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Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeCreative Happy Work and starting over in Antigua with Kat BylesAs a global communications director working for the biggest names in sport, Kat burnt out. Her heart guided her to Antigua in the Caribbean where walking barefoot on the sand, floating in turquoise waters and eating mangoes from the tree brought her back to life. Then nature began feeding her with inspiration for a radical way of being in business - True Business. Instead of pursuing profit and growth at all costs your are invited lead with the wisdom and creativity of your heart and thrive in harmony with the earth. Her new book, Creative Happy Work: Follow your Heart to a...2023-07-1437 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeJournalism, film, freelancing and George Michael at a party with Karen KrizanovichKaren Krizanovich is known in the film industry for her work on major studio feature films as a researcher. As a journalist, she has been published in Wired, The Times, The Telegraph, The Guardian and Financial Times among others. Broadcasts include BBC1 Breakfast, BBC Radio 4’s Front Row, Woman’s Hour and BBC World Service. For ten years the writer of Dear Karen, the quite popular comedy column in EMAP’s Sky Magazine, Karen’s career encompasses voiceover work (she was once the voice of a green M&M), TV presenting and books. Karen ha...2023-07-0733 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeMental Toughness with Penny Mallory Penny Mallory was a homeless runaway teenager, against all the odds, she turned her life around and made the impossible possible to become a Champion Rally Driver. Her own life experience means she is well equipped to work inside and alongside many world class teams (including F1) to develop the qualities a high performing team needs to succeed. Although her interest began with automotive performance, her passion quickly shifted to human performance and Mental Toughness. She became a TEDX speaker, delivering keynotes and workshops for organisations - including Google, Sky, Costa, Microsoft and Coca Cola as well as head teache...2023-06-1742 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeOnline balance, behaviour and allyship with Natasha Devon MBENatasha Devon MBE is a writer, presenter & activist. She tours schools, universities and events throughout the world, delivering talks as well as conducting research on mental health, body image, gender and equality. She campaigns both on and offline to make the world a fairer place.  Natasha is the founder of the Mental Health Media Charter, which scrutinises the way the media report on mental health. She works with a number of charities, is a Patron for No Panic,  as well as an Ambassador for Glitch and the Reading Agency. A Beginner’s Guide to Being Menta...2023-06-0940 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeJournaling and The Power of Mess with S.C.Lourie @butterfliesandpebblesBased in London, Samantha Lourie is the face behind Instagram page @butterfliesandpebbles, with 100k followers. She has been running journaling workshops and online self-love/self-healing courses since 2016, developing an approach that aims to make the difficult areas of life more approachable and facilitate emotional integration and self-healing Samantha Lourie has an English degree from King’s London and a teaching and film industry background. She describes herself as a 'free-spirit poet/writer mama'. She has been running journaling workshops and online self-love/self-healing courses since 2016, developing an approach that seeks to make the difficult areas of life more app...2023-06-0244 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeFreelance Feels with Anniki Sommerville - author, writer and podcasterAnniki Sommerville is podcaster and freelancer writer. Her podcast 'How To Be A Boss At Ageing' was released in June 2020. In each episode she tackles a different aspect of growing older, with interviewees such as Cariad Lloyd and Sali Hughes. She has her own monthly radio show on Soho Radio and regularly speaks on panels on topics such as motherhood, the changing nature of work, relationships and ageing. She has written for the Telegraph and the I and used to edit the successful parenting blog Selfish Mother. Her instagram...2022-12-0240 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeBeing a freelance adventurer with Levison Wood (Walking With The Wounded)A freelance adventurer?! Yes, you heard that right! You may recognise Levison Wood from his documentaries about walking such as Walking the Nile. He's supporting charity Walking with the Wounded and spoke to Freelance Feels about his own freelance work, the mental health benefits of walking and the parallels between freelancing and exploring. Walking With The Wounded Walking With The Wounded ‘WWTW’ deliver employment, mental health, care coordination and volunteering programmes in collaboration with the NHS to get those who served, and their families, whether mentally, socially or physically wounded, back on th...2022-11-1817 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeGardening, freelancing and mental health with Ellen Mary GardeningGardening and freelancing is an analogy I've loved for a long time, and we (ahem) dig deep into it in this episiode! Ellen Mary is a gardener, author, broadcaster, co-host of the plant based podcast and radio show host, promoting the wellbeing benefits of gardening, plants and the natural world. She writes a regular column in Grow Your Own Magazine and her first book The Joy of Gardening; the every day zen of mowing the lawn, was released in May 2021. Her second book How to Grow a Garden was release in July 2022. She also has horticulture training, m...2022-08-2636 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifePodcasting and copywriting with Louise Shanahan: 15minutefreelancerLouise Shanahan is a freelance health copywriter who specialises in white papers, web copy, and long-form content, to help medical and biotech organisations spread the word about their latest breakthroughs. She’s also the host of 15 Minute Freelancer, a podcast and newsletter for ambitious B2B and creative freelancers who want to build a business that works for them (and not the other way round!). We talk about how and why she set up her podcast, dream guests, the realities of podcasting (including scheduling, getting started and choosing your topic/niche), and advice for people wh...2022-08-0133 min

