I've done well on Medium, slowly building revenues to what Medium says puts me in the top 6% of earners. I would suggest finding publications that match your stories and submitting to them. Getting boosted is the key to distribution so try to find editors with the power to recommend stories for boosting. You could try asking them if they have that ability. Otherwise, write for yourself and what interests you, you will ultimately attract a following who you should be sure to interact with in the comments section. Good luck!