20 Oct 2019
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10 awesome things about working from home

Sticky Post By On October 20, 2019

If you are fortunate enough to work for yourself, or a lovely modern “flexible” employers, you may wile away some of your business hours away from the office. This might be in the comfort of your own home. Ahhh. Isn’t it nice?! For me, as a freelance copywriter, working from the privacy, cosiness and delight of my own London flat – the Princess Pad – affords me (and, in turn, my clients) several crucial benefits…

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30 Aug 2017
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Is the word ‘millennials’ actually useful?

Sticky Post By On August 30, 2017

Why does it matter that I am a “millennial”? It’s rare to find me on my soapbox (ha) but one (let’s just say it: insignificant in the grand scheme of things) irritation I’ve nurtured lately is with brands pitching to “millennials.” Millennials will love this, they say. This has been designed and developed with MILLENNIALS in mind. Millennials are super socially conscious and ethical and love having a personalised experience. Do they?  Read more

04 May 2017
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How I approach networking

Sticky Post By On May 4, 2017

Having a network is one of the best things you can have, I think. The emotional and practical support that comes from close friends and family is a precious possession, but the benefits of a wide, diverse social network are enormous.

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29 Dec 2016
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Writing articles for British Military Fitness (and loving it)

Sticky Post By On December 29, 2016

Another peek behind the very transparent curtain that is my working life! I love sharing my stories of great clients (I’ve been very lucky) and stupendous projects. My December assignment with British Military Fitness was lovely: Speak to some inspiring members of British Military Fitness, the bootcamp-style training and exercise class people, and write up their stories for the BMF Blog.

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12 Dec 2016
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Lessons from Kickstarter…

Sticky Post By On December 12, 2016

I heard a busy salesperson today say, ‘Why do they put Christmas at the end of the year?’ It was depressing but prescient: I am simultaneously winding down for the festive season at home, and as busy as the busiest bee doing numerous projects.

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24 Sep 2016
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How to get stuff done when you are impatient and easily distracted

Sticky Post By On September 24, 2016

Here comes another admission that won’t do my personal brand any favours: I am quite lazy, or at least, am supremely impatient. And the problem with impatience, for me certainly, is that I can’t defer pleasure, so I procrastinate terribly.
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08 Sep 2016
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September Brand of the Month: Monzo

Sticky Post By On September 8, 2016

I am starting a new series where I find my favourite brand doing cool stuff with words. It’s that simple really.

This September, my birthday month if you must know, I am going to have to go with the lovely folks at Mondo, who have recently rebranded as MONZO.

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