Freelance Corner
Freelance Corner is the only expert-led podcast for the UK's freelance community. Every fortnight, join hosts Orla and Ben as they quiz an expert on an issue that affects you, with the goal of answering an important question. Each episode features candid conversations with inspiring freelancers who share their story with us, insider tips and valuable advice for you in your own freelancing career. Head to freelancecorner.co.uk for more news, advice and support for freelancers!
Episodes
March 2, 2023 • 32 mins
Are you wondering how you can beat the competition and use social media to grow new opportunities as a freelancer?
In our final episode of the series, Orla and Ben catch up with IPSE Ambassador and seasoned social media consultant Luan Wise, to find out how you can spread the word about your freelance business online and use strategy to win a following and future work.
We also find out why sustainable marketi...
In our final episode of the series, Orla and Ben catch up with IPSE Ambassador and seasoned social media consultant Luan Wise, to find out how you can spread the word about your freelance business online and use strategy to win a following and future work.
We also find out why sustainable marketi...
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February 16, 2023 • 26 mins
Do you love writing? Want to turn your passion into a freelance career but not sure where to start?
This week Orla and Ben are joined by award-winning journalist Donna Ferguson. We hear about her journey into the world of journalism, Donna shares advice for how you can start a career as a freelance journalist and we discuss the landscape of the industry including how journalists get paid.
Donna Ferguson is...
This week Orla and Ben are joined by award-winning journalist Donna Ferguson. We hear about her journey into the world of journalism, Donna shares advice for how you can start a career as a freelance journalist and we discuss the landscape of the industry including how journalists get paid.
Donna Ferguson is...
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February 2, 2023 • 30 mins
We hear about how vital it is to find your niche a lot in the world of freelancing, but how can you find out what yours is?
This week Orla and Ben are joined by author and serial entrepreneur Alison Grade. She shares her top tips for sending the ultimate cold email pitch, actionable ways you can win clients and ultimately win work.
Alison uses her rare mix of creative, academic and business experience to he...
This week Orla and Ben are joined by author and serial entrepreneur Alison Grade. She shares her top tips for sending the ultimate cold email pitch, actionable ways you can win clients and ultimately win work.
Alison uses her rare mix of creative, academic and business experience to he...
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January 19, 2023 • 32 mins
Have you always wondered ‘what if’ you went freelance? You have a great idea, but you’re not sure what practical steps you should take to get started with going freelance? If your answer is 'yes' then this is the episode for you.
This week Orla and Ben speak with digital marketing expert Lou Nylander and we find out how she went from working the traditional 9-5 to creating her own marketing business. We also learn wh...
This week Orla and Ben speak with digital marketing expert Lou Nylander and we find out how she went from working the traditional 9-5 to creating her own marketing business. We also learn wh...
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January 5, 2023 • 28 mins
This week Orla and Ben speak with entrepreneur Lizzie Penny and discuss how work patterns are changing. We explore the concept of the 9-5, dissect productivity and find out how you can make your schedule, lifestyle and ultimately - workstyle, cater to you and your wellbeing as a freelancer.
Lizzie is an entrepreneur and a campaigner for ‘workstyle’ - the freedom to choose when and where you work. She is fascinated by ...
Lizzie is an entrepreneur and a campaigner for ‘workstyle’ - the freedom to choose when and where you work. She is fascinated by ...
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December 15, 2022 • 27 mins
In this week’s episode, Orla and Ben are joined by Laura Wallis, a freelance writer and speaker with expertise in women's healthcare, neurodiversity, and mental health.
We find out how her passion took her from working on contracts with the NHS to setting up the organisation ‘Debating Mental Health’ which delivered speech and debate coaching to young people with mental health support needs, to improve their confidence...
We find out how her passion took her from working on contracts with the NHS to setting up the organisation ‘Debating Mental Health’ which delivered speech and debate coaching to young people with mental health support needs, to improve their confidence...
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December 5, 2022 • 1 min
Every fortnight, join hosts Orla and Ben as they quiz an expert on an issue that affects you, with the goal of answering an important question. Each episode features candid conversations with inspiring freelancers who share their story with us, insider tips and valuable advice for you in your own freelancing career.
Submit a question you would like an expert to answer by emailing content@freelancecorner.co.uk
Submit a question you would like an expert to answer by emailing content@freelancecorner.co.uk
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December 1, 2022 • 26 mins
Freelance Corner is the podcast for the UK's freelance community. Every fortnight, join hosts Orla and Ben as they quiz an expert on an issue that affects you, with the goal of answering an important question. Is there a question you would like us to answer? Email content@freelancecorner.co.uk to have your question answered.
Jaime Gill is an award-winning creative, copywriter and communications consultant with over 20...
Jaime Gill is an award-winning creative, copywriter and communications consultant with over 20...
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November 17, 2022 • 31 mins
Every fortnight, join hosts Orla and Ben as they quiz an expert on an issue that affects you, with the goal of answering an important question. Is there a question you would like us to answer? Email content@freelancecorner.co.uk to have your question answered.
This week, Orla and Ben caught up with IPSE member Katy Carlisle, otherwise known as the SQ SP Queen. Katy is a web designer who is passionate about all things ...
