Branding and Supplementary Income

In this episode we speak to radio documentary maker Perminder Khatkar and journalist-copywriter-cooking teacher Javaria Akbar about branding and supplementary income streams. We discuss how to identify as a brand and the importance of social media, websites and email signatures. We also talk about alternative income streams and how to reach out to contacts to secure teaching, writing and other forms of freelance work.Discuss branding and much more in our Facebook community.The Guests Perminder Khatkar: https://www.linkedin.com/in/perminder-khatkar-00262118/ Twitter: @Perminder_k Javaria Akbar: https://javaria-akbar.com https://muckrack.com/javaria-akbar/articles https://www.amazon.co.uk/Life-Honestly-Strong-Opinions-Smart/dp/1509887199 Twitter: @javaria_akbar   ResourcesEmail signature website - https://www.wisestamp.com/ Journalism web designer - https://www.journosites.co.uk/ Life coach – https://www.henley.ac.uk/people/person/karen-foy   MuckRack - https://muckrack.comPre-order the Freelancing for Journalists book here SHU students who helped produce this podcast:Guest liaison manager - Kendra NicholsGuest photography - Anton VelchevDesk driver - Anurag DasguptaShow notes - Isabella Tarrant Studio producer - Ben Dodd Music researcher - Ben DoddWebsite designer - Alexandra VentressSocial media - Joel Johnson, Ella Hodson

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Lifting the lid on freelance life. Experienced freelance journalists Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson guide you through everything you need to know about working for yourself. From where to get work, to how to get paid and everything in between. Each episode features two guests who have made freelancing a success. From film reviewers, to travel writers to bitcoin experts and current affairs broadcasters. Packed with trade secrets, top tips and amusing anecdotes this is an unmissable How To guide for anyone interested in freelance journalism life. Contact us via email freelancingforjournalists@gmail.com or find us on Facebook and Twitter @freelancingfor @lilycanter @emmajourno. You can find out more about FFJ at our dedicated website here: https://freelancingforjournalists.com/ Love the podcast? Then why not buy us a virtual cuppa here: https://ko-fi.com/freelancingforjournalists Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter to get all the latest podcast news plus additional resources: https://tinyurl.com/y6j7kx7d For the full Freelancing for Journalists experience you can purchase our book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Freelancing-Journalists-Media-Skills-Canter/dp/0367135558 You can also sign up to our freelancing course here: https://www.journalism.co.uk/vocational-skills-study/freelance-journalism-online-course/s43/a750959/ And check out our webinar training series here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/freelancingforjournalists We also offer a range of bespoke training packages under the Freelancing for Journalists brand. Email us for details.