From Aspiring Spy to Copywriting Pro: Sarah Townsend’s 25-Year Freelance Journey

Join host Radmin as he chats with Sarah Townsend, a freelance copywriter of 25 years, who once dreamed of being a spy or detective. In this candid conversation, Sarah shares how her passion for birdwatching, her ADHD diagnosis, and a drive for self-acceptance shaped her career. From transitioning out of the corporate world to discovering the power of work-life balance, Sarah reveals the ups and downs of building a thriving freelance business. They also dive into the Android vs. Apple debate, the evolution of movie streaming, and the challenges of social media engagement in a rapidly changing digital landscape.Chapters

00:00 – Introduction to Sarah Townsend
03:03 – Sarah’s Journey into Freelancing
05:58 – Childhood Aspirations & Early Interests
09:03 – Birdwatching for Calm & Connection
12:04 – ADHD & Personal Diagnosis
15:09 – From Finance to Freelancing
18:01 – Evolving a Freelance Career
20:58 – Work-Life Balance & Giving Yourself Time Off
24:00 – Quickfire Questions & Personal Insights
33:33 – Tech Wars: Android vs. Apple
35:37 – Essential Apps & Daily Productivity
38:44 – The Evolution of Movie Watching
41:02 – Understanding ADHD & Autism
49:12 – Future Aspirations & Social Media Challenges
51:52 – Closing Thoughts & Key Takeaways

Useful Links & Resources

Sarah Townsend’s Website: https://www.sarahtownsendeditorial.co.uk/ Connect with Sarah on Social Media:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahtownsendeditorial/

https://www.instagram.com/thecopywritersday

Sarah's books

Survival Skills for Freelancers - 2025 edition now out: all-new stats, links, references and resources: plus advice from 20 more freelancers!The Little Book of Confusables

The Little Book of Confusables 2

https://buy-my-bestselling-books.sumupstore.com/products

Kate Moryoussef / ADHD:

https://www.adhdwomenswellbeing.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/kate_moryoussef/

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Welcome to "Rad-Ventures!", the podcast that embarks on adventurous journeys through the dreams, aspirations, and unexpected paths of inspiring entrepreneurs and business owners. Hosted by Richard, founder of Radmin Assist, this show dives deep into the stories behind the success, exploring the ambitions that sparked their journeys, the challenges they faced, and the moments of humour and humanity that shaped their careers.

Join us as we explore the winding roads of entrepreneurship and find out what dreams are made of - starting with "What do you want to be when you grow up?!"

• No. of episodes: 35
• Latest episode: 2025-04-21
• Business Entrepreneurship

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