Leann’s Painted Picture31st of March 2018

WHAT I DOHaving learnt that working hard for, and focusing on others’ needs, does little to fulfil my own happiness in work or personally. I now choose to undertake all opportunities that not only accommodate my financial needs but my private ambitions as well. My work and my personal actions inspire my travel and my imagination.

What I do…

Freelance Writing

• I have built up a client list of people and organisations who I am personally inspired by and who align with my own moral and ethical code.

• The articles I write pay well, and are a steady income stream that funds my digitally nomadic life.

What I do…

I am a writer• I write for pleasure and

for financial recompense• I belong to an on-line

writing community that inspires me, and that welcomes my contribution.

• I have written & published a book about my travels in SE Asia. The book is comical yet educational, in that it discusses the traps and nuances of travel as a single, female flashpacker in raw and honest detail, while educating it’s readers on human and animal exploitation in the tourism sector.

What I do…

I invest in myself• I travel to attend

workshops, courses & retreats that develop my current skills and introduce me to new ways of working and living smarter, and with purpose.

• My health & wellbeing are a priority in my days

How I FeelI am truly happy. I wake up to each day with purpose and at peace with my commitments.

How I feel…My website “Tales of Roam” brings me a great deal of pleasure. I honestly enjoy writing about my travel experiences and revel in my community’s subsequent on-line discussions.

How I feel…My freelance writing work is so aligned with my personal ethics and beliefs that it does not feel like work at all. I enjoy the research I do for each article and use this time to broaden my own knowledge on the subjects that matter to me.

How I feel…Having published my 1st book, I have gained the confidence and experience to finalise my next book this year. The feedback and lessons-learnt from my 1st book have taught me a great deal, and I expect the work getting this 2nd book published, to be a great deal simpler than the 1st.

How I feel…Having worked out a weekly schedule which balances my work, health and personal commitments that takes into account my travelling, I feel thankful that I can live the type of life that I enjoy. Unless I am travelling, each day is spent with a balance of exercise, healthy food, working on my Tales of Roam and writing commitments, with a healthy dose of creativity thrown in to everything I do.

Culture and SpiritThrough Tales of Roam I promote an inclusive environment where stereotypes and ignorance is questioned, not ridiculed, and diversity and critical thinking are embraced with a global perspective. I have the opportunity to write for individuals and organisations who align with my beliefs that treating everyone the same, is not the same as treating everyone well. I learn more about social justice through my writing and in turn, my articles are used to promote these ideals.

My Support Team

My team consists of:• A webtech wonder who

has taught me a lot in the past 3 years, but still knows my limitations and takes this into consideration when responsively replying to my tech support needs.

• A respected mentor who I can openly and honestly express my frustrations to, and who inspires me.

Communication* My primary communication method is through the Tales of Roam blog, newsletter, Pinterest and Facebook accounts.

Who I help• I help travellers to educate

themselves on the impact they make on the communities they visit, through:

• Tales of Roam blog discussions and destination or issue specific articles

• I volunteer in the communities I visit in order to gain first hand experience of the issues they face, then promote these experiences through Tales of Roam and my writing.

Wealth Creation• My 1st book is selling well

enough to now be a viable income stream. I intend to capitalise from the sales on this first book, to leverage sales for my 2nd book.

• My freelance writing has become my primary income stream and now that I have established myself with reputable clients, our writing agreements are consistently returning good income.

Wellness and Balance• I manage my week

around a flexible schedule which balances work, play and my personal wellbeing.

• I stay in healthy accommodation environments which allow me eat and sleep in clean and inspiring locations.

• My schedule also includes attending and/or being involved in creative endeavours which inspire me.

• The volunteering and work that I do, re-energizes me through the creativity and inspiring people they bring into my life.