15 Minute Freelancer69. Do freelancers need a CV? (with Jenny Stallard)Do freelancers ever need a CV? Before this conversation, I'd have said no – after all, I can just send potential clients to my website, can't I?But Jenny Stallard has a different take. Jenny is a freelance writer, business coach, speaker, and the brains behind Freelance Feels. She makes a compelling argument for why we should all have a CV (or even more than one) as freelancers.In our conversation, we cover:Could you be missing a trick by not having a CV that showcases your experience and expertise to clients?The difference between a...2022-07-2916 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeFestival Season special with Catherine Riley and PrimadonnaCatherine Riley lives in London and is a writer and director of the literary festival Primadonna. Described as ‘books, with a little bit of rock ’n’ roll’, Primadonna showcases established and emerging voices that aren’t heard enough in the mainstream. They have previously published two works of non-fiction. IS THIS LOVE? is her first novel. Primadonna Festival runs from July 29th - get your tickets at www.primadonnafestival.com and follow them @primadonnafest Find Catherine at www.catherineriley.co.uk The Primadonnas are Sabeena Akhtar, Joanna Baker, Amie Corry, Jane Dyball, Catherine Mayer, Kit d...2022-07-1830 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeCommunity and networking with Freelance Mum Faye DickerGet ready for some inspiring chat and a big dose of positive energy in this episode with Faye Dicker, AKA Freelance Mum. Faye is a Broadcaster, Voiceover and founder of the award-winning network Freelance Mum. Faye set up Freelance Mum in 2013, when she struggled to find a network for fellow mums in business. If it didn’t exist then she’d just have to create one! Freelance Mum was established and successfully run in Bristol for 7 years, before pivoting during lockdown to launch hubs across the country. 2022-07-1541 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeBuilding a new business with HarlowAndrea Wildt and Samantha Anderl are the co-founders of Harlow, an all-in-one freelance tool and community to help solopreneurs manage their business and reduce stress. As former marketing execs and freelancers themselves, they built Harlow because they value balance and autonomy and want to help others find it. Remote working became the norm during the pandemic - but founders of Harlow, Samantha and Andrea, take that to a whole new level as they explain how they began - and run - a business from two different US states! In this episode the business partners explain wh...2022-07-0144 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeFreelance journalism and podcasting with Lily and Emma from Freelancing For JournalistsFreelancing For Journalists was founded by Emma Wilkinson and Lily Canter, and is now an online community, with workshops, webinars and more, as well as an award-winning podcast! If you're starting out on your writing career, their advice is invaluable. We talk about the 'pitching feels' as well as how they navigate their own 'freelance' with running FFJ - and actual running. All the links to their platform are below! freelancingforjournalists.com Listen to the FFJ award-winning podcast here Subscribe to their free newsletter Order the book Freelancing for Journalists Check out their Quick...2022-06-1342 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeFreelance Feels with Lucinda Gordon-LennoxTW: Trauma, addiction For episode two of season 7 we dive into trauma therapy with Lucinda Gordon-Lennox. Lucinda Gordon-Lennox, MSc, MBACP, is an accredited psychotherapist, writer and lecturer. She is a Consultant at The Recovery Centre, Belgravia and has a private practice. She also lectures on trauma at the IESE Business School in Barcelona, helping students to recognise when and why they are triggered, and how to step back into their adult selves so that they can thrive. She lives in London with her two children. www.lucindagordonlennox.co.uk ...2022-06-0636 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeFreelance Feels with Sian Meades-Williams ”The Pyjama Myth”Welcome back to the Freelance Feels podcast! Season 7 kicks off with Sian Meades-Williams, author of The Pyjama Myth and founder of the hugely popular Freelance Writing Jobs newsletter. We chat about mental health, why Sian doesn't like the phrase 'side-hustle' and freelance interiors (watch out for the cuckoo clock!) Sian Meades-Williams is an award-winning freelance writer and editor, with over 15 years' experience in writing emails and chasing invoices. She's creator of the media industry newsletter Freelance Writing Jobs, and co-editor of the lifestyle newsletter Tigers Are Better Looking. Her book, The Pyjama Myth: the Freelance Writer's Surv...2022-05-2744 min

In Pursuit of the Better YouWarts and all of Threelancing - with Jenny StallardWith special guest Jenny Stallard, where we discuss Jenny's idea of the 'threelancer' - how she's fallen in and out of love with freelancing and has at time been lured back to 'proper' jobs but now freelancing is for keeps. We talk about the joyous and not so joyous parts of freelancing and working for yourself and how you can possibly be 50/50 in your career. Contact Jenny - Freelance Feels https://www.freelancefeels.com Fay - https://www.fayblakey.com Rebekah - https://www.quest4est.co.uk ...2022-02-2834 min

The Self-Sabotage To Success PodcastListen again: The Empowered CEO Interviews Where Jenny Stallard Talks Autonomy, Freedom & Pushing Past Self-Sabotage As A Freelancer & Business OwnerJoin me for a relatable, insightful and informative into the world of journalist, writer, founder and purpose-led champion of freelancers, Jenny Stallard!We talk about the differences between labelling ourselves as freelancer vs business owner, about the huge benefits of self-employment (as well as some of the challenges) and importantly, how to kick that self sabotaging co-worker out of your home office!!Thanks Jenny for such a great and entertaining chat.NB: I had some technical issues with my recording this week: my editor has done his best but apologies for the occasional echo ...2021-12-2237 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeBeing PA to Santa and Head Elf with Louise Crockett at A Magical Letter** Christmas spoilers! Don't listen with children! ** Time to talk letters to Santa... Louise is Head Elf at A Magical Letter and PA to Father Christmas. She helps the big man to write uniquely personalised, truly magical letters to children. Moonlighting as a VA for the rest of the year, she is also a Virtual Assistant at The Perfect Assistant. Louise loves nothing more than making people happy, whether that's making