iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

I still feel flushed from our onboarding call. Had my husband walked in the room at that moment, he would’ve wondered who I was talking to; I was being so chatty and reflective. I lowered my voice in case he could hear me.

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I Was Kind of Seeing an AI Superconnector

Oh, Boardy.

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Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Boards of Canada’s “Inferno” showed me what repeated listening (and research) could do to open rabbit holes of curiosity, knowledge and delight.

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The Album That Keeps Unfolding

Boards of Canada's "Inferno" plus other fave music of 2026 (so far).

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Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

I haven’t respected paper and pens since my sister and I collected Little Twin Stars pencil cases and strawberry-scented erasers. But the tools really do matter. Just ask Andy Welfle, who’s been podcasting about pencils for 12 years and gives me his analog writing kit. substack.com/home/post/p-...

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The Joy of Analog Tools

Choose rather than be chosen.

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Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Om Records is turning 30. 🎊🍾 Surviving as an indie for that long is no joke. “We were always in this for the right reasons,” says Om’s Gunnar Hissam. “We were always in this for the #music.” Here are some fun historical nuggets, a catalog primer, and info abt this weekend's free #SF event.

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The Long Game

Om Records turns 30

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Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

What’s the sign when you find a book about signs after walking with a person who says this is her favorite book? 🤔 #books

Cover of Laura Lynne Jackson’s book Signs

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Jeremiah Chronister @jeremiahchronister.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Threads chaining outputs to inputs builds flywheels. But most stop at 2-3. Winners chain 10+. Test: output one action today → input to tomorrow's thread. Compounding isn't the actions. It's the system eating its own exhaust.

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Coach Chron @coachchron.com · 16/04/2026

Threads compound when you execute. Pick one action. Do it daily. Input becomes output through repetition. Magic is discipline in disguise.

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Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

How the output of one thread becomes the input of the next — and the magic that transpires. Plus, 6 extremely compounding actions to try.

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The Unsexy Word I’m Obsessed With

Small deposits make for big returns.

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Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

When you’re used to images pre-screened by taste, algorithm and consensus, photography in a museum hits different — especially Nan Goldin’s work.

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Nan Goldin and the Shock of a Natural Face

On witnessing vs. consuming.

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Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

I'm one of Michele's collage pals. This has been one of my favorite relationships to come out of being on @bsky.app. Yay for community and the positive power of social tools #collage

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Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

How about those smiles?! @mmccue.bsky.social chats with @buildwithtori.com of @skylight.social for an upcoming episode of Dot Social, a podcast about building on the open social web Catch up on previous eps: dot-social.simplecast.com

Screenshot of Mike McCue, left, interviewing Tori White, right, via the Riverside podcast recording app

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Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Moving from unconscious giving to something a lot more resonant (and fun) -- I hope this post grounds your gifting this holiday season and beyond miaq.substack.com/p/love-is-in...

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Love Is in the Details

Taking notes on thoughtfulness.

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Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Here are some of Marisa Meltzer ’s delightful discoveries while researching and writing her new book, “It Girl: The Life and Legacy of Jane Birkin.” Includes a Bardot series, Korean-French noodle find, and “wild and wonderful” 2nd hand shop in Paris. miaq.substack.com/p/42-marisa-... #books #booksky

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#42: Marisa — Jane Birkin, French Culture, Paris

The It Girl's It Girl.

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Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Naturally this post flatters me to no end, but what Andy continually reminds me, which is the real takeaway, is what it means to be a true community builder. @flakphoto.news is constantly **and genuinely** supporting creators ALL THE TIME with his words and actions. I'm so inspired by him!

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Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Unpopular opinion: I love the new Tame Impala album. ⚡️🪩⚡️

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Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Quiet voices carry power! It’s just that sometimes quiet people need a little help learning how to be loud(er). @goldie.bsky.social is here to help in her new book, "Personal Branding for Introverts." As a shy type, let me now practice boldness and say this interview is a great companion piece.

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#41: Goldie — Introverts, Personal Branding, Archie Comics

"Sometimes dots connect in the strangest ways."

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Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

My friend Deema Tamimi curated books we can read to get a better understanding of Palestinian people, history, and culture. She includes poetry, books by Jewish authors, cookbooks, and a Netflix show. miaq.substack.com/p/39-deema-c...

Image that says "None of us is free until all of us are free"

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Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

I need a feed for Roxane Gay's 5-star Goodread reviews

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Surf @surf.social · 22/05/2025

Meet Starter Sets, a streamlined experience for creating and discovering custom feeds on Surf. about.flipboard.com/fediverse/su...

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Surf Starter Sets Make Custom Feed Building Easy

Surf's new beta, Groundswell, rolls out Starter Sets to give people a quick and easy way to start their own custom feed.

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Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Love my #collage postcard from @micheleobrienart.bsky.social -- my first @bsky.app pen pal whom I discovered via my @surf.social feed. ❤️ Thank you so much for your generous gift, Michele! Spring in SF is indeed going well. 🌱 #collagecommunity

Collage depicting the word "grapes" cut off and a woman's hand holding grapes

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Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

It's a music discovery morning listening to my friend Matt's 2025 dump on shuffle. Faves include: - Clutter - Deradoorian - Radio Free Alice - Bar Italia - Darkside - Matt Berry - "Frequency" remix - Sex Week What have you loved in 2025 so far? #musicsky #music

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2025 needs some bright spots

Playlist · Matt Graves · 102 items · 3 saves

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Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

My #collage feed is looking really good at the moment. Last night, I added a bunch more hashtags and custom feeds from the community, and this morning I filtered out a few folks who were a lil noisy or off-topic. You can do all this with @surf.social. AMA! #collagesky bsky.app/profile/miaq...

