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The 2023 Mailchimp & Co Benchmark Report
The 2023 Mailchimp & Co Benchmark Report is back with insights from freelancers all over the world. This year’s report covers everything from current marketing trends to insights on pricing services to getting new leads. You'll also see me featured on page 26.
Interview & profile - I Love Creatives
I Love Creatives is a one-stop portal and community for creatives. My profile is now up on the platform. I talk about my career, what steps I took to get where I am today, how I stand out in my field, what I'm working on right now, the projects I'm looking for, and more
Interview with Kim Does Marketing - Alexandra Lunn Studio
I share some personal thoughts on my career and entrepreneurial journey – and also some pro tips to help small business owners better market themselves in 2023.
The Stack World x Squarespace Ready to Launch Mentorship Programme
This is a fantastic programme for burgeoning entrepreneurs to learn from successful business leaders and experts with a wealth of experience behind them. I'm super exciting to be part of this brilliant programme along with an incredible lineup of mentors.
The 2022 Mailchimp & Co Benchmark Report
The 2022 Mailchimp & Co Benchmark Report is back with insights and inspiration from agencies and freelancers all over the world. There are some good tips and best practices, too. And you'll also see me featured in the report on page 20.
13 creators share what Women’s History Month means to them - The Stack World x Squarespace
In celebration of Women’s History Month, The Stack World has partnered with Squarespace to ignite conversations that continue to raise awareness around women’s equality within the creator economy. I've been interviewed along with 12 amazing content creators on how we celebrate the achievements of women and how our businesses contribute to meaningful and lasting change.
Top 100 rising stars inspiring change in 2022 - The Dots
I'm honoured to have made it onto The Dots IWD 2022 list of "100 rising stars inspiring change". It's shining a light on those 'who are transforming the industry of today and inspiring the generation of tomorrow'. I join an absolutely amazing group of people!
‘Mailchimp Partner Kim Darragon Gives Back’ - Mailchimp
I’ve been interviewed by Mailchimp to talk about my work with TERN – a UK-based nonprofit that provides refugee entrepreneurs with advice, mentorship, networking and access to funding – and my commitment to professional giving.
‘Unprepared to Entrepreneur’ - Sonya Barlow
I’ve been featured in this book about entrepreneurship by Sonya Barlow. It's an honest guide to launching your own business, sharing real stories from real people who have tested, failed and won at business. It features 30+ diverse contributors and I’ve contributed to a section about how to convert prospects to clients.
‘8 Creative women to follow” - OK Mentor
Honoured to be part of this list of creative entrepreneurs to follow along with Phoebe Lovatt, Ravneet Gill, Nikky Lyle, Kei Maye, Stephanie Sword-Williams and others.
‘Brand Yourself’ - Lucy Werner & Hadrien Chatelet
I've been included in this book by Lucy Werner and Hadrien Chatelet, founders of the Wern, as an example of a business owner who's nailed their personal branding. I also share my top tips on how to build a personal brand in 2021.
‘Can AI create content people actually want to read?’ - Raconteur
I’ve been featured in Raconteur's 'AI for business' special report in The Times, giving my views on AI-generated content. Check it out!
‘Professional soulmates with Lucy Werner’ - Mailchimp
As Mailchimp says, 'teamwork really does make the dream work.' I met Lucy at the beginning of my freelance journey, at the end of 2019. Read our interview to discover how we met and why it's important to have partners.
‘How we use fashion as armour against misogyny’ - Refinery29
I shared my views on how I resist sexist office dress codes and conventions, and gave my two cents on the power of fashion: 'As society becomes more comfortable with gender fluidity, fashion is a super good vehicle for breaking down old-fashioned norms.'
‘A day with Kim’ - KanKan
I chat about my consultancy, why I love my job, my sustainable pledges for the year ahead, plus my favourite objects and scents.
‘At home with Kim & Danny’ - Earl of East
We did an interview with Earl of East, chatting about what home means to us, life at the Barbican, our favourite objects and routines.
‘My top 5 basics’ - Dawson Denim
I took part in Dawson's January journal series, which is all about home essentials – check it out.
‘My desert island’s 5’ - Mailchimp
Discover the 5 things I can’t live without: from BIC 4-Color Ballpoint Pen, Wes Anderson Playlist and Canva.
‘2021 marketing predictions’ - Miel Digital
Matilda, the founder of Miel Digital, asked me and other great marketing experts about our 2021 marketing predictions.
‘Q&A with Leafage’ - Leafage
Danny and I were interviewed by the Leafage team following the making of our first DIY terrariums. We chat about our favourite houseplants, self-care routines and switching off from the digital world
‘How Dawson Denim got back to what they love’ - Mailchimp
Recently Mailchimp interviewed me along with one of my amazing clients, Dawson Denim. In the Q&A you can see how I helped Kelly and Scott focus on the fundamentals of doing what they do best – making fantastic, quality products – and let me take care of the marketing.
‘A Glass of Wine with Kim Darragon’ - By Rotation
I took part in an IG live in September and talked about female entrepreneurship, launching a biz in the UK as a foreigner and all things marketing. Here's a few key learnings from the live Q&A.
‘Self employed buzz’ – Goodordering
Q&A with Jacqui Ma, founder of east London bag company, Goodordering. I chat about my career journey, favourite things to carry around and business motto.
‘6 ways to boost your personal brand’ - The Wern
I shared my (flavour-filled) views on personal branding in Lucy Werner’s latest article about ways to hype yourself. Check out my tips – alongside 5 other amazing experts.
Small Biz Help Collective
I'm part of a new collective called SmallBizHelp. We're a group of eight independent marketing and advertising agencies who have joined forces to support physical businesses – particularly those in Australia and the UK, but elsewhere, too – thrive in a digital world. Our mission is to help small biz that are struggling through the current uncertain times.
‘Money Talk’ - Vestpod
Chatting about all things money (sans-shame) with Vestpod.
Underpinned
I’ve been featured in the Freelancers of the Week section. You can discover my portfolio on the site, too!
Startups Magazine
I have two articles in the January/February 2020 Startups Magazine, I dish out tips on how brands can lead their own marketing repositioning and how to nail events.