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Virtually Free with AshleeMore Leads, Less Chaos — Building a VA Biz That Attracts & Flows with Fiona CampbellIf you’ve ever felt like your applications go into a black hole, this episode is for you as I sit down with Fiona Campbell, founder of the Virtual Assistant Lead Network and Thought Penny, to dig into what really works (and what doesn’t) when applying for VA roles and attracting high quality leads.With 17+ years of experience across PA, EA, and VA roles, Fiona shares insights from behind the scenes of one of Australia’s most trusted VA networks, plus practical ways you can stop winging it and start getting noticed for all the right reasons...
2025-07-2832 min
Limitless: Unlocking Your True Potential8. Reclaiming Self-Worth: Speaking Your Truth, Setting Boundaries, and Finding Alignment (with Courtney Thomas)"So much of my life was built on armour because I was trying so hard to avoid pain, uncertainty, failure, or rejection. And in the end, I was just holding myself back from my greatness."
In this episode, Courtney shares her powerful journey from people-pleasing and self-doubt to discovering the power of true self-acceptance. Reflecting on her early years of living for external validation, Courtney reveals how she transformed her mindset, broke away from conditional love, and embraced a life guided by her own values, desires, and intuition. Together, we explore curiosity as a...
2024-11-1243 min
Always With MeCultivating joy with Lisa ThomasThis is a beautiful episode where Lisa Thomas joins us, and we talk friendship, gratitude, a love of business, shared experiences, values, the wonder of nature and how to cultivate joy and deepen our spiritual connection in the every day of life and in our connections with others.Lisa shares her spiritual journey and we talk about faith, God and the universe.We explore various healing modalities to address personal challenges.We discuss the practice of serving others and the interconnectedness of service and what it is...
2024-06-2943 min
Dot to Dot Life Connected™Think human Act human Be human with Thomas GelmiGelmi and Fiona begin the conversation with an exploration of personality development for leaders and leveraging psychometrics as a tool to uncover innate qualities and potential. Gelmi uses the analogy of nurturing plants to illustrate how individuals can flourish given the right conditions. He also emphasizes the importance of mentoring, self-reflection, and creating safe environments where people feel valued and heard, in order to drive high-performance teams. The discussion examines the significance of perspective, empathy, and emotional intelligence in leadership and workplace culture. Gelmi stresses the need for consistent modelling of desired behaviours by leaders t...
2024-05-0252 min
Meet the Mancunian Podcast: social impact stories from ManchesterWomen and girls with Fiona SpencerA warm Mancunian welcome to all my listeners. Presenting Season 7, Episode 8 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #GM #manchester #women #children #SocialImpact
#NonProfit. Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe. (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/).
In the eighth episode, the Meet the Mancunian podcast interviews Fiona Spencer, Vice President, Soroptomist International Manchester Club, about how they support women and girls in UK and in India to reach their full potential. Fiona introduces how she got involved with Soroptomist as an ophthalmologist and introduces the charities the Manchester club supports which include Women Matter, Manchester Action in Street Health, Cornerstone, Pankhurst T...
2024-03-0530 min
The Australian SellerTAS 151 – Fiona Soutter’s journey to $100k per month (profit) selling on Amazon.
Happy New Year! I hope you brought in the New Year in style and you’re excited as I am for 2024!
The 4th Amazon Collective Mastermind is being held in March on the 22nd, 23rd and 24th , this time in the Blue Mountains NSW. It’s being sponsored by multi-currency solutions provider, World First and Australian eCommerce Accountants, Intrepid Advisory. To join us, Fiona Soutter and international VIP guests including Paul Harvey. Head over to www.theaustralianseller.com/collective to learn more and apply!
This week I chat with the amazing Fiona Soutter, who you migh...
2024-01-0246 min
Art WankEpisode 173 - Artspace studio artists - Leyla Stevens, Julia Gutman, Latai Taumoepeau and David M ThomasSend us a textWe had the great pleasure to visit the newly renovated Artspace studio and gallery space at The Gunnery, Woolloomooloo. Ten artists have successfully received a years free studio space. The studios are amazing, brand new and huge along with common spaces and a beautiful gallery space downstairs. We interviewed Leyla Stevens, Julia Gutman, Latai Taumoepeau and David M Thomas about what they will do with their year at Artscape and their art practice.The 10 artists taking the studios for the inaugural year are -Jack Ball B...
2023-12-0550 min
Middling AlongFiona Clark on why she has launched the Menopause Research and Education FundWhat more fitting way to end this week - which included World Menopause Day - than to release this interview with Fiona Clark, Founder of the Menopause Research and Education Fund.
Fiona is an Australian journalist who previously worked for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, and was a correspondent in the Soviet Union at the time it collapsed. She returned to Australia and worked as a reporter on and then supervising producer of its equivalent of Newsnight before leaving the ABC to move to medical publishing in the early 2000s. She then moved with her family back to Ru...
2023-10-2023 min
PR Not BSMicro Moments for Social Media with Stefan ThomasTodays guest is Stefan Thomas, the author of ‘Business Networking for Dummies’.Not surprisingly, we talked a lot about networking, something we both do and find incredibly good for our businesses.Stefan sees networking as part of PR for your brand, and the most efficient way to increase and maintain your visibility. He has used networking so well that now people talk about him and what he does to others, in a positive way.He was an early adopter of many things, including social media, when people thought he was mad wasting time on it...
2023-10-1033 min
God In The OrdinaryGod In The Ordinary: Fiona Thomas (Respun)Our guest for this edition is Fiona Thomas, a small business owner from near London, UK. Fiona tells of how holding hands with people, both literally and figuratively, has led to deeply impactful, Jesus-filled conversations; shares the very personal story of how she moved from feelings of disillusionment and shame, to finding genuine breakthrough in an authentic relationship with Jesus; and inspires us to allow creativity to be part of our faith journey, as we learn that we're truly cherished by our Creator Father God.