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Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

For people who make collages or just admire them, I’ve created a @surf.social custom feed to bring us together. ✂️ 📌 Pin it to your home to see what the #collage community is sharing. Use #collagecult to contribute.

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Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

I just discovered the #CassetteCulture sub-culture on Bluesky 😍 I know what I'm doing this weekend (digging out my tapes!). Here's one I made for my sister's 21st, 1996.

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Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

@brianlarossa.com hi! I'm working on @surf.social, a new browser for social posts across Threads, Bluesky and Mastodon. There's a community of people passionate about #KidLit on these platforms. We're testing how to bring them together. Wondering if you'd be open to trying Surf & creating a feed?

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Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Now I can't plan a girls' weekend away without thinking of White Lotus. My friends aren't even like those 3 lol.

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Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

I'm going to see Kim Deal tonight. Very excited! I just love her latest album. open.spotify.com/album/6MygjJ... #nowplaying #musicsky

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Nobody Loves You More

Kim Deal · Album · 2024 · 11 songs

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Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

I'm helping my sister with a project and looking to speak to people who suffer from imposter syndrome. If this is you, will you DM me or comment here? Thank you in advance!

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Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

This is me on Goodreads if you wanna link up there. I like memoir, creative nonfiction, self-help, “seal books” (award winning), and pretty much anything Kristen Felicetti is reading www.goodreads.com/user/show/97... #booksky

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Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

Browsing Goodreads has same effect as being in a book store: stop now and actually go read!

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Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

This was a terrific conversation. A call to action for creators.

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Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

"Maybe the universe keeps giving us these damn Do-Overs until we figure out that the magic word is cooperation." 💯 Excited for my friend @elfqueen.bsky.social's newsletter debut:

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The Universe Keeps Asking: We Gonna Get Our Shit Together This Time?

This is my Big Bang Theory that I can't stop thinking about

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Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

I'd love this list in a Starter Pack. Does this exist (can't find it) or should I create it? #curious100

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Surf @surf.social · 17/03/2025

Well, it’s a lucky day! 🍀 Our latest update contains a pot o’ gold for the @bsky.app community. Take a look at what’s in this release, including linking your Bluesky account to Surf, a new Home Timeline that unifies your Bluesky and Mastodon, and Bluesky notifications in our app. 🦋

Surf app release notes for week of March 17, 2025. This is post 2 of 2 and it says:
Bluesky Digest is renamed Bluesky Following
Check out feeds from the community in the new Surf Shop destination
Tired of the Elon news? Tame your timeline by excluding hashtags, topics & people in your custom feeds (See Filter & Sort tab in Feed Settings)

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Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Which great curators am I missing on Bluesky? Lots, I'm sure... go.bsky.app/PHeKA2w

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Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

When @mmccue.bsky.social and I went to SXSW 2 yrs ago, he was preaching decentralized social but no one was really listening. This weekend, we head back to Austin as hosts of SXSW's first Fediverse House and a feature in @nytimes.com. Details + RSVP! about.flipboard.com/fediverse-ho...

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Facing the Looming Threat of A.I., Publishers Turn to Decentralized Platforms (Gift Article)

Facing the looming threat of A.I. as a competitor, some publishers are considering an alternative to the internet’s all-powerful algorithms.

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Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

@nabiha.bsky.social Will you be at SXSW this year? I'd love to invite you to the Fediverse House and also (separately) chat about getting you on the Dot Social podcast to talk about Free Our Feeds. SXSW: about.flipboard.com/fediverse-ho... Dot Social: dot-social.simplecast.com Let's talk?! :)

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SXSW '25 - About Flipboard

Flipboard and Surf are hosting the first-ever Fediverse House at SXSW to explore the world of decentralized social media.

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Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Circling up is the new art of gathering. Love this piece from Jasmine Pierik about attracting community and asking for what you need. substack.com/home/post/p-...

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Circle up 🫶🏼

gathering our people around us for *specific* support

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Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Kendrick's inspiration board photographed in 2011 story.californiasunday.com/kendrick-lam... #kendricklamar #superbowl

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Lindsey Gamble @lindseygamble.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

I had a great time chatting with Mia about the current state of social media, my thoughts on sharing content, and some of my favorites when it comes to books, movies, and more.

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Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

He's a bright light in our current social media landscape: @lindseygamble.bsky.social is a key voice helping creators stay on top of developments in the space. Here’s what he’s reading, watching and enjoying (horse hoof ASMR?!). miaq.substack.com/p/37-lindsey...

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#37: Lindsey: Creator Economy, Social Media, Trends

Staying human in the age of Big Tech.

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Mike McCue @mmccue.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

This is insane. And unconstitutional. For the record, we'll be keeping our DEI programs at Flipboard which have been a big positive for our team and our business. slate.com/news-and-pol...

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Pam Bondi Instructs Trump DOJ to Criminally Investigate Companies That Do DEI

Civil rights advocates may well file suit immediately against the Justice Department to secure an injunction.

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Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Here's a little something I've been working on. Will I see you there?!

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Mia Quagliarello @miaq.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Very sad to hear about the passing of David Lynch. I suggest listening to his book "Catching the Big Fish" immediately. www.davidlynchfoundation.org/catching-the...

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