From Aspiring Spy to Copywriting Pro: Sarah Townsend’s 25-Year Freelance Journey

Join host Radmin as he chats with Sarah Townsend, a freelance copywriter of 25 years, who once dreamed of being a spy or detective. In this candid conversation, Sarah shares how her passion for birdwatching, her ADHD diagnosis, and a drive for self-acceptance shaped her career. From transitioning out of the corporate world to discovering the power of work-life balance, Sarah reveals the ups and downs of building a thriving freelance business. They also dive into the Android vs. Apple debate, the evolution of movie streaming, and the challenges of social media engagement in a rapidly changing digital landscape.Chapters
00:00 – Introduction to Sarah Townsend
03:03 – Sarah’s Journey into Freelancing
05:58 – Childhood Aspirations & Early Interests
09:03 – Birdwatching for Calm & Connection
12:04 – ADHD & Personal Diagnosis
15:09 – From Finance to Freelancing
18:01 – Evolving a Freelance Career
20:58 – Work-Life Balance & Giving Yourself Time Off
24:00 – Quickfire Questions & Personal Insights
33:33 – Tech Wars: Android vs. Apple
35:37 – Essential Apps & Daily Productivity
38:44 – The Evolution of Movie Watching
41:02 – Understanding ADHD & Autism
49:12 – Future Aspirations & Social Media Challenges
51:52 – Closing Thoughts & Key Takeaways
Useful Links & Resources
Sarah Townsend’s Website: https://www.sarahtownsendeditorial.co.uk/
Connect with Sarah on Social Media:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahtownsendeditorial/
https://www.instagram.com/thecopywritersday
Sarah's books
Survival Skills for Freelancers - 2025 edition now out: all-new stats, links, references and resources: plus advice from 20 more freelancers!The Little Book of Confusables
The Little Book of Confusables 2
https://buy-my-bestselling-books.sumupstore.com/products
Kate Moryoussef / ADHD:
https://www.adhdwomenswellbeing.co.uk/
https://www.instagram.com/kate_moryoussef/


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