From the Corporate World to Freelance Writer and Publicist: Gabi Garett
“Quitting my job was an accident.”, Gabi shared in one of her introductory videos. While working in a medical company as an admin, she began feeling more and more unfulfilled and started her side-hustle writing. She started by working quid pro quo with her contacts to build her portfolio. After a move to a new town and job didn’t go as planned, she adapted and went all-in on her business. “I did not have a well-thought plan. However, I did have a vision board and I knew exactly what I wanted to do.”
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Q: Tell us about your current work roles.
I am a ghostwriter, as well as a "regular" writer and a publicist. I help others get published in the incredible places I've been gifted to write for.
Q: What led you to that career?
I started freelance writing years ago, and after a move to a new town didn't result in an immediate full-time gig, I started freelancing full time.
Q: What is your educational background?
I have a major in Public Relations, a minor in Marketing, a specialization in Advertising, and a certificate in Sales Management from a liberal arts college called the University of West Florida. (Pensacola, FL)
Q: Did you have any life-changing experiences that led you to what you’re doing today?
Working for the local magazine in my college town, REALLY helped light a passionate fire. I got the cover story my first month writing for them and highlighted one of my mentors, it was so fun.
Q: How has your family and upbringing influenced your career choices?
My entire dad's side of the family were entrepreneurs - and my mom always encouraged me to do whatever I wanted.
Q: What are you most proud of accomplishing?
I'm published in USA Today! I wrote a piece about one of my best friends who traveled to 30 countries before she turned 30.
Q: What would you say motivates you most to do what you do?
Showing others what's possible.
On Making a Career Shift
Q: How did you find the courage to leap from one field to another?
It was a deep inner voice that kept saying, "Ask for more contracts!" - it was scary, but totally worth it.
Q: What has been the greatest challenge for you when it comes to switching careers?
The consistency in income is something that doesn't come overnight.. there was a lot of waiting by the mailbox, praying checks were en route.
Q: What advice do you have for others who are still trying to find their passions?
Ask yourself, “If I had $100,000 for the year: what would I do then?”
Q: What’s next for you, what are you looking forward to?
Writing books for high level entrepreneurs - looking at you, Sara Blakely!
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Learn more about and connect with Gabi at:
Website: www.gabigarrett.com
Instagram: @iamgabigarrett