Presented by Sharon Tedford. Produced by Gary Dell. Find...
2023-08-1528 min
Ireland's Vanishing TriangleFiona Penderhttps://www.irelandsvanishingtriangle.com/https://www.youtube.com/@bob1238562thomasnewton538@gmail.comhttps://www.soundcasterstudios.com/References https://www.amazon.co.uk/Missing-Presumed-Alan-Bailey/dp/1909718858https://www.amazon.co.uk/Missing-Barry-Cummins/dp/0717183939https://www.instagram.com/coffeewinecrime2022/https://www.independent.ie/regionals/herald/suspect-in-case-of-missing-fiona-is-arrested-abroad/30653854.htmlhttps://www.irishtimes.com/news/missing-woman-s-boyfriend-is-critical-of-gardai-over-arrests-1.98682https://www.pressreader.com/ireland/the-irish-mail-on-sunday/20130728/281968900305609https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/gardai-high-alert-case-fiona-27902432https://canliiconnects.org/fr/r%C3%A9sum%C3%A9/62184
2023-07-1424 min
Yes Indie'd PodAll Superhero RPGs, All The Time [w/ Fiona Hopkins and Stephanie Burt]Support the show on PatreonOn this episode, I'm chatting with Fiona Hopkins and Stephanie Burt, who are the co-hosts of Team Up Moves, a podcast about playing and discussing superhero tabletop RPGs. I'm a big fan of the podcast and so I reached out to the two of them. Apart from RPGs, Fiona is a front-end software engineer by trade who worked at Google, Twitter, the City of Boston and now the Democratic party. Stephanie is a poet and a professor of English at Harvard University. She's also a critic, who has published a number of...
2023-04-201h 05
Pause Purpose PlayCorporate pressures - stay or leave, with Fiona KearnsWhen is enough enough? If you find yourself burnt out from the corporate environment, trying to be all things to all people, should you stay or should you leave? Is it worth holding on and hope for thing to improve, or are the gestures that organizations make towards mental health awareness not enough? These are the issues I’ll be tackling today with my guest, Fiona Kearns.
Fiona Kearns is a business psychologist who helps people get rid of self doubt, to feel confident about playing huge in life and work. She loves the thrill of helping cli...
2022-12-151h 06
EU-Startups PodcastEpisode 28: Interview with Dr. Fiona Pathiraja (Crista Galli Ventures)Interview with Dr. Fiona Pathiraja
Today we interviewed Dr. Fiona Pathiraja, founder and Managing Partner of the VC firm Crista Galli Ventures.
2022-10-1025 min
Speaking of ShakespeareSoS #37 | Fiona Ritchie: Shakespeare in the 18th CenturyThomas Dabbs speaks with Fiona Ritchie of McGill University about her forthcoming book on 18th-century theatre entitled Shakespeare in the Theatre: Sarah Siddons and John Philip Kemble: Dabbs and Ritchie also discuss the role of women in the theatre and other elements of London and regional theatre during the 'long' 18th century, a period that dates from 1660 to 1830.
2022-08-301h 16
Different Hats Podcast#E41 Start Ups, Entrepreneurs & Building a Strong Network | Fiona AndersonMy Guest on the podcast this week is Fiona Anderson. She has been helping entrepreneurs to kick start and launch their businesses for many years. After a long career as a relationship and business development director with Royal Bank of Scotland she spent 2 of those years involved in setting up and managing an entrepreneurial accelerator working with over 1,000 entrepreneurs at all stages of growth from pre-revenue to high growth and scale businesses. The accelerator helped generate around £12m of turnover and £7m of Investment.Through management of the key partnerships with University of Sussex and Brighton universi...
2022-08-221h 21
Meet the Mancunian Podcast: social impact stories from ManchesterOvercoming trauma with Fiona Johnson-BygravePresenting Season 3, Episode 3 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #overcomingtrauma #flourishandfly, Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). This week's Mancunian guest is Fiona Johnson-Bygrave, Founder, I am Fearless (https://www.iamfearlesstoday.com/). Fiona is a survivor who has risen from the lived experience of trauma. Fiona is on a mission to help women unleash and activate their inner superwomen so they can flourish and fly. She also has a special offer of a reduced rate for any listeners who may like to benefit from the I am Fearless Academy.
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2022-08-0920 min
The Emotional Health PodcastInterview with Fiona ThomasFiona Thomas is an author and freelance writer who talks openly about her experience with emotional health, from when she had a mental health breakdown at 26 to how talking about mental health is woven into her work as a writer. This is a great interview to listen to to raise your awareness of how mental health can affect all of us.
Her most recent book Out of Office: Ditch the 9-5 and Be Your Own Boss has been featured in Stylist, Forbes, Daily Mail and was shortlisted for a Business Book Award in 2021 - g...
2022-04-1144 min
Building your BrandHow writing can improve your brand with Fiona ThomasIn this episode I chat to Fiona Thomas is an author and freelance writer with work published in iPaper, Grazia, Happiful Magazine and Huffington Post. Her most recent book Out of Office: Ditch the 9-5 and Be Your Own Boss has been featured in Stylist, Forbes, Daily Mail and was shortlisted for Business Book Award. She also hosts online courses and events to help budding writers bloom. In this episode we talk all about her writing career but also how writing can help improve and grow your brand. What we talked about Fiona's c...
2022-04-0646 min
The anti-hustle clubEpisode four: finding your flow in freelance. Interview w/Fiona ThomasSuch a FAB conversation with bestselling author and writer Fiona Thomas about her experiences going from full time employee to freelance. Great to understand how she approached it - with lots of tips too!
To work with Fiona in any capacity, visit her website. If you'd like to grab one of her books 'Out of Office' or 'Depression in a Digital Age' then get them here.
Stay connected with all things anti-hustle at the anti-hustle club on Instagram and join our FREE group on Facebook
For more information about life coaching and working...
