What makes a good podcast? After listening to hundreds of episodes over the last year and a half as a freelance writer, I think I've found the formula.
I Think Curiosity is My Best Transferable Skill
Over the last 10 years, I’ve been employed by six companies/organizations… seven if you count being self-employed as I am now. These roles have been everything from full-time permanent, short-term co-op positions, and part-time contract work. They’ve spanned industries including professional sports, church ministry, higher education, government, and the daycare field. I’ve written previously about … Continue reading I Think Curiosity is My Best Transferable Skill
Learn to Communicate or Be Mistaken for a Robot
Storytime: A few days ago, I had a really frustrating interaction with the customer support team from a food delivery service company. I won’t get into ALL the details, but let’s just say a few boxes of food were sent to my apartment while I was on vacation, unbeknownst to me, and they ended up … Continue reading Learn to Communicate or Be Mistaken for a Robot
The One Thing I Didn’t Forget in Economics 101
*This article was originally written for and published on my personal LinkedIn on March 30, 2022. I’m no economist. I have no particular love for numbers. And I really can’t recall the vast majority of what we covered in the two Econ classes I took during University. But there is one thing I remember, and … Continue reading The One Thing I Didn’t Forget in Economics 101
Why You Should Repurpose Your Podcast into an Article
*This article was originally written for and published on my personal LinkedIn on February 16, 2022. Count me among the millions of people who discovered podcasts in the last few years. I love them. I listen to ones with topics ranging from health and wellness to deep-dives on obscure cults. Podcasts have been having their … Continue reading Why You Should Repurpose Your Podcast into an Article
Top 6 Tips for New Freelance Writers
I’ve been a full-time freelancer for about six months or so now. I went from never even hearing about freelance writing to watching a YouTube video (should out to Alexandra Fasulo and this video that started me down the freelance path!) to successfully earning enough to cover all my monthly expenses in just six months. … Continue reading Top 6 Tips for New Freelance Writers
Money Rules are Better than Budgets
Budgeting is a bit of a four-letter word in my world. I've never enjoyed budgeting. Tracking every expenditure, feeling guilty going over budget, or having to say no to fun outings... Just not my thing. But despite my dislike for budgeting, I have always managed to live within my means and contribute excess funds to … Continue reading Money Rules are Better than Budgets
Top 5 Hikes in the Tri-Cities (Vancouver Suburbs)
When I’m abroad and someone asks where I’m from, I always say “Vancouver, Canada!” Most people know where Vancouver is and have heard something about it – Vancouver is the land of beaches and mountains, the 2010 winter Olympics, and lululemon. But the truth is that I’m actually from Port Coquitlam, a small suburb city … Continue reading Top 5 Hikes in the Tri-Cities (Vancouver Suburbs)
One Week in Croatia: The Highlights
My last international trip before COVID-19 hit and borders closed was Croatia and England in October 2019. It was a trip to remember, and Croatia will forever be established in my memory as one of the most beautiful countries in the world and one of my best trips to date! Views from Split Croatia has … Continue reading One Week in Croatia: The Highlights
4 Things to Splurge On and 4 to Save On Your Next Vacation
Traveling has been a huge part of my budget ever since I started earning an income back in University while working at Starbucks. I love to travel and am happy to drop a decent amount of money on a fun trip! But that doesn’t mean I want to waste my money or be reckless with … Continue reading 4 Things to Splurge On and 4 to Save On Your Next Vacation
Alyssa Wiens 