In this episode, I talk to Carlie Fishgold about her experience with imposter syndrome and why she isn't to blame.The Imposter Phenomenon studyStop Telling Women They Have Imposter Syndrome2x more women suffer from imposter syndrome than men Want copywriting career advice? Want to share your Copywriter Confession on the podcast? Want to be a sponsor of the podcast? Contact us: janetalexanderconsulting@gmail.com
In this episode, we talk to Sami Ross about her personal experience with gender bias and how it continues to persist across the ad agency world, and beyond. Women in Workplace ReportWhy bias training fails.Want copywriting career advice? Want to share your Copywriter Confession on the podcast? Want to be a sponsor of the podcast? Contact us: janetalexanderconsulting@gmail.com
In this episode, I talk to Adriana Tica, who accidentally became a copywriter running her own agency.Adriana's agency, Idunn.Adriana's newsletter.Want copywriting career advice? Want to share your Copywriter Confession on the podcast? Want to be a sponsor of the podcast? Contact us: janetalexanderconsulting@gmail.com
In this episode, I talk to Sue Moore about how she got out of a 12-year rut to start marketing herself and share successful tactics working for other copywriters to market themselves. Sue's websiteWant copywriting career advice? Want to share your Copywriter Confession on the podcast? Want to be a sponsor of the podcast? Contact us: janetalexanderconsulting@gmail.com
In this episode, I get deeply personal about my experience with job burnout. Gallup studyWorld Health Organization's classification of burnoutHarvard Business ReviewMaslach Burnout InventoryThe National Suicide Prevention LifelineWant copywriting career advice? Want to share your Copywriter Confession on the podcast? Want to be a sponsor of the podcast? Contact us: janetalexanderconsulting@gmail.com
In this episode, we talk to Zoey Hawkins about how she and thousands of freelancers price their work. Freelance Writing Rates Survey SourceFreelance Writing Rates Survey Source 2Want copywriting career advice? Want to share your Copywriter Confession on the podcast? Want to be a sponsor of the podcast? Contact us: janetalexanderconsulting@gmail.com
In this episode, I talk to self-taught copywriter Hannah Szabo.Help create insights for future episodes! Take the survey that applies to you:Survey for Self-Taught CopywritersSurvey for Trained Copywriters (taken a course/program)Resources:CMI NewsletterTracey Wallace CourseAnalytics for Marketers Slack GroupThe Copywriting Course NewsletterWant copywriting career advice? Want to share your Copywriter Confession on the podcast? Want to be a sponsor of the podcast? Contact us: janetalexanderco...
In this episode, I talk to Morgan Hipps about her experience experimenting with ChatGPT.Futurism articleChatGPT's adoption rateYan LeCunFollow Morgan on Twitter: @morgan__ismsMorgan's personal siteMorgan's portfolioStrive.AIWant copywriting career advice? Want to share your Copywriter Confession on the podcast? Want to be a sponsor of the podcast? Contact us: janetalexanderconsulting@gmail.com
In this episode, I talk to Morgan Hipps about her experience experimenting with ChatGPT. Futurism articleChatGPT's adoption rateYan LeCunFollow Morgan on Twitter: @morgan__ismsMorgan's personal siteMorgan's portfolioWant copywriting career advice? Contact us: help@copyconfessions.comWant to share your Copywriter Confession on the podcast? Contact us: hello@copyconfessions.comWant to be a sponsor of the podcast? Contact us: sponsor@copyconfessions.com
In this episode, I'm joined by Stephanie Campos, Digital Content Director of Stringletter Media and practicing astrologer, psychic medium, and author. Confession: she doesn't read books. Best practices for creating better briefsWordsRated survey dataPre-order Stephanie's bookAbout EFT TappingStephanie's websiteWant copywriting career advice? Want to share your Copywriter Confession on the podcast? Want to be a sponsor of the podcast? Contact us: janetalexanderconsulting@gmail.com
In this debut episode, Janet confesses that she doesn't have an English degree – and why that's okay! Show notes:New Yorker articleNew York Post articleLos Angeles Times articleThe Washington Post articleNancy Duarte's dirty little secretWant copywriting career advice? Want to share your Copywriter Confession on the podcast? Want to be a sponsor of the podcast? Contact us: janetalexanderconsulting@gmail.com
Welcome to Copywriter Confessions, where you can hear the truth about one of the most misunderstood professions. I’m your host, Janet Alexander, a professional copywriter with over a decade of experience working in F500s and startups. In each episode, we delve into uncensored stories and lessons from professional copywriters and answer your copywriting career questions. Hear behind-the-scenes stories and insights into the strategies used by successful copywriters. Whether you’re a seasoned pr...