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JA Westenberg
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I write about tech + humans + philosophy
Who says a profile pic needs a smile? Not me. As a woman trying to build a writing career in the utter bullshit that is the tech world, putting on a friendly grin doesn’t feel right. It certainly doesn’t feel real. I’m not about coming off as unfriendly. Believe me, I've got a vibrant spirit and a wicked sense of humour. But too often, women feel squeezed into boxes - expected to soften our talent with feminine charm, pleasantness, and perpetual cheer. image
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JA Westenberg 2 years ago
Own your own website. Own your mailing list. Own your newsletter. Own your blog and prioritise your RSS feed. This is the stuff that works in the long term. Chasing virality on every new shiny platform is a waste of time.