From journalist to B2B content and anti-racism writer – with Sharon Hurley Hall

In this episode of the Working From Home podcast, Nelson is joined by professional writer and blogger Sharon Hurley Hall. Sharon has written for various publications including IBM, OptinMonster, CrazyEgg, Search Engine People, and Unbounce.

Topics of conversation include: transitioning to the working from home lifestyle, connecting with experts and finding sources when working solo, working from home as a POC, racism, the wage gap, finding ways to stay connected as a remote worker, financial planning in the gig economy, and other topics.

[4:22] - Sharon shares her career background as a writer and journalist, and her early inspiration to be self-employed.

[7:50] - Making the transition from print to digital publications and the difference in styles.

[10:15] - Guidelines for networking with experts and researching writing topics.

[17:41] - Working from home as a POC. Experiencing racism in the professional sphere.

[24:04] - “Doxing” as a means to fight racism.

[31:18] - Nelson and Sharon share their experience with the wage gap and question the tradition of not sharing information about your salary with coworkers.

[34:16] - Sharon dives into the workflow for her podcast and the organizational tools she uses to balance multiple projects.

[47:31] - Finding connection and human interaction when working from home full-time.

[52:34] - Financial strategies for working in the gig economy as a freelancer. Pro-tip, always request a 50% deposit prior to beginning work on a project!

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Resources Mentioned:

linkedin.com/in/sharonhh/
antiracism.substack.com/
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-introvert-sisters/id1507284997
nelson-jordan.com/