2022-03-2047 min
LetsChatAboutCatsPodcastLets Chat About Cats - Episode 33 Featuring Michele from Milo's Sanctuary & Sir Thomas TrueheartIn today's episode I had the absolute honour of chatting with Michele Hoffman the founder and president of Milo's Sanctuary in Southern California.Those who know Milo's will know how important their sanctuary and mission is for special needs cats in the world because they open up their hearts and home to those less fortunate ones who then become the most loved and fortunate cats in the world.Saving so many cats over so may years Michele has had an incredible journey where she has built an incredible place which is the symbol of love...
2022-02-181h 17
Begin - Derbyshire Writing School PodcastGuest Interview – Fiona Thomas – How To Make a Living As A Freelance WriterEpisode 53 – Guest Interview – Fiona ThomasWe are back in the writers’ room and we have a guest in our hot seat this week!Fiona Thomas – from Fionalikestoblog.comFiona Thomas is an author and freelance writer with work published in iPaper, Grazia, Happiful Magazine and Huffington Post. Her most recent book Out of Office: Ditch the 9-5 and Be Your Own Boss. They have featured Fiona in Stylist, Forbes, Daily Mail and shortlisted her for a Business Book Award.In this episode, we ask Fiona:
2022-02-0441 min
The Last RungBe the boss you wish you'd always had - Fiona Thomas, Fiona Likes To BlogFiona Thomas is an author, podcaster and freelance writer with work published in iPaper, Grazia, Happiful Magazine and Huffington Post. Her most recent book Out of Office: Ditch the 9-5 and Be Your Own Boss has been featured in Stylist, Forbes, Daily Mail and was shortlisted for Business Book Award.
She worked in various management roles after graduating from university until she had a mental breakdown in her mid-twenties, when she knew something had to change. She learned how to spot her triggers, many of which were work-related, and decided to create a new life as a...
2022-01-2859 min
Evolvers157: Four Lessons Learned Developing and Launching a Value Enablement Program and Tools w/Rui Miranda and Fiona Leeson (Finastra)When you develop and launch a value enablement program you want to make sure you value selling, marketing and customer success is done right, and evolves correctly to greater success. This means being able to sell customers on participating, overcoming key objections for credibility, and instrumenting sales and partners to scale.
In this interview with Rui Miranda and Fiona Leeson, customer value leaders with fintech firm Finastra we discuss what it took to get their value enablement program right, and the four lessons they learned along the way that you can proactively address to make your program e...
2022-01-2637 min
Why Not?#83 Turning your passion into a career, mental health, and making work work for you with Fiona Thomas @fionalikestoblogHave you ever wanted to turn something you really enjoy into a career.
But you just don't think it will make you enough money.
So you put it to the back of your head.
Well this is what my guest Fiona Thomas did ,and today we talk about how being diagnosed with depression resulted in her becoming a freelance author and writer.
Fiona always enjoyed writing but never thought she could turn it into a career. When she was out of work due to her mental health she started a blog...
2022-01-2544 min
Out of Office PodcastPricing and chronic illness with Ruth PoundwhiteNow anyone who has read Out of Office will know that I’ve written about how to raise your prices, I have successfully raised my prices repeatedly throughout the years but this year it’s felt much harder and I was trying to unpick why that might be and I realised that being diagnosed with a chronic illness has had a major impact on my confidence as a business owner. Today I'm talking to Ruth Poundwhite about the work she does with clients around pricing and chronic illness as well as her own personal experience. Lear...
2021-11-1745 min
Out of Office PodcastPatriarchy stress disorder with Dr Valerie ReinAll of the hard work, success, and achievement aren’t actually satisfying...You know you’re here for more. You might have tried therapy, coaching, self-help books, retreats, and personal development programs... You’ve made progress. But you’re still not where you want to be. You’ve got tons of insight… but the way you FEEL doesn’t change at the core. Leaving you wondering: What’s wrong with me? And the Answer is — Nothing. You’re brilliant. If you could have figured it out — you would have figured it out long ago. The p...
2021-11-1038 min
Pause Purpose PlayToxic Workplaces and Burnout, with Fiona KearnsDo you work in a toxic workplace? Where you are pushed beyond your limits, rather than being looked after? Where you constantly strive for recognition and yet doubt your own abilities, thinking you’re not good enough? Perhaps you have hit burnout and yet cannot make yourself leave, and think it’s all your fault that you ‘can’t cope’?
In this episode, I explore how the internal pressure we put on ourselves to never fail is combined with the external pressure to perform in toxic workplaces, together with Fiona Kearns. We explore how you can recover from burno...
2021-10-1452 min
Out of Office PodcastWhy therapy is magic with Jo LoveEDIT: Jo's book will now be published on Nov 4th 2021 Let me introduce you to Jo Love. She is a Trainee Psychotherapist, award-winning Mental Health Advocate, Artist and Author of Therapy is… Magic. In this episode we cover: Jo’s squiggly career journey from lawyer to business owner to trainee psychotherapist Why self-employment isn’t always the key to a healthy relationship with work What therapy really is (and isn’t) Things to consider when you think about getting therapy Follow Jo on Instagram Fiona’s books Get free journal promp...
2021-10-0643 min
Keep OptimisingLoyalty: Building a great Loyalty Program with Fiona Stevens from Loyalty LionAs head of marketing at LoyaltyLion, there’s not much Fiona Stevens doesn’t know about how brands are creating successful loyalty programs! So, quite frankly, we couldn’t run our first month on loyalty without getting Fiona on board! Hit play to find out WHY you need a loyalty program, WHAT it can do for you, WHEN you should add it to your marketing mix - and lots of clever ways to make it deliver what you need it to.Get all the links and resources we mention at KeepOptimising.comEpisode sponsored by Klaviy...
2021-10-0626 min
Out of Office PodcastMental health at work with Lorna Scully from Digital Discussions UnfliteredIn this episode we cover How I discovered I wanted to be a writer My journey through employment and how it all, abruptly came to a halt Facing challenges with confidence and overcoming external expectations set on us by society How social media has helped me create a community and build real human connections The impact of talking openly about mental health Find out more about Lorna here Fiona's links are here.
