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Sarah Hamid

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Tales from an emotional woman on working in the Silicon Valley of Europe

Not the typical female appreciation piece for Women's Day — but there are enough of those. Instead, here's less flowery depiction of what it's like being a woman in Estonian tech.

Sarah Hamid

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Tales from an emotional woman on working in the Silicon Valley of Europe
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It’s International Women’s Day — a pretty big deal in Estonia. There are flowers, cake at the office, and the spotlight is on the accomplishments of women.

How writers, not just designers, build brands

Brands are how a company looks, thinks, and speaks. But in my experience, the focus is more on design and less on words. Here's why I disagree.

Sarah Hamid

8-Minute Read

How writers, not just designers, build brands
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As individuals, we speak in a certain way. Our mannerisms, sense of style, beliefs, and even the way we walk convey a unique signature — our personal brand.

Thought leader or misinformer? How companies are ruining the internet

It's ridiculously difficult to find useful information and truth in the places you expect to find it. Opinion: the commercialization of content is to blame. Read more.

Sarah Hamid

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Thought leader or misinformer? How companies are ruining the internet
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I will preface this by saying that this is an opinion. I base my perspective on years of writing web content for commercial businesses, being a seasoned consumer of social media content, and someone who turns to Google to answer even the dumbest of questions.

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