Hosts Rachel Smith (from Rachel's List) and journalist and content writer Lynne Testoni are serving up weekly short bites of advice, tips and strategies, plus special guests, for freelancers who make a living from using their words. We're shooting for 15-minute episodes, but can't promise anything because we can both talk the leg off a chair.
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A podcast where content strategist, UX writers, and content designers share their well-kept industry secrets. This show is brought you by the UX Writing Hub. Take our FREE UX Writing course: http://bit.ly/2PBDMWy
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The #1 show for beginner writers to go pro.
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A freelance writer with experience of commercial content creation and journalistic opinion and feature writing.
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Write Medicine is your weekly shot of powerful, practical tips to transform your CME content from meh to marvelous. Join me, Alexandra Howson, PhD, a medical writing veteran with battle scars (and wisdom!) from the CME trenches. Each week I crack open insightful conversations with industry rockstars on adult learning secrets, killer outcomes frameworks, and the hottest healthcare trends. For medical writers, there's more! Monday Mentor sessions are your personal power-up sessions. I spill th ...
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Join the community of freelance writers sharing their knowledge and building thriving businesses they enjoy! I'm the host, Jessica Walrack, who has been a full-time freelance writer for 9 years now. Tune in for regular interviews with freelance writers sharing insights about their zone of genius. Come for inspiration, actionable advice, and ongoing support on how to build a successful freelance writing business. https://allthingsfreelancewriting.com/
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Welcome to the Side Hustle Project, a podcast where we explore the nitty gritty details behind what it takes to start and grow a profitable side hustle. Brought to you by entrepreneur, writer and content marketing consultant, Ryan Robinson.
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Going into its 7th season, Pitchin’ and Sippin’ is one of the world’s top-rated PR and Media podcasts. Hosted by publicist and entrepreneur Lexie Smith of GROWTH MODE Agency and THEPRBAR inc., the Pitchin’ and Sippin’ Podcast showcases interviews with top-tier journalists, leading PR pros and Marketers, and inspiring brands and entrepreneurs on the rise. For those who need to craft pitches regularly – whether to reach an audience, land a client, earn media coverage, bylines, and beyond – lis ...
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Breakthrough Success is the podcast for business owners and freelancers who are looking for content marketing tips to increase revenue. Business freelance writer Marc Guberti interviews guest experts on the show and releases solo episodes every week. You'll probably enjoy the show if you're looking for the answers to questions like these: What is the best content marketing strategy? How do I get freelance writing clients? How can I get more blog traffic, YouTube views, or podcast downloads? ...
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Medical affairs and communications need to catch-up. The field is being left in the dust by the cutting edge methods and practices in other industries. We’re going to change that. On Transforming Medical Communications we talk to the biggest and brightest names in medical affairs to find out what they’re doing to push our industry forwards and build for the future. If you’re looking for actionable insights into cutting edge developments in the world of medical communications, hit subscribe a ...
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Technology writer and reviewer Daniel Rosehill brings you tips on how to use content marketing and thought leadership campaigns to build brand awareness and drive your sales and marketing growth.
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Super Motion is a podcast for those who don't just want to talk about the future of story telling - they want to live it.. We dive into cutting-edge technology and talk to the creative leaders who are shaping the future. This podcast is brought to your by Super Motion Collective - a group of freelance creatives, 3D artists, and producers working across Virtual Production, Animation, Film, Games, and Immersive content.
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Welcome to In The Lab, hosted by Dyslexic senior narrative writer & producer Smart Hopewell. On this podcast, you'll hear bite-sized interviews with neurodiverse creatives (neuro-creatives). Game's Developers, Photographers, Artists, Designers, Illustrators and more. They'll share tips, stories, struggles & laughter of their everyday life. More information and content from this podcast can be found on Smart Hopewell's YouTube channel, Twitter (@psalmlab) and also Instagram (@inthelabpodcast) ...
