Listen "From Teaching to Self-Employment with Kelly Fiorini"
Episode Synopsis
Episode 81 features Kelly Fiorini, a teacher turned copywriter who has an amazing story about how that journey transpired with a few tips about trying a career before you go full in. Plus going abroad, having two vastly different teaching experiences, being an introvert, freelance writing, self-evaluation, and much much more. Throughout the conversation, we discuss: Why a teacher? Majoring in languages Studying abroad Teaching Expectations vs. Reality Career Complacency Trying a career first Education can be such an amazing thing National Boards Self-examination Are extracurriculars possible for teachers? What's next? Exchanging writing for money Writing for yourself And much more Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode KellyFiorini.com Kelly's Blog AgentPalmer.com Tweets @kellyfcopy @AgentPalmer @ThePalmerFiles Other Links Beacon of Hope: Discovering the legendary Terry Fox through Coupland’s coffee book ‘Gonzo’ Reminds Us That Hunter S. Thompson is Far Greater Than ‘Fear’ Changing Careers with Carl Landra - The Palmer Files Episode 6 A Lawyer, Life, and Lessons with Robert Eskra - The Palmer Files Episode 58 You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--
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