Ana Thu Nguyen Went From Being a Consultant in a Top Firm, to Being Cast as Queen Sindel in Mortal Kombat II
Ana Thu Nguyen, a Vietnamese-Australian talent, left a promising consulting career to chase her dream of acting. From her roots as a migrant refugee to her breakthrough as Queen Sindel in 'Mortal Kombat II,' Ana’s story is one of resilience, cultural pride, and the courage to pursue passion over security.
Social Media Might be Ruining Your Mental Health
Social media has become an inseparable part of our daily lives, and it's easy to overlook just how deeply it affects us. I feel like everyone was on the “social media is bad” train, until the uncontrollable events of covid launched us into grinning and baring lots of the side effects we felt when out screen hours ticked up.
6 Small Steps, Big Changes. How to Reclaim Your Life from Your Phone And Doom-Scrolling
We’ve all been there — a quick glance at your phone turns into hours of scrolling. But there’s hope! As a chronically online content creator, I’ve found 6 simple ways to break the cycle of distraction, from turning off notifications to using self-control apps. These small steps can make a big difference in reclaiming your focus and mental well-being.
Negotiation 101. How To Get Paid Your Worth For Freelance Jobs
Discover essential negotiation strategies for freelancers to ensure fair compensation and strong client relationships. Learn top principles from Chris Voss's "Never Split the Difference" and practical tips to prepare, communicate, and negotiate effectively.
The Way You’re Emailing Is Making You Look Unprofessional. Here’s What you Need to Know
Learn how to craft professional outreach emails to brands and PR teams with our essential tips. Stand out, communicate effectively, and improve your influencer marketing strategy with clear subject lines, proper formatting, and timely responses.
3 Quick Ways to Uncover Your Brand Voice As A Content Creator
Discovering and defining your brand voice is a crucial step in creating an authentic and resonant brand identity. While this process can be complex, especially for those starting out or tackling it independently, it doesn't have to be overwhelming.
5 Toxic Friendships Stories & How They Ended
Hindsight is 20/20. Here is your complete permission to mourn the years lost surrounded by people who don’t want the absolute best for you (not that you needed our permission). It is sad. It does suck.
Toxic friendships evolve very differently. It can look like out growing old family friends until you’re hanging out with someone because you feel like you need to, spending way too many Sunday brunches with someone totally not at your stage of life…
Brain Surgery in 32 Hours. Lauren's Battle with Cancer and the Creation of ROBE.
Lauren's world was turned upside down with a startling medical diagnosis. "I was diagnosed with a stage 4 PXA tumour, which was later downgraded to a stage 3. A PXA tumour is a combination of different varieties of tumour growing together, which makes it extremely rare and unpredictable." The onset of her condition, initially mistaken for migraines, was a glimpse of the daunting battle ahead.
3 Female Founded Beauty Brands You Need In 2024.
As the entrepreneurial landscape continues to evolve, we are witnessing a welcomed surge in female-founded brands that are making their long awaited mark. This transformation has been significantly driven by women founders who are not just advocating for change but are actively shaping a more inclusive and conscious beauty world, which compounds into more women entering the beauty space.
Why You Need to Build Your Personal Brand as a Content Creator
In the digital age, where content is queen and the market is (somewhat) saturated with creators, building a personal brand has become more than a mere advantage—It's a necessity. A strong personal brand distinguishes you from the crowd, establishes your credibility, and creates a loyal community. This article explores why building a personal brand is essential in content creation and how to effectively cultivate it.
TikTok Trends of 2024…Predicted by TikTok themselves
TikTok stands out in 2024 as a hub of creativity and cultural shifts. Delving into the trend report, we uncover the nuances of TikTok's trends and how brands can effectively harness them.
Forward Think & Reflect Without Getting Overwhelmed. All About “SWOT Analysis”
Hey there forward thinkers! During a session with my Life Coach, Coach Kubo, we chatted briefly about SWOT and what it might look like for me (and honestly, what it was, because I had never heard of it) A SWOT analysis is a strategic planning tool used to evaluate the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats involved in a project or business venture.
Yen Vo, founder of Reme Beauty Speaks about Sensitive Skin, Sustainability & Inclusivity.
In the ever-evolving world of beauty, where high expectations, and tight budgets meets ethics, there's a brand that's going above and beyond to be part of your routine.
Meet Yen Vo, the brilliant mind behind Reme Beauty, a brand that's all about sustainability, inclusivity, and making you feel amazing in your skin.
Growth & Distribution Panel with the Founders of Vida Glow, Liven & Finder
Panellists delved into leveraging technology for innovation, focusing on sustainable platforms and innovative marketing strategies like self-driving initiatives. Community-centric strategies took centre stage, emphasising loyalty programs, authentic customer engagement, and the importance of diversity and representation within the audience.
How To: Rubber Duck Debugging
This technique involves sitting down with a literal rubber duck and engaging in a conversation about the problem at hand. While primarily a tool for software engineers, the benefits of rubber ducking extend beyond the realm of code. (PS: You don’t have to quack, your language of choice is completely fine)
How to: Define Your Brand Voice
If you’ve ever come across a brand that you just feel connected with, that you feel like gets you, that makes you feel like a version of yourself that you love, or there’s something about them that just tickles your brain in a nice way, you already understand the power of branding.
All the Planners the Gals are Buying for 2024
With a planner, you can jot down all your to-dos, meetings, and deadlines, so you don't have to rely on your memory or scramble at the last minute. Plus, it's like having a personal cheerleader – as you check things off, you feel a sense of accomplishment and motivation. It also ensures you make time for self-care and leisure, which is crucial for maintaining that work-life balance.
How to: Invoice
G’day, fellow Aussie content creators. We’ve all been there. How the hell do I make an invoice? I don’t even have an ABN! Do I need an ABN? What do I do?! Let’s go step by step through a basic How to: Invoice, and we can go from there.