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Welcome to Slow Down with Aastha! I'm your host Aastha Kottary, a small business owner and freelance content writer. Now before you wonder what a person like me is doing here with this show- let me explain. Just like you, I've faced ups and downs in life too, asking myself all those 'where is my life going?' questions. Through exploring therapy, spirituality, and emotional well-being, I found answers that helped me grow through these situations. But that’s not why this show is here today. Al ...
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A podcast for creators in the travel, hyper-local, and theme park niche. Learn from others to help you scale and grow your business. Learn tips in networking, content creation, email marketing, brand collaborations, and more. You are influencing the magic of memories in travel, and we are here to help you turn this in to your full time income. Additionally we have annual conferences, formerly known as AWEsome Retreat, to help you network, learn, and grow. Podcast for Disneyland, Universal, W ...
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Rich Kidd is a Juno Award-winning rapper, hip-hop super-producer and music educator from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Most notably a Canadian Hot 100 songwriter, Keddy is a freelance writer and digital content creator for independent artists, music production companies and record labels. In Toronto by way of Regina, Saskatchewan, Keddy also has a formal background in biomedical engineering technology and entertainment business management. Each week, the pair links up at an undisclosed studio lo ...
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A spellbinding blend of content and story coaching, book publishing, and inspiring conversations with empowered women, where we explore the power of stories, the beauty of transformation, the empowerment of women, and the lasting impact of creatively crafted words.
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This podcast is for new and emerging online business owners who are determined to do what it takes to reach their financial goals, help people along the way and learn a bunch of useful new skills. Have a love/hate relationship with the tech? We talk about that. Not sure you have what it takes to achieve success? We talk about that, too, plus how to deal with mindset challenges. Trudy Rankin, Founder of the Online Business Program, shares actionable tips that will help you really get your bus ...
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I am Ankita Kaushal, a businesswoman, and an ENTREPRENEUR who “DARES to be Different!” I believe in taking chances and bravely treading in unknown territory! As a FOUNDER of 3 different companies, my interactions with people of diverse backgrounds have made me realize the wealth of unexplored potential in people. And, I decided to use my experience to empower people to discover their strengths and become successful. I am on a mission to help small businesses embrace technology and adapt to c ...
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The Gray Zone - Defining The Fourth Pillar of Media Coverage (Minisode)
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In this podcast episode, Lexie Smith dives into the evolving media landscape, challenging listeners to rethink the traditional media categories of paid, earned, and owned. Lexie introduces the "gray zone" – a hybrid media category that blends paid and earned media elements yet remains distinct from both. Through her insightful LinkedIn article, Lex…
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Build Your Medical Writing Portfolio: A Guide for CME Writers
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You've got the writing skills. You're passionate about medical education. But every prospective CME client asks for that elusive portfolio. Sound familiar? If you're an aspiring CME writer feeling stuck in this catch-22, you're in the right place. Today, we're breaking down how to build a compelling CME portfolio from scratch - even if you've never…
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Corporate communications and using data to create better content, with Cameron Pegg
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Communications professional and content strategist Cameron Pegg is Rachel & Lynne's guest this week. Cameron talks about how his time at university helped him create better stories and what his early career in corporate communications taught him. Cameron talks about: The value of storytelling to create content Securing bylines while still at uni Wh…
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Trendspotting in the Media with Journalist and TV Personality Emily L. Foley
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In this episode of Pitchin’ and Sippin’, Lexie Smith sits down with Emily L. Foley, a prominent journalist, TV personality and expert trendspotter. Emily, whose career spans beauty, fashion and lifestyle journalism, shares her insights into the ever-evolving world of trendsetting and trendspotting. A former magazine editor, her writing has appeared…
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How Positive Storytelling Can Transform Your Marketing: Insights from Kirsty Boden-Stuart
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Ever had a career plan that completely fell apart, only to lead you to something even better? Kirsty Boden-Stuart did. She quit her job to start an ad agency, which quickly fizzled out. But instead of giving up, she turned to writing to make ends meet—and accidentally stumbled into a whole new career as the Head of Marketing for one of London’s lar…
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Lucia Osborne-Crowley on court reporting and trauma-informed writing
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This week on the podcast, Rachel is unwell, so Lynne is on her own talking with new author and court reporter Lucia Osborne-Crowley. Lucia's latest book, The Lasting Harm, Witnessing the Trial of Ghislaine Maxwell, is a powerful examination of the trial of Maxwell and all the behind-the-scenes machinations with the victims and the lawyers. We talk …
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Next-Gen HARO - Source of Sources (SOS) with Entrepreneur Peter Shankman
