1.1 Maria, Content Manager

Our first guest on the Work From Home Forever podcast, is Maria H! Maria is a Content Manager and she talks about her time as a stay-at-home mom and her return to the workforce. The pandemic was a pivotal point which had Maria reflect on what she values most and we talk about her transition to a fully remote position over the last two years. Maria talks about the flexibility she's had in her career, how she pushed herself out of her comfort zone to be less introverted and how she stays engaged with her remote colleagues. If you want to find more about Maria, you can connect with her on her website. If you want to share your Work From Home Forever story, please visit our website and complete the survey and we will reach out to you shortly. If you liked this episode, please leave us a positive review, subscribe to our show and share this episode with a friend. Thank you! Many thanks to Coma-Media for our podcast theme song.

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! ________________________