Emily Freeman is a bestselling author, prolific speaker, and influencer across AI, DevOps, and Cloud Engineering. Prior to founding Freeman & Forrest, Emily led Developer Relations and Product Marketing at AWS and Microsoft. In this episode, Emily shares her journey from ghostwriter to developer to tech community leader. We explore the intersection of authenticity and sponsorship, discuss the changing dynamics of social media platforms, and unpack what it truly takes to build a meaningful presence in the tech community. Emily also provides candid insights into her entrepreneurial venture, and shares powerful advice for both marketing teams and aspiring content creators in the tech space.
Where to Find Emily
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/editingemily
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/editingemily/
- Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/emilyfreeman.bsky.social
- Website: https://emilyfreeman.io/
Show Links
- Freeman + Forrest: https://www.freemanandforrest.com/
- DevOps For Dummies: https://www.amazon.com/DevOps-Dummies-Computer-Tech/dp/1119552222
- 97 Things Every Cloud Engineer Should Know: https://www.amazon.com/Things-Every-Cloud-Engineer-Should/dp/1492076732
- What is DevOps?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBV8gPVZNEE
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