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Heather Owens
Heather Owens brings more than 15 years of executive support to her clients. She has held every role from Executive Assistant to Interim COO with a diverse portfolio of companies. She is a master at details - whether in email, calendar, or project management - and ensuring high quality support. Heather holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and Masters of Arts degree in International Education. She lives in Baltimore, Maryland with her husband, son, and dog.
All authorsFreelancer Automation: Ways to Save Time and Money
One simple way to extend your capacity and to increase profits for the freelancer or small business owner is to more efficiently use your time. And nothing increases efficiency more than setting up automations for recurring or simple tasks so that you can direct your energy in places where it’s most needed, like writing a new project proposal, connecting with a potential client, or thinking through creative ways to increase your revenue.
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Putting the "Life" Back in Work Life Balance
My son has a half day of school today, so we are signing off early and going camping with a number of other families. This is the "balance" I was looking for when I started freelancing full time. Balance doesn't mean 50/50 (and likely never will), but the autonomy to decide to shut down and venture into the woods with my family is one of my driving purposes for freelancing full time. 2023 was a learning year where I didn't allow space for my personal needs and priorities. I'm still learning, but this year is better!
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Unlocking Workflow Mastery: Elevate Productivity with These 5 Essential Steps
In a world that's always buzzing with information and demands, mastering your workflow is a secret weapon for unlocking productivity and reclaiming your time. As a virtual Executive Assistant juggling multiple clients, Erika Ferrell realized the urgent need to develop an intentional workflow. This journey began as an attempt to streamline her responsibilities and reduce mental fatigue, allowing her to focus wholeheartedly on driving her clients' work forward. Today, she'll walk you through the five crucial steps that transformed her work life and can do the same for yours.
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The Why Behind Curate Impact
In this blog post, Heather Owens, Founder of Curate Impact, shares her journey from educator and non-profit professional to successful freelancer. She opens up about the challenges of freelancing, such as loneliness and overwhelming responsibilities, and how her network's support helped her succeed. Heather also introduces Curate Impact, a community designed to connect freelancers with resources, opportunities, and each other, to help them overcome freelancing hurdles and achieve their goals.
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