children's eyes light up that the big man took the time to write to them and knows so much about them or helping small business owners get the jobs that th...2021-12-1031 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeFreelancing, parenting and Christmas with Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland from Doing it For the Kids** Festive warning: Christmas-themed spoilers! Probably best not to listen in front of the children ** It's the first of this year's Christmas Specials! Being a parent and self-employed is hard enough, but when you add in the festive period, Christmas holidays and clients who can feel a bit like having an extra child (or two) then it can be stressful. So I called on Steve Folland and Frankie Tortora, who run the award-winning Doing it For the Kids podcast, to chat about all of the above as well as much more. Jam-packed with honest...2021-12-0638 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeConfidence and the career ladder with Helen Hill AKA Unlikely GeniusHelen Hill is a self-employed Digital Learning and Content Designer at Unlikely Genius Ltd. Having always been an eternal student, she fell into the eLearning industry by accident and found her place in the world – creating enjoyable learning for others. She works as a freelancer/contractor for clients in the UK and Europe, with a focus on physical and mental health, medicine, personal development, technology, and the environment. Helen keeps getting herself shortlisted for awards such as Digital Women ‘Freelancer of the Year’, ‘Digital Woman of the Year’, and IPSE ‘Outstanding Freelancer’. She also appears on the Digital Women ‘...2021-11-1243 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeFood waste and founding an app with Tessa Clarke from OLIOTo mark the week of the COP26 conference, I spoke to Tessa Clarke, founder of food sharing app OLIO. We talk about running a company with sustainability in mind, how much food we waste, sharing household items and the remote working world. There's so much to think about, from the food we chuck away to the things we buy such as fancy dress or seasonal 'tat'... Tessa says: The ‘lightbulb’ moment came on 17th December 2014 – I remember it well. I was packing up our apartment in Switzerland, getting ready to move back to the UK. Despite...2021-11-0532 min

Another Door Stories#86 Feeling the freelance fear and doing it anyway - Jenny StallardOn this episode founder of 'Freelance Feels' Jenny Stallard. Jenny is a journalist, a coach and a writer and we are talking about freelancing. A lot of people when they get made redundant or want to have a career change think about going freelance. Jenny has set up a community that can help called “Freelance Feels” Find out more here: https://www.freelancefeels.com 'Freelance Feels' helps people navigate and gets you into that freelance mojo. Jenny talks honestly and openly about that journey. So, if you are thinking about going it alone, this episode is for...2021-10-2940 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeMeeting your needs and craft for mental health with Boo PatersonT/W: Therapy, abuse, sexual assault Boo Paterson joins me from her home in New York to talk about therapy, art, running away from the circus, battling poverty as a freelancer and joining Tik Tok... An award-winning artist, writer, and creative director, Boo Paterson is most commonly known for her strong conceptual and political artwork. She was declared a winner in the American Illustration Awards 2021 and has been shortlisted in the World Illustration Awards twice. Boo's fine art has been exhibited at the prestigious Royal Scottish Academy and she has two self-illustrated books out wo...2021-10-2244 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeEntrepreneurship, writing books (and being married!) with Bianca Miller-Cole and Byron ColeBeing an entrepreneur is one thing - but what about when your husband or wife is, too? And you work together on projects including writing books? I find out in this episode, talking to Bianca Miller-Cole and Byron Cole. You might recognise Bianca's name - she was on the Apprentice in 2014 - we talk about how they navigated that experience as a couple, including the post-series experience and impact on mental health, as well as balancing work, life and marriage and... yacht networking! Bianca Miller-Cole is an award-winning entrepreneur, global keynote speaker and ‘Top 10 Powerful Leader’ on Li...2021-10-1534 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeMaking a magazine for freelancers with Sophie Cross and Ange Lyons, Freelancer MagazineSophie Cross and Ange Lyons work together to produce Freelancer Magazine. They chat about the moment Sophie had the idea, how that came together, working in their own freelance jobs and producing the mag, freelance friendships and much more. Sophie Cross, a freelance marketer and writer at Thoughtfully.co.uk, came up with the idea of a quarterly business and lifestyle, square and glossy, print-first mag for freelancers at the beginning of 2021. She launched Freelancer Magazine via a Kickstarter campaign in February which hit 150% of its goal and sold 1000 copies of the magazine before the magazine even...2021-10-0131 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeInstagram and social media with Milla Richardson, founder of Pink Storm SocialTime to talk social media and ALL the feels it gives us! Milla Richardson runs Pink Storm Social and is full of amazing advice on how to enjoy and use social media as a freelancer, from finding the right platform to putting yourself (and your face) out there... Like me, she's a self-confessed lover of Instagram and is all about helping businesses and brands build an engaged following on Instagram to promote their services and products. Find her at https://www.pinkstormsocial.co.uk/ And follow on Instagram @pinkstormsocial #instagram #socialmedia #instagramexpert #in...2021-09-2433 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeCommunity and connecting with Matthew Knight from Leapers.coDo you find comfort and support in freelance communities? It's time to talk about the why and how of founding one, as well as what you can gain from taking part - and how to build up your confidence, too. Matthew shares his thoughts on mental health as a freelancer, being lonely even when you're in a co-working space and advice for anyone thinking of setting up their own freelance community. Matthew Knight is an award winning independent creative strategist and innovator who helps businesses figure out what to do next. His recent clients include...2021-09-1053 