217: The One About Pivoting from SLP to Copywriting

In this episode, I am joined by Lauren Hermann, a former medical Speech-Language Pathologist who transitioned into a career as a freelance copywriter. Lauren shares her journey of combining her passion for Speech Language Pathology and writing into a viable career. Facing challenges like moving to a small town and the impact of COVID-19, Lauren turned to copywriting. She describes what copywriting entails, her daily work routine, and how she gained her first clients. Lauren also highlights the similarities between the skills needed as an SLP and those required in copywriting, and discusses the pros and cons of her new career. Visit Speechie Side Up to learn more about this episode.