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Last week some members of the WIS squad asked our industry experts, “How do I determine my rates as a freelancer?” Luckily Megan Reyes, social media & athlete branding strategist, on-camera & podcast host, influencer and content creator, was on hand with this useful answer:

“There is no one size fits all, it’s really about understanding your own value of time. Think of what you need to ideally make in a year to survive and live, work backwards and then get an understanding of rates that are worth your time…Early on I had imposter syndrome about asking for a specific rate, “because I’m new and they know that,” so I just took what was offered and was spread way too thin…Don’t work for rates that are less than what you feel comfortable with.”

Meg also recommends Meet Harlow, software for helping freelancers stay on top of rates, expenses and project organization. 

Got any more questions? Submit your questions anonymously and get career advice from industry leaders. We SEE YOU! Women and marginalized people in the game may face challenges working in this space but you don’t need to do it alone. The WIS Career Fair last week was filled with amazing career advice from our experts in the industry.
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Squad, your fellow members at these organizations want to help more women and marginalized people work in the game. Reach out by clicking on their playercards in the WIS portal and get support and advice as you apply!

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  • May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and we’ll be celebrating and supporting our awesome AAPI community this month and every month. Tonight, at 6 PM EST “Right to Be'' is offering a free, one-hour, interactive session to teach people how to respond to harassment against Asian Americans. Do it for the squad, allyship is a constant learning process.
     
  • The NWSL’s 10th regular season has kicked off with all 12 teams in action and will overlap with the 2022 Challenge Cup, which concludes on May 7. WIS member and expert journalist, Sandra Herrera, has all the details on where to watch. Or you can soak up the atmosphere live by getting tickets here. WIS HQ in NYC is shouting out for Gotham's opening day on May 14 – get your tickets.
     
  • Tomorrow, May 3 at 2:30 PM ET /11:30 AM PT, Professional player for FC Nordsjaelland, Mariah Lee, is joining us for our mental fitness monthly. Mark your calendars and don't miss out on learning from Mariah! This session is for WIS members only so become a member for free to attend the event.
     
  • We’re hyped that the Denver Society will be hosting drop-in sessions for women, non-binary and all LQBTQIA+ players on Wednesday nights. The event is presented by WIS and our partners Ida Sports. The kick-off session is May 4 and will be free and won’t require registration — just show up and play! You will also get a chance to win some free gear from Ida. 👟
  • Did you see that the WIS squad is on the 2022 PepsiCo “Team of Champions” roster!? “Team of Champions” is a national purpose platform for improving access to soccer for underserved communities in the U.S. We’re a part of the journey to improve equity in the game because of YOU, our rad members. Learn more about the announcement here.
     
  • Don’t miss the Career Fair 2022 Resource Toolkit. You’ll find panel recordings, our experts' contact details, as well as links to all of the professional development resources shared throughout the career fair. 
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