15 Minute Freelancer
51. Keeping your freelance skills fresh! (With Angela Lyons)
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Freelance graphic designer and creative lead at Freelancer Magazine Angela Lyons joins Louise to talk all things learning. Keeping your skills fresh is essential if you want to stay on top of the latest industry trends and do the best possible work for your clients. And let's not forget the strategy, finance and marketing skills we need to build a sustainable business. It's a lot to fit in! Listen in to hear:
- How Ange has been using #Write52 to record her journey as a 'forever learner'
- The mentorships and courses that have had the biggest impact on Ange's business over the last year
- How to avoid shiny object syndrome and figure out what courses you really need
- How to budget your time and money for learning (incl. Louise's £1 rule of investing!)
Mentioned on this episode:
- Freelancer Magazine: https://www.freelancermagazine.co.uk/
- #Write52: https://www.write52.com/
- Google Digital Garage: https://learndigital.withgoogle.com/digitalgarage/
- Enterprise Nation: https://www.enterprisenation.com/
- HubSpot Academy: https://academy.hubspot.com/
- The Marketing Meetup: https://themarketingmeetup.com/
- Hannah Williams: https://scribbleinc.co.uk/
- Penny Brazier: https://the-mighty-pen.co.uk/
- Carla Frank: https://www.carlafrankcreative.com/
- International Magazine Centre: https://internationalmagazinecentre.com/
Say hi to Ange:
LinkedIn: Angela Lyons1
Twitter: @AngeLyonsDesign
Insta: Ange_Lyons
Website: www.angelalyons.com
Say hi to Louise:
Louise Shanahan is a freelance health and medical copywriter and a big fan of finding your freelance niche. She's on a mission to help others build a freelance business that feels easy and works for them – in weekly snack-sized bites.
LinkedIn: Louise Shanahan
Twitter: @LouiseShanahan_
Website: thecopyprescription.com
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