Emily Johnston, blogger, columnist and digital content creator moved from South Carolina to London straight out of university to pursue her dream of forging a career in the art world. Early on, she found a role at an art auction house and ended up as a PR manager for the auction house.

But it was when she started her fashion industry news blog in her spare time, that life started to change for Emily. 

In this episode, Emily talks to Suzanne about how she transitioned from her corporate PR role to her current career which has involved the continued evolution of her hugely successful fashion and lifestyle blog, Fashion Foie Gras, as well as a column for Hello  magazine and collaborations with brands such as Ralph Lauren and Coach.

Emily shares the challenges of going freelance, how she stays true to herself on social media and how she developed her personal brand. She also has some fascinating insights into whether the body positivity movement has gone too far.

You can follow Emily on Instagram @emilyjanejohnston, and on her website Fashion Foie Gras.

Emily Johnston, blogger, columnist and digital content creator moved from South Carolina to London straight out of university to pursue her dream of forging a career in the art world. Early on, she found a role at an art auction house and ended up as a PR manager for the auction house.
But it was when she started her fashion industry news blog in her spare time, that life started to change for Emily.&nbsp;
In this episode, Emily talks to Suzanne about how she transitioned from her corporate PR role to her current career which has involved the continued evolution of her hugely successful fashion and lifestyle blog, Fashion Foie Gras, as well as a column for Hello &nbsp;magazine and collaborations with brands such as Ralph Lauren and Coach.
Emily shares the challenges of going freelance, how she stays true to herself on social media and how she developed her personal brand. She also has some fascinating insights into whether the body positivity movement has gone too far.
You can follow Emily on Instagram @emilyjanejohnston, and on her website <a href="https://www.fashionfoiegras.com">Fashion Foie Gras</a>.

Have you ever dreamed of packing in your job to pursue your dream career? Do you have a  passion in life you want to follow? Freedom Hunters is about inspiring people who have escaped the rat race to pursue their dreams. Suzanne Delahunty, media lawyer turned writer, blogger, editor, stylist and podcaster, interviews fascinating people about where they started out, how they changed their careers and their lives and what success is for them now that they are doing what they love.

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