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From Passion to Print: Angela Garwood's Journey into Journalism
In this episode, Jess and Laura interview Angela Garwood, a writer and blogger, about her journey into journalism as a mother. Angela shares that she didn't always want to be a writer, but writing was always a passion of hers. She talks about the importance of having mentors and seeking guidance from experienced professionals in the industry. Angela also discusses the challenges of being a freelancer, including the uncertainty of income and the need to constantly learn and adapt. She emphasises the importance of delegating tasks and seeking help when needed. Angela shares her favourite inspirational quote: 'Clarity comes from engagement, not thought.'
Takeaways
Follow your curiosity and explore different interests to find what brings you joy.
Seek out mentors and guidance from experienced professionals in your industry.
Delegating tasks and seeking help can alleviate the challenges of being a freelancer.
Embrace uncertainty and be proactive in finding new opportunities.
Take action and engage in the process to gain clarity and overcome self-doubt.
Plan strategically and set goals, but be flexible and adapt as needed.
Market yourself and your business by providing value and being authentic.
Overcome the fear of selling yourself by focusing on the needs of your target audience.
Take the leap and figure things out along the way.
Clarity comes from engagement, not thought.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Overview
01:35 Angela's Journey into Journalism
03:19 Discovering a Passion for Writing
09:10 The Importance of Mentors
13:30 Accidental Entrepreneurship
17:39 The Superpower of Being Present
19:47 Challenges and Strategies for Freelancers
22:43 Navigating Fear and Taking Action
27:14 Marketing Yourself and Your Business
33:16 Favorite Inspirational Quote
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By Beacon AgencyIn this episode, Jess and Laura interview Angela Garwood, a writer and blogger, about her journey into journalism as a mother. Angela shares that she didn't always want to be a writer, but writing was always a passion of hers. She talks about the importance of having mentors and seeking guidance from experienced professionals in the industry. Angela also discusses the challenges of being a freelancer, including the uncertainty of income and the need to constantly learn and adapt. She emphasises the importance of delegating tasks and seeking help when needed. Angela shares her favourite inspirational quote: 'Clarity comes from engagement, not thought.'
Takeaways
Follow your curiosity and explore different interests to find what brings you joy.
Seek out mentors and guidance from experienced professionals in your industry.
Delegating tasks and seeking help can alleviate the challenges of being a freelancer.
Embrace uncertainty and be proactive in finding new opportunities.
Take action and engage in the process to gain clarity and overcome self-doubt.
Plan strategically and set goals, but be flexible and adapt as needed.
Market yourself and your business by providing value and being authentic.
Overcome the fear of selling yourself by focusing on the needs of your target audience.
Take the leap and figure things out along the way.
Clarity comes from engagement, not thought.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Overview
01:35 Angela's Journey into Journalism
03:19 Discovering a Passion for Writing
09:10 The Importance of Mentors
13:30 Accidental Entrepreneurship
17:39 The Superpower of Being Present
19:47 Challenges and Strategies for Freelancers
22:43 Navigating Fear and Taking Action
27:14 Marketing Yourself and Your Business
33:16 Favorite Inspirational Quote