Melissa Hoyer and the ultimate portfolio career

In this episode, we explore the world of freelancing with successful journalist and media commentator Melissa Hoyer. Melissa shares her career journey, from her early days in newsrooms to her success as a freelance professional. It's a great chat, covering the impact of social media on celebrity culture, and the challenges of maintaining multiple income streams.

Melissa also chats about:

How she grew her Instagram following to 80k
Why she feels it's important to be authentic on social media
Staying visible in the industry
Her experiences with TV commentary and event hosting
The evolution of celebrity culture
The reality behind the glamour
Navigating multiple income streams
Competing with free labour
The hustle of freelance writing

Connect with Melissa on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/melissahoyer/

or via her website: https://melissahoyer.com/

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Rachel's List www.rachelslist.com.au

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Episode edited by Marker Creative Co www.markercreative.co

Melissa Hoyer and the ultimate portfolio career

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