2021-09-1550 min
Out of Office PodcastMake money blogging with Jenna Farmer AKA The BloglancerThis week Jenna from The Bloglancer is sharing 5 steps to make money from your blog. This episode is perfect for anyone who has a blog as a hobby and is wondering how to monetise. Jenna shares her mindset tips, a simple way to make money as an affiliate and how to optimise your blog to work with brands. Follow Jenna on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jennafarmeruksocial Sign up for Jenna’s free blogging newsletter: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5ec3f91b13c6b500267d8493 Blogging course sign-up: ...
2021-09-0822 min
Backstraight Boys (& Girl) Athletics ChatSwitching Countries, Dissuading Daughters, and Keeping It Simple: An Italian Special with Fiona MaySend us a textTwo World titles, two Olympic silvers, and a personal best of 7.11m. Fiona May achieved an awful lot in a stellar long jump career, but - despite having been born in Slough and becoming a Junior World Champion whilst competing for Great Britain - her greatest moments were for the Azzurri, after she switched citizenships in 1994, and never looked back. Her daughter, Larissa, is European Junior Champion, and already closing in on her mother's records.With Italy winning five golds in Tokyo - including a jaw-dropping 4x100 title, and an internet-breaking...
2021-08-2044 min
Out of Office PodcastAre these corporate habits ruining your freelance life?Corporate hangovers are more common than you think. Here are 5 habits that might be ruining your freelance life. Sign up to the Inspire Write Repeat waitlist here. All the other links you need are here.
2021-08-1134 min
Out of Office PodcastBurnout and boundaries with Jo HooperI want to introduce you to Jo Hooper, my freelance pal and mental health mentor. She's an absolute rock and voice of reason when it comes to building a business that supports your wellbeing, and in this conversation, we cover a lot of ground. From my dwindling mental health and corporate hangovers, to why we need to set boundaries to create sustainable careers. Kick back and enjoy our chat and prepare for more mental health check-ins with Jo in the coming months. Learn more about Jo Hooper. All my links are here.
2021-08-0457 min
Out of Office PodcastHow to make the leap with Jess Berry from The Coworking ClubIn this week’s episode, I’m talking to Jess from the Coworking Club about how to make the leap into freelancing. We discuss: Why side hustles are on the rise post-pandemic Blogging - is it dead in the water? How to manage your mental health when you go solo Where to find your first clients Fiona's links are here Learn more about The Coworking Club This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thetypo.substack.com
2021-07-2847 min
Out of Office PodcastHow to make the leap with Jess Berry from The Coworking ClubIn this week’s episode, I’m talking to Jess from the Coworking Club about how to make the leap into freelancing. We discuss: Why side hustles are on the rise post-pandemic Blogging - is it dead in the water? How to manage your mental health when you go solo Where to find your first clients Fiona's links are here Learn more about The Coworking Club
2021-07-2847 min
The Girls in Marketing PodcastPitching, Writing and Blogging with Fiona ThomasOlivia is joined by Fiona Thomas, freelance writer and author of the Amazon #1 bestselling book, Out of Office, a no-nonsense guide to freelancing. In the past, Fiona has written hundreds of mental health articles for publications such as Reader’s Digest, Grazia, and Metro. In this episode, we chat about how to pitch to journalists as a freelance writer, the benefits of starting a blog, and celebrating yourself.
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2021-07-2248 min
Out of Office PodcastPitching to publications (Part 2) Do you dream of seeing your name in print? But not got a clue where to start? The good news is that I've been there and spent years pitching successfully to publications, with my work printed in Grazia, Huffington Post, Happiful and Metro to name a few. Also, I offer 1-1 mentoring calls as well, where I can run over pitches with you, answer your specific questions in detail and have a good old chinwag about the freelance writer life. Anyway, here goes - here are your FAQs answered on how to pitch to...
2021-07-2127 min
Out of Office PodcastPitching to publications (Part 1)Do you dream of seeing your name in print? But not got a clue where to start? The good news is that I've been there and spent years pitching successfully to publications, with my work printed in Grazia, Huffington Post, Happiful and Metro to name a few. Also, I offer 1-1 mentoring calls as well, where I can run over pitches with you, answer your specific questions in detail and have a good old chinwag about the freelance writer life. Anyway, here goes - here are your FAQs answered on how to pitch to publications.
2021-07-1429 min
Out of Office PodcastMy 3 biggest business fearsI'm all for offering practical advice on the podcast, but sometimes it's just as important to share the reality of running a freelance writing business. And I have been feeling a lot of fear and anxiety recently, but I haven't let it get on top of me. Here are my 3 biggest business fears and what I'm doing about them. All the links you need are here.
2021-07-0735 min
Out of Office PodcastHow to make time for your passion projectToo often, our dreams are put on hold because life gets in the way. We end up binge-watching The Office all weekend or looking after those around us, never make time for our own passion projects. In this episode, I'm sharing how I have managed to make time for my passion projects over the years. From my first foray into blogging when I was still working in hospitality, to more recently, when I've been laser-focused on writing my first novel. All the links you need are here.
2021-06-3030 min
Out of Office PodcastUsing IG reels to sell your servicesInstagram reels are here to stay, but how can you use them to promote and ultimately sell more of your freelance services? I too was reluctant in the beginning, SO not up for learning dance routines and pointing at floating text. But once I found out how to use reels in my own way, to fit with my own personal brand... it all became much easier AND effective. All the links you need are here
2021-06-2325 min
Out of Office PodcastIs it ever OK to work for free?There's an ongoing joke in the freelancing community that you can't pay your rent/feed your kids with 'exposure'. We all deserve to be paid fairly for our work... but is it ever OK to work for free? All the links you need are here Video on how to set your rates
2021-06-1623 min
Out of Office PodcastHow to manage your schedule when you have depressionFreelancing can offer so many positives. But what about when you have depression? How can you factor that into your schedule and make sure you still get work done, keep clients happy and grow your business? In this episode I share some practical tips that you can implement in your freelance life to manage sadness when it comes. All links mentioned can be found here.