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In this episode, Lexie Smith talks with Peter Shankman, a 6x best-selling author, speaker, and entrepreneur. In the world of media he is best known for founding HARO; an online service for journalists to gather feedback from the public, and a newer service called Source of Sources. Additionally, Peter is a marketing expert for several national and …
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Paul Merrill on moving from publishing to content
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This week on the podcast, Rachel and Lynne are chatting with Paul Merrill, a former editor in chief of weekly magazines, who established his own freelance content business five years ago. Paul talks about his early career in the golden era of magazines, the pressure of being a publisher in Australia and then how he set up his own business. Our chat…
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Journalist & Communications Pro Imani Bashir on When to Pitch a Freelancer and Creating Measurable Content Strategies
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Journalist and communications pro Imani Bashir joins Lexie to talk about when to pitch a freelancer and how to create measurable content strategies. Imani Bashir is a media professional with over 13 years in the field of communications. She began her career in sports broadcasting, covering collegiate sports and in 2015 made the decision to move abr…
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Mastering Voice of Customer Research for Business Success with Suzanne Reilley
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Ever wondered how to truly understand your customers' needs? Suzanne Reilley faced the same challenge when she started as a personal trainer with no business background. Despite this, she successfully built a thriving business by mastering the art of listening to her clients. Curious about her journey and strategies? You’re in for a treat! Suzanne …
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Sarah Aubrey on a career as a voice actor
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This week on the podcast, Rachel and Lynne have a special guest - voice actor Sarah Aubrey. A long-time actor, voice actor and freelancer, Sarah shares her career journey and how she found her niche in voice acting and voiceovers. She talks about: Training at NIDA and working as an actor Discovering her talent for voice work Managing the ups and do…
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Revolutionizing Construction with AI-Driven Content Design
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Join us for an insightful conversation with Nurit Gazit, Director of Product Management at Beti, as we explore the intersection of AI, UX writing, and the construction industry. In this episode of the AI Experience podcast, Nurit shares how Beti, a software company specializing in construction site management, is leveraging AI and professional UX w…
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Leonie Dawson on Marketing without Social Media
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This week on the podcast, Rachel and Lynne chat with the inspiring Leonie Dawson. Leonie is a marketer, author and course creator, helping businesses develop their marketing - all in just 10 hours a week. We love her approach to work/life balance! In this episode, we chat about: Why social media is not the only way to market How you can find your a…
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Episode 203: The Essential Guide to Home Studio Mastery with Junaid Ahmed
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Have you ever found yourself frustrated with your podcast setup? Meet Junaid Ahmed, who transformed his cluttered basement into a top-notch studio during the pandemic. How did he do it? By merging his love for technology and film. Curious? Stick around to hear his fascinating journey and pro tips for setting up your own podcast studio. Junaid Ahmed…
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Editor Virginia Jen on how print and digital work together
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This week on the podcast, Rachel and Lynne are chatting with Virginia Jen, subeditor, writer and now editor. Virginia has worked on some of Australia's most prestigious publications, including Vogue Living, Gourmet Traveller, Home Beautiful and InsideOut. Now at The Local Project, she shares her journey from print to digital and how the two mediums…
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Austin L Church on the $300k flywheel and The Content Byte Summit
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This week on the podcast, Rachel and Lynne are chatting with Austin L Church. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Austin is a writer, marketer, and coach - and is one of the keynote speakers at The Content Byte Summit later this year. Austin chats about his background and his amazing $300k flywheel concept, which is all about how to earn good money, w…
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Why Relationship-Focused Marketing Just Works With Jacob Jacobson
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Ever thought about how your current skills could be the key to your entrepreneurial success? Jacob Jacobson did just that when he transitioned from working in a church to starting his own business. He discovered that the marketing skills he honed in the church world were exactly what small businesses needed. Join us as Jacob shares his journey and …
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Akash Arora on working as a travel writer and editor
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Travel writer, editor and journalist Akash Arora is living the dream - and this week Lynne and Rachel chat to him about what it takes to be a travel writer, what it really means to be on the road almost all the time, and how to get a pitch over the line with him. Akash was actually in the Maldives in an over-the-water villa during our recording, wh…
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S02 Ep 08: Beyond The Hustle ft. Kanika Agarwal on Toxic Productivity, Fear of Failure, and Changing Mental Health in India.
