Sarah Bloodworth
Sarah Bloodworth is a writer and sustainability & culture specialist located in Austin, Texas. She studied Journalism and Environmental Science At The University of Texas at Austin and partly at the University of Sheffield in the UK. She worked as a freelance writer for several years, eventually founding my own LLC where she helped mission-driven organisations understand and connect with their audiences through clear, impactful communications. She now works at Flex International, a global manufacturing partner dedicated to creating products that improve people’s lives and make the world a better place. Her specialties include writing/editing, research, customer relations, community-building, and data. The views Sarah expresses are her’s and do not necessarily reflect the views of Flex.
Austin, TX
Sarah Bloodworth is a writer and sustainability & culture specialist located in Austin, Texas. She studied Journalism and Environmental Science At The University of Texas at Austin and partly at the University of Sheffield in the UK. She worked as a freelance writer for several years, eventually founding my own LLC where she helped mission-driven organisations understand and connect with their audiences through clear, impactful communications. She now works at Flex International, a global manufacturing partner dedicated to creating products that improve people’s lives and make the world a better place. Her specialties include writing/editing, research, customer relations, community-building, and data. The views Sarah expresses are her’s and do not necessarily reflect the views of Flex.
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Creating Results-Driven Content with More Impact and Less Jargon
RECENT CONTENT
The building blocks of a creative sustainability strategy
Sustainability can be seen as a disruptive technology, breaking into the business world and pushing leaders of organizations large and small to think more meaningfully beyond the bottom line or what’s also called the “triple bottom line” - profit, people, and planet.
Redefining Gender in the Workplace, How to Embrace All Gender Identities
Probably like many of you reading this, I grew up thinking of gender in a binary: Men exist, women exist, and society is constantly telling me which ideas, skills, hobbies and even colors fall into the sexes.
The Art of Saying “No” Thoughtfully
Saying no is easy…when it’s in your head. In reality saying no, especially at work, is really hard. As a result we often end up saying yes so many times that we overload our plates and burn out.
4 Must-Know AAPI Workplace Statistics and What To Do About Them As an Ally, From an Ally
“Hey, stop right there. What is your business here? What is the exact address you are staying in? Show me confirmation of that now. Yes now!” These were the words I heard the moment I felt the sting of my white-passing, American-born privilege smacking me in the chest.
How You Can Support a Green Economy and “Invest In Our Planet”
This Earth Day we’re facing a brutal truth: people are exhausted and climate-related issues are not currently top of mind. We’re in the midst of a shaky global economy, a still-rampaging pandemic and its physical and mental impacts, and oh did I mention the increasing threat of World World III?
A Beginner’s Guide to The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
We all want to achieve a more sustainable future for all, but we don’t always have the tools to do it. That’s what sparked the creation of the Sustainable Development Goals, or SDGs.
5 Top Creative Digital Content Strategies From 2021 To Inspire Your 2022 Content Marketing
When you log onto your computer, open your phone, or walk the dog, you’re bombarded with what? Content. Content includes words, ads, websites, videos, social posts, articles, music, podcasts, quizzes, courses, and more. Content creators, no matter what type, are all thinking the same thing -- “We need more content, we need better content.”
6 Creative Holiday Music Remixes To Play at Your Next Party
It’s the holidays, and whether you like it or not, it’s time for holiday music. I’m personally one of those annoying people who listen to holiday music constantly from November to the end of December! Even as an intense holiday music lover, I get tired of some of the same, old tunes on repeat. And let’s be honest, a lot of the classics pretty much follow the same genre / types of sounds.
Digital Businesses Going Green – How to Innovate Sustainably in the Digital Era
Digital technologies and innovation are at the core of fighting the climate crisis and building systems that are better for people and the planet. AI is becoming incredibly adept at predicting extreme weather patterns.
10 Of Our Favorite “Innovator” Moments in Holiday Movies
Chances are you’re thinking what I’m thinking - How is it ALREADY the Holiday season? Whether you're as festive as Buddy the Elf or a bit of a Scrooge, chances are you love at least one holiday movie.
Fun & Free Team Building Activities for Remote Teams
When I think of “team-building” one of the first things that comes to mind is the episode of The Office where the whole team is brought to the beach to do a series of unexpected, chaotic team-building exercises lead by the awkwardly lovable Steve Carell.
Rethinking Inclusive Design, Beyond Technology
You don’t have to be a technology expert or in the tech field to benefit from understanding inclusive design. Inclusive design (and universal design) are UX principles that developed around better technology design for a diverse user base. After all, most of the people designing technology have been white, cis-gendered, heterosexual men. And now thankfully, technological design is starting to
Rethinking Managing Up And Down – It’s Not A One Way Street
Ever heard of “managing up?” and “managing down?” When I first heard about it, I thought it was just a corporate strategy to get promoted, but in reality, it is one of the most IMPORTANT concepts for two groups of people in ANY organization
Disability Inclusion In the Digital Workspace: An Actionable Guide
It could be morning, evening, or in the middle of the night, but the attacks on my head come like a whip. All of a sudden lights are searing, thoughts are interfering, and the sound of a small bird chirping could send me spiraling.
How To Avoid “Toxic Positivity” Without Becoming a Bummer
Have you ever talked to someone about a struggle only to get a response like, “Ah well it’ll get better” or “Just cheer up” or “Don’t have a bad attitude, you’re too blessed to be stressed!”
Feeling A Mental Block? Try These 5 Strategies for Sparking Creativity & Maintaining It
Sometimes it feels like my brain just runs out of thinking juice. I’ll stare at a blank screen, an unfinished project, an empty content calendar, and I swear I can feel the smoke coming out of my ears. I’ve run out of fuel, and that fuel is creativity.
Transitioning Careers? 4 Ways To Strengthen Your Online Presence.
So you’re transitioning careers. Congrats! This is a great opportunity to advance yourself and learn invaluable lessons in the process. You probably feel a sense of excitement and renewal moving into this next chapter. But let’s be real, there’s also probably some negative emotions. Depending on your circumstance you might feel numb, shocked, anxiety, sadness, self-doubt or even anger. And
The 7 Types of Self-Care For A New Normal
I used to cringe when I heard the phrase “self-care.” To me, self-care was synonymous with overconsumption of “luxury” products and a way to make people - especially women - feel guilty about attending to our needs. I don’t have time to have a spa day Barbara Blogger! (not a real blogger, but you know what I mean).
