Side hustles

In this episode we talk about side hustles, should you have one and how do you explore your interests alongside your freelance journalism work? We speak to Dean Sterling Jones, a chef from Northern Ireland, who works as a freelance journalist when he’s not cooking, and Waseem Mirza, a sci-tech journalist and presenter who is also a screen actor and voice artist. Waseem MirzaTwitter: @waseem_mirzaInstagram: @thewaseemmirza Dean JonesTwitter: @shootingthemessInstagram: @deansterlingjonesBlog: https://shootingthemessenger.blog/ ResourcesBBC CLICK https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006m9ryPennyworth series 3 https://collider.com/pennyworth-season-3-hbo-max/NUJ Freelance Resourceshttps://www.nuj.org.uk/advice/freelance-resources.htmlNUJ Branches https://www.nuj.org.uk/engage/union-democracy/branches.htmlExamples of how Lily brands different parts of her journalism https://www.lilycanter.co.uk/https://twitter.com/lilycanterhttps://www.instagram.com/lilycanter/The FutureTECH Show- Waseem’s podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/0QCdLw6UrG8sOBOgu69VjxThe FutureTECH Show - Waseem’s YouTube series The FutureTECH Show Episode 1Dean's latest article: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/deansterlingjones/russia-yevgeny-prigozhin-ukraine-trump-giuliani-filmsFreelance journalist recommendationsJane Lytvynenkohttps://twitter.com/JaneLytv

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Lifting the lid on freelance life. Experienced freelance journalists Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson guide you through everything you need to know about working for yourself. From where to get work, to how to get paid and everything in between. Each episode features two guests who have made freelancing a success. From film reviewers, to travel writers to bitcoin experts and current affairs broadcasters. Packed with trade secrets, top tips and amusing anecdotes this is an unmissable How To guide for anyone interested in freelance journalism life. Contact us via email [email protected] or find us on Facebook and Twitter @freelancingfor @lilycanter @emmajourno. You can find out more about FFJ at our dedicated website here: https://freelancingforjournalists.com/ Love the podcast? Then why not buy us a virtual cuppa here: https://ko-fi.com/freelancingforjournalists Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter to get all the latest podcast news plus additional resources: https://tinyurl.com/y6j7kx7d For the full Freelancing for Journalists experience you can purchase our book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Freelancing-Journalists-Media-Skills-Canter/dp/0367135558 You can also sign up to our freelancing course here: https://www.journalism.co.uk/vocational-skills-study/freelance-journalism-online-course/s43/a750959/ And check out our webinar training series here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/freelancingforjournalists We also offer a range of bespoke training packages under the Freelancing for Journalists brand. Email us for details.