2021-06-0829 min
Out of Office PodcastHow to overcome self-doubt in businessDo you struggle with confidence? Do you remember all the negative feedback and blatantly ignore the positive? Are you plagued with self-doubt whenever you dare to introduce yourself as a freelancer? I've been there! This episode takes you through a few practical ways that you can begin to nurture your confidence and banish self-doubt. From collecting evidence to focusing on your achievements, there are so many ways you can become a more confident freelancer. Find all the links you need here
2021-06-0225 min
Turned Up DeadThe Assassination of Thomas Gilbert SrIn the afternoon of Sunday January 4th 2015, a woman dialled 911 from her stylish Manhattan apartment. She calmly gave the address, the cross streets, the apartment number and floor, and then when asked what the emergency was she replied, 'My husband is, I think dead.'Episode sources: https://www.turnedupdead.com/the-assassination-of-thomas-gilbert-sr/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turnedupdead/donations
2021-05-281h 02
Out of Office PodcastHow to host an online eventOK this a proper deep dive! I've been hosting regular online events for a year now and have learned so much. In this episode, I talk you through the technical steps to setting up your online event as well as other important things to consider such as promotion, pricing, writing your sales page, picking the right topic and so much more! Buy my book Out of Office - https://uk.bookshop.org/books/out-of-office-ditch-the-9-5-and-be-your-own-boss/9781789561241 Buy tickets to How To Make Money As a Freelance Writer
2021-05-2647 min
Out of Office PodcastAre you financially ready to go freelance?Ahh the money worries are real! In this episode, I'm sharing some tips that will give you the confidence to make the leap without fearing the financial hardships that come with it. Buy my book Out of Office - https://uk.bookshop.org/books/out-of-office-ditch-the-9-5-and-be-your-own-boss/9781789561241 Buy tickets to How To Make Money As a Freelance Writer
2021-05-1922 min
Out of Office PodcastHow I used Instagram to sell out my writing program in 36 hoursHere is the second part of a series that takes you behind the scenes of the marketing strategy that I used to promote my writing program and sell it out in 36 hours! In this episode, I get into the details of how I created the content, how I spread it evenly over grid posts, reels, stories, and lives. I also explain how I keep track of all my content with a visual aid and what tools I use to schedule the content itself. Buy my book Out of Office - https://uk.bookshop.org/books...
2021-05-1241 min
Out of Office PodcastSharing the launch strategy for my sold-out writing programOla! Welcome to this highly requested two-part podcast all about how I sold out my most recent program launch in less than 36 hours! In this part, I'll talk through my overall strategy, timescales, who I learned all my tricks from, how I figured out what platforms to use and how I brainstormed general content ideas. Alice Benham - https://www.alicebenham.co.uk/ Chloe Slade - https://vibeandflow.com/ Maddie Bourne - https://www.madeleinemae.co.uk/ Michelle Gately - https://theunfinishedbookshelf.com/ Jo Hooper - https...
2021-05-0543 min
Out of Office PodcastGrowing your online platformToday I'm sharing tried and tested ways to grow your platform online to boost your freelance business. Grab a notebook and get ready to create content that attracts more clients! My book Out of Office is out now
2021-04-2818 min
Out of Office PodcastUsing your blog to get more clientsBlogging is what started my freelance career so I felt it only made sense to share my thoughts on how it can help you in your business journey. You can use your blog as a place to talk about subjects that you’re scared to post about on social media as well as a tool to demonstrate your abilities as a freelancer. If you want to make time for blogging, you might enjoy my new writing program Inspire, Write, Repeat. My book Out of Office is available now.
2021-04-2126 min
Out of Office PodcastFalling in love with freelancing againI've had periods in my life as a freelancer where I've felt a bit stuck and I've questioned if I was really on the right path. Last year, when I lost my biggest client, I was forced to reevaluate what I wanted out of my business and it changed my entire approach. Let me tell you the 5 things that helped me fall back in love with my business again. In this episode, I mention Jo Hooper of Mad and Sad Club and also ON IT which is hosted by Alice Benham. My new...
2021-04-1442 min
Out of Office PodcastStrategies for coping with stress, depression and anxietyPandemic life has well and truly impacted my mental health so I wanted to do another mental health episode to share with you what I've been doing to manage the symptoms of stress, depression and anxiety recently. If you need urgent support call the Samaritans for free on 116 123 24 anytime or for less urgent support email jo@samaritains.org and they will respond within 24 hours My book Out of Office Follow me on Instagram What to expect from my new writing program Inspire Write Repeat: Inspiring welcome session – a 90-minute gu...
2021-04-0732 min
Out of Office Podcast4 monthly habits to boost your businessThese are my tried and tested systems for ending the month on a high and feeling prepared for the one ahead. Out of Office is available now!
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2021-03-3118 min
Out of Office PodcastManaging loneliness when working from homeFreelancers are more at risk of social isolation than regular workers, but in 2021 it's a widespread issue for so many people. I've found some simple steps that can help ease the loneliness. Out of Office is available now!
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2021-03-2418 min
Hey It Gets BetterEP21 Fiona Thomas: Mental Health, Changing Career Paths and Creative OutletsI am joined by Fiona Thomas, an author and freelance writer with work published in iPaper, Grazia, Happiful Magazine and Huffington Post. Her most recent book Out of Office: Ditch the 9-5 and Be Your Own Boss is a guide to freelancing. In this episode, we talk about how Fiona got to where she is now. From her career in hospitality to her mental breakdown in 2012 and then to her career as a writer and advocate for mental health. Where can you find Fiona?Instagram: @fionalikestoblogWebsite: https://fionalikestoblog.com/Out of Office book: h...
