Some careers kick off with a five-year plan and a PowerPoint. Taryn’s progressed from a conversation, a mutual colleague, and a spark of “hm… this could work.” What started as a small editing role has gradually grown into four years of broader project work, from copywriting and strategic thinking to social content and account management. Her freelancing journey wasn’t plotted on a map; it unfolded naturally, one meaningful connection at a time.
Behind the scenes, her earlier years in advertising, PR, and media monitoring shaped her into someone who understands the full machinery of communication. Small agency life taught her to coordinate creative thinking, traffic, client handling, production, and even invoicing, often in a single morning. Those experiences strengthened the discipline and organisational flair that now anchor her freelance world.
People, mountains, and creative outlets
Away from her laptop, Taryn is defined by the relationships she treasures. She is deeply family-oriented, with her days arranged in a rhythm that lets her work and exercise in the mornings so she can dedicate the afternoons to her boys. It is a balance built not on luck but on a steady blend of discipline, routine, and affection.
Her hobbies reflect her creative and curious nature. She reads widely and even founded a book club that has evolved into a relaxed, joyful group where people share stories without the pressure of homework-style reviews. She is also part of a running community and can often be found in the mountains with friends who prefer swapping stories with fresh air and dirt under their shoes.
And then there is pottery. Her newfound hobby is wonderfully hands-on! She loves learning about how to make slabs and coils with hand tools and patience. She has already made functional pieces, but her heart is set on one particular goal: creating a terracotta vase worthy of a spot in her garden.
Some interesting characters
Ask Taryn which literary character she would choose to be, and she won’t hesitate. Jo March from Little Women. A creator, an independent thinker, and someone who stayed true to herself even when the world expected otherwise. It makes sense. Jo is fiery, loyal, and devoted to her craft, all qualities that echo through Taryn’s own life.
Of course, she also enjoys characters who have a sinister complexity, the clever ones who make questionable choices for interesting reasons. Villains like Amy from Gone Girl intrigue her not because of their darkness, but rather their layered complexity. She likes a mind she can unpack.
Memories worth returning to
If she could relive a day, Taryn wouldn’t choose a glamorous milestone or a perfect holiday. She would choose the births of her two boys. Those moments were raw, private and unforgettable, and they remain the memories she treasures most.
Professionally, Taryn hopes for one specific resurgence in the communications world: long-form blogging. With content demands rising and attention spans shrinking, she believes there is still space for thoughtful, human storytelling. She also wouldn’t mind seeing flash mobs return, either. Life is serious enough; a little spontaneity would be welcome.
Taryn is a woman who works with intention, parents with love, creates with curiosity, and keeps learning in ways both big and small. She is proof that a career doesn’t need to follow a straight line to be meaningful. Sometimes the most fulfilling paths are the ones that grow naturally, through people, passion and an openness to possibility.