Share the Light: Referral Rewards for UnCommon Mommas

Program Overview

The UnCommon Design newsletter referral program allows readers to earn meaningful rewards by inviting other special needs and neurodivergent moms to join our community. Every time someone subscribes using your unique referral link, you get closer to unlocking exclusive resources designed to support your journey.

Referral Dashboard

Referral Reward Tiers

Tier 1: The Connector (3 Referrals)

Reward: Guided Journaling Mini Prompt Pack

A compassionate collection of 15 journal prompts designed specifically for mothers of neurodivergent children who need to process their emotions, reconnect with their identity, and remember themselves—no pressure, no perfection required.

Delivered automatically via email when you reach 3 referrals

Tier 2: The Community Builder (7 Referrals)

Reward: “Designing a Life That Feels Like Your Own” Mini-ourse

Designing a Life That Feels Like Your Own: A transformative 5-module mini-course that guides neurodivergent and special needs mothers through the process of reclaiming their identity, setting sustainable boundaries, and building a life that honors both their caregiving role and their own needs—without guilt or apology.

Delivered automatically via email when you reach 7 referrals

Tier 3: The Champion (15 Referrals)

Reward: “Reclaim Your Identity” Mini-Course + Private 1:1 Call with Cheniece

A self-paced 4-module video course on rebuilding yourself beyond motherhood (Value: $47)
Delivered within 2 weeks of reaching this milestone
Featured spotlight in a newsletter issue sharing your story (optional)
Permanent “Founding Community Champion” badge in our private community
First access to any new courses, workshops, or offerings

Refer a friend

How It Works

For Referrers:

Get Your Unique Link: Once subscribed, visit your Referral Dashboard at to access your personal referral link
Referral Dashboard
Share Authentically: Forward newsletter issues, share on social media, or personally invite other moms who might benefit from this community
Refer a friend
Track Your Progress: Check your Leaderboard anytime to see how many referrals you have and how close you are to your next reward
Leaderboard
Receive Automatic Rewards: When you hit a milestone, you’ll receive an email with your reward automatically

For New Subscribers:

When someone subscribes using your referral link, they get:

Immediate access to ALL newsletter content
Welcome email with the “Survival Mode Exit Strategy” Workbook
Invitation to join our free community spaces
You get credit toward your next reward tier

Referral Program FAQ

❓Q. What is the referral program?

A. It’s a simple way to share UnCommon Design with friends and earn exclusive rewards. The more people you bring in, the more magic you unlock.

❓Q. How does it work?

A. You get a unique referral link. When someone signs up using your link, it counts as a referral—free or paid subscribers both count.

❓Q. Where do I find my referral link?

A. Your link is automatically included at the bottom of every email I send. You can also grab it from the referral tab inside your Substack account.

❓Q. What rewards can I earn?

A. Rewards vary by tier and may include bonus content, special guides, early access to workshops, or members-only perks. New rewards are added regularly.

❓Q. Do I need a paid subscription to participate?

A. Nope! Anyone—free or paid—can join the referral program and earn rewards.

❓Q. How are rewards delivered?

A. You’ll receive an email when you hit a new milestone with instructions on how to access your reward instantly.

❓Q. Is there a limit to how many people I can refer?

A. Absolutely not. Refer as many moms and magical souls as you’d like.

❓Q. Can I track my progress?

A. Yes! Substack shows your referral count and progress toward rewards right in your account dashboard.

❓Q. Who should I share this with?

A. Any mom navigating autism, identity, burnout, self-discovery, spirituality, or a desire for a more grounded, magical life. If they’d resonate with our space, invite them in.

Why I Started the Referral Circle

I created this Referral Program for one simple reason:
UnCommon Design was never meant to be a one-way conversation... It’s a shared space, a communal breath, a place where mothers like us can finally exhale.

For so many years, I felt like I was moving through motherhood half-invisible: carrying the weight, losing pieces of myself, trying to stay soft in a world that demanded hardness... When I began writing the letters and essays here, I realized something beautiful: I wasn’t alone. Every time a mom shared an issue, forwarded a post, or quietly whispered, “This made me feel seen,” the circle widened.

And I want that circle to keep widening—not because of follower counts or metrics, but because every mother deserves a corner of the internet that feels healing, grounded, and honest. A place where we can talk about grief and joy in the same sentence. Where we can acknowledge both the sacred work of caregiving and the sacred work of remembering who we are.

The Referral Circle is my way of saying thank you for helping me build that kind of space.
It’s a way to honor the mothers who share these letters with friends, sisters, therapists, group chats, or anyone else who needs them.

And it’s a reminder that community grows through connection—not algorithms.

So if you choose to invite others into this space, know that it means something to me.
Not in a marketing sense—
but in a human sense.
A “we’re not doing this life alone” sense.

Thank you for being here.
Thank you for widening the circle.
And thank you for helping other UnCommon Mommas feel a little less alone.

— Cheniece
Founder of UnCommon Design