We speak with Hayley Carr, a world champion at martial arts, who tells of her inspiring story overcoming chronic fatigue and what led her to become a life coach. She’s currently in Havana, Cuba (next stop Mexico), living her dream of a location independent work life.
The Quarter Life Crisis had placed an emergency call to Gaynor Alder’s soul, and it undid her piece by piece as it broke down all that she had been taught in order to fulfill the place inside that spoke to her when she was a little girl and said, ‘But I want to be a ballerina’. She’s since freed herself from the 9-to-5, and couldn’t be fucking happier.
Hipkin was inspired by a mother in search of fun, fresh and functional street wear for kids, with an adult level of fashion. Kylie Triggell chats with Katie, and discovers her inspiration, how she got the idea for her business off the ground, the hurdles she overcame to launch the label and what she loves about working for herself.
Ever wondered what the life of published author is really like? Hazel Gaynor gives insight into the writing plates she is currently spinning, and a life which seems to come with plenty of uncertainty and more than the occasional wobble, but one she wouldn’t swap for the world.
When asked if I’d like to review Blake Daniel’s virtual PA services, I said yes quicker than you can say, “Can you check my diary & see if I’m free for lunch with Carrie Bradshaw?” Having loved the service so much, and a penchant for inspirational entrepreneurs, I chatted with the brains behind this fabulous business – someone who’s always been one to go their own way.
As 2012 settled into retirement, and another New Years Eve rolled around, the resolutions spilled over the table like the wine we were enjoying with friends. I declare 2013 “The year of Mandy” and set about making plans to discover the career path that can provide me with not only income, but also joy.
Even though I’m sure you’ve watched Sex and the City, and imagined yourself at Carrie Bradshaw’s desk pensively staring out the window whilst writing your next column, ladies I hate to break it to you, but cast that vision aside. That ain’t the perfect work setup. Carrie’s been lying to us.
Naomi Simson offers her staff part-time roles, the flexibility to work from home or take time-in-lieu. She believes we need leadership from the top, from government and with more women on boards to create truly family-friendly workplaces.
Helena Hatz has had enough of all the “It’s a new year, it’s a new me” bullshit that people are posting all over Facebook. From connecting with inspiration on a daily basis, not overworking yourself and speaking up, Helena brings you 10 Career Commandments she believes will really improve your life and well being.
Helena Hatz wants you to break free and choose a career you want to pursue rather than a career you think you need to pursue. Because the dream to do what you love doesn’t have to be an unfinished sympathy. Do what you love, not what you loathe.
Our ‘But I Wanted to be a Ballerina’ columns are all about liberating women to play by their own rules and empowering them to generate income from doing what they love. In this series we’re focusing on how to earn money from blogging.
If you ever happen to write – regularly, occasionally, or for your livelihood – you’d be familiar with how inerasable ink can be as intimidating as a spotlight, reader scrutiny as unnerving as an audience following each box step, an ill-received article as soul-shattering as a stage fall.
When Amanda Edwards tells people she wants to work from home, she’s usually greeted with a stampede of “You’re still able to go to work!” and “But you don’t have any kids!” But who’s to say she needs kids for it to be acceptable to work at home?
As part of our new online business series, NET:101 in conjunction with The Modern Woman’s Survival Guide is offering you the chance to win 1 of 8 ‘Social Media and Internet Marketing for Business’ courses valued at $695 each.
Do you have a passion, your “one thing” that you want to turn into an online business? But not sure where to start? Want to set up your own website but think html and SEO what? Use Facebook personally, but not sure how to properly leverage it for business? Thinking of starting a blog, but [...]
