Being Freelance
Being Freelance - The freelancing podcast with Steve Folland and a stack of inspiring freelancer stories
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Freelancing? Being boss of your own life and business can be tough and isolating. But it can also be totally rewarding. Pick up tips, advice and thoughts on how to make it as a freelancer by hearing other freelancers share their experience. You're not alone being freelance. Hosted by Steve Folland. www.beingfreelance.com
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Digital Marketer Claire Gallagher
Being Freelance
11/21/21 • 47 min
When Claire moved from Ireland to France in 2009 she started picking up freelance work with the expat community.
Since then she’s been on an even bigger journey. From a designer of ‘everything’ to a niche digital marketer. From ‘having lots of work’ to ‘having a business’. From working into the early hours with no life, to working a four day week with two months off in the summer.
So much learned. Not just a new language.
This episode is sponsored by the very first Being Freelance course!
Steve’s rolled up everything he’s learnt from over 6 years of conversations with more than 250 freelancers.
There’s no ‘one way’ to be a successful freelancer, but this course will help you avoid the many mistakes that most of us make. Learn from our experiences.
Find out more about the course.
Looking to learn from and connect with other freelancers? Check out the website beingfreelance.com, and be part of the Being Freelance Community!
You'll also find useful links for this episode. That's beingfreelance.com
Like VIDEO? - Check out the Being Freelance vlog - YouTube.com/SteveFolland
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Health Copywriter Louise Shanahan
Being Freelance
02/27/22 • 47 min
Straight out of university Louise wanted to travel and start her career. Instead she had to start treatment for a major health scare.
On the mend, she found a job in government, but decided to focus on making a difference in Health issues.
10 years on she realised she didn’t have to follow this government path for the rest of her life. She could become self employed. She could use her expertise in Health to start off niched as a health copywriter.
This episode is sponsored by Freelancer Magazine.
Dedicated to helping you grow a freelance business you love.
Freelancer Magazine can land on your doorstep wherever you are in the world.
SUBSCRIBE TO FREELANCER MAGAZINE and see what all the fuss is about!
This episode is sponsored by Ahrefs.
Time to boost your search rankings with Ahrefs Webmaster Tools - and it's FREE!
If the idea of getting Google to work for you sounds confusing, Ahrefs also offers helpful tutorials on Search Engine Optimization.
Want to get your freelance site more search traffic?
Visit ahrefs.com/webmaster-tools and get this free tool working for you today.
Don't forget - the Being Freelance course!
Steve’s rolled up everything he’s learnt from over 6 years of conversations with more than 250 freelancers.
There’s no ‘one way’ to be a successful freelancer, but this course will help you avoid the many mistakes that most of us make. Learn from our experiences.
Find out more about the course.
Looking to learn from and connect with other freelancers?
Check out the website beingfreelance.com, and be part of the Being Freelance Community!
You'll also find useful links for this episode. That's beingfreelance.com
Like VIDEO? - Check out the Being Freelance vlog - YouTube.com/SteveFolland
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10/10/21 • 41 min
Afoma trained to be a doctor. Yes, an actual medical doctor. So how did she end up worrying more about the health of her business than of patients?
Hear how Afoma forged a career as a freelance writer & editor working with clients from around the world from her home in Nigeria. First via UpWork, then through her own contacts. All without losing her love of writing.
Alongside freelancing, Afoma runs a successful book blog, which serves as an income stream, living proof of her SEO skills, and as a place to just enjoy writing without a client’s feedback.
And all this whilst working a four-day week?!
Just what the doctor ordered.
This episode is sponsored by With Jack - insurance for creative freelancers.
Not sure why you need insurance? Check out this awesome With Jack guide and take that first step to becoming a confident freelancer.
New to freelancing? The Being Freelance course is literally made for you!
Steve’s rolled up everything he’s learnt from over 6 years of conversations with more than 250 freelancers.
There’s no ‘one way’ to be a successful freelancer, but this course will help you avoid the many mistakes that most of us make.
Find out more about the course.
Looking to learn from and connect with other freelancers? Check out the website beingfreelance.com, and be part of the Being Freelance Community!
You'll also find useful links, show notes and transcript for this episode. That's beingfreelance.com
Like VIDEO? - Check out the Being Freelance vlog - YouTube.com/SteveFolland
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Reel Relationships - Voiceover Tim Odofin
Being Freelance
11/07/21 • 42 min
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Tim Odofin always wanted to work in the media, but his day job was in local government.
For years he would do voiceovers on the side of his job, often starting early, working late and even through lunch breaks. Finally, with a year’s buffer of cash saved up he decided it was now or never. It was time to go full-time freelance.
That was three years ago and it wasn’t the savings that got him through - it was the relationships he’d invested in.
Time to get Tim behind the mic, not for a voiceover, but to share his story of being freelance.
