Erica Zazo came to visit Sun Valley Company and we were so honored to help support their stay, showcasing the special, unique components to this beautiful Resort. Thanks, Erica & Ski Magazine 🌈
I've learned the key to success in #outdoor freelancing is to dream big. Not just dreaming big about living out that exciting, adventurous lifestyle where you travel, test the coolest outdoor gear, and (of course) choose when/where you work (my favorite perk). It's dreaming up big ideas – so that you can make all ✨THAT✨ happen. 👇 A recent example of me dreaming big was back in Sept 2023. I posted this simple Tweet: "My goal is to go to a gay ski week somewhere out west this year. Any recommendations? Which ones are not just gay men raving but chill folks who happen to be queer and wanna hang on the mountain? Oh, and I hope to write about it if it's the latter." One month later in Oct 2023, I posted another Tweet: "Goal accomplished ✅ Heading to @VisitParkCity for Utah Gay Ski Week on assignment for @skimagonline 😎 🏳️🌈 🚠 ❄" Yesterday on March 2024, I posted another Tweet: "Can you (really) find #queer community in the Mountain West? I visited Park City, Sun Valley & Boise this season to find out. My latest for @skimagonline gives a glimpse into Utah Gay Ski Week and the work of local community groups and #LGBTQ advocates." If I had to sum this process up in 4 steps for other #freelance writers: 1️⃣ Come up with an idea authentic (and exciting) to you 2️⃣ Tell the world you want it 3️⃣ Get that message in front of the right people 4️⃣ Own it and make it happen I'm so excited to share my latest story for Ski Magazine on where queer community exists in the Mountain West – and what advocates and local organizations are doing to make sure it continues to grow. Here's to dreamin' big, ya'll.