In this episode, I sit down with Les Alfred (@lesalfred) to discuss her journey from corporate life to full-time content creation, the challenges of self-employment, and her experience being a Black creator in the digital space. Les shares her insights on manifesting, building a routine for different eras of life, and the importance of celebrating wins. We dive into the complexities of work-life balance, personal re-branding as a reflection of growth and evolving mindsets, and the need for boundaries in the digital age.
Key Takeaway / Points:
- Transitioning from corporate job to full-time content creation
- Challenges of self-employment and accepting the potential return to corporate work
- Balancing work and personal life as a content creator
- Pressures and expectations faced by Black creators
- Importance of celebrating wins and avoiding constant goal-post moving
- Manifesting practices and focusing on personal growth
- Struggles with burnout and boundaries living online
- Future aspirations including fiction writing and business consulting
- Importance of diversifying content consumption
- Balancing gratitude with self-advocacy in professional spaces
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Follow Les Alfred:
Instagram: @lesalfred and @shessoluckypod
Listen to her podcast: She's So Lucky
Buy her digital planner: Spacious Rituals
Follow me:
Instagram: @cameronoaksrogers and @conversationswithcam
Substack: Fill Your Cup
Website: cameronoaksrogers.com
TikTok: @cameronoaksrogers and @conversations_with_cam
Youtube: Cameron Rogers
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