Leslie Lejano

#freelance PR strategist + writer; lover of books, pets, plants; constantly learning new things & unlearning old habits 🌞

[Contra @contra]

At Contra, we believe in supporting and building a global decentralized workforce.

Everyone should be able to work how they want, wherever they want — and that includes getting paid for your work no matter where you are at any given time 🌏

[Gajus (ICML 26🇰🇷) @kuizinas]

Winning ProductHunt's product of the day gives a ton of visibility... We did it twice with @contra! 🏆🏆

I shared the secrets of a good product launch campaign with @GrowthMentorHQ so you could climb to the top as well 🏔.

https://t.co/ib6Zf28Dui

[Leslie Lejano @lesliewithwords]

@contra @contraben I feel had @contraben 😅

[Leslie Lejano @lesliewithwords]

*TikTok voice* this. is a. work. of art ✨

[Contra @contra]

https://t.co/INBMQtmSgo has a new look 🧊💅

We recently launched our new homepage + discover page 👇

[Meagan Loyst 🧚‍♀️ @meaganloyst]

1/ Let's talk about ✨freelancing✨

If you’re looking to hire a skilled independent, check out @Contra... they’re built by independents for independents & have an incredible professional community that retains some of the best freelancers in the world 🌎

https://t.co/LrnzKjvsYh

[Leslie Lejano @lesliewithwords]

Dear @NotionHQ, any plans of releasing a "suggesting mode" feature (ala @googledocs) so we can track changes / collaborate better with our teams when proposing edits? 🙏

P.S. I love you!

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

An easy way to pick the wrong career is to put your image above your interests and identity.

A motivating job isn't the one that makes you look important. It's the one that makes you feel alive.

Meaningful work isn't about impressing others. It's about expressing your values.

[Leslie Lejano @lesliewithwords]

Looking for an independent #PRfreelancer w/ experience in the #NFT #crypto media space for a 3-month project 👀 bonus if you have interest in all things #GenZ (TikTok creators/trends, pop culture, modern brands, etc). DM me for details! #pr #publicrelations #freelance

[Leslie Lejano @lesliewithwords]

Asked myself these questions for YEARS, but only took them seriously when the lockdowns began (thanks to slowing downnn). 1.5 year later, this self-reflection finally gave me the courage to go #freelance 🙌

[Contra @contra]

Career questions to ask yourself:

1. Do I enjoy my personality while I’m in this role?
2. Does this role challenge me?
3. Do I feel aligned with the company/mission?

Drop your reflections below ✨

[Leslie Lejano @lesliewithwords]

Sounds like my kind of client 💯

[tz (tiffany zhong) @tzhongg]

being good at leveraging freelance talent is a competitive advantage

[Leslie Lejano @lesliewithwords]

This thread 👌🏼🗝

[Josh Spector @jspector]

To be more productive, you've got to be more strategic in your approach to work.

Here are strategies I use to...

• Get things done
• Manage my time
• Set priorities
• Focus

[Leslie Lejano @lesliewithwords]

One of the many beauties of #freelancing - you get to choose 💪🏼

[The Writers’ Co-op @TWC_pod]

This is your daily #freelance reminder to pay attention to how you feel the moment you get an assignment offer. If you’re immediately dreading it, that feeling will probably return when you’re doing the work. Ditto if you feel energized by it!

[Leslie Lejano @lesliewithwords]

@JPManga You’re on fire, JP! ❤️‍🔥

[Leslie Lejano @lesliewithwords]

@carlocasas What an excellent coincidence 🤔

[Leslie Lejano @lesliewithwords]

@LaceyTPR Me for the better part of a decade in full-time agency life 😅

[Leslie Lejano @lesliewithwords]

My new passion project 📷 I've always been shy about my #photography, even after years of being obsessed with it as a teen, so this is a big deal for me to share 💖 https://t.co/lAKXETBarO

[Leslie Lejano @lesliewithwords]

Definitely guilty of this sometimes. Finding & connecting with others for #inspiration is great but remember to find the right balance for you too 🙌🏼

[L.A.M.Z @OlamideTowobola]

If you’re just starting out freelancing, don’t compare. There is an epidemic among freelancers making toxic comparisons between where they are and how other freelancers are doing. Remember, people who seem to be doing great often have a backstory you don’t know.

[Leslie Lejano @lesliewithwords]

@LaceyTPR Thank you, Lacey. For being one of the folks I looked up to and for keeping me accountable!

[Leslie Lejano @lesliewithwords]

After a decade (almost) in the corporate & startup #PR world, and many highs & lows, I’ve decided to go #freelance and it’s scary/exciting as hell. I don’t have all the answers yet, but I’m learning that’s okay…