Courtney White on succeeding as a blogger and attorney
This week's episode features Courtney White (@courthousecouture) to discuss how she balances her job as an attorney with her fashion blog. Courtney walks us through how she got through law school with imposter syndrome, the struggles of practicing family law (CW: mentions of abuse), pivoting to corporate law, and launching her blog as a creative outlet. It's a great conversation, and I hope you enjoy the listen! Connect with her below:InstagramWebsite
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Julia Dzafic on growing her online presence and creating a cookbook
So excited to be joined by Julia Dzafic, the blogger behind @lemonstripes today! She's been blogging since 2010 and has a cookbook releasing next year. We discuss how she launched her blog and found success, dealing with unsolicited advice online, what cookbook writing is really like, and advice she has for aspiring creators.Connect with Julia:instagram.com/lemonstripeslemonstripes.com
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Danielle Bayard Jackson shares her journey to friendship coaching & book writing
Danielle Bayard Jackson (@daniellebayardjackson) is on the show this week, and it's a delight! We discuss how she became a friendship coach, growing a social media audience, setting boundaries on the Internet, her upcoming book, and much more. Connect with her below:http://betterfemalefriendships.com/
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Lauren Maffeo shares how to write a book while working a full-time job
This week's episode features Lauren Maffeo, an author and service designer for a government contracting firm (we discuss what that means). Lauren shares how she ended up in her career field and why she decided to write a book. She provides pointers for anyone who's trying to write a book while balancing other responsibilities — it's a must-listen for authors with full-time jobs. Connect with her below:LinkedInTwitterHer Book
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Shannon Leyko on finding flexible work in motherhood
Shannon Leyko (@shannonleyko) is on the show today! She's an author and ghostwriter, previously served as Miss New York, and has three young children. Shannon has a fascinating career journey, and we discuss how becoming a mother changed her view of work. We talk about how society often pits at-home and working parents against each other and how to break out of that mindset. Connect with her below:InstagramBlogBook
Every week, blogger and freelance writer Ayana Lage chats with talented creatives about their career journeys and the twists they've faced along the way. Each episode feels like you're hanging out with two of your friends, so tune in for fun, illuminating conversation.