Authenticity: with Alee Anderson

12/14/21 • 32 min

I’m joined this week by Alee Anderson: writer, editor and creative consultant. Six years ago Alee founded Alee Anderson Editorial developing content for self-publishing and mainstream authors. She went on to found HeyYoungWriter, a blog seeking to progressively change the culture of the publishing world. We speak on she turned the blog into a brand, and how your personal journey is a major part of your professional one. Alee’s discusses how to trust yourself as a brand and how to make the proper transition from corporate to freelance, and ultimately to personal brand.

Timestamps
3:43 - Helping young writers
6:43 - Alee starting her own company
9:54 - Two different brands
15:28 - Instagram and Memes
21:31 - Honing your niche
27:13 - Hard Candy Nail Polish

Let's connect!

To get more info and updates on the podcast: @brandmepodcast

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Timestamps
3:43 - Helping young writers
6:43 - Alee starting her own company
9:54 - Two different brands
15:28 - Instagram and Memes
21:31 - Honing your niche
27:13 - Hard Candy Nail Polish

Let's connect!

To get more info and updates on the podcast: @brandmepodcast

Follow my personal instagram account: @prestonkonrad

Check out my website for all things Preston Konrad: prestonkonrad.com

If you enjoy this podcast please Rate, Review, Subscribe and SHARE this out on Apple Podcasts

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Timestamps:
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Let's connect!

To get more info and updates on the podcast: @brandmepodcast

Follow my personal instagram account: @prestonkonrad

Check out my website for all things Preston Konrad: prestonkonrad.com

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