27. Talking people, planet + profits with Sally Fox

27. Talking people, planet + profits with Sally Fox

Author: Louise Shanahan July 16, 2021 Duration: 14:38

One of the huge advantages of running your own business is being able to support causes that are close to your heart. Maybe you plant a tree for every invoice paid. Maybe you donate a portion of your profits to your favourite charity. Maybe advocating for social change is more your style. If you're curious about how to make social and environmental change a manageable but meaningful part of your business, this episode is for you.
 
Sally Fox is a freelance copywriter who works with sustainable brands. In this episode, Sally shares how she has built sustainability and social and environmental responsibility into her own business, including:

  • tips for figuring out what 'sustainability' means to you
  • how to write a sustainability policy for your freelance business
  • small ways to make a tangible impact without getting stressed out
  • the freelance community's sustainability superpower
  • resources to help you find some easy ways to get started

Say hi to Sally:

Website:  https://lumenandfoxwords.com
Twitter:  @sallymfoxwrites
LinkedIn: Sally Fox Copywriter

Mentioned on this episode:

Louise Shanahan is a freelance health copywriter and content marketer. She's on a mission to help others build a freelance business that feels easy and works for them – in weekly snack-sized bites.

Say hi to Louise:

LinkedIn: Louise Shanahan
Twitter: @LouiseShanahan_
Instagram: @Louise_Shanahan_
Website: thecopyprescription.com

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Ever feel like building a business for yourself is a full-time job in itself, before you’ve even landed a client? 15 Minute Freelancer cuts through the overwhelm with manageable, actionable advice designed to fit around a busy schedule. Hosted by freelance health copywriter Louise Shanahan, each episode draws directly from her own journey and the real, sometimes messy, realities of working for yourself. You’ll hear honest behind-the-scenes stories about pricing, difficult clients, and finding focus, alongside straightforward strategies for the nuts and bolts of running a sustainable operation. The aim is to move beyond generic hustle-culture advice and focus on what actually works, helping you shape a freelance career that supports the life you want, not one that consumes it. This isn't about theory; it's about practical steps you can implement almost immediately. Tune in for a candid, snack-sized conversation that feels more like a chat with a knowledgeable friend than a business lecture. Whether you're just considering the leap or are years into your freelance path, this podcast offers a refreshingly realistic perspective on entrepreneurship.
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