One of the hardest lessons any freelancer can face, no matter their chosen field, is handling negative feedback. Whether they’re a writer, a marketer, designer or developer, receiving criticism is an unpleasant process to go through. Perhaps the feedback you’re being given is on a piece of work you recently delivered, or an idea you’ve …
Recently I watched a Youtube video in which one of my favourite influencers graduated from college, and it got me thinking about my own personal experiences of University and further education. I know the American college system is very different from the British programme but as she experienced her final week of study, I couldn’t …
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Over the past few weeks, there have been quite a few blog posts recommending different TV series, films and albums for those of us in lockdown to get stuck into. With so much bad news and stress occupying our screens at the moment, the urge to escape into fantasy worlds, different storylines and epic soundtracks …
How to Escape From Lockdown: Films, TV and Music Read More »
For many of us, blogging is a rather complex term. It has many different definitions, and has been adopted as a niche marketing platform by many different industries over the years. From sharing beauty tips and lifestyle pieces, to curating business advice and delivering company updates, the idea of a ‘blog’ is still debated to …
I can’t think of a better time to start a discussion about ethical marketing. A subject that affects the work of many marketers, PR workers, advertisers and digital creators – ethical marketing is, in my eyes, the line drawn between moral and immoral advertising to consumers. It’s the difference between encouraging positive behaviours in your …
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Right now, the world is in chaos. There’s no avoiding it, denying or sugarcoating it. Too many of us are struggling and it can feel impossible to worry about the mundanity of work during these anxious times. As a freelancer, this is bad news. In our industry, we rely heavily on the financial successes of …
In this week’s rather fitting blog post, I’m going to be answering some of the most popular questions people ask me about working from home on a weekly basis and share my advice for surviving the home office.
I want to encourage my fellow entrepreneurs to find a little room in their schedule for a hobby that does the opposite. Find a hobby that makes you just a little bit poorer, rather than richer. Take up walking, and buy some good hiking boots and a map.
Today is International Women’s Day. A day where women across the world can feel celebrated, appreciated and acknowledged proudly by each other and their fellow members of society.
In 2020, it can be hard to find a mentally healthy workplace. In my latest post I share my tips for creating a safe and productive space for your team.