This week, Orla and Ben caught up with IPSE member Katy Carlisle, otherwise known as the SQ SP Queen. Katy is a web designer who is passionate about all things ...
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June 24, 2021 • 35 secs
Freelance Corner is the podcast for the UK's freelance community. Each episode, our hosts quiz an expert with the aim of answering a question sent in by our listeners. Is there a question you would like us to answer? Email content@freelancecorner.co.uk to have your question answered.
An update from the team at Freelance Corner: One of our wonderful podcast hosts, Jess, has moved on to a new role at The Ti...
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April 22, 2021 • 39 mins
In the past year, lots of creatives have seen their work dry up, due to the coronavirus pandemic. So much so, that research by IPSE found that 1 in 3 freelancers struggled to pay their tax return in January, and over a quarter said that the tax bill had a “strong negative impact” on their finances.
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April 8, 2021 • 35 mins
Author of Freelance Corner favourite book Survival Skills for Freelancers joins Jess and guest co-host Christina McLean to discuss the practical tips offered in Sarah's book. With over 20 years' experience as a freelancer, Sarah shares her top tips, busts some myths, and gives fantastic advice for freelancers.
Check out Sarah's website and book here.
Sarah's new book The Little Book of Confusables is design...
Check out Sarah's website and book here.
Sarah's new book The Little Book of Confusables is design...
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March 2, 2021 • 42 mins
In this episode, the editor of Working Dads James Millar joins Laura Livingstone, an executive coach who helps parents and teachers build emotional resilience and confidence during times of change and challenge.
Now we near the end of homeschooling, the guests explain how things might change post-lockdown, now that more parents realise the pressures of working from home with homeschooling. They also answer questions ...
Now we near the end of homeschooling, the guests explain how things might change post-lockdown, now that more parents realise the pressures of working from home with homeschooling. They also answer questions ...
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February 16, 2021 • 20 mins
This week, Faye and Jess welcome Victoria Prince, a marketing consultant and founder of Touchpoints Marketing. Victoria helps recent graduates, freelancers and entrepreneurs launch their businesses and use marketing to help them reach their potential.
In this episode, Victoria offers timeless advice for recent graduates on how to stand out, the best way to sell your services, and when to become a freelancer. She also...
In this episode, Victoria offers timeless advice for recent graduates on how to stand out, the best way to sell your services, and when to become a freelancer. She also...
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January 6, 2021 • 28 mins
Liz Johnson is a former gold medal-winning Paralympic swimmer for Team GB. After retiring at 30, she has now focused her attention on helping disabled freelancers find work. Last year she launched The Ability People with her business partner, an initiative to help disabled freelancers find meaningful work. The pair launched Podium, a freelance jobs board for disabled freelancers.
Liz discusses how her career to date ...
Liz discusses how her career to date ...
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December 8, 2020 • 31 mins
Faye and Jess are joined by CMME's head of mortgages Simon Butler, who answers questions about how to get a mortgage as a freelancer. Simon covers everything, from how to save for a deposit with a fluctuating income, Stamp Duty savings, and the documentation you need to apply for a mortgage.
Simon also answered questions from listeners, including how to meet the affordability criteria as a freelancer, if it's harder t...
Simon also answered questions from listeners, including how to meet the affordability criteria as a freelancer, if it's harder t...
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November 26, 2020 • 23 mins
Faye and Jess are joined by Fiona Thomas, author of 'Out of Office: Ditch the 9-5 and Be Your Own Boss', to discuss how to start out as a freelancer during the coronavirus pandemic.
Spending more time at home this year might have allowed you more space to reflect — perhaps it’s even given you the opportunity to re-evaluate your way of working. Given the current economic climate and potential job instability, you migh...
Spending more time at home this year might have allowed you more space to reflect — perhaps it’s even given you the opportunity to re-evaluate your way of working. Given the current economic climate and potential job instability, you migh...
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November 20, 2020 • 53 secs
Freelance Corner is the podcast for the UK's freelance community. Each week, hosts Faye and Jess enlist the help of an expert to answer a common question freelancers ask. Nothing is off limits, from how to find freelance writing jobs, how to avoid cyber crime, even how to find love as a freelancer.
Submit a question you would like an expert to answer by emailing content@freelancecorner.co.uk. Or to be our featured fr...
Submit a question you would like an expert to answer by emailing content@freelancecorner.co.uk. Or to be our featured fr...
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November 11, 2020 • 22 mins
Faye and Jess are joined by Patrick, a representative of the West Midlands Cyber Crime Unit, who gives advice on how freelancers can avoid cyber crime. In this episode, Patrick explains why our home Wi-Fi routers could actually be a gateway for cyber criminals, and how to avoid it. Patrick answers questions from you, our listeners, about topics such as how to safely store passwords.
With the number of online fraud ca...
With the number of online fraud ca...
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October 27, 2020 • 33 mins
In this week's episode, Ella and Jess answer the question: How can freelancers deal with rejection? It's a tough one to answer - which is why we enlisted the help of Jenny Stallard, founder of Freelance Feels, an online community, podcast and blog tackling the mental health challenges faced by freelancers. Jenny also answers questions from listeners, including how to stop comparing yourself to other freelancers.
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