Emily Becker

Recently, I received an offer for a full-time, fully remote job. The offer included an impressive benefits package (health, dental, vision, generous PTO, the whole nine), and I have to admit that I was enticed. After nearly six years of freelancing, uncertainty is part of my...

Spanish-to-English translation and editing work done for Argentine painter Alex Slonimsky

Networking is different when you're a freelancer working remotely. I've never been to a professional happy hour, never had a business card for my freelance writing work, and never given an in-person elevator pitch to someone I hoped would hire me. And you know what? I'm grateful...

Showing up authentically online is a non-negotiable for me. However, when it comes to "professional" social networks, I find it difficult to speak publicly about what I do. Here at Nomad Farm in Brazil, I've been spending my days with other freelancers, creatives, and remote...