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The blog
Real talk on startup life, landing freelance clients and getting your money right.
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Two weeks in China: Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Hangzhou (take the risk)
Two weeks, four cities, product samples and a speakeasy night in Shanghai. What it cost, the apps that saved us money and first-timer tips for China.
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10 days in Japan with my sister: Tokyo, Osaka and Okinawa (an honest first-timer guide)
Ten days in Japan with my sister after a stressful year: a Tokyo music bar, Osaka shopping, an Okinawa spa, what it cost and the concierge…
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I went quiet. Here’s what I’m building now.
Why Shesmalificent went quiet, and what this blog is about now: startup life, freelance clients and getting your money right.
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What startups taught me (and why I’d still say yes)
Working at startups is chaotic. It also taught me to adapt fast, level up faster and think differently about money. Here is the honest version.
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How to land freelance clients on Upwork (big sis edition)
Profiles, proposals, pricing and the rules that keep your account safe. Everything I would tell my little sister before she sends her first proposal.