the big speakeasy

Just over twelve months ago, I started The Big Speakeasy blog. I remember pulling an all-nighter to get it up and running. Not because of any time imperative – just because I was so excited to be doing this new thing that could channel some creative energy and drive. I just kept going until it was done.

I was also in the throes of figuring out how to start The Big Speakeasy freelance writing and communication business. I was so buzzed about the possibilities of what I might achieve, I just wrote a list and made it all happen. Well – after getting great advice some really amazing people who successfully ran their own businesses (Jennifer, Kelly, Jillian, Sally, Mel – I am eternally grateful). But the point is, I had a real fire in my belly – and everything seemed to fall into place. Continue reading

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Jennifer Frahm very kindly and generously agreed to share some of her wisdom in my ‘learning’ category as the inaugural post on The Big Speakeasy. We share a similar attitude towards, and love of, education, organisational learning, and lifelong learning.  Jennifer has had a huge impact on my professional journey in the last six months or so – this blog being part of that – so it seemed perfect for her to write the first post here. Thanks Jen – you’re all kinds of awesome.           

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