Joanne McCoy – Stories Told Here

Two years ago, I decided I
was tired of making a living.

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It was time to
design a life instead.

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It didn’t happen overnight, but that’s exactly what I did. I decided to do more of what I loved and less (a whole lot less) of the things that were short on satisfaction and long on stress. I took the time to figure out what truly energized me and set out to do more (a whole lot more) of those things.

I still love to travel, but what I have now is a life I don’t need a vacation from. I love the things that fill my days. In addition to spending more time with my family and pursuing my hobbies, what I do these days falls into three main categories:

Content Contessa

Every person, every product, every business has a story to be told. I love finding those stories and telling them in ways that create understanding, evoke emotion, or prompt action. Have laptop, will travel.

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The Last Pilgrim

At the height of my career angst, I decided to take a walk. A 500-mile trek from Saint Jean Pied de Port, France to the uppermost northwest corner of Spain, to be exact, on an ancient pilgrimage path called the Camino de Santiago.

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Service Above Self

Discovering what you love to do isn’t worth a bag of beans if you don’t use those things to leave the world a better place. That’s why I have been a proud member of the Rotary Club of Frederick for 15 years.

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I imagine by now you’re wondering what my career reimagining has to do with you. It’s simple. You want to work with an enthusiastic, joyful person who’s productive, experienced, and reliable, right? Well, now that I don’t wake up every morning pondering what fresh ring of hell awaits me at the office, my clients tell me that I bring all that good stuff to the table… and more.

I guess it comes down to this: I love what I do. I love this industry. And I’d love the chance to talk with you about how we might work together.

Rates

I keep my production schedule manageable, so I am not always in a position to accept work no matter how much I’d like to. When I do have an opening, I think you’ll find my rates to be both fair and competitive. What I charge depends on the size, depth, and scope of the project, how quickly you need it, and your budget.