What I learned in my first 6 months as a full-time freelancer
It’s officially been over 6 months since I shifted my side hustle to my main hustle and made the deep dive into the world of full-time freelancing. And wow, have I learned a lot.
I can’t live without these productivity tools
I always say that I’m a recovering productivity junkie… and it’s actually a lie. I’m just a lot more efficient now, thanks to these tools
I learned how to embrace failure
When you’re forging your own path in your career, especially one in a creative field, failure is a normal part of the process.
We need more everyday multi-hyphenates
This year, I’ve been going to a lot of networking events, and the first thing people usually ask is “What do you do?”
Fighting creative burnout in your career
Creative burnout is no joke and can often take the “glamor” out of a creative job. Here’s how you can combat it.
I journaled every day this January. Here’s what I learned + how I did it
I set a goal to journal every single day for the month of January. And I feel so much stronger as a person because of it.
AI is giving me an existential crisis as a creative
I’m learning how to embrace AI without being consumed by the fear that it will make creativity irrelevant.
Why I’m happy I got laid off
For the very first time in my life, I’ve been laid off. But I’m actually kind of excited about it.
How I balance my full-time job with a demanding side hustle
I’m a full-time content marketing manager for a startup, and I also juggle several other content strategy clients on the side. Somehow, I stay sane
Does goal setting overwhelm you? Try this
Setting input-based goals helps you make a plan to tackle the big things, and they just feel better.
Should you outsource content marketing? 3 things to consider
You may be in the position where you want to kick off a great content strategy and are wondering whether you should outsource content marketing on your team.
Why your “niche” doesn’t have to be so niche
Why the advice to “find your content niche” is bullshit
Let’s talk about imposter syndrome
No matter how hard I’ve worked my ass off, there’s always that thought in the back of my head. “When am I gonna get found out?”
What I took away from Adobe MAX 2023
This year, I was lucky enough to attend the Adobe MAX conference here in Los Angeles. Here’s what I learned.
My reassurance to people who feel lost in their career
You know how people say that “everything always works out in the end?” I think my career is proof of that
The best nonfiction books I’ve read this year for productivity and creativity
This year, I decided I needed to get back in my reading groove.
How I use my iPad for productivity
My iPad is my favorite little productivity buddy. Here’s how it helps keep me in line.
7 Podcasts that make me smarter and more interesting
Pretty sure I would be at least 70% dumber if I didn’t listen to so many podcasts.
The beauty of the “could-do” list + stress-free productivity
As a recovering to-do list junkie, I discovered something that has helped me avoid burnout without sacrificing any net productivity.
4 things I wish I knew when I started content marketing
I’m several years into my content marketing career, and I’ve had my fair share of struggles, confusion, and frustration.