Why I Left Journalism for Content Creation

14/12/2025 20 min Episodio 9

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Episode Synopsis

Hey World 👋 In this solo episode of Small Creator Big World, I (Becky) talk about why I left journalism for content creation - and why I think other journalists should consider the switch too.We get into why so many journalists are jumping into podcasts, newsletters, and YouTube, what you gain (and lose) when you leave a newsroom, and why owning your audience matters more than being attached to a big media brand.If you’re a journalist thinking about your future, or a creator who cares about doing good, credible work on the internet, this one’s for you.⏰ TIMESTAMPS00:00 How I Got My Start in Journalism 📝03:43 Realising My Work Lived Online 🌐08:59 Why Journalists Are Moving Into Content Creation 🚀13:17 Why Owning Your Audience Changes Everything 🌱🔗 LINKS📝 Becky’s Article on Indie Thinkers: https://www.indiethinkers.com/cp/175531136FIND US✍️ Becky’s Substack: https://beckyisj.substack.com/📸 Bhav’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbhavsWORK WITH US👩‍💻 Book a call with Becky: https://calendly.com/beckyisj/30min🐙 Book a call with Bhav: https://calendly.com/justbhavs/bhav-chat