We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Sarah Wilson. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Sarah below.
Hi Sarah, thanks for joining us today. Can you share an important lesson you learned in a prior job that’s helped you in your career afterwards?
I recently went to a dinner party and one of the guests asked the table about mentors. Everyone took turns telling stories about mentors in work, life, marriage, and parenting. From a business perspective, I think mentors aren’t always a priority, but they should be. I’ve had a couple of mentors in my work life who taught me to push myself, supported my mistakes, and helped develop my leadership skills. I’ve also sought out mentors in writing, marriage, and parenting and I even have a “chicken mentor” who helps me with our backyard chickens, lol.
My husband works for a large hospital company and mentors have always been a part of their leadership. Together, we also have an older (than us) couple who serves as our marriage mentors.
I think owning a business can feel very singular — especially working from home without a staff — and mentors can help push you up and out when needed and also create a community to work within.
Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.
I am a writer, public relations strategist, and content creator. I write a blog (TheWanderingRumpus.com) and Instagram (@TheWanderingRumpus) where I share resources for families who love to wander – both around the globe or in your backyard. I aim to provide stories, tips, best practices, camaraderie, and laughter around traveling with kids. I also provide resources for families to find simple ways to give back to communities worldwide. About 7 years ago, I turned The Wandering Rumpus into an LLC to better manage my blog, freelance writing, content creation, and public relations work.
I am a contributing writer at Edible Nashville and regularly publish work to various local and national websites. I also provide coverage on local events, art installations, food, music, and more.
I only work with clients whom I love what they are doing and are value-driven. I enjoy helping clients with personalized and creative ideas along with content to match their brand. I also thrive on connecting with people.
Can you tell us about a time you’ve had to pivot?
I kind of feel like our lives are a constant pivot, big and small. As my kids grow older, I have to re-adjust things to support them and also support myself. My biggest pivot was leaving the workforce to raise children, but that also pushed me to start freelancing and later start an LLC. Pivoting can feel scary but it can also be empowering and allow you to create the life that you want.
Is there mission driving your creative journey?
My goal is to share resources with other women/families and to share my stories as a way of connection. Truly, I like to share my experiences, share resources, and highlight people doing good things. I’ve had the incredible opportunity to interview people and organizations in Nashville doing great things through my writing at Edible Nashville Magazine. I’ve had the opportunity to teach my own children activism and our responsibility as citizens through my work with Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. Through my travel writing, I share ways that families can expand their worldview through travel and even simple experiences…and even struggles, When I work with clients, I aim to help them articulate their mission or brand in a clear and empowering way.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://thewanderingrumpus.com/
- Instagram: @thewanderingrumpus
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-wilson-869615152/
Image Credits
June holding chicken, Rebecca Denton Family Picture on porch, Michel Claire Bayer Headshots, Polished.or.not