She got laid off. She pivoted. She kept going.
Chaundell’s story doesn’t follow a straight path. But her story proves that the way to find success as a copywriter is to decide what your goal is and to continue to take any steps you can toward that goal.
Because when you refuse to let anything get in between you and your success? You inevitably reach that success!
From finance to virtual assisting to full-time copywriter, Chaundell is not only writing for a major brand in the auto industry, she’s showing her kids what it means to bet on yourself—and win.
In this episode, Chaundell shares the mindset shifts and the moments that helped her turn a career shakeup into a career she loves. If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s too late to start or what persistence really looks like behind the scenes, you need to hear this one.
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A Sneak Peek at the Episode
[1:05] Our hosts introduce us to Chaundell, a CCA student, copywriter and former financial industry professional.
[3:00] After being laid off from her finance job Chaundell bounced around from writing a blog to working as a virtual assistant before getting hired as a copywriter.
[5:00] While working for a friend’s company as a copywriter Chaundell realized she really enjoyed it, and joined the CCA at the end of 2021 with hopes of making copywriting a career.
[9:00] Even though she is currently working as a full-time, on staff copywriter Chaundell finds that she frequently listens to podcast episodes and refers to modules in the CCA when looking for help or inspiration.
[14:00] Chaundell is in her fourth week working as a copywriter in the auto industry and is already seeing how many doors and opportunities this is opening up for her future.
[17:00] The flexibility of her new schedule allows Chaundell to be present for her kids while showing them what perseverance and hard work can help you accomplish.
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