Episode 094. “It's okay to modify things. It doesn't need to always be business as usual. In fact, I would recommend to people, if you're really worried about how to show up, how to sell, how to market right now, just be giving... Be a giver.” ~Sami Gardner

Life in the time of a pandemic. Whether you’re brainstorming a complete personal website rebrand or nesting under a pile of bread-baking cookbooks, one thing is certain in these uncertain times: the world of work has been radically altered. 

How do creatives greet these changes? Where do they find new opportunities? Who can they turn to for help?

Sami Gardner is a digital nomad, podcast host, and career specialist for the gig economy. With her guidance, thousands of professionals have developed their networks, reinvented their revenue streams, and generally recession-proofed their careers.

With the current crisis grounding Sami to her family’s home in Tucscon, AZ, she’s taken the forced time-out to assess all aspects of her business before the next challenge hits - namely, a virus-prompted recession. She shares some pro-tips with The Creative Impostor that you can put into practice today, tomorrow, or whenever you’ve recouped enough stamina to look ahead. 

Sami balances maximizing this odd downtime with a version of self-care that fits her personality. Boxed wine and video games help her recharge. 

The bottom line is, while this isn’t the perfect time to reinvent a business, it’s the time we’ve been given. How can you make the most of it and stay sane in the process?

If you need to take time out before you answer for a bubble bath or your favorite video game, that’s okay, too.

Get the full show notes including all things Sami Gardner (including vampire fiction!) at http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com/094.

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