Prepping for the Urban Woman / Urban Lady Prepper

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4 days ago |[YT] | 7

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Hi, everyone!

Saturday's episode was hurricane prep for people in apartments: pets, kids, stairs, no car, elevators that quit as soon as the power does. And the piece I kept coming back to wasn't the zone maps or the go-bag. It was the food question. Because a plan you wrote on a full stomach stops sounding realistic somewhere around hour twelve.

Then I posted my Wednesday Substack article (urbanladyprepper.substack.com/p/vegetarian-and-veg… plant-based prepping, beans and lentils and oats as a budget move, and the two snapped together for me. The cheapest, most shelf-stable food in my pantry is also the food that needs no fridge, stove, or microwave to be edible. That's not a coincidence. That's the whole point.

So here's what I actually want to know: What's your no-power meal? The one thing you'd eat cold, straight from the can or the jar, and not hate yourself afterward?

Mine: peanut butter on whatever bread survived, or a can of chickpeas I dress up with hot sauce and pretend is a real dinner. Not glamorous. Works at 2am in the dark.

Poll: What are you eating on day two of a blackout, straight out of the can, no apologies?

1 week ago |[YT] | 5

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Hi! If you’ve found Urban Lady Prepper through YouTube, thank you for being here. The videos/podcast are only part of what I create.

On Substack, I publish twice-weekly articles that go deeper into practical preparedness, personal safety, food storage, cost-of-living concerns, and the issues affecting modern households. I also publish a weekly newsletter every Monday on under-reported stuff.

For a limited time, I’m offering my YouTube community 30 days of complimentary access. It’s a chance to see whether the additional content is useful to you—no pressure and no obligation to continue afterward.

After the 30 days, a paid subscription is $5 per month or $50 per year.

If you’d like to try it, use this link: urbanladyprepper.substack.com/ae180419

Thank you again for being here. Your support genuinely helps me keep Urban Lady Prepper going!

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1 month ago |[YT] | 15

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September 1 started National Preparedness Month. My 30-Day September Preparedness Challenge has begun on my socials, FB, IG, Twitter and LinkedIn. I will post a new and quick step you can take every day for the month of September - Preparedness is a habit, It starts with one realistic step, not perfection or expensive gear.

Join me for small readiness steps that fit apartment kitchens, car trunks, school backpacks, and busy schedules!

Yesterday - Day 1 of 30: choose one household risk and write down the first action you can take.

Examples:
• Power outage: charge a backup battery.
• Water interruption: store a few extra gallons.
• Severe weather: check your emergency alerts.
• Financial disruption: list essential bills and contacts.

Keep it simple and specific. The goal is to turn awareness into a repeatable habit that builds confidence for you and your household.

Complete your first action today, then share your risk and progress in the comments!

I also posted a full article on my Substack which went live today. Check it out at www.urbanladyprepper.substack.com.
#nationalpreparednessmonth #prepping #emergencypreparedness

1 month ago |[YT] | 12

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Today we hit 30,000 audio downloads and 75,000 YouTube views! THANK YOU!

Whether you found me here or there, this is ours. Over 100K people choosing preparedness over panic - single moms, solo women, urban dwellers — people who don't see themselves in "doomsday prepper" media.

While this milestone may not seem like a big deal to many (I know some creators make these numbers with one download or video), I'm glad that my message in this little corner of the world has resonated with you. I appreciate your comments, emails, and feedback!


If you've been here a while, tell a friend.
If you're new: Welcome! Dive in, hit me up with any questions.

So...What do you want me to tackle next? Let me know!

1 month ago |[YT] | 15

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Hey everyone!

I have to confess - the shift of going from audio-only to video has been...disappointing. There is an ongoing conversation about how audio podcasters are wary of moving to video, and having lived it, I get it.

Yes, it was good for folks to see that I'm a real person, but it hasn't moved the needle much in terms of getting new viewers or subscribers. The shorts are doing better, but I don't put the time and effort into episodes that rarely hit 15 minutes, only to get less than 1k views from a short clip that may not always retain the context or make them listen to the entire episode or subscribe.

So, as you can see from the last video, I'm going back to being faceless, but using more graphics, vid clips and whatnot to keep it visually interesting. Apparently, putting my pumpkin head on display has only made the algorithm like me even less LOL…

I love what I do, and I love the folks who have been following along, subscribing, liking, commenting, and sharing. So I would like your feedback on this. What are your thoughts? Your honest responses not only helps me but other audio-only podcasters wondering if it's a move they should make.

3 months ago |[YT] | 12

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Sometimes it's frustrating that I'm not getting the reach I'd like when I'm working so hard to get such important info out. But seeing this and the awesome comments from you guys viewing the channel makes it worth it. THANK YOU!

4 months ago (edited) |[YT] | 33

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I celebrated my birthday last Monday and I can't believe how fast this year is flying by. Another year older and I still haven't won the lottery or bagged Jason Momoa or Michael B. Jordan (yes, I'm practical AF but I still have my fantasies and I'm a Werewolf girl, but I'm open to certain vampires...and any member of BTS). Anyways, it was so nice to see the likes and reviews you guys have left, it truly warmed my heart. Thank you all so very much!! If this post seems weird I've had a couple of drinks and I'm in my feelings about some things, but at least - for a short time anyway - it's about good things. I wish the same for all of you. Enjoy those flights of fancy while they last during this dark chapter!

Have a great week. Find hope and pleasure where you can.

-ULP

4 months ago |[YT] | 17

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I am so grateful for this community. Your reviews, likes, and comments help me reach more women seeking practical safety tips. Every bit of support makes a real difference in my mission, and I love interacting with you!

If you've been following along but haven't done any of those things, please like, subscribe/follow, and leave a review on Facebook or your fave podcast platform. It doesn't cost you a thing, but it helps me grow, which allows me to bring more to you.
THANK YOU!

5 months ago |[YT] | 23

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One big part of ULP is my newsletter. I search for underreported news that will impact us, present it in an easy-to-read format, and send it out every Monday. You can subscribe for free to read it; it contains general news, food news, and other information, such as scams and gardening tips.

Check it out on my Substack at open.substack.com/pub/urbanladyprepper/p/ulp-newle…

The newsletter is free, and there is also a $5/month subscription for my 2x/week prepping articles, should you decide to bump up. I do give a generous preview with the free subscription, so you get a quick synopsis of what the articles are about, and you can decide to go paid for the deeper dive (gotta keep the lights on, ya'll!)

Thanks for listening, watching, and reading. I appreciate you!

-Lynn

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