’ve been — and why I’ve decided to move Andy’s Tech Talks over from Beehiiv to Substack.
🧠 Burnout & Hitting Reset
To be completely honest — I burnt out.
Between juggling full-time work, content creation, personal projects, and ongoing studying (I’m currently working towards my CISSP), things started to pile up. I found myself spending more time tweaking layouts and stressing about growth than actually enjoying the process of sharing what I’m learning.
Taking a step back helped me realise I needed to simplify and create in a way that feels more sustainable.
🔁 Why Substack?
While Beehiiv is a solid platform, I’ve found that Substack just suits me better at this stage. Here’s why:
It’s easier to manage — the writing process feels straightforward and intuitive
Discoverability is built-in — it’s easier to connect with like-minded people here
It has more of a social feel — I can follow other creators in the cybersecurity space and interact more naturally
More freedom to post casually — Notes make it easy to share quick ideas without overthinking
Substack feels less like a job, and more like a community space where I can share my journey, learn out loud, and connect with others along the way.
📚 What’s Coming Up
Now that I’m back in the flow, I’ll be sharing more content on:
Breaking into IT and cybersecurity
What I’m studying (including the CISSP and other certifications)
Cybersecurity and tech news (explained simply)
Lessons from the books I’m reading
Honest reflections from my career and learning journey
🙏 Thanks for Being Here
If you’ve followed me from Beehiiv — I really appreciate you.
If you’re new — welcome to the community.
This is a space for anyone looking to get into tech or grow in cybersecurity — especially if, like me, you’re figuring it out one step at a time.
More to come — let’s grow together.
– Andy