009 | Sarah Townsend

Is freelance life all that it's cracked up to be? What are the essential skills needed to survive and thrive as a freelancer? What does it mean to be "successful" as a solo operator? Author, speaker and bestselling author Sarah Townsend is our special guest for the first #GoodJourneysPod of 2023.  Subscribe to our YouTube channel for exclusive video content: ⁠www.youtube.com/@secondmountaincomms Sarah is the author of The Little Book of Confusables and Survival Skills for Freelancers, the latter of which has already helped thousands of freelancers worldwide to grow in confidence and develop a mindset for success. Working with start-ups, global corporations and everyone in between, Sarah believes that great copy marks the beginning of great relationships. Sarah has learnt the hard way that freelance life isn't always the easiest path to take. Speaking on the show about her learnings as a self-employed professional over the last 20+ years, Sarah shares her experience of what happens when clear boundaries are not put in place and feelings of overwhelm in the juggle to find balance between her work and home life. The interview can be watched in full on Second Mountain Comms' YouTube channel - please do subscribe for future episodes - and listened to widely across all major podcasting platforms. If you have enjoyed this episode, we’d hugely appreciate a rating and positive review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify; it really helps these inspiring journeys to reach others. Connect with Second Mountain Comms: Join the conversation: Use the hashtag #GoodJourneysPod Website: www.secondmountaincomms.co.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/2ndMountainUK Twitter: www.twitter.com/2ndMountainUK Instagram: www.instagram.com/secondmountaincomms LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/secondmountaincomms Connect with Sarah Townsend: Twitter: www.twitter.com/STEcopywriting Instagram: www.instagram.com/stecopywriting/ Learn more about Sarah - and buy the books: www.sarahtownsendeditorial.co.uk 'Good Journeys with Second Mountain' - inspired stories, inspiring people.  Brought to you by Second Mountain Comms - helping good people do good. Est. 2020.