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Welcome to the final episode of Season 2 of Slow Down with Aastha! This week, we have Kanika Agarwal - the founder of MindPeers and a sensation on Shark Tank India Season 2. Join us as we hear all about Kanika's inspiring journey of creating MindPeers, one of Asia's leading mental strength platforms dedicated to optimizing the way you think, feel, …
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Rachelle Unreich on freelance writing, and telling her mother’s story
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This week on the podcast, Rachel and Lynne chat with freelance writer and author Rachelle Unreich. Rachelle talks about the journey to publication of her compelling memoir, A Brilliant Life, about her mother's story of surviving the Holocaust. She talks about how she used writing to help her through the grieving process, and what it was like to hav…
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S02 Ep 07: Beyond The Conscious ft Dr. Karishma Ahuja on Energy Healing & Transforming Your Beliefs
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Welcome back to another episode of Slow Down with Aastha! In the latest episode of Slow Down with Aastha, we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Karishma Ahuja, a renowned Success Coach, Hypnotherapist, and Metaphysical Counselor. With her vast expertise in the Law of Attraction, Ho'oponopono, Inner-Child Therapy, and Self-Transformation, Dr. Ahuja guides …
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Proven Strategies For Building A Thriving SaaS Portfolio With Michael Frew
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Michael Frew is a seasoned engineer-turned-entrepreneur who specializes in acquiring SaaS (Software as a Service) businesses. In this episode, we dive into Michael's journey and his role in managing a portfolio of SaaS businesses for WebStreet. Michael shares the nitty-gritty of why buying a SaaS business is often better than building one and offer…
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When Clients Collide: Maintaining Integrity in Freelance CME Writing
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Have you ever faced the ethical dilemma of being asked to work on similar projects for competing clients? As a freelance CME writer, you may encounter situations where multiple clients request your expertise for overlapping projects. This can put you in a challenging position, balancing professional ethics with business opportunities. By listening …
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Moving from freelancing to starting your own agency, with Vanessa Keys
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This week, Rachel and Lynne chat with agency content director, Vanessa Keys. Vanessa shares her career journey from work experience in glossy magazines, to securing feature writing roles before travelling to London and working in large agencies. Now the head of content and strategy at Slice, her Adelaide-based content agency established with collea…
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S02 Ep 06: Beyond The Horizon ft. Karanvir Singh Nayyar on Life At Sea, Loneliness, and Spiritual Lessons.
