The Freelance Fairytales

We all reach a point in our freelancing career when we know it's time to raise our rates. But, we're too scared to actually doing it because we're afraid 'we will raise them too much, therefore alienating our entire customer base.'

In this episode, I go over how to raise your rates without making enemies, and why you should become comfortable with the process. There is nothing wrong with asking more for your expertise that you acqui...

I can relate to this one more than you all know. It's something I struggle with weekly. I want to learn and do so many things that I'm not sure I'll have enough time here on earth to do it all.

Nevertheless, in this episode, I go over the plight of being interested in too many things, and how to identify where to focus your time and attention in the interim. Being too scatterbrained can be a detriment to making freelancing, or any ...

We've all been there - myself included. Posting that very first 'self promotional' Instagram post, proclaiming to the world that you're selling a product or service can be nerve-wracking. "What if they make fun of me?" It looms in the backs of our minds.

In this episode, I go over why feeling this shame is normal, yet how you can overcome it nevertheless. I go over my own experience with this feeling and why some self-work and intro...

Doubling up on a 9-to-5 while making a freelancing business work can be challenging. But, in just a few months, you can lay the groundwork for a freelancing ecosystem that will grant you freedom from the constraints of any job you're currently working at. Everything worth having in life does take some work, but it's all about being in a place of gratitude to even have the opportunity in the first place.

In this episode, I go over di...

We all know the feeling - putting yourself on camera and posting it to social media, at first, can be scary. The thoughts of 'what if they make fun of me' or 'what if I look stupid' flood our minds. Yet, when we get out of that side of thinking and instead, focus on who the content is going to help, everything changes.

In this episode, I go over how to move past a fear of putting yourself on social media so you can enjoy passive inc...

There are a lot of flaws with the American education system, namely the fact that it was created to churn out employees as opposed to employers. We're released into the world with an employee mindset before we can even develop our own thoughts or opinions on how this whole thing called 'life' works.

In this episode, I go over the history of our education system, how it's separating people from their divine purposes in 2022, and what...

Con artists are real, and there are more of them than you probably realize. In this episode, I go over my tips for identifying con artists, avoiding them, and moving forward in business with confidence. Although I have come into contact with too many con artists for comfort, that doesn't mean you need to!

Most importantly, by being able to identify con artists, we can then appreciate the good business people online who actually want...

Living your divine purpose is the most fulfilling thing your soul can experience on this planet - but, it doesn't come without its trials and tribulations. In this episode, I break down the reality of living your divine purpose and being brave enough to do what your soul feels called to do while you're here. I also provide tips on how to muster up the courage to live your divine purpose, despite what everyone else has to say about ...

We all sabotage our true potential every single day, whether we realize it or not. The problem is that most of us are unaware we are doing it, and even when we are made aware, we are unsure of how to stop doing it.

In this episode, I go over what self-sabotaging is, how to identify it, what causes it, how to work through it, and how to reach for your true potential. The saying 'we are our own worst enemy' could not be more true, esp...

'Drop servicing' has become a hot topic in the world of freelancing recently. It's a slang term used to describe a de facto freelancing agency model. I proudly own and manage my own drop servicing operation, and in this episode, I go over what that means, how to set one up, and why you should consider it, too. If people ever have a problem with how you're running your business, it's probably because they didn't think of it first. I...

It's no secret that my social media has attracted a lot of hate - more hate than I ever thought possible for someone who started a writing business. I have become as comfortable as I can be with the hate over the years, and am going to share how you, too, can anticipate the hate, forgive the hater, and go on with your day. It's an incredibly power mindset tool that will set you up for ultimate business success if you can learn to l...

A lot of people want to know if there is a certain $ amount I want to hit before I officially retire. In this episode, I explain why I don't plan to ever fully retire, but rather, live a financially free life that supports my goals and dreams. I don't believe it is good for human beings to be entirely removed from creating/producing/helping others. Yet, living a financially free life in which you don't have to worry about where you...

It's very normal to be scared to 'put yourself out there' when you are first starting as a freelancer. As social creatures, we are impacted heavily by what our peers, communities, and loved ones have to say about us.

In this episode, I go over why it's ok to have this fear - and still push through it. I provide actionable tips on how to put yourself out there as a freelancer regardless, and how you can build confidence as a powerho...

You are worth the rates you believe you are worth. I know that's a confusing statement, but in this episode, I explore how mindset, confidence, and experience directly translate into rates that you can successfully charge clients. In a short amount of time, you can double your rates with a proper portfolio, some testimonials, and most importantly, the self-confidence that you CAN do this.

And believe me, you can!

If you are looking t...

Fear, anxiety, and uncertainty are all natural parts of the freelancing and side hustling process. In fact, all of them present their own benefits in a lot of ways, if we can reframe how we see and approach each of them.

In this episode, I explain how I have conquered (at times) all three, and what's going on inside my head when I do. I am a human just like you, so I am not always victorious.

Note: I am not a medical professional or...