2021-03-1745 min
Out of Office PodcastFree tools that make freelancing easierI know how hard it can be to get going in the early days of freelancing, when every penny counts. That's why I've put together a list of free resources that you can access to make your life easier. Out of Office is available now!
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2021-03-1727 min
Business Psychology: Innovation Zone; Connect Globally and Innovate; Interviews and topicsManaging a Team Effectively -Business Strategy with International Business Entrpreneur George ThomasToday we had a conversation with Mr. George Thomas, who is an expert international business manager. Mr. Thomas has over 30 years of experience internationally leading teams and offices in Germany, India, and the USA. He developed an international business and is the former manager of the Regional Office of Cox and Kings.
2021-03-1335 min
Out of Office PodcastThe longterm impact of toxic work cultureBit of a personal one today, I wanted to open up about my work history and the impact it's had on my mental health. Out of Office is available now!
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2021-03-1027 min
Out of Office PodcastUS publication day and getting free PR for your businessIt's US publication day! To celebrate I thought I'd share my skills on how to get free PR for your freelance business. It's way simpler than you might think! Out of Office is available now!
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2021-03-0123 min
Out of Office PodcastHow to plan a non-fiction bookDo you dream about writing a business book one day? Maybe you think your life would make a good memoir? Today I'm taking you through my tried and tested method for planning out a non-fiction book from idea to outline so that you can start writing the thing! Out of Office is available now!
My book My website Follow me on Instagram Find Your Voice course Read more about different book structures here: https://www.dudleycourtpress.com/structure-nonfiction-book/
2021-02-1723 min
Out of Office PodcastHow to add personality to your websiteAre you embarrassed to send potential clients to your website? Does your web presence feel disconnected from you, the real person behind the brand? I got you, with some easy to implement practical tips on how to add personality to your website and get those dream clients. Out of Office is available now!
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2021-02-1025 min
An Honest Conversation by WILDWOMAN009 - Prioritising Your Mental Health with Fiona ThomasIn this episode I chat to author and writer, Fiona Thomas about her journey with her own mental health, becoming her own boss, the power of writing for you and SO much more. I loved this conversation and it felt particularly important to have right now.Throughout this episode we discuss mental health and depression, there may be some parts of this episode that some may find triggering. If you need support or help please reach out to your local doctor or one of the organisations listed below. Your mental health always matters and there is incredible...
2021-02-091h 11
Out of Office PodcastHow to turn passion into profitAre you craving a career change? On the lookout for a more fulfilling freelance life? This week I'm sharing my tips on how to tap into your passions and turn them into something profitable. Out of Office is available now!
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2021-02-0335 min
Out of Office PodcastWriting Q&AThis week I'm answering your questions about writing. We get into fears, vulnerability, editors and whether eBooks are worth the hassle. Out of Office is available now!
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2021-01-2127 min
Out of Office PodcastHow I went part-time in my businessThis week I'm talking about how you can take advantage of the flexibility of freelancing and go part-time in your business. Out of Office is available now!
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2021-01-0742 min
Digital Discussions UnfilteredBecoming A Published Author With Fiona ThomasI'm thrilled to share my conversation with the fabulous Fiona Thomas. I've followed Fiona on Instagram for some time now and absolutely LOVE how to she shows up on Instagram, is relatable and I was first in line to buy her book Out Of Office when she released it, so I just had to invite her on to the podcast.In this episode we cover;The story of how she discovered she wanted to be a writer (and the career path she almost went on instead)Her journey through employment and how it all, abruptly came...
2020-12-1648 min
The LiveFitNow PodcastEp 36 Fiona Thomas Writing, Creativity and Mental HealthHost Vicki Brown chats with Fiona Thomas in this episode of the podcast. Fiona Thomas is an author and freelance writer with work published in iPaper, Grazia, Happiful Magazine and Huffington Post. Her most recent book Out of Office: Ditch the 9-5 and Be Your Own Boss is a guide to freelancing.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fionalikestoblog/Twitter: https://twitter.com/fionalikesWebsite: https://f...
2020-11-261h 00
The Guide to Life After UniversityGoing Freelance and Writing for a Living with Fiona ThomasFiona Thomas is an author and freelance writer with work published in iPaper, Grazia, Happiful Magazine and Huffington Post. Her most recent book Out of Office: Ditch the 9-5 and Be Your Own Boss is a guide to freelancing.Here, Fiona shares her tips for finding your passion after university, growing a side hustle into a freelance business and why the making the leap into freelancing is much less graceful than it sounds! Fiona’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fionalikestoblog/Fiona’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/fionalikesFiona’s Websit...
2020-11-2400 min
Talking to Myself, the SoliloquyHow am I going to tell Petco Fiona is Dead?Being a travel agent is no funThings are so crazy Organizing is hardEveryone has problemsCounting my blessingsFiling my nails is oddly relaxingFiona diedShe thinks I need a dog!Acorn squashFestivusHave a nice weekend!
2020-11-1421 minGod In The OrdinaryGod In The Ordinary: Fiona ThomasOur guest for this episode is Fiona Thomas, a small business owner from near London, UK. Fiona tells of how holding hands with people, both literally and figuratively, has led to deeply impactful, Jesus-filled conversations; shares the very personal story of how she moved from feelings of disillusionment and shame, to finding genuine breakthrough in an authentic relationship with Jesus; and inspires us to allow creativity to be part of our faith journey, as we learn that we're truly cherished by our Creator Father God.
Presented by Sharon Tedford. Produced by Gary Dell. Find o...
