In this episode, host Kevin Griffin engages in an insightful conversation with Sarah Shook, a freelancer transitioning from agency work to pursuing her passions for CSS and front-end development. Sarah shares her journey from working in recruitment to diving into tech, her experiences at a THAT Conference Texas, and her decision to freelance for flexibility with her family. She discusses the challenges of finding stability in freelancing, the importance of networking, and her strategic moves towards building a personal brand and a potential SaaS product. Sarah's story illuminates the paths available for freelancers seeking to carve out their niches while balancing work and family life.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:10 Discussing the Recent Conference Experience

01:25 Sarah's Journey into Freelancing

02:18 Exploring Future Conferences and Opportunities

02:47 Sarah's Background and Entry into Tech

04:46 Working with Agencies and Finding Gigs

10:46 The Pros and Cons of Freelancing

15:32 Current Projects and Future Aspirations

26:48 Balancing Work and Family Life

29:26 Setting Goals and Measuring Progress

29:55 Looking Ahead: Sarah's Vision for the Future

35:05 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Sarah on Twitter: https://twitter.com/shookcodes

Sarah: https://www.shook.codes

Creators & Guests

• Kevin Griffin - Host
• Sarah Shook 🎀💎 - Guest