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeBuilding your freelance business with Jack Williams from UnderPinnedJack Williams is the founder of UnderPinned and a seasoned creative, editor, and writer with experience working with brands such as HarperCollins, 4th Estate, The Week, Intern Mag, and Screen Shot Mag; through his role as COO at UnderPinned, he has pushed for freelance rights and education while working with the government to improve rights for the self-employed. Jack spends his weekends combing London's bookshops for second-hand deals and sleeping in. We talk about branding, choosing a business name, building a community and campaigning for freelance rights, as well as loads of advice, as always, for freelancers and their mental h...2021-09-0333 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeSeason Six TrailerThere's new music and we've ditched the biscuits - too noisy! Welcome to Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed life. This podcast is for anyone who is self-employed, freelance, an entrepreneur, small business owner or thinking of making the leap. Each episode is an informal chat about freelance life, with advice, experience and tales from the 'freelance front line'. Find out more at @freelance_feels on Instagram and www.freelancefeels.com 2021-09-0301 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeDrumming and baking cookies with Ralph Rolle from CHICTo celebrate the Big Feastival 2021, I had the honour of talking to Ralph Rolle, freelance drummer and founder of the Soul Snacks Cookie Company. Ralph will be at the feastival playing with Nile Rogers and CHIC as well as demonstrating his baking skills! We chat about money as a driver for success, seeing a project through to completion, passion for what you do, hanging up on the New York Times (oops!) and the joys of playing and watching live music. Ralph's CV includes playing with Bono, Dolly Parton, Sting, Biggie Smalls, John Legend and of...2021-08-2549 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeCoaching 101 with Ruth Kudzi: Founder, Optimus Coaching AcademyRuth Kudzi is a MCC accredited and award-winning coach, coach trainer, business mentor, speaker and best-selling author. She is the CEO of two successful companies: A coaching and mentoring business helping entrepreneurs build and develop their businesses and a coach training school which helps people to train as certified coaches and develop their coaching skills. She combines her background in sales and school leadership and education with over 25 years of study of Psychology and Neuroscience including MA in Psychology & Education, BA in Psychology & Management, PGCERT in Coaching (Psychology), PGCE in Business Education and numerous coaching qualifications in...2021-06-0827 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeCooking and the hospitality industry with Tom Kerridge: Chef and author ’Tom Kerridge’s Outdoor Cooking’Chef, author, pub owner, festival organiser... Tom Kerridge has a lot of strings to his self-employed bow. In this episode, recorded in the launch week of his new book 'Tom Kerridge's Outdoor Cooking' we talk about the stresses of chef life, finding balance with exercise, being a Dad to his son Acey, and how cooking helps our mental health. Tom Kerridge worked as a chef in restaurants across Britain before deciding to set out on his own and take over a rundown pub in the quiet Buckinghamshire town of Marlow. He opened The Hand...2021-05-2822 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeFreelance Feels with Helen Campbell: Coach and author 'Founders, Freelancers and Rebels' Helen Jane Campbell works as a life and business coach for ambitious and creative entrepreneurs. Clients seek her help to bring more joy, energy and abundance into their lives, to create space and reconnect with their self-worth and creative freedom. Prior to becoming a coach, Helen spent two decades of her career in PR and comms strategy, with a focus on building and leading effective teams and working directly with decision-makers and CEOs. She lives in the famous book town of Hay-on-Wye on the Welsh border and enjoys working with artistic clients around the world, bringing her authenticity and energy...2021-05-1040 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeFreelance Feels with Sarah and Kathryn Phillips: Founders, Well and Truly WorkshopsIt's another double interviewee episode! And two more sisters who went into business together. We talk productivity, 'tech hygiene' and what it's like being business partners with a sibling. Well & Truly are specialists in work productivity and wellness brought to you by sisters Kathryn & Sarah Phillips. Launched in 2019, but 7-years in the making, Well & Truly is a company inspired by their own health setbacks and family grief. Both sisters have trained and worked with some of the world’s leading businesses which include Hermes to Jamie Oliver Group, with experience of working in Paris to Ne...2021-05-0738 min

The Coaching Hub PodcastEp 068: Jenny Stallard - My Journey in Journalism and CoachingI am delighted to have the brilliant Jenny Stallard. Jenny is a writer, coach, and podcaster. She's going to talk today about how she came to coaching after a few years of working with coaches for journalism, and now how it is part of her business. Here are the highlights from this episode: {1:18} Jenny's background {4:37} Why Jenny decided to train as a coach {7:40} How Jenny found her niche {10:34} The next big goal {13:58} How being a coach will change Jenny's busine...2021-04-3019 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeFreelance Feels with Lucy Orton: Positive psychology coach and self-sabotage expertTime to talk self-sabotage! Lucy Orton is a certified positive psychology coach, podcaster and expert on self-sabotage. Her popular weekly podcast 'Self-Sabotage To Success' is in the top 5% of podcasts globally and has reached no.7 in the UK Apple Entrepreneurship charts. We talk about her challenges as a freelancer, how we can try and manage self-sabotage and podcasting. Lucy empowers female, purpose-led entrepreneurs to step away from mindset gremlins and a critical inner voice and into their rightful space in the world. Lucy is passionate about championing women so they are able to completely shift how they see themselves, creating huge...2021-04-2637 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeFreelance Feels with Anna Codrea-Rado: Journalist, podcaster and author 'You're the Business'Two words really stuck with me from this chat: ‘Emotional Tax’ – the feels of dealing with all the ‘things’, especially finances, as a freelancer. It’s