From Teaching to Self-Employment with Kelly Fiorini

<p>Episode 81 features Kelly Fiorini, a teacher turned copywriter who has an amazing story about how that journey transpired with a few tips about trying a career before you go full in. Plus going abroad, having two vastly different teaching experiences, being an introvert, freelance writing, self-evaluation, and much much more.</p> <p>Throughout the conversation, we discuss:</p> <ul> <li>Why a teacher?</li> <li>Majoring in languages</li> <li>Studying abroad</li> <li>Teaching Expectations vs. Reality</li> <li>Career Complacency</li> <li>Trying a career first</li> <li>Education can be such an amazing thing</li> <li>National Boards</li> <li>Self-examination</li> <li>Are extracurriculars possible for teachers?</li> <li>What's next?</li> <li>Exchanging writing for money</li> <li>Writing for yourself</li> <li>And much more</li> </ul> <p><strong>Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode</strong></p> <p><a title="KellyFiorini.com" href="https://kellyfiorini.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">KellyFiorini.com</a></p> <p><a title="Kelly's Blog" href= "https://kellyfiorini.com/freelance-writer-blog/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kelly's Blog</a></p> <p><a href="http://agentpalmer.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">AgentPalmer.com</a></p> <p><strong>Tweets</strong></p> <p><a title="@kellyfcopy" href="https://twitter.com/kellyfcopy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@kellyfcopy</a></p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/AgentPalmer" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">@AgentPalmer</a></p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/ThePalmerFiles" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@ThePalmerFiles</a></p> <p><strong>Other Links</strong></p> <p><a title= "Beacon of Hope: Discovering the legendary Terry Fox through Coupland’s coffee book" href= "http://agentpalmer.com/21260/media/the-written-word/beacon-of-hope-discovering-the-legendary-terry-fox-through-couplands-coffee-book/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Beacon of Hope: Discovering the legendary Terry Fox through Coupland’s coffee book</a></p> <p><a title= "‘Gonzo’ Reminds Us That Hunter