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Quitting Your Job? Start Preparing Your Finances Now
If you’re anything like me, the end of the year typically brings a lot of reflection. Many times this period comfortably wedges itself between Christmas and New Year’s Eve, just as you are able to take a breath from holiday parties. But by this point, it can be difficult to make major life changes quickly—especially […]
Why I Left the Big City to Become a Tarot Reader
Here’s an update from my sister, Jessica Dore. I still think what she’s doing is really inspiring, especially for those of us whose lives and careers don’t move in a straight line. At the end of last year, I quit my full-time job in publishing and moved to the Caribbean for six months to launch my […]
Why You Can’t Afford Low Paying Freelance Gigs
Taking on new clients is both exciting and nerve-wracking. It’s an opportunity to start fresh, create something new, and build relationships. This week, I traveled to San Diego for XYPN Conference and FinCon. Like many of my fellow bloggers, I left with a stack of business cards. I can’t believe how much freelance work is out there. After […]
How To Survive a Job Layoff
I’ll never forget how devastating it was to lose my first job. At 22, it felt like my entire world was falling apart. With limited experience and savings, I was terrified to start looking for more work. When I was laid off again last week, I felt a lot less panicked. Ten years after my first job loss, I’m […]
The Cost of Being an Artist in Nashville
A few weeks ago, a headline from my neighborhood magazine caught my eye: Nashville Artists Collaborate About Money Sounds interesting, right? “Everything is For Sale, a Music and Art Show” features four visual artists, three bands, and a poet. The goal is to have a different kind of conversation about money. “Many of us are […]
How I Launched My Freelance Career From the Caribbean
Hey, look: Cashville Skyline’s very first guest post! It’s from my sister, Jessica Dore. I think what she’s doing is really inspiring, especially for those of us whose careers follow a non-linear path. For as long as I can remember, I’ve dreamt of a life in which I could work from anywhere in the world. I’ve never […]
Why Setting Intentions Matters (#FinCon15 Recap)
I think I finally understand why people try to measure their lives by the year. A lot can happen in twelve short months. An entire lifetime’s worth of events, really. And cutting these mini lifetimes into one-year chunks makes everything feel more manageable. So, after this past weekend, I’m declaring FinCon the start of my New Year. […]
Social Media Productivity Tools for #FinCon15
Social media shouldn’t be a massive time suck. Especially at a conference where you’re trying to build relationships face-to-face. So, how do you strike an efficient balance? Productivity tools. Here’s what I’m relying on to keep me on top of my social media game at FinCon. Essential Pre-Conference Preparation Is your branding consistent across all channels? […]
How Much Do We Really Owe Our Employers?
It’s been nearly one year since I quit my career as a concert promoter. Many family members, friends, and colleagues never saw it coming. But I didn’t leave without a plan. I saved 40-50% of my income for several months, invested in other skill sets, and planned to take some time off before transitioning into […]
How To Orchestrate a Career Change
Why does everyone seem to think someone else’s job is cooler than theirs? Common sense tells us the grass isn’t actually greener on the other side, and yet, it’s normal to think your friends have it better. During my former gig as a concert promoter, I was constantly being asked to grab coffee, lunch, or […]