2020-11-0328 min
Out of Office PodcastPublication day and pivoting from hospitality to freelance writingOut of Office is available now! My book https://amzn.to/3aefjNR Get your ticket to the virtual launch Check out my sponsor www.getdinghy.com My website www.fionalikestoblog.com Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fionalikestoblog/ Music by https://danosongs.com/
2020-10-0124 min
Audiobooks in Self-Improvement, Career DevelopmentOut of Office: Ditch the 9-5 and Be Your Own Boss by Fiona ThomasPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/455086 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Out of Office: Ditch the 9-5 and Be Your Own Boss Author: Fiona Thomas Narrator: Charlie Mudie Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 57 minutes Release date: October 1, 2020 Genres: Career Development Publisher's Summary: This no-nonsense guide addresses the questions that people might feel too embarrassed to ask about going freelance ... like how to raise an invoice, submit a tax return, claim expenses, network, and use social media. Fiona also details why working from home is proven to have a positive impact on productivity and mental health, and why so many...
2020-10-0103 min
Out of Office PodcastFinding purpose and motivationI am just back to work after 3 weeks in Scotland. It was only supposed to be 2 weeks but we managed to extend it a bit longer, which obviously is a great perk of being your own boss! But coming back to work after time off can leave you feeling a bit lost, it can give you loads of energy but it can also leave you feeling a bit demotivated because you’ve got used to that slower pace of life. With that in mind, I’m dedicating this episode to talking about why honing in on y...
2020-08-3015 min
The ROL Radio - Jiu Jitsu Podcast"Positive Attitude" - Takeaway with Fiona WatsonSend us a textAfter speaking with Fiona Watson, Thomas and Gary think her positive attitude is the biggest takeaway from episode 10.http://www.therolradio.com https://www.instagram.com/therolradio/https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/http://www.notoriousbjj.comhttps://www.instagram.com/teamfionabjjhttps://www.instagram.com/notoriousmixedmartialartsSupport the show
2020-08-0712 min
The ROL Radio - Jiu Jitsu Podcast#10 Fiona WatsonSend us a textWelcome to Rol Radio. Today we have 2nd degree black belt and owner of East Rutherford New Jersey’s Notorious Mixed Martial Arts, Fiona Watson. Fiona has been training many forms of martial arts since the age of three. But it wasn’t until her early teens when she discovered what she wanted to do with the rest of her life. That is when she started Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. With an extremely positive attitude and unparalleled drive Fiona set out on a path to make her goal of making her living in BJJ...
2020-08-0559 min
Business in Bloom67: Freelance writing and mental health with Fiona ThomasIn today’s episode, I chat to Fiona Thomas, also known as Fiona Likes to Blog, a freelance writer and author of two books. Fiona’s latest book, Out of Office, is out now as a digital version, with the paperback version out in October 2020.
I chatted to Fiona about her journey with mental health, her decision to go freelance full time, blogging, and how our story is an important part of our business.
Find Fiona here:
Website - https://fionalikestoblog.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fionalikestoblog/
Out of Office Book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Out-Office-Ditch-Your-Boss/dp/1...
2020-08-0545 min
Out of Office PodcastAre routines really that good for you?As a freelancer, you’ve got to find a routine that works for you. And that's not necessarily going to happen overnight or out of thin air. In my experience you’ve got to be really aware of how your habits affect your behaviour, you've got to try new routines and ways of working to see what actually suits you. Out of Office is available now and in print on October 1st. My book https://amzn.to/3aefjNR Check out my sponsor www.getdinghy.com My website www.fionalikestoblog.com Fo...
2020-07-2414 min
Out of Office PodcastDigital Debrief: Online resources for self-developmentOne of the things I’ve always loved about working in general is learning and self-development. Even when I worked in the hospitality industry, I was always first to volunteer for first aid courses and management training. I just love the opportunity to learn more about a subject and add more skills to my repertoire. The great thing about freelancing is that you no longer need to get your training and development plan signed off by your boss, because you are the boss. Yes, you’ll need to invest your own time and money but it all goes towards maki...
2020-06-1911 minOut of Office PodcastDigital Debrief: Which digital platform is right for you?Today I’m breaking down the pros and cons of a few digital platforms including Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube and email marketing. I’ll even give you my thoughts on the world of podcasting. As a freelancer you don’t necessarily need to be on every platform at once, so here’s an overview to help you choose the best one for you. SHOW NOTES Out of Office is available on eBook NOW and in print October 1st. Linkedin for freelancers https://thefreelancehustle.com/must-haves-linkedin-profile-freelancers/ My book https://amzn.to/3aefjNR...
2020-06-1815 minOut of Office PodcastDigital Debrief: Breaking down my online income streamsIn this episode, I’m going to be breaking down my online income streams and giving you a rough idea of how much money I make from each. I’ve actually just done my tax return so I’m going to look at my accounts for the last tax year and talk you through how I’ve made money on the internet as a freelancer. Bear in mind that some months are much busier than others, and I don’t necessarily get income from all of these areas at once. SHOW NOTES Out of Office i...
2020-06-1715 minOut of Office PodcastDigital Debrief: Building your freelance brandIn this episode, I’m going to be sharing my thoughts on how to build your brand online as a freelancer. So what is branding? Personally, I used to think it was just all about graphic design, you know, having a snazzy logo and some pretty colours and fonts on your website. But it’s so much more than that, which quite frankly means it takes a lot of work and it’s something that is constantly evolving as your business grows. As author Seth Godin neatly puts it: ‘A brand is the set of expectations, memories, stories...
2020-06-1609 minOut of Office PodcastDigital Debrief: Using Instagram to get freelance clientsIn this episode, I wanted to talk about Instagram and how you can use it to get clients. I used to just wait for clients to find me, or I would lurk in those Facebook groups for writers and wait for job opportunities to crop up and comment underneath with like 500 other people who were desperate for work. But in the last two years I’ve got the majority of my clients from Instagram. But more importantly, all the people that find me through Instagram are my DREAM clients. The kind of people who I admire myself and am pr...
2020-06-1510 min
Keep Real: Mental Health StoriesOut Of Office with Fiona ThomasKim chats to author, writer and blogger Fiona Thomas. From exploring her experiences writing her first book ‘Depression in a Digital Age’ to navigating the self employed world for better mental health, this episode also provides expert tips from Fiona’s upcoming second book ‘Out of Office'.
