The Freelancer's Teabreak

December is all about reviewing the year! In this week's episode, we dive into what didn't go to plan - and what you learned from that!  Join the FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freelancelifestyle/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/emmacossey All other bits: www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk

Throughout December I'll be sharing prompts to help you review the year and get ready for those 2022 goals!  In this episode, we're kicking off with the positives - what went well for you this year?  Mentioned in the podcast:  The Freelance Lifestylers FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freelancelifestyle/ The Freelance Business Lounge: https://freelancelifestyle.teachable.com/ Resources page: https://freelancelifestyle.co.uk/resources/ Trudy's pilates: https://www.pawprintspilatescake.co.uk/

I'm back with another guest - copywriter Bee Stevenson! In this episode we talk about freelancing when you have a chronic illness, practical tips on making your business more chronic illness-friendly, and how to set boundaries with clients (and how clients can be more inclusive on that front too). You can find Bee in the following places: For business enquiries: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bee-stevenson/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/vivatramp  Personal website: https://www.vivatramp.co.uk/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivatramp

Welcome back to another episode of The Freelancer's Teabreak, this week I'm joined by Sarah Browning, founder of Time for Kindness. We chatted about freelancing, kindness, side projects, passion projects and when a passion project turns into a paid one.  Find Sarah Browning here:  https://www.browningyork.com/ Time for Kindness: https://timeforkindness.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/time_for_kindness/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/browningyork

Hello! It's been a while since I've done a solo episode, so I wanted to share a bit about what I've been up to, and some of the apps that are rocking my freelance cosy socks off right now. Mentioned: https://sunsama.com https://flown.com https://www.focusmate.com https://www.forestapp.cc https://www.descript.com Find me at: www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/groups/freelancelifestyle www.instagram.com/emmacossey  

This week I have Gemma Pettman on the podcast to chat about freelancing without the perfect conditions, avoiding 'shoulds' that don't work for you, and celebrating ten years of freelancing! Find Gemma online:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemma-pettman/ Twitter: @gemmapettmanpr Website: http://www.gemmapettmanpr.co.uk/ Find me at @emmacossey on instagram, join the Facebook group here www.facebook.com/groups/freelancelifestyle and visit the website www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk

A common bit of advice flying around the online business world is that you need to run a community. But do you? And how do you do it? This week I've got Community Expert Suzanne Buckley on the podcast to chat about communities, the role they play in our lives and what you should consider if you want to start your own.  Suzanne's Info: Website: suzannebuckley.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/suzannebuckleyonlinecommunityspecialist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suzannebuckleyonlinecommunity/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzannebuckleyonlinecommunityspecialist/ Her Community Membership: https://www.subscribepage.com/suzannebuckley To find me: www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk www.instagram.com/emmacossey https://www.facebook.com/groups/freelancelifestyle  

The podcast is back, and this week the topic is optimism, pessimism and a sprinkling of luck and old school SWOT analysis.  You can find me at: www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk Instagram: @emmacossey Twitter: @freelance_life Facebook page: The Freelance Lifestyle Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freelancelifestyle

This week, I have a guest on the podcast - Berenice Smith. Berenice has been a member of the Freelance Lifestylers FB group for a while, and she's been a support to so many in the group - but especially those who are childless not through choice. In this episode, we talk about Berenice's freelance journey, the language and actions we can take to be more inclusive of those who are childless, and the support out there for those who are childless, whether that's by choice or not. The tweaks she's suggesting are small but powerful, and I'd really recommend taking the time to listen to this episode (plus Berenice is an absolute delight!) Resources mentioned Gateway Women: https://gateway-women.com/ The Full Stop podcast: https://www.thefullstoppod.com/ World Childless Week (September) https://worldchildlessweek.net Walk In Our Shoes www.walkinourshoes.net  Clan of Brothers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/clanofbrothers/  *About Berenice* Berenice Smith is a graphic designer who create design for print includi

This week I'm joined by Charelle Griffith, Chartered Marketer and Blogging Superfan. Charelle actually inspired me to dust off my own blog, and share some new posts, and I think she might inspire you to do the same too! You can find Charelle at: www.CharelleGriffith.com  Instagram: instagram.com/charellegriffith  Twitter: Twitter.com/CharelleGriff Facebook: Charelle Griffith - https://www.facebook.com/charellegriff  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charellegriffith Podcast: Free and Figuring It Out www.freeandfiguringitout.com You can find me at: www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk Instagram: @emmacossey Twitter: @freelance_life Facebook page: The Freelance Lifestyle Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freelancelifestyle

There are some sites we all know about for finding clients. But many are a race to the bottom. Here are three you may not have considered.  Mentioned in this podcast: The Freelance Lifestylers FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freelancelifestyle The Freelance Business Lounge: https://freelancelifestyle.teachable.com/

The Freelancer's Teabreak is back (again!) Yup, after another long break (due to homeschooling), I'm excited to be back with the podcast and a few more ideas to find new clients. Mentioned in this podcast: The Freelance Lifestylers FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freelancelifestyle The Freelance Business Lounge: https://freelancelifestyle.teachable.com/  

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What have you learnt about yourself this year? Mentioned in the episode: Four Tendencies quiz: https://quiz.gretchenrubin.com Love Languages quiz: https://www.5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/ Freelance Personality type: https://quiz.freelancelifestyle.co.uk Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freelancelifestyle

I’m so excited for this slightly longer episode, as I have a great guest - my mentor Ruby McGuire! In this episode, we dive into a really juicy topic -growing a business without social media.   You can find Ruby here: https://rubymcguire.com Ruby has a podcast too, just search for Rock Your Fabulous Biz. 

What has been your biggest achievement in 2020? Maintaining a business during a pandemic? Staying sane while juggling freelancing and homeschooling? Pivoting your business? More info on the website: www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk Join the free Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freelancelifestyle

In this week's episode, we dive into the sticky subject of working for free. Is there any appropriate time to do it? 

Dealing With Discounts: Are you thinking of offering a discount to a client? Here's how to do it without losing out! Join the pricing workshop: https://www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk/monthlytraining Join the Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/freelancelifestyle

In this week's podcast episode of The Freelancer's Teabreak, I will be talking about how to raise your prices, complete with an email template to send to your clients.  Sign up for the Pricing Your Packages training with Sally Farrant here: https://freelancelifestyle.co.uk/monthlytraining/  Join the Freelance Business Lounge for more templates: https://freelancelifestyle.teachable.com/