one of the many brilliant insights from Anna Codrea-Rado, who joins me to talk about freelancing, her new book ‘You’re the Business: How to build a successful career when you strike out alone’ and her ways of managing the challenges of freelancing on our mental health. Anna Codrea-Rado is a journalist, podcaster and campaigner. She writes about business, culture and technology with a particular focus on working life, and has appeared in...2021-04-1936 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeFreelance Feels with Shona Chambers: Marketing Consultant and Founder of 'The Self Employed Club'Time to talk marketing! I chat to marketing consultant Shona Chambers who is also founder of The Self Employed Club. She talks about making the leap from redundancy to freelancing, putting yourself out there in the self-employed world. We talk about real-life networking vs online networking with new connections (virtual coffee, anyone?), with lots of advice on how to go about it, and why Shona believes we need to connect with other humans especially when we live and work alone. From the idea of competition as a freelancer and focusing on your own work to...2021-04-1636 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeFreelance Feels with Steve Keith: 'The Branding Man' and founder of the Queer Student Awards This episode I speak to Steve Keith, AKA The Branding Man, all about his journey from teaching to self-employment, and his passion for helping young people. We chat about the impact of lockdown on work, the feels of coming out of lockdown as a self-employed person, the nerves we might be feeling about socialising and networking, as well as dealing with anxiety and moving to a new city when you’re freelance and finding time for new friendships as well as work connections. Steve is an employer brand consultant on a mission to help mor...2021-04-1426 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeFreelance Feels with Sarah Owen: World Bipolar Day special episodeTo mark World Bipolar Day, I spoke to Sarah Owen, co-author of 'Bipolar Disorder - The Ultimate Guide'. Lots of advice here for those who wish to better understand Bipolar Disorder as well as those who manage it alongside freelance life. Sarah started at Cosmopolitan in 1994 (health & beauty intern/assistant/editor) for three years before going freelance. Over three decades she has written health features for a wide range of publications (including The Sunday Times, The Express, The Daily Mail, Marie Claire and Psychologies) and created lots of online content (for, among others, Boots, Aviva, Asthma UK...2021-03-3032 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifePitching and writing articles - and working with a friend! With Heidi Scrimgeour and Hazel Davis: Founders of Museflash MediaTime to talk pitching! Heidi and Hazel run Museflash, which runs pitching courses and workshops as well as training and bespoke mentoring and now virtual retreats! Is there no end to their talents? They're both full-time freelance journalists, too. I've taken part in Museflash webinars and pitching course, and love the community they've created. So for this second 'double guest' episode I ask them all about setting up a company with a friend, pitching (just don't call your pitches your 'babies'!) and staying balanced when you're also making a living from pitching ideas. Find out...2021-03-2939 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeFreelance Feels with Fiona Thomas: Author 'Out of Office: Ditch the 9-5 and be your own boss'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. We dig deep into the feels of using social media, running a business online, following and muting, making time for your mental health, the feels of finances and how being in control of your rates can help your mental health as well as exercising on Instagram... As always there are loads of practical tips from personal...2021-03-2238 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeFreelance Feels with Marina Gask: Co-founder of Audrey OnlineCo-founder of Audrey Online, Marina was not only launch editor of Sugar magazine, she was also editor of More! magazine, so I was delighted when she agreed to speak to me about her journey from editor's office to freelancing and co-founding Audrey Online. Audrey is a members club and community for women who consider themselves 'Generation Restart' - "an online magazine full of inspiration and advice, plus a community for women who want to explore hopes and dreams, share tips and resources and ‘cheerlead’ each other along the way." Marina co-founded Audrey with strategic business consu...2021-03-1534 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeFreelance Feels with Francesca Specter, founder of AlonementSeason 5 begins with a chat all about managing your alone time when you're self employed with Francesca Specter, founder of the 'Alonement' movement with blog, podcast and online community. As always there are lots of practical tips in the episode, and Francesca talks about how she created the concept of Alonement, even trademarking it. Francesca Specter is a London-based journalist and founder of the platform and podcast, Alonement. Prior to launching Alonement in 2019, Francesca was the deputy editor of Yahoo! Lifestyle. She has formerly worked as a reporter at the Daily Express, and her work h...2021-03-0833 min

The Self-Sabotage To Success PodcastThe Empowered CEO Interviews: Jenny Stallard Talks Autonomy, Freedom & Pushing Past Self-Sabotage As A Business OwnerJoin me for a relatable, insightful and informative into the world of journalist, writer, founder and purpose-led champion of freelancers, Jenny Stallard!We talk about the differences between labelling ourselves as freelancer vs business owner, about the huge benefits of self-employment (as well as some of the challenges) and importantly, how to kick that self sabotaging co-worker out of your home office!!Thanks Jenny for such a great and entertaining chat. NB: I had some technical issues with my recording this week: my editor has done his best but apologies for the occasional echo ...2021-02-2435 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeFreelance Feels with Alice and Madeleine Weightman: The Work CrowdIt's the first two-interviewee episode! I speak to sisters and business partners Alice and Madeleine Weightman, who founded online freelance platform for marketers, The Work Crowd in 2016. They talk about working together as siblings, the family 'exercise' what's App group chat, and have loads of advice for anyone starting out in the freelance world as well as how they make time for self-care as business