1.7 Dani, Creative Copywriter

To me, they lack a little bit of spark. I don’t really know if that’s the human spark. They don’t shine as bright as something written by a human. But…to me, it’s a tool. I welcome it. I really like it.

– Dani’s views on Chat GPT and other AI tools as a creative copywriter

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Meet Dani, Creative Copywriter

Dani is a creative copywriter based in Spain and she shares her story on this episode of the ⁠⁠⁠Work From Home Forever⁠⁠⁠ podcast. Dani grew up in Venezuela and experienced firsthand: long commutes, rising cost of gas and resources and crime and robberies that have become commonplace.

These experiences shaped her views on remote work and has helped her to seek out a fulfilling work from home career.

On this episode, we talk about:

• Her experiences in Venezuela which shaped her views on remote work
• Resiliency of her and her team as they were forced to go from 100% in-office to fully remote during the pandemic shutdowns
• Forced team building activities
• Productivity tools and apps that are misaligned with measuring effectiveness of creative personnel

If you want to connect with Dani, you can find her on:

• ⁠LinkedIn⁠
• Instagram ⁠@daniiswriting⁠
• If you want to check out some of Dani’s writing and along with her colleagues, please visit her company, ⁠Meditopia⁠, and read some of their ⁠blog⁠ posts on meditation, mindfulness and even some ⁠articles on work from home best practices⁠.

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Q & A with Dani

Why did you want to Work From Home Forever?

• Well, I come from Venezuela, and I started working in 2016. My main interest then was to avoid insecurity problems related to my country (you know, getting robbed in the street). Also, to save money on gasoline and parking. I hadn’t thought of this modality forever back then, but now that I’ve experienced the benefits for so many years, it is something I’d like to do for the rest of my working life.

How long have you been Working From Home, Forever?

• I worked from home from 2016 to 2018. Then I moved to Spain to study advertising and had to work in an agency for a year and a half. But since 2020, I have been working remotely for different companies and freelance clients. Hope it doesn’t change (:

What trade offs, if any, did you make in order to Work From Home Forever?

• Hmmm, interesting question. I’m very much of an introvert, so the loneliness aspect many others experience when working from home hasn’t been a trouble for me. I don’t go out as much as I used to (you know, going for a beer or coffee after work with coworkers), but I’m doing yoga at home, and I get to spend a lot of time with my dog.
• I guess there are more benefits to my lifestyle than anything else. Some examples: I get to choose my routines, have plenty of time for cooking and cleaning, and have no commute wasted time.

How do you manage work/life balance Working From Home, Forever?

• I’ve always had issues with routines. Some people set a specific time to get things done, but that doesn’t work for me.
• So working from home allows me to, for example, do yoga in the morning if I feel like it. When I don’t, I simply change my yoga schedule to the afternoon without any drama.
• Fortunately, I work for Meditopia (a mental health app), and they really respect my personal time. Even encouraged me to take time off when needed. I also try to disconnect whenever I take my dog for a walk and try to not touch my laptop on the weekends.

What’s your best advice to others who want to Work From Home Forever?

• My best advice is to invest in good equipment. A good laptop, a big desk, a separate room for you to work comfortably, a good headset, and a comfortable mouse (mine is vertical, for example, and it reduces wrist pain).
• The next piece of advice would be to know your boundaries. If you live with other people, they must understand that you need your space to work and that being at home all the time doesn’t mean you get to interrupt your work often because they need something.

What are your three must-haves to Work From Home, Forever?

• Good internet (it’s really frustrating having to turn your camera off because it consumes too much data), a comfortable chair with armrests, and plants <3

S3 E5 Corey Walker: From Marketing Specialist to Instagram for Dummies – Work From Home Forever

In this episode of the Work From Home Forever podcast, we chat with Corey Walker, a social media agency owner and co-author of "Instagram for Dummies" and "Instagram for Business for Dummies." Corey shares her journey from working in a corporate cubicle to running her own successful social media agency from home. The catalyst for her transition was the desire to spend more time with her young daughter, who was in daycare while Corey felt unproductive in her office cubicle. Determined to find a better work-life balance, she began freelancing and eventually established her agency, The Marketing Specialist. Corey highlights the importance of having a dedicated office space at home and setting clear boundaries with clients to maintain a healthy work-life balance. She discusses how the rise of short-form video content has transformed digital marketing, noting the challenges small business owners face in creating engaging videos. Despite the obstacles, she emphasizes the necessity of leveraging platforms like Instagram and LinkedIn to connect with clients and grow their businesses. Corey also touches on the importance of maintaining personal connections and taking breaks to avoid burnout. She shares strategies for managing client expectations and stresses the value of networking and continuous learning to stay ahead in the ever-evolving field of social media marketing. Throughout the interview, Corey provides practical advice for those considering a transition to remote work, whether for a company or as an entrepreneur. Connect with Corey: Website: The Marketing Specialist Instagram: ⁠⁠CoreyCWalker ________________________  Do you love the show? Check out our⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠official merch page⁠⁠⁠ ⁠on Etsy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and support the show! ________________________

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