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Welcome back to another episode of Slow Down with Aastha! In this episode, we are joined by the popular Karanvir Singh Nayyar - a seafarer, YouTube filmmaker, and author. Karanvir shares his unique experiences as a first time navigating officer, providing a deep dive into the challenges of isolation and the mental resilience required to thrive in s…
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From Burnout to Brilliance: Dr. Lisa Herbert’s Framework for Leadership Development
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Are you a physician feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of modern healthcare? Do you struggle to have your voice heard in an increasingly corporate medical landscape? Or perhaps you're a medical professional looking to step into a leadership role, but unsure how to begin? As CME professionals, we work with physicians on a daily basis. But how t…
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Streamline Your Social Media: Essential Tips for Freelance Writers
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Are you struggling to maintain a balanced online presence without feeling overwhelmed by social media? As a freelance medical writer, you likely know the importance of social media as a marketing tool. However, its demands can be incredibly draining, impacting both your productivity and emotional wellbeing. This episode dives into practical strateg…
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Making business finance accessible with Justine McLean
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This week Lynne and Rachel chat with Justine McLean, who is on a mission to help small business owners and freelancers understand their finances. Her new book, Business Money Magnet, is all about how to master your money, boost profitability, and be the boss of your financial destiny. Justine talks about: How to be less anxious about money How to m…
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Proven Strategies For Getting Fast Feedback On Your Content
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Have you ever spent hours crafting content, only to wonder if it's hitting the mark with your audience? I found myself in that exact spot while creating a lead magnet, struggling to pick the perfect hero image. Ever been there? Stick around, because in today’s episode I'm taking a look at a game-changing method for getting quick, actionable feedbac…
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AI and Content Design Evolution in UX with Chris Willis, CDO @Domo
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Take out AI for UX free course: Free UX Writing Course Follow Chris WillisBy Chris willies, Yuval Keshtcher
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Competencies, Gaps, and Grants: Your Roadmap to Compelling CME Needs Assessments
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Are you struggling to create compelling needs assessments that win over supporters in today's evolving medical education landscape? As a medical education grant writer or provider, you know that crafting targeted, data-driven needs assessments is crucial for securing funding and delivering impactful education. However, piecing together the right da…
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Master the Mindset Shift: How to Thrive as a CME Writer
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Overcome medical writing self-doubt through mindset shifts and peer connections. Are you struggling to gain confidence and overcome self-doubt in your medical writing career? Today in Monday Mentor, we tackle the common challenges CME writers face in today's rapidly changing landscape. From navigating client expectations to proving your value as a …
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Writing your first novel, with Siobhan O'Brien
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This week, Rachel and Lynne chat with writer Siobhan O'Brien, who has just released her first novel to much acclaim - All the Golden Light - details here: https://www.harpercollins.com.au/9781460762004/all-the-golden-light/. Siobhan talks about the writing process and how writing fiction was so different from her previous non-fiction projects. She …
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S02 Ep 05: Beyond the Darkness ft. Dr. Kinger on Depression, Self-Harm, and Suicide Awareness.
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Welcome back to another episode of Slow Down with Aastha. In this deeply insightful episode, we are honored to have Dr. Kinger, a Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist with 38 years of experience in the field of mental health. Dr. Kinger shares his extensive knowledge on depression and suicide awareness, shedding light on these critical issues …
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Cross-Functional Collaboration in Medical Affairs with Caroline Ojaimi
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Welcome to the Transforming Medical Communications podcast brought to you by MedComms Experts. I am your host, Wesley Portegies. This podcast explores the dynamic landscape of Medical Communication strategies, innovations, and challenges. We aim to facilitate insightful conversations that contribute to advancing effective Medical Communications pra…
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All about LinkedIn and how to make it work for you, with Cathy Anderson
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This week on the podcast, Lynne and Rachel are speaking with Cathy Anderson, a senior editor at LinkedIn Australia. Cathy shares her inside knowledge on how LinkedIn works, and how to make the most of the platform. It's a valuable and revealing conversation. We talk about: The special courses available for journalists through the platform How to in…
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How To Start Freelancing as a Writer with Sarah Gilliland
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With blogging taking a serious hit from Google, you may be looking for a way to continue writing and being your own boss. Today we are talking all things freelancing with Sarah Gilliland. Sarah has her own website - On the Road with Sarah, but also freelances for various sites, including Wealth of Geeks and more. Today Sarah shares with us how to s…
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