
When a major life event makes you re-evaluate your career, with Chris Stead
About this episode
This week Rachel and Lynne explore how you can use trauma as a catalyst to change your freelance career with guest Chris Stead, an award-winning journalist and content producer.
Chris shares how an e-bike explosion in his home and the subsequent fire led to re-evaluating work priorities, embracing family travel, and developing new income streams as he talks about the profound impact this traumatic event had on his professional and personal life.
It's a fascinating chat as we dive into Chris's journey from traditional journalism to running a YouTube channel, self-publishing children's books, and offering consulting services. It will make you think about how to manage multiple income streams, leverage technology for content creation, and how you can use personal experiences as a catalyst for growth.
Connect with Chris via
Old Mate Media, https://oldmatemedia.com/
or Motivated Travel https://www.youtube.com/@motivated_travel
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Find Rachel www.rachelsmith.com.au
Rachel's List www.rachelslist.com.au
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Episode edited by Marker Creative Co www.markercreative.co
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