The How I... Diaries
Catherine
Hello fellow creatives! My name is Catherine. This podcast is all about documenting my own journey to solopreneurship and creating a place to share useful real-life experiences that only we CREATIVES will understand. Debugging any fears and doubts you have, and supporting you on your way to a lifestyle doing what you love. I'm sharing everything I wish I knew earlier and the tips and tricks I gain every day from my own freelance work. Binge-friendly content that will make you take the leap of faith and send you on your way to building a meaningful life that fulfills your purpose.
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How To...Onboard A Client
The How I... Diaries
08/31/22 • 6 min
Administration tasks are also a part of being a freelancer! 🤓 Thank God for the Hectic App for making it easy for us to do our own bookkeeping 🤩
Resources You Need...
The safest way to get electronic payments!
Hectic
Invoicing, Contracts & Proposals for Freelancers!
Keeper Tax
Get organized for tax season and keep track of all your deductions
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How...To Find Entry Level Creative Jobs
The How I... Diaries
12/20/22 • 7 min
The age-old question anyone fresh out of college finds themselves wondering...lucky for us creatives we are actually needed in a lot more places than you might have originally thought.
In this episode, I go into detail on how you can use the film and production field to leverage you and your individual creative skills and aspirations.
Link to Online Course: "Friends in Film "
https://www.friendsinfilm.com/
Resources You Need...
Get organized for tax season and keep track of all your deductions
Hectic
Invoicing, Contracts & Proposals for Freelancers!
PayPal
The safest way to get electronic payments!
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How...Mindfulness Leads to Success
The How I... Diaries
10/15/22 • 11 min
A little bit of insight into how through the years I've used manifestation and mindfulness to shape my life and career! ✨
📌 3 very easy tips YOU can start incorporating into your life as soon as you finish listening.
Happy Dreaming ☺️
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Get organized for tax season and keep track of all your deductions
Hectic
Invoicing, Contracts & Proposals for Freelancers!
PayPal
The safest way to get electronic payments!
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
How To...Collaborate
The How I... Diaries
10/08/22 • 5 min
We get by with a little help from our friends. Whether you got into your craft from being a part of a team, or if you're a solo showrunner, we are better in numbers!
Help elevate each other and work towards your goals. Whether as partners, moral support, or even your buddy who can help you with bookkeeping and other mundane tasks you're not good at...
It's okay to not be able to do everything, take some of that weight off your plate. You'll thank yourself later.
Resources You Need...
Get organized for tax season and keep track of all your deductions
Hectic
Invoicing, Contracts & Proposals for Freelancers!
PayPal
The safest way to get electronic payments!
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
How To...Create Your Pitch
The How I... Diaries
08/31/22 • 8 min
The “Elevator Pitch” has so many applications! Start practicing how you speak about yourself & what you do. Confidence is 🔑
Want help with creating your website?
Resources You Need...
Get organized for tax season and keep track of all your deductions
Hectic
Invoicing, Contracts & Proposals for Freelancers!
PayPal
The safest way to get electronic payments!
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
How To...Deal With Bad Days
The How I... Diaries
08/31/22 • 7 min
Yes, burnout is still possible even when you’re freelancing 😪 The Pros: If you want to take a mental health day, you can! Without the anxiety of calling in sick or lying to your boss 😂
Resources You Need...
Get organized for tax season and keep track of all your deductions
Hectic
Invoicing, Contracts & Proposals for Freelancers!
PayPal
The safest way to get electronic payments!
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
How To...Do Testimonial Work
The How I... Diaries
08/31/22 • 8 min
Have you ever heard of or considered doing testimonial work? 🤔👀 Testimonial Work is when you offer to provide a service for someone in exchange for a written review & the ability to add the work to your portfolio! This is GREAT for people wanting to practice a new skill, & an awesome thing to do while you're transitioning to freelance.
Resources You Need...
Get organized for tax season and keep track of all your deductions
Hectic
Invoicing, Contracts & Proposals for Freelancers!
PayPal
The safest way to get electronic payments!
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
How...Freelancers Get Paid
The How I... Diaries
08/31/22 • 8 min
Freelance isn’t free, you get PAID! Now just make sure you’re protected 🙄 Spoiler: Zelle & Venmo are NOT safe! 😭
Resources You Need...
Get organized for tax season and keep track of all your deductions
Hectic
Invoicing, Contracts & Proposals for Freelancers!
PayPal
The safest way to get electronic payments!
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
How To...Expand Your Skills
The How I... Diaries
10/01/22 • 8 min
Are you really good at 1 thing? Or even just a handful of things? Do you not have the time to learn more skills? Or do you only have the time to learn 1-3 skills? This episode is for you!
I go over how much you can really expand out the skills you already have, and give you real-world jobs you can start making money from. It is the 🔑 to becoming a full-time freelancer.
Resources You Need...
Get organized for tax season and keep track of all your deductions
Hectic
Invoicing, Contracts & Proposals for Freelancers!
PayPal
The safest way to get electronic payments!
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
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FAQ
How many episodes does The How I... Diaries have?
The How I... Diaries currently has 26 episodes available.
What topics does The How I... Diaries cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Film, Media, Lifestyle, Personal Journals, Freelance, Entertainment, Podcast, Podcasts, Freelancer and Tv & Film.
What is the most popular episode on The How I... Diaries?
The episode title 'How...To Find Entry Level Creative Jobs' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The How I... Diaries?
The average episode length on The How I... Diaries is 9 minutes.
When was the first episode of The How I... Diaries?
The first episode of The How I... Diaries was released on May 22, 2022.
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