women. Find the work crowd at www.theworkcrowd.com 2021-01-2237 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeVegan life and freelancing with Lucy Watson: Business woman and vegan lifestyle authorIt’s another bonus episode! For #Veganuary I spoke to Lucy Watson (yes, THE Lucy Watson!) all about her vegan lifestyle and being a businesswoman in the spotlight. Lucy – who you may well know from Made in Chelsea – runs several businesses, including a Vegan food company, Feed Me Vegan, and has a new book, Awakenings: A guide to living a vegan lifestyle. She explains how she came to be self-employed, why she loves it, and how a vegan lifestyle helps her mental health. Is it harder to be an entrepreneur when the world - and media – are analysing your every move? Is i...2021-01-1529 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeFreelance Feels with Leo Cosendai: Meditation master and founder of Third EarSound baths, gongs and meditation - we're diving into a rather alternative freelance life this episode as I speak to Leo Cosendai, a meditation master and sound bath expert who runs Third Ear. Leo has held over 2330 sound baths, and the app is a self funded, creative family affair led by Leo Cosendai (Sound Gong Bath) and his sister Julie Cosendai (Designer), with friends Charles Vila and Julien Rosamund. Leo came to sound meditation after suffering with acute anxiety since childhood. Sound meditation helped heal his anxiety and panic attacks, he now helps thousands of peopl...2021-01-1145 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeSobriety and freelancing with Millie Gooch: Founder ’The Sober Girl Society’It's a bonus episode! I speak to Millie Gooch, who founded The Sober Girl Society and now has a book out on Jan 14th 2020, The Sober Girl Society Handbook. We discuss her journey to sobriety, how it affected and affects freelance life, and she shares lots of tips for those looking into mindful drinking and Dry January. Blending memoir with practical survival tips, this empowering self-help book is The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober for the Gen Z and Millennial generations. Millie uses her own story to offer a supportive, arm- round-the-shoulders approach to...2021-01-0134 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeFreelance Feels with Rebecca Seal: Author of 'SOLO (How to work alone and not lose your mind)'Rebecca Seal is a journalist and broadcaster - you might recognise her name from Channel 4's 'Sunday Brunch'. She's also written a brilliant new book called 'SOLO', all about working alone. She shares advice on how she manages the work from home juggle - including having a partner who also works from home - as well as why pot plants are the best thing you can get for your home office! Find the book in all good bookshops and via her site (where you can also find out more about her work) https://www.rebeccaseal.co.uk/2020-12-1441 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeFreelance Feels with Gemma Bray, AKA The Organised MumGemma Bray created The Organised Mum Method (TOMM) 13 years ago when her first baby was born. Overwhelmed as a new mother her anxiety manifested itself as over-cleaning and she soon found herself cleaning for hours each day. Determined to stop cleaning from taking over her life she sat at her kitchen table and developed a method that took only 30 mins each day, she freed herself from the never-ending to-do list in her head and created a method that gave her cleaning free weekends. You can find Gemma on Instagram (@the_organised_mum); Facebook (@theorganisedmumUK; and YouTube (The Organised Mum).2020-12-0936 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeFreelance Feels with Tom Chapman, barber and founder of The Lion's Barber CollectiveTom Chapman is a barber with a difference - he's founded The Lion's Barber Collective which supports men with their mental health. In this episode, he speaks openly about how he's worked to help other men open up about their emotional wellbeing, as well as his freelance journey through inspiration from self-employed parents to working in the hairdressing industry. He talks about juggling all his commitments with being a dad, and reveals the key way he gets all his plans and ideas out of his head in the office (clue: it's not a spreadsheet or a notepad!).2020-12-0437 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeFreelance Feels with Maddy Shine: SEO and Visibility QueenRecorded during the UK's Lockdown#1, this episode I speak to Maddy Shine, who makes it her freelance business to help you get YOUR freelance business seen! Maddy Shine is a coach who helps ambitious female entrepreneurs get more sales by increasing visibility. Known as the SEO & Visibility Queen, she has helped hundreds of clients get to page one of Google, as she teaches no-fluff strategies that focus on business growth. In 2020 she launched the High Vis podcast, your biz bestie for visibility and has used lockdown to help thousands of entrepreneurs with her downloads, group c...2020-11-2740 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeFreelance Feels with Rachel Spencer: Journalist and media consultant specialising in pet brandsRachel Spencer is a freelance journalist writing for national newspapers and magazines in the UK, specialising in animals and the pet industry. In 2020 she launched a membership programme for pet business owners teaching them ways they can win media coverage and stand out online. Time to talk all things pet! And how to perform a freelance pivot... Rachel is the founder of award winning The Paw Post pet blog (https://www.thepawpost.co.uk/) and lives in Newcastle Upon Tyne with her rescue Patterdale Terrier Patch. We talk about her journey to freelance, performing a freelance pivot, launching a podcast as lo...2020-11-2039 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeFreelance Feels with Rob Law: Founder of TrunkiWelcome back to the podcast! It's Season 4 and we're kicking off with a fantastic episode, where I speak to Rob Law, founder of Trunki. Rob speaks about his journey creating the product and brand, the rejection he experienced on Dragon's Den and how he also manages Cystic Fibrosis alongside his work and family life. Rob's new book, 65 Roses and a Trunki: Defying the odds in life and business tells the extraordinary success story of entrepreneur Rob Law - designer and inventor of the Trunki, the award-winning children’s ride-on suitcase that’s sold millions of units w...2020-11-1627 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeFreelance Feels with Nat Scroggie: Freelance small animal vet @thisvetrunsFor the