Software Development, Web Summit and Women in Tech

Last week I went to the web summit in Lisbon and got the chance to meet with lots of ambitious people in software development and technology. One of them was Ailish McCarthy, who runs her software development studio, helping non-tech founders get their tech built.

Ailish spoke about trends in the industry, the challenges of female founders getting investment, tips for how business owners can communicate with software developers and her plans for her own business.

If you’d like to connect with, you can find her here:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ailishmccarthy/

Website: ailishmccarthy.com

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Trust, Travel and Authentic Experiences

Talia is a freelance travel consultant specialising in Spain, Portugal and Morocco. She has lived in 8 different countries and moved 18 times, so she knows plenty about trying new things and meeting new people.

In this interview, she discusses her struggles and accomplishments while starting her own business, working effectively with clients and her tips for others getting into the same industry.

You can find out more about her here: https://mazepatravel.com/

Or watch her informative videos on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mazepatravel

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The Life of a Freelance Journalist

In this podcast, Peter McGuire, a multi-award-winning freelance journalist with 25 years of experience, talks about his journey into journalism and offers insights into the field. He mentions that he initially resisted becoming a writer or journalist, before eventually taking the step to work for a local newspaper.

Peter attributes his ability to sustain a freelance journalism career to several factors—such as the importance of having good contacts, knowing how to pitch the work and being adaptable to different styles of writing. He acknowledges that some freelancers need to transition into other roles, such as public relations, due to financial constraints.

He also highlights the flexibility and freedom that freelancing offers, expressing his preference for this lifestyle over a traditional 9-to-5 job, however, he also recognises that freelance work isn't for everyone, as many people thrive on the structure and stability of regular employment.

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