37 Becoming a Health Writer & Working at JS Health, with Emily Smith

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Emily Smith is a writer and editor at JSHealth and has done some amazing work in the health writing space! From studying media and comms and landing a full time job writing, to writing for various publications and now working at JSHealth and studying to become a dietitian, Emily has an impressive resume and shares her insight into the field of health writing.

In this episode, Emily shares:

Why she left her ‘dream job’ to pursue her true passion and how the role she ended up in turned out to be even better!
The difficult decision of going back to uni and the key thing that helped her make this decision and chase her goals.
The important realisation she had about combining her passion and her work.
Making space for things to come into your life.
Her experience writing for publications like body and soul and good food.
Why you need to make good connections to succeed in this industry.
Reasons why you need to be persistent in the pursuit of your goals.
Benefits of a positive work environment and how to create this in your workplace.
Her tips for developing your writing skills and personal style.
The process she follows whenever she’s writing.
Important skills if you want to be a health writer or incorporate this into your work.
How to pitch your ideas.
The best ways to find the latest health trends to write about.
Recommendations around getting an internship or volunteering your time to gain experience.
The importance of spending time with people that lift you up.
Why you shouldn’t be afraid to fail.
And so much more!