2020-06-1235 min
The Breathe Like A Badass PodcastFiona Thomas: Mental Health at Work, Freedom via Freelancing, and Being Your Own Boss Without BurnoutThis week, I'm talking to Fiona Thomas, a freelance writer based in Birmingham.
Her first book is a mental health memoir called Depression in a Digital Age and her second is a guide to freelancing called Out of Office (available to pre-order now!).
In this episode, we dig deep on how to navigate the world of work when you have mental health issues - or even if you’re just a normal, living, breathing, emotional human! - and how and why so many women have finally decided that being their own boss is preferable to off...
2020-05-201h 34
Out of Office PodcastHow to deal with a confidence crisisThis week I'm talking about confidence. Why it's so hard to find as a freelancer but why it's something that can be learned over time. With the help of confidence expert Kirsty Hulse and business coach Julia Day, I've got lots of juicy advice on how to overcome your anxiety, nerves, and feelings of inadequacy to build a thriving business. Out of Office is available on eBook June 17th and in print October 1st. Kirsty Hulse https://www.instagram.com/kirstyhulse/ Julia Day https://www.instagram.com/independentgirlscollective/ My...
2020-05-1931 min
Out of Office PodcastFinding direction when you hate your jobMy book Learn more about Dinghy Follow The Positive Planner Rust Out - Happiful.com Visit my website Follow me on Instagram Music by Dano Songs
2020-04-2922 min
Out of Office PodcastShould you be side hustling? My book Learn more about Dinghy Follow Mikhila on Instagram Visit my website Follow me on Instagram Music by Dano Songs
2020-04-2924 min
The Mindful Dietitian - Snack Sized InsightsDe-Experting, Unlearning & Weight Inclusive Nutrition in Practice with Laura ThomasLaura Thomas on the process of de-experting, unlearning and weight inclusive MNT for Dietitians and Nutritionists.
In this episode, Laura shares about her book; Just Eat It, to include getting the idea off the ground, the writing and publishing processes and evolving since publication, also the frameworks and principles that dietitians and nutritionists may find difficult when first moving to the non-diet / HAES & IE paradigm from the traditional weight-centric models and how they can overcome them and developing Weight-Inclusive guides for health professionals and clients; more about them and where you can find them.
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2020-04-181h 14
Out of Office PodcastWhen sh** hits the fan My book Learn more about Dinghy Visit my website Follow me on Instagram Music by Dano Songs Government support advice from Underpinned: https://underpinned.co/magazine/2020/03/updated-covid-19-resource-freelancers-underpinned/
2020-04-1626 min
The Co-Working ClubEpisode 18 - Manging Mental Health as a Freelancer with Fiona ThomasJoin me for the latest episode of The Co-Working Club podcast as I chat to Fiona Thomas, a freelance content writer based in Birmingham.
In this episode I chat to Fiona all about managing mental health when you work from home, the complicated relationship between money and mental health as well as how discovering a likeminded community of people online helped to aid Fiona's recovery from depression.
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2020-02-0353 min
Better WordsThe highs and lows of online life with Fiona ThomasThis week we're joined by freelancer Fiona Thomas to discuss how having a mental breakdown led to a new career as a writer and the publication of her first book, Depression in a Digital Age. She's currently writing a guide to freelancing due for release in 2020. In the intro, we're discussing Holly Bourne's How Do You Like Me Now, David Burton's Man in the Water and Iliza Shlesinger's UnVeiled. Interview with Fiona starts at 18:10.
Thanks to Trigger Publishing for providing a copy of the book in preparation for the interview.
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2019-11-2854 min
Better WordsThe highs and lows of online life with Fiona ThomasThis week we're joined by freelancer Fiona Thomas to discuss how having a mental breakdown led to a new career as a writer and the publication of her first book, Depression in a Digital Age. She's currently writing a guide to freelancing due for release in 2020. In the intro, we're discussing Holly Bourne's How Do You Like Me Now, David Burton's Man in the Water and Iliza Shlesinger's UnVeiled. Interview with Fiona starts at 18:10.
Thanks to Trigger Publishing for providing a copy of the book in preparation for the interview.
Check out the shownotes here.
2019-11-2854 min
The Influential Women PodcastFiona ThomasFiona Thomas is the author of 'Depression in a Digital Age'.
She is also a mental health speaker & freelance writer.
The 'Influential Women Podcast' discusses Fiona's life, work, passions, motivations and influences and is co-produced by presenter Nicki Bannerman and audio producer Juliette Nicholls.
Support us and help us keep making the podcast here: https://patreon.com/InfluentialWomenPodcast?utmmedium=social&utmsource=twitter&utm_campaign=creatorshare
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2019-04-0741 min
From Your Big SisterDepression in a Digital Age with Fiona ThomasLis is joined by journalist, author and podcaster Fiona Thomas. Fiona was diagnosed with depression in 2012 and felt completely lost. She was unable to work for almost a year and turned to blogging, first as a hobby, but eventually as a means of honing her identity, creating a supportive community and building a successful freelance writing career, with work published on the likes of Metro, Healthline, Heads Together, Mind and Happiful magazine.
Fiona has recently published her first book, Depression in a Digital Age (https://amzn.to/2STn7Re). It’s a memoir about living with anxiety and the su...
2019-02-2139 min
The Ditch the Diet Podcast#46 - How Healthy is Social Media? with Fiona ThomasRachael talks to author Fiona Thomas, who is celebrating the launch of her first book - 'Depression in a Digital Age' on the 20th of November 2018. In this episode, Fiona and Rachael discuss: Fiona's journey from a nervous breakdown, depression and anxiety in her mid-20's to publishing her first book just a few years later. The downsides of social media and the use of screens in our modern lives How both Rach and Fi have made real-life, lifelong friends and celebrated building real communities online through the use of social media Body image and self-worth...
2018-11-071h 02