Downshifting from Corporate Career to Full-Time Blogger with Zhen Zhou

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SHOW NOTES: Episode 98

We are chatting with Zhen Zou from Greedy Girl Gourmet, as she shares about how she downshifted from corporate career to full-time blogger. Zhen’s journey from the corporate world to blogging is a story of passion, persistence, and the power of community. It’s never too late to pursue your passion and success with blogging may not come quickly, but with hard work and the right mindset, it is achievable. She even shares some tips for you if you are looking to transition to full-time blogging. 

Some of those tips that Zhen shared about downshifting to a full-time blogger:

1. Make sure that you have more than you think is enough to make the downshift.
2. Whatever change you make, it’s not permanent.
3. Understand your personality before you make the change.
4. Your life will change.

Whether you are currently in corporate and thinking about starting a blog or you already have a blog and thinking about making the downshift from corporate to that full-time blogger, this is an episode you are going to want to hear!

We hope that Zhen’s story inspires you. Share a key takeaway from today’s episode with us on Instagram @sparkmediaconcepts!

IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVERED:

• Zhen’s journey from leaving the corporate world to pursuing blogging
• Challenges Zhen faced in transitioning from a corporate career to running a successful blog
• Mindset shifts required in being a full-time blogger
• The importance of finding a supportive community in the blogging world
• The supportive and helpful nature of the blogging community
• The importance of enjoying what you do as a blogger

LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Connect with Zhen on her blog: www.greedygirlgourmet.com and on Instagram: @greedygirlgourmet!
• Check out the episode with Heather Tullos from Mediavine on tips on getting on an ad network!
• Check out the Ultimate Blog Bootcamp to start your blog today! Use Code SPOOKY from now through October 31 for $50 off!
• 3 bonus episodes on the private podcast! Click here and put in your name and email address to check them out! 
• Check out Cooking with Keywords  HERE!  Use code UBP10 for 10% off!
• Get 20% off of Keysearch Starter Plan using this link and code: KSDISC
• Join the Ultimate Blog Bootcamp!
• Check out the Blog Depot!
• Check out last week’s episode here!
• Connect with us on Instagram at: @sparkmediaconcepts

MORE ABOUT THE ULTIMATE BLOG PODCAST:

Welcome to The Ultimate Blog Podcast! This podcast is for you if you’ve ever wanted to learn blogging basics so that you can start your own blog or if you have been a blogger for years but are struggling to grow or need inspiration and community.

Every Tuesday we will be sharing a new episode where we will cover topics from the basics of starting a blog, monetizing and growing your site, to finding the inspiration you need to keep going. You will also find guest interviews with experts on different blogging topics as well as interviews with bloggers who’ve been in your shoes.

Amy Reinecke and Jennifer Draper are bloggers themselves who want to encourage you to believe in your potential, step outside the norm and step into a life where you create your own schedule, your own success and your own story.

We’d love to connect with you on our other platforms so please visit us at www.sparkmediaconcepts.com or follow us on Instagram at @sparkmediaconcepts

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