final episode of season 3, I speak to 'freelance' vet (AKA locum vet) Nat Scroggie, all about her work before and during lockdown. She shares her challenges - including office politics and dealing with pet owners during lockdown - as well as how she manages to find a work/life balance. Nat blogs at This Vet Runs (https://thisvetruns.com/) and also writes on mental health in the vet profession. Find Nat at http://www.thisvet.co.uk/ 2020-09-1741 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeFreelance Feels with Sue Belton: Leadership coach and author of 'Change your life in 5'This episode I talk to leadership coach Sue Belton. Sue swapped life in news broadcasting and documentary making for coaching. She talks about anxiety and depression, leading to voluntary redundancy and moving to the freelance life. We talk about working through your relationship with money as a freelancer, and how a buffer buys you more than paying the bills. (She has advice on building a buffer, too!) Talking about the work word of the moment – pivoting – as well as the dream of a portfolio career, we go into values, what they mean a...2020-08-2138 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeFreelance Feels with Gavin Oattes: Motivational keynote speaker and author of 'Life Will See You Now'This episode I speak to Gavin Oattes, a motivational keynote speaker and author – he shares how he began his career as a primary school teacher, and now has four books to his name including his latest, ‘Life Will See You Now’. We talk about loving freelance life and the wobbles that come, tempting us to get a so-called ‘normal’ job…. and how we as freelancers have a responsibility to take charge of our freelance happiness and goals – including how we set goals, and how that goal setting can affect what we do and how we feel in busines...2020-08-0738 min

Freelancing for JournalistsMental health and well beingIn this episode we discuss how to look after your mental health and well being whilst working as a freelance journalist. We talk candidly to Jenny Stallard of newsletter and podcast Freelance Feels and gaming journalist Jake Tucker.Jenny opens up about working through periods of low self-esteem and Jake talks us through his struggles with Asperger syndrome, depression and anxiety. We also discuss strategies for motivation and how being freelance can be a huge advantage when it comes to managing our mental load. The Guests:Jenny Stallard @JStallard_Media https...2020-08-0546 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeFreelance Feels with Hannah Read-Baldrey: Founder 'MakeBox+Co.' crafting subscriptionThis episode I speak to Hannah Read-Baldrey, co-founder of craft subscription service MakeBox+co. Hannah speaks from the heart about her journey to setting up the company – a segue from freelance to company owner – a trigger warning here as we discuss baby loss. Her co-founder is her husband, and we talk about running a business with your partner, crafting as a coping mechanism for loss and for wellbeing, as well as lots of tips for standing out as a business. Hannah shares insight from her experience of running the business in lockdown, and how...2020-07-2445 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeFreelance Feels with James Withey: Author of 'How to tell depression to p*ss off' and founder of The Recovery LettersWelcome to Freelance Feels, the podcast for humans who work for themselves. This episode I speak to James Withey, founder of mental health project The Recovery Letters, and author of new book How to Tell Depression to Piss off. He shares how he moved from working in addiction as a counsellor to writing, and how being a freelancer has actually helped with balancing mental health challenges. James has amazing advice from personal experience in mental health services and his own journey for those of us who struggle with the highs and lows of...2020-07-2034 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeFreelance Feels with Sarah Haywood: Luxury wedding plannerThis episode I speak to luxury wedding planner Sarah Haywood, who also has her own TV show, The Wedding Fixer. Sarah talks about the impact on the business since the pandemic – going from her best year ever to knowing she’ll trade at a loss. Employing lots of freelancers is part of Sarah’s working world, and we talk about the wedding industry during and after the lockdown, managing client expectations and increased anxiety during the pandemic, as well as exploring the pros and cons of pivoting, and being careful not to move too far from y...2020-07-1043 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeFreelance Feels with Sarah Townsend: Copywriter and author of 'Survival Skills for Freelancers'This episode I speak to Sarah Townsend, a copywriter who has just published her book Survival Skills for Freelancers. We delve into burnout, having 'lots of mini bosses' as well as outsourcing and, of course, looking after our mental health. Find out why Sarah is a fan of the Ampersand, as well as her advice if you want to write a book, too. Find Survival Skills for Freelancers on Amazon, Kindle, or via her website (Where you can also find out more about hiring her as a copywriter!) https://www.sarahtownsendeditorial...2020-07-0341 min

Your pet business, Your wayHow early do I need to contact journalists with my story?Are you thinking of pitching a story around your pet business or products and not sure how soon you should get in touch?This month is Christmas in July, an annual event where brands large and small showcase Christmas offerings.It’s a reminder that if you’re thinking of pitching anything related to Christmas you need to start thinking about promoting it now.And whatever story it is you’re thinking of contacting the media about, how successful you will be does depend on your planning.How early you need to pitc...2020-07-0222 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeFreelance Feels with Jess Hayden: IPSE and Freelance Corner for National Freelancers Day 2020It's another bonus episode! To celebrate IPSE's National Freelancers Day 2020, I spoke to Jess Hayden from IPSE and sister website Freelance Corner. We talk about how freelancing is like being a student, whether virtual networking and socialising could - and should - continue post-lockdown, and whether freelancers were prepared for the work from home life we now live. Jess is also a freelance rugby writer, and offers tips for self care and protecting your mental health during lockdown, as well as revealing an unusual concept - virtual co-working. Find IPSE at https://www.i...2020-06-1834 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeFreelance