Anne Stark Ditmeyer

Blogging Since 2007

 
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Episode Notes (by minute):

-2:00 - How a garden gnome is a symbol to explore the world

-3:00 - How creativity and constraints have been a through-line for Anne’s work, and how she gets her best ideas when she is out exploring the world

-5:30 - How Anne realized that a Portfolio Career was a good fit for her. She was influenced by Tiago Forte (his The Rise of The Full-Stack Freelancer article) and Samantha Clarke

-8:00 - Why each pivot is a little bit jarring but ultimately worthwhile

-10:00 - How Anne started her blog in 2007 and it has been her best business card

-13:00 - How Anne became more interested in online workshops and some of the steps along the way

-18:00 - How Anne learned the importance of asking for help this year

-21:30 - How Anne has been able to find clients by blogging and also by sharing personal insights on social media

-25:30 - How an unexpected turn of events led to a new project for Anne researching for grandfather, Charles Stark Draper

-30:00 - Why it is important to learn what is working in your Portfolio Career for her and to advocate for yourself when approaching jobs and clients. If you want to work 4 days a week, then ask for it

-31:30 - The importance of embracing the creative combinations that you have

(Note: these are quick notes and takeaways by David Nebinski. Please see the episode for more accurate information)