Season 1 Episode 2: Pipe Dreams and "Award-Winning" Edits with Lilly Penhall

Written By Norma Oreadi

Pipe Dreams and "Award-Winning" Edits with Lilly Penhall

About the Episode

In this episode of the Girlboss Red Flags Podcast, Erin and Tay chat with Lilly Penhall about a nightmare experience with a shady book editor who scammed her client. They dive into spotting red flags in the publishing world and emphasize the need for proof, transparency, and doing your homework when hiring. Lilly also talks about common scam tactics and shares what to look for to make sure you're working with legit people in publishing. 

Chapters

01:24 Meet Our Guest: Lily Penhall

02:18 Lilly's Scammer Experience Begins

05:33 Red Flags and Initial Concerns

08:25 The Scam Unfolds

16:43 Discovering the Truth

21:00 Lessons Learned and Advice

35:16 Green Flags to Look For

39:03 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Norma Oreadi
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