In 2019, I was a political science professor who was fed up with the stress and hostility of academia–not to mention the low pay. I left my tenure-track job and went from barely surviving to thriving as a freelance academic editor. Today, I own Acadia Editing Services, an editing and coaching business that brings in six figures a year.
In this podcast, I’ll discuss the challenges of academia, what academic editing involves, and what life as a freelancer looks like. If you’re willing to jump outside your comfort zone, it IS possible to find joy, true flexibility, and a profitable and rewarding career as an academic editor.
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In 2019, I was a political science professor who was fed up with the stress and hostility of academia–not to mention the low pay. I left my tenure-track job and went from barely surviving to thriving as a freelance academic editor. Today, I own Acadia Editing Services, an editing and coaching business that brings in six figures a year.
In this podcast, I’ll discuss the challenges of academia, what academic editing involves, and what life as a freelancer looks like. If you’re willing to jump outside your comfort zone, it IS possible to find joy, true flexibility, and a profitable and rewarding career as an academic editor.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Start building your new academic business here: AcadiaEditing.com/BecomeAnEditor
Wendy Gillis has had quite a journey—from the thrills of Madison Ave., to an MBA and Doctor of Business Administration, to professor (and mom) life in North Florida.
And yet, something was still missing.
After spending years trying to launch a business on her own, Wendy discovered my program, Becoming an Academic Editor. She quickly realized that she had no interest in editing, but she was motivated and energized by our discussions of launching and marketing a coaching business and consultancy.
And that's how WendyGillis.com was born.
Now, Wendy is a professor, personal brand consultant, and clean stand-up comic with a full life that reflects her whole self.
If you've been feeling like you need more out of academia—more joy, more fulfillment, or even more money—this episode shows you how to uncover your creativity and build a successful business that fits your life.
📍Want to build a joyful post-academic life? Get started at AcadiaEditing.com/BecomeAnEditor
Work with Wendy: wendygillis.com
0:25 - Wendy's Academic Side Hustle
2:32 - Madison Ave: Advertising Career
4:36 - Work Life Balance: Personal Decision
5:22 - Super Bowl Move: Jacksonville, FL
6:03 - Teaching Marketing: Doctorate Degree
8:19 - Adjunct Professor: Academia Transition
10:35 - Marketing Consultant: Value Proposition
12:11 - Academia vs Real World Skills
13:18 - Teaching Entrepreneurship to Academics
17:47 - Digital Marketing: Organizational Skills
23:59 - Comedy and Consulting: Business
28:14 - Business Building: Constant Evolving
30:87 - Consulting on Marketing: Non Profits
35:16 - Clean Comedy: Set Apart
36:31 - Scary Things: Confidence
37:25 - Take Course: I Felt Seen
39:45 - Women Entrepreneurs: Supportive
40:08 - Hire Comedian: WendyGillis.com
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