For many, the value of freedom in our careers can be quickly overshadowed by the want or need for stability that corporate jobs often bring. But here’s the thing: the benefits of an established freelance community can instantly outweigh all that and provide the support and guidance of a traditional position.
Welcome to episode four of the Freelance Founders podcast.We’re talking to Carolyn Bothwell, a copywriter, brand strategist, and our founder.
Today, Carolyn is sitting down with us to talk all about her experience starting Freelance Founders, where her inspiration came from, and what made her realize this was the direction she wanted to go in.
Some Questions asked:
- Could you take us through your career, starting with when you were full-time, to present? (02:54)
- How and why did you decide to start Freelance Founders? (07:23)
- What was the biggest hurdle when starting Freelance Founders? (15:00)
- What do you feel is missing in the freelance community itself that you hope to achieve with Freelance Founders? (17:28)
- What does success mean to you? And how would you measure it in your own career? (27:57)
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- The two biggest moments that made Carolyn decide that freelance copywriting was the path she wanted to take (05:24)
- How having this podcast has created a space for freelancers to share and showcase their tips and stories (13:14)
- Carolyn’s dream goal for Freelance Founders’ future (21:32)
- Freelance Founders is always open to and looking for new members from all locations and all walks of life (25:02)
- Carolyn’s mantra and where it comes from (30:37)
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