This episode is sponsored by With Jack - insurance for creative freelancers.
Not sure why you need insurance? Check out this awesome With Jack guide and take that first step to becoming a confident freelancer.
New to freelancing? The Being Freelance course is literally made for you!
Steve’s rolled up everything he’s learnt from over 6 years of conversations with more than 250 freelancers.
There’s no ‘one way’ to be a successful freelancer, but this course will help you avoid the many mistakes that most of us make.
Find out more about the course.
Looking to learn from and connect with other freelancers? Check out the website beingfreelance.com, and be part of the Being Freelance Community!
You'll also find useful links, show notes and transcript for this episode. That's beingfreelance.com
Like VIDEO? - Check out the Being Freelance vlog - YouTube.com/SteveFolland
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Visual Storyteller Ashwin Chacko
Being Freelance
01/30/22 • 37 min
When Ashwin moved from India to Ireland, it was more than just his surroundings that changed.
At first he took any design work he could get. Then he decided to focus on being an illustrator.
But the pandemic allowed him to pause and focus further. He wanted to be a visual storyteller spreading positivity and joy.
His self initiated (and even self published) side projects brought that to life.
They showed the work. Now they bring him work.
Embracing an abundance mentality is bringing him - and us - plenty of joy for real.
This episode is sponsored by Freelancer Magazine.
Dedicated to helping you grow a freelance business you love.
Freelancer Magazine can land on your doorstep wherever you are in the world.
SUBSCRIBE TO FREELANCER MAGAZINE and see what all the fuss is about!
Don't forget - the Being Freelance course!
Steve’s rolled up everything he’s learnt from over 6 years of conversations with more than 250 freelancers.
There’s no ‘one way’ to be a successful freelancer, but this course will help you avoid the many mistakes that most of us make. Learn from our experiences.
Find out more about the course.
Looking to learn from and connect with other freelancers?
Check out the website beingfreelance.com, and be part of the Being Freelance Community!
You'll also find useful links for this episode. That's beingfreelance.com
Like VIDEO? - Check out the Being Freelance vlog - YouTube.com/SteveFolland
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Creative Director & Designer Raydene Hansen
Being Freelance
02/06/22 • 48 min
After years of working her freelance life from 6pm-1am alongside other jobs, Raydene’s now gone full-time freelance. Working for herself. But not by herself.
She’s set up a collective of freelancers to collaborate on projects. Sharing the work but importantly, sharing values.
Far too many toxic jobs made her discover what matters. Kindness. Inclusivity. Philanthropy.
She’s realised a business can be built whilst being true to yourself. Supported by those who get it too.
This episode is sponsored by Freelancer Magazine.
Dedicated to helping you grow a freelance business you love.
Freelancer Magazine can land on your doorstep wherever you are in the world.
SUBSCRIBE TO FREELANCER MAGAZINE and see what all the fuss is about!
This episode is sponsored by Ahrefs.
Time to boost your search rankings with Ahrefs Webmaster Tools - and it's FREE!
If the idea of getting Google to work for you sounds confusing, Ahrefs also offers helpful tutorials on Search Engine Optimization.
Want to get your freelance site more search traffic?
Visit ahrefs.com/webmaster-tools and get this free tool working for you today.
Don't forget - the Being Freelance course!
Steve’s rolled up everything he’s learnt from over 6 years of conversations with more than 250 freelancers.
There’s no ‘one way’ to be a successful freelancer, but this course will help you avoid the many mistakes that most of us make. Learn from our experiences.
Find out more about the course.
Looking to learn from and connect with other freelancers?
Check out the website beingfreelance.com, and be part of the Being Freelance Community!
You'll also find useful links for this episode. That's beingfreelance.com
Like VIDEO? - Check out the Being Freelance vlog - YouTube.com/SteveFolland
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09/26/21 • 52 min
5.0
Chronic pain had left Kendyll unable to work. Stuck at home, depressed, her sister gave her a watercolour set, saying ‘If Henri Matisse can paint from bed, then you can too”.
And she did. Every single day. Sharing her illustrations of food and household objects on Tumblr.
Kendyll’s fine art education had helped her find relief from the pain. Unexpectedly, it also helped her find work when a celebrity chef with a magazine got in touch. A year and a half after that first commission Kendyll had the confidence to realise this was actually a career. She was a freelance illsustrator.
From dealing with clients, budgets, contracts, deadlines, health, starting a family, diversifying her income... there’s been a lot to learn. And each client gives her a chance to do just that. Now Kendyll paints a picture of life for her being freelance as she chats to Steve in the first episode of Season 15. Enjoy!
This episode is sponsored by With Jack - insurance for creative freelancers.
Not sure why you need insurance? Check out this awesome With Jack guide and take that first step to becoming a confident freelancer.
New to freelancing? The Being Freelance course is literally made for you!