Feels with Helen Croydon: Thought Leadership PR and Media Insider podcastThis episode I speak to PR and fellow podcaster Helen Croydon. From beginning her career in accountancy, she went through roles as a journalist, author and PR, and now specialises in helping individuals get themselves out there in the press and raising their profile for her company Thought Leadership PR. Helen talks about saying goodbye to one ‘freelance’ and embracing another, but using the skills from the first to help you go forward, as well as the benefits of trying out a few new things before you settle on your new ‘freelance’ or extra freelance ideas. Helen talks ab...2020-06-1241 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeFreelance Feels with Tova Leigh: Content creator, comedian and author of F*cked at 40Welcome to season three of Freelance Feels, the podcast for humans who work for themselves. We kick things off with a chat with Tova Leigh, a content creator, comedian and who has recently published her book F*cked at 40. Outspoken and hilarious on Instagram, Tova shares what it's like creating content during lockdown as well as juggling self-employed life alongside motherhood. We explore life as a freelancer post-40, and why being assertive is a key part of freelance life. Find Tova at https://tovaleigh.com/ and on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tova_lei...2020-06-0527 min

Smartbus Social MindsEpisode 16: Freelancing in the 21st Century and Overcoming Barriers in Your Chosen CarreerIn this episode I chat to Jenny Stallard, of Freelance Feels, a community set up to help, inspire and motivate freelancers on their journey to growth. Jenny is a freelance journalist and Writer who has worked for many popular national newspapers and magazines as well as large digital agencies. We cover many topics including getting work, the emotions associated with being a business owner and freelancer and how to overcome common barriers. Jenny Jenny Stallard - Lifestyle Journalist - www.jennystallard.com Founder of Freelance Feels "Wellbeing for humans who work for themselves" Follow on Instagram @Freelance_Feels Download all the p...2020-05-2427 min

What The World ThinksThings people are looking forward to doing most when lockdown is lifted (part 2)Sam has created a playlist on Spotify of all the music featured in the episodes of What The World Thinks. Find it here if you're interested in listening.Thank you to those who shared their thoughts (in order of appearance):Matthew Barrett, Co-Founder of Goal Click (goal-click.com)Arlene Santiago, Health Transformation Coach of Arlene Santiago Coaching (arlenesantiago.com) Nicole Windas, Director at ARDERE (ardere.com)Laura Martin, Blogger (missljbeauty.com)Elliot Kay, MD and Lead Trainer of Speaker Express (speakerexpress.co.uk)Jenny Stallard, F...2020-05-2300 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeFreelance Feels with Chris O'Sullivan from the Mental Health FoundationWelcome to Freelance Feels, the podcast for humans who work for themselves. This is a bonus episode to mark Mental health awareness week 2020, which runs from May 18. The theme this year is kindness, and I was lucky enough to chat to Chris O’Sullivan from the Mental Health Foundation, which founded and runs the initiative. Kindness is on all our minds right now, during the coronavirus pandemic, and one of the week’s themes is to be kind to ourselves, too. Chris talks about his own mental health challenges as well as those we face in f...2020-05-1840 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeFreelance Feels with Hilda Burke: Psychotherapist and author of The Phone Addiction WorkbookIt’s the final episode of season 2 and I chatted to Psychotherapist and author of The Phone Addiction Workbook, Hilda Burke, about our relationships with our smartphones and screens, especially during lockdown. Hilda shares practical advice for anyone wanting to change their amount of phone use – now and in the future (yes, it includes turning your phone off before bed time!) – plus zoom fatigue and adapting to her business going completely online during coronavirus lockdown. Hilda works with inmates at Wormwood Scrubs prison in London, and has written about a project with prisoners and rescue dogs w...2020-05-1531 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeFreelance Feels with Nicola Slawson: Journalist and founder of The Single Supplement newsletter and communityThis episode I talk to Nicola Slawson, a journalist who also writes a weekly newsletter, The Single Supplement. We talk about living alone, being single and being freelance all at the same time, the joy of writing a newsletter and what they might bring to your career. Nicola shares about her work with Press Pad, an initiative that helps find accommodation for trainee journalists on internships. This is a great chat for anyone who is considering a newsletter and wants inspiration! It might also inspire you to move out of London or a...2020-04-2736 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeFreelance Feels with Julia Buckley: Fitness trainerIt's another bonus episode! I talk mental health and exercise with trainer Julia, who is running weekday online workouts during the coronavirus lockdown. She shares her insight on why we should try exercise right now, how to get started and the positives of being out in the fresh air every day. Julia worked in local radio and at the BBC before moving into personal training, which is now her main 'freelance' and she's got loads of positive advice on exercising. Find Julia's workouts at https://www.facebook.com/juliabuckley.co.uk 2020-04-2428 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeFreelance Feels with Jennifer Hines: Illustrator at ABCTypographyJennifer is the creative brains behind the Freelance Feels podcast logo! We first 'met' on instagram and then in person at IPSE's National Freelancers Day, and she chats to me about networking, reaching out to new clients using good old snail mail, as well as how she's coping during Coronavirus lockdown by cooking pizza from scratch and thanks to the company of her two dogs. Jennifer is an illustrator and lettering artist and her work is vibrant and fun - she can even do you a pet portrait! Find her athttps://www.jenniferhines.design/ or on instagram @a...2020-04-2128 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeFreelance Feels with Adeel Amini: TV producer and founder of The TV MindsetThis episode was recorded just before Easter 2020, with TV producer Adeel Amini. Adeel went viral earlier in 2020 after he posted an article about his experiences with