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Voices from the community
Nika writes a really helpful newsletter for the intersection of writing, the digital world and entrepreneurship, which can be a lonely place for many people. Her guidance is greatly appreciated. — Ann Marie McQueen, Founder, HotFlash Inc.
If you’re interested in a lifestyle-first one-person model too, subscribe to The Shift, the newsletter for content entrepreneurs. Written by Nika Talbot, a fountain of knowledge in creating online! — Ellen Donnelly, Founder + Chief Coach, The Ask.
Nika has written 12 books relating to health and wellness. There is fun to be had as we make The Shift to work smarter and live better—recommended reading for Workforce Futurists! — Andy Spence, Founder, The Workforce Futurist.
Thank you for your thoughtful questions. Answering them felt more like a journaling session than an interview. Very great! — Johanna Renoth, Founder, Bye, Social Media!
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