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EPISODE · Aug 31, 2025 · 54 MIN

When a major life event makes you re-evaluate your career, with Chris Stead

from The Content Byte · host Lynne Testoni and Rachel Smith

This week Rachel and Lynne explore how you can use trauma as a catalyst to change your freelance career with guest Chris Stead, an award-winning journalist and content producer. Chris shares how an e-bike explosion in his home and the subsequent fire led to re-evaluating work priorities, embracing family travel, and developing new income streams as he talks about the profound impact this traumatic event had on his professional and personal life. It's a fascinating chat as we dive into Chris's journey from traditional journalism to running a YouTube channel, self-publishing children's books, and offering consulting services. It will make you think about how to manage multiple income streams, leverage technology for content creation, and how you can use personal experiences as a catalyst for growth. Connect with Chris via  Old Mate Media, https://oldmatemedia.com/ or Motivated Travel https://www.youtube.com/@motivated_travel Visit The Content Byte website for a transcription of this episode: https://thecontentbyte.com/episodes/   Find Lynne www.lynnetestoni.com  Find Rachel www.rachelsmith.com.au Rachel's List www.rachelslist.com.au Thanks (as always) to our sponsors Rounded (www.rounded.com.au), an easy invoicing and accounting solution that helps freelancers run their businesses with confidence. Looking to take advantage of the discount for Rachel's List Gold Members? Email us at: [email protected] for the details. Episode edited by Marker Creative Co www.markercreative.co 

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