Steve’s rolled up everything he’s learnt from over 6 years of conversations with more than 250 freelancers.
There’s no ‘one way’ to be a successful freelancer, but this course will help you avoid the many mistakes that most of us make.
Find out more about the course.
Looking to learn from and connect with other freelancers? Check out the website beingfreelance.com, and be part of the Being Freelance Community!
You'll also find useful links, show notes and transcript for this episode. That's beingfreelance.com
Like VIDEO? - Check out the Being Freelance vlog - YouTube.com/SteveFolland
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LinkedIn-lingual - Copywriter Vic Giménez
Being Freelance
10/03/21 • 39 min
Vic realised he didn’t just want to be a Spanish copywriter. He knew his strength was in being bilingual.
He also knew other freelancers were using LinkedIn to great effect to find clients. So he formed a LinkedIn strategy and stuck to it.
Creating quality content and making real connections. Now Vic has great recurring clients and writes in Spanish and English. Confident to say adiós (or goodbye) to the work that no longer interests him.
This episode is sponsored by With Jack - insurance for creative freelancers.
Not sure why you need insurance? Check out this awesome With Jack guide and take that first step to becoming a confident freelancer.
New to freelancing? The Being Freelance course is literally made for you!
Steve’s rolled up everything he’s learnt from over 6 years of conversations with more than 250 freelancers.
There’s no ‘one way’ to be a successful freelancer, but this course will help you avoid the many mistakes that most of us make.
Find out more about the course.
Looking to learn from and connect with other freelancers? Check out the website beingfreelance.com, and be part of the Being Freelance Community!
You'll also find useful links, show notes and transcript for this episode. That's beingfreelance.com
Like VIDEO? - Check out the Being Freelance vlog - YouTube.com/SteveFolland
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No Competition - Social Media Strategist Suz Bird
Being Freelance
10/17/21 • 43 min
From South Africa, to Scotland and now to your ears. This is the story of Suz Bird.
Being made redundant, going through a separation, moving house, parenting... it might not have seemed like perfect timing. But volunteering her vast marketing experience to a charity suddenly led to the possibility of freelance work. Something flexible for her new life.
A year later after referrals kept bringing her work she looked around and realised - “oh, so this is the business you always wanted to start, but you never knew you were going to..’
Now we get to find out how she got serious about her business, her prices and her marketing whilst remaining fun and happy . Realising that when no one can offer exactly what you offer, you have no direct competition, so embrace it.
This episode is sponsored by With Jack - insurance for creative freelancers.
Not sure why you need insurance? Check out this awesome With Jack guide and take that first step to becoming a confident freelancer.
New to freelancing? The Being Freelance course is literally made for you!
Steve’s rolled up everything he’s learnt from over 6 years of conversations with more than 250 freelancers.
There’s no ‘one way’ to be a successful freelancer, but this course will help you avoid the many mistakes that most of us make.
Find out more about the course.
Looking to learn from and connect with other freelancers? Check out the website beingfreelance.com, and be part of the Being Freelance Community!
You'll also find useful links, show notes and transcript for this episode. That's beingfreelance.com
Like VIDEO? - Check out the Being Freelance vlog - YouTube.com/SteveFolland
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Photographer Tianna J Williams
Being Freelance
03/06/22 • 51 min
5.0
Tianna was working as a midwife.
Photography was a self-taught hobby.
But having a family of her own meant she wanted flexibility that midwifery simply couldn’t give her. So she helped bring her own business into the world instead.
The communities she found online have given her confidence, knowledge and referrals.
As a maternity & newborn photographer she’s fully focussing on the ‘client experience’. Through learning, investing and taking bigger steps - now her business is growing up.
This episode is sponsored by Freelancer Magazine.
Dedicated to helping you grow a freelance business you love.
Freelancer Magazine can land on your doorstep wherever you are in the world.
SUBSCRIBE TO FREELANCER MAGAZINE and see what all the fuss is about!
This episode is sponsored by Ahrefs.
Time to boost your search rankings with Ahrefs Webmaster Tools - and it's FREE!
If the idea of getting Google to work for you sounds confusing, Ahrefs also offers helpful tutorials on Search Engine Optimization.
Want to get your freelance site more search traffic?
Visit ahrefs.com/webmaster-tools and get this free tool working for you today.
Don't forget - the Being Freelance course!
Steve’s rolled up everything he’s learnt from over 6 years of conversations with more than 250 freelancers.
There’s no ‘one way’ to be a successful freelancer, but this course will help you avoid the many mistakes that most of us make. Learn from our experiences.
Find out more about the course.
Looking to learn from and connect with other freelancers?
Check out the website beingfreelance.com, and be part of the Being Freelance Community!
You'll also find useful links for this episode. That's beingfreelance.com
Like VIDEO? - Check out the Being Freelance vlog - YouTube.com/SteveFolland
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