Hi Reader, We're always excited to celebrate wins from our amazing community! This week, a huge shoutout goes to Hadia, who recently landed a coveted gig with one of her dream clients after some seriously persistent and strategic outreach. Here's what Hadia had to say about her experience: "I had a few companies in mind that I wanted to work with. I checked out their LinkedIn pages and reviewed the profiles of their employees, such as content marketing managers, editors, and heads of digital....
5 months ago • 10 min read
It can be a real pain! Hi Reader, Do you remember my getaways? Well, one of them was a business/pleasure cruise with a bunch, more like a whopping 3500+, nurses! If you’re a nurse/healthcare professional and haven’t experienced NurseCon at Sea, you’re missing out! Anyway, I digress… But who manages to sprain her foot 8 hours into the cruise? Me! 🙋♀️And it was in a very unceremonious way, mind you! I was walking and made an overly zealous pivot twisting my foot in a way human anatomy never...
6 months ago • 9 min read
The P mistake you can't afford to make Hi Reader, Whew, can I take a deep breath? These past few weeks have been a whirlwind for me. Some highs and some pretty low lows, and life has been just doing its thing in that beautifully messy way it tends to do. That's just how it goes sometimes. If you're feeling like you're on this crazy ride, too, well… now you know you're not alone! No matter how tough it gets, remember that better days are always around the corner if we just hold on. Those lows?...
6 months ago • 9 min read
What if I undercharge? Hi Reader What’s a vernal equinox? 🌸 An Uber driver told me all about it. It’s that time of year when the sun crosses the celestial equator, and we officially say goodbye to winter and hello to spring. Just like the vernal equinox marks the start of a new season, let’s take a cue from Mother Nature to refresh and set new goals! Fair warning: Today's newsletter is… long! I had a lot I wanted to share with you, and the more I wrote, the more I wanted to keep writing. At...
7 months ago • 11 min read
Do you know how to ditch time-wasters? Hi Reader! I was this close to dropping the tired old "March already?! Leap year! Where does the time go?" blah, blah, blah… but, Nah, let's skip the small talk and get to the good stuff! I've got a couple of exciting short getaways planned this month, and I'm so pumped to slow down a bit! Total disconnection, no laptop, just me and some leisurely reading. Speaking of reading, someone recommended the book The Many Lives of Mama Love by Lara Love Hardin....
7 months ago • 9 min read
Let's Turn Leads Into Clients Hi Reader, Just like that, we're already almost flipping the calendar to March! How's the year's shortest month going for you? Around here, I've been hustling hard. But my drive to keep challenging myself won't quit! Despite the packed weeks, I had actually set a goal to avoid working on Saturdays (I already don’t work on Sundays). I felt the need to set boundaries and avoid burnout. But between the workload influx, life, and everything else… I blew right through...
8 months ago • 9 min read
Pitch, Please! How to Pitch Story Ideas Like a Pro Hi Reader, January just flew by! I hope the first month of 2024 treated you wonderfully. How did it go with growing your client roster? Did any promising prospect meetings pan out? I'd love to celebrate your kickoff victories! But if January wasn't quite what you expected, first of all, take a sec to show yourself some grace. One less-than-perfect month does NOT mean you don't have what it takes. Reflect on what didn't quite go well, then...
8 months ago • 10 min read
Don't Give Up on LinkedIn! Here's What I Changed That Helped Hi Reader, How did two more weeks manage to fly off the calendar so fast? 💨 I’ve had my head down working on some projects these past weeks. I decided to test out a health B2B writing gig. Not sure yet how I feel about it... But I think creating patient-facing content is still my sweet spot. Let me know how things are going on your end. Some of you have written back, and it truly warms my heart. Excited to connect more this month! A...
9 months ago • 10 min read
Hi Reader, Hard to believe we're almost two weeks into the first quarter of 2024. Wow! How are you doing? Drop me a line about how those business goals are shaping up. Remember that you can always lean on this community. We're cheering you on! For me: I've recently gone full-time freelancing, and I'm looking to diversify my client roster. I've also got a few coffee chats lined up with incredible writers this month! 🥳 A word, please! You probably already know the usual tips for finding...
9 months ago • 9 min read