A dramatic mindset makeover: How this nurse in her 40s persevered and built her dream proofreading business. Graduate interview with Tristan Brant
07/25/24 • 41 min
021: Have you ever felt defeated after trying something new?
Maybe you felt optimistic about learning a new skill (like transcript proofreading!) or taking on a new job or even pursuing a new hobby.
And then suddenly, you’re slapped right between the eyes with how unnatural it feels.
(Excuse me, but that hobby was supposed to be stress-REducing, not stress-INducing!)
Maybe you even got so frustrated trying to be instantly good that you threw it away entirely and quit.
I know it is no small feat to pick yourself up again...and again... and again after you’ve fallen on your face.
If you can relate, then my grad Tristan has the perfect message for you!
Tristan’s coming in hot this week with a message for my students – and for everyone who has ever thought of trying something new.
When things got tough – and I mean TOUGH – Tristan was faced with the decision we’ve all wrestled with when pushing ourselves outside our comfort zone.
You will absolutely LOVE her candidness and humor as she talks about the struggles, failures, and mindset adjustments she went through before she finally built her proofreading business into the beautiful success it is today.
Listen in as Tristan holds nothing back about what it took to become a successful transcript proofreader!
To grab the show notes for this episode, including any links mentioned and the transcript, visit
theproofreadingbusinesscoach.com/episode021
Connect with me on
Instagram @theproofreadingbusinesscoach
Facebook @theproofreadingbusinesscoach
Or send me an email: [email protected]
021: Have you ever felt defeated after trying something new?
Maybe you felt optimistic about learning a new skill (like transcript proofreading!) or taking on a new job or even pursuing a new hobby.
And then suddenly, you’re slapped right between the eyes with how unnatural it feels.
(Excuse me, but that hobby was supposed to be stress-REducing, not stress-INducing!)
Maybe you even got so frustrated trying to be instantly good that you threw it away entirely and quit.
I know it is no small feat to pick yourself up again...and again... and again after you’ve fallen on your face.
If you can relate, then my grad Tristan has the perfect message for you!
Tristan’s coming in hot this week with a message for my students – and for everyone who has ever thought of trying something new.
When things got tough – and I mean TOUGH – Tristan was faced with the decision we’ve all wrestled with when pushing ourselves outside our comfort zone.
You will absolutely LOVE her candidness and humor as she talks about the struggles, failures, and mindset adjustments she went through before she finally built her proofreading business into the beautiful success it is today.
Listen in as Tristan holds nothing back about what it took to become a successful transcript proofreader!
To grab the show notes for this episode, including any links mentioned and the transcript, visit
theproofreadingbusinesscoach.com/episode021
Connect with me on
Instagram @theproofreadingbusinesscoach
Facebook @theproofreadingbusinesscoach
Or send me an email: [email protected]
Previous Episode
Breaking free from the grind: Colleen's path to work-life balance as a transcript proofreader. Graduate interview with Colleen Hayes
020: English class was always Colleen's favorite class, and she loved reading and being analytical. She went to college for a degree in Literature and even taught English abroad for a couple years in Europe.
When she returned home, she entered the traditional workforce, setting her passion for English aside. She soon found though that she struggled with a 40-hour work week and felt guilty when she needed time off. Her mental and physical health -- and her life! -- were all taking a back seat to her work.
Now in her early 30s, Colleen felt stuck and restless. She knew this wasn't the life she wanted, and she went looking for something better.
She tried different jobs, but none were what she was looking for...until she found transcript proofreading.
At first, she felt nervous about being a business owner. That hadn't been on her radar!
But she decided to give it a try...and just six months later, she had built up all the clientele she needed and had created a life where she could feel respected and give respect, be in charge of her schedule, take back control of her health, and live life on her terms.
Listen as Colleen shares her story leading up to becoming a transcript proofreader, how she approached learning a new skill, and what her life looks like now. She also gives invaluable tips to current transcript proofreading students and those thinking about this new side hustle. If you want to learn from someone who has successfully built their own business, this episode is for you!
To grab the show notes for this episode, including any links mentioned and the transcript, visit
theproofreadingbusinesscoach.com/episode020
Connect with me on
Instagram @theproofreadingbusinesscoach
Facebook @theproofreadingbusinesscoach
Or send me an email: [email protected]
Next Episode
Do you trust yourself to be happy?
022: Am I the only one who does this weird thing where when you notice yourself feeling happy, you course correct to bring yourself back down?
As soon as you catch a break, experience a win, or have joy show up in your life, your knee-jerk reaction is to tell yourself, Well, this won’t last long.
When we stop to think about it and admit it out loud like that, it does seem silly that we do that, doesn’t it?
(I’m saying we because I do the same thing!)
Why can’t we just let ourselves enjoy the moment?
It’s true what they say: We can be our own worst enemy.
The good news is if you need a happiness pep talk, I’ve got you covered in this podcast!
Hang out with me for a quick 20 minutes as I cover
- what it means to trust yourself to be happy
- and how to switch from doubt to trust to build a happier life
Get ready to fill up your happy tank!
To grab the show notes for this episode, including any links mentioned, visit
theproofreadingbusinesscoach.com/episode022
Connect with me on
Instagram @theproofreadingbusinesscoach
Facebook @theproofreadingbusinesscoach
Or send me an email: [email protected]
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