Welcome to Mercury Stardust Media
What's here, where to find things, and other FAQ
Introduction
Welcome to Mercury Stardust Media Substack! We’re so grateful for each and every one of you who subscribe here on Substack, this newsletter and media hub makes us so proud to see it growing! This Welcome post will cover everything you might want to know about what kind of content to expect, where to find everything, and frequently asked questions. Scroll through to find direct links to every account Mercury has across the internet, our posting schedule, best ways to support our work, and recommendations for things like tools and books.
Before we get too far, I’m going to take a moment to introduce myself - I’m Basil Forest (they/he) and I’m the writer behind every substack post! I work very closely with Mercury and my job is mostly to help keep her on track to meet the goals that she has set. Making information more easily accessible is a passion of mine, and that’s why we started this Substack!
Home Page and Sections
Let’s go over all the sections of our Substack and what kind of content you can find on each tab.
*** On the Webpage ***
Landing Page
The landing page is the home page of our substack. In addition to this pinned Welcome post, you’ll also find the two most recent posts on the left side and a list of popular posts on the right side. Below that you can find more posts and a couple of recommended substacks to follow.
At the very top of the page, you’ll find the other tabs.
Notes
This tab contains all the short posts and restacks from both Mercury and Basil. This feed is more like a typical social media page.
Handy Ma’am Hotline Podcast
The Handy Ma’am Hotline tab contains all the posts and episodes of the Handy Ma’am Hotline Podcast! You can also find the podcast on your favorite podcast app.
Mercury shares information geared towards renters who need help fixing their homes, moving into their first apartments, and navigating the complexities of dealing with landlords. But a focus is not an exclusion and homeowners call in all the time!
If you need the RSS feed: https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/2695519/s/170490.rss
Store and Links
Clicking on the All the Links! tab on the top of the page will take you to Mercury’s linktree with the most updated links to her website merch store and everything else she wants you to see! You can also find most of those links throughout this post.
Archive
The archive tab will show you our full collection of posts available on Substack. You can search keywords to find posts about particular topics. Give it a try by searching for “Toilet” or “Drywall”. I try to make sure everything is tagged and has completed descriptions when posting, so you should be able to find things pretty easily!
What you can find here
We have a couple of ongoing series that you can find here on substack. You can search for the name of the series or check out the following links to view all posts in each series.
The Dust Pan: Collecting Our ThoughtsComing soon! Stay tuned to hear more about this!
In addition, you can also expect periodic posts including
Update and Recap Newsletters
Event Announcements
Store Updates, New Products, Sales
Frequently Asked Questions
There are a lot of questions that get asked over and over again, so I’ve done my best to collect the answers here. I will try to keep this updated with additional frequently asked questions.
Contact Mercury’s Team
DIY Questions
To get an answer to a DIY question, you have two primary options:
PopCall | Paid, quick turn-around
Mercury can now help you with your emergent DIY projects! If something just broke and you need to know where to start with fixing it, you can call Mercury to help. You’ll leave a short video message explaining the problem, and then Mercury will try to call you back directly to walk you through it. Check it out here.
Handy Ma’am Hotline Podcast | Free, not guaranteed
Mercury stars in the Handy Ma’am Hotline video podcast, answering questions and explaining how things around the house work. You can send in your questions here. We can’t use every question on the podcast, but we do our best to get back to people.
Fan/personal messages to Mercury
If you want to send a message directly to Mercury - maybe to share your story, give some thanks, or even share a tip - We have a voicemail box set up! This is the most accessible way we have found for Mercury to receive fan mail and we’re excited to hear from you!
Business Contact | MercuryStardust@PaletteMgmt.com
Please use Mercury's business email for any professional inquiries - ie Brand deals, content creation, fundraiser consulting, etc *NOT SPEAKING/EVENT RELATED
Speaking Contact | Sean@CollectiveSpeakers.com
Please contact Sean directly to discuss any speaking or event questions you may have.
Store Contact | Basil@MercuryStardust.com
Please send an email for any website or order issues! You can also respond to your order confirmation email directly!
Gifts and PR Packages | Mail to us directly!
Send gifts or PR packages directly to our studio! Please send a brief note about yourself, the gift, or your company for Mercury to read.
**Please note that all PR Packages sent without prior approval are considered gifts only.**
744 Williamson St., Suite 10
Madison, WI 53703
Where else to find Mercury
Links to all of Mercury’s Official Accounts - If you find other accounts under her name, they are not official accounts!
Amazon Affiliate: Mercury Stardust
Bookshop.org Affiliate: Mercury Stardust
BlueSky: @mercurystardust.bsky.social
Cameo: Mercury Stardust
Community Discord server: Stardust Nebula
Facebook: @MercuryStardustt
Instagram: @MercuryStardustTopz
Lemon8: @MercuryStardust
Patreon: Mercury Stardust
Paypal: Mercury Stardust
PopCall: Mercury Stardust
Rednote/Xiaohongshu: Mercury Stardust
Threads: @MercuryStardustTopz
TikTok: @MercuryStardust
Website: MercuryStardust.com
YouTube: @Mercury_Stardust
How to Best Support
Recommended Tools
Mercury is well known for recommending a small set of starting tools. Those tools include
Adjustable pliers
10-in-1 multi-bit screwdriver
Allen keys, metric and standard (also known as a hex key or Allen wrench)
Utility knife
Here’s an interview with Mercury discussing this in more detail on NPR’s LifeKit!
You can also check out Mercury’s Amazon Storefront for specific product recommendations.
Recommended Books
You can check out Mercury’s Bookshop.org Affiliate account for the most up-to-date book recommendations
Point of Pride Yearly Fundraiser
Mercury participates in the yearly Trans Day of Visibility Stream-a-thon Fundraiser run by Point of Pride. The fundraiser takes place around Trans Day of Visibility, March 31st every year.
You can find Point of Pride and all of their details on their website PointofPride.org
Mercury does not direct funds for this and all application materials can be found on Point of Pride’s website.
Keeping Nails Nice
If there is anything else you need or think would be helpful, drop a comment here or send us a message! The goal is for this to be a complete resource and guide to navigating Mercury’s online world, so please let me know if I forgot something!
Awesome! I think this format is also going to do great for your business and talents!! I’m super excited for you and for this fun space! Welcome and glad to see you here!!
Yay! Found you! 😍❤️