Freelance Blog
My Freelance Story: Part 1
In reflecting on my story I realized it started way back. Before I was a moody poetry major that didn't want to be in the boring business world. Like most origin stories you need to look at the early years. That's when all the messages about who you can be are...
Add Interests on LinkedIn
What are interests on LinkedIn? Interests on LinkedIn personalize your profile beyond a polished professional sales pitch. They tell your target recruiters who you are, on a personal level, which can be just as significant in their decision to hire you. The interests...
How to become a writer with no experience (tips to try today)
How to become a writer with no experience? It really is possible. In fact, there's never been a better time to be a writer. I have an inbox full of prospects desperate for freelance writing. That's not bragging, it's to encourage you. If you start today with just one...
How to find saved jobs on LinkedIn (…no they didn’t vanish)
An under-the-radar job search tool is LinkedIn's save a job function. You've probably used it, and then promptly forgot. Here's how to find saved jobs on LinkedIn (so you can stop working for passive aggressive bosses) and actually enjoy going to work every day. Find...
How I made over 100k with a 1 hour Wix website and an Upwork profile
Everyone will tell you “Wix sucks!” oh, and “Upwork is the cesspool of the internet, stay out of there.” But here I am livin’ it up, freelance style and I got my start with a Wix website and an Upwork client. Upwork gave me the perfect signals Very few people talk...
My impulse Amazon Peloton bike purchase – postpartum twin mom chronicles
Before I get into my postpartum Peloton journey, let's set the stage about me. I'm a freelancer. One of the biggest motivators and energy boosters for me as a freelancer is working out. I haven't always loved working out though. I have a troubled history with food,...
Google Sites vs. Wix
Wix vs. Google Sites Google sites...some of you might be wondering if that's even a thing. Turns out, it is. Google has a slick little DIY website builder tool that's hardly ever mentioned. I've successfully used Google sites for a handful of reasons over the years as...
Master manipulators – the 6 types of horrible bosses
When I was working in corporate America, before I encountered master manipulators and horrible bosses, I was so full of optimism. I was fresh out of high school and college where the rules were so clear. Get good grades (luckily that came easy) and join all the clubs,...
How to list contract work on LinkedIn
Here's how to list contract work on LinkedIn (it's a common question, especially now that the workforce is shapeshifting so much!) I get it. You sit down and mentally prepare yourself to update your LinkedIn profile. You know it's a must-do if you want your career to...
What am I good at?
“What do I do with my life? What am I good at? Should I pursue a career that makes the most money, or find something that I excel at and enjoy?” These are questions that most of us have asked ourselves at one point or another in our lives, especially in our 20s and...
Passive Aggressive Bosses: How to Deal With Them and When to Stand Up for Yourself
The passive aggressive boss – a far from unique workplace challenge. For a while in my twenties, every single manager or boss I had was passive aggressive. The passive aggressive boss smiles to your face, but then complains about your project progress to coworkers...
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