In this episode, Fab and our co-host Dan Nelken gets real about the wild world of copywriting, freelancing, and creative confidence. Dan—bestselling author of A Self Help Guide for Copywriters—drops some serious wisdom on balancing data with gut instinct, building a killer support network, and making your words actually feel something.

He also spills his go-to tools for staying sane as a freelancer and shares why he named his inner critic “Alan” (spoiler: it’s hilarious and helpful). Whether you’re a newbie or a pro, this chat is packed with insights to level up your creative game. Tune in—you won’t want to miss it!

ABOUT OUR CO-HOST

Dan Nelken is the author of the international best-selling book A Self-Help Guide for Copywriters—a book many are calling a modern classic. He’s now a speaker and educator for many of the world’s most famous brands and creative ad agencies. As a professional creative, his work has appeared in award shows nationally, internationally, and on his mother’s fridge.

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