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How I Turned Kindness Into a Freelance Career Superpower
Turns out, there’s real power in being kind.
I moved into my freelance writing career from my previous role as a pastor. The years I worked in ministry were amazing yet incredibly challenging — and ultimately, not sustainable for me.
It was the writing that sparked my heart — and I was lucky to find avenues to begin monetizing that skill — and so I took the plunge into freelancing.
At first, it was really scary. I was used to a regular paycheck and benefits, and now I had to rely on my own networking and hustle to make things work.
But I quickly realized that one of the biggest advantages I had as a freelancer was my own willingness to be kind — something that had served me so well in my previous career.
Now, being kind is not only a core part of how I operate as a freelancer — it’s also one of the main reasons why I’m successful. Here’s how:
1. Kindness Is a Superpower in Networking
As a freelancer, networking is essential to your success.
You need to be constantly meeting new people and connecting with potential clients, editors, and collaborators.
