Success Story Interview: Tina Matras
From Corporate Writer to Confident Freelancer
After nearly 20 years in corporate technical writing, Tina Matras faced a crossroads. Laid off in 2021 and caring for her father, she knew she needed a more flexible, balanced career.
Tina turned to freelance writing — building her business gradually, landing clients through her network, and creating a newsletter focused on caregiving called Dad Lives With Me.
In this episode of Inside AWAI, Tina shares how she gained the confidence to launch her freelance career, the mindset shifts that helped her say “yes” to opportunities, and why community and continuous learning made all the difference.
Takeaways you'll discover in the interview:
- How Tina turned a layoff into an opportunity to build a freelance writing career on her own terms
- Why part-time client work can still be fulfilling and empowering
- The program that gave her confidence and helped her get client-ready
- How she embraced learning and community to overcome self-doubt
- The mindset shift that helped her say “yes” to paid gigs before feeling 100% ready
🎧 Click here to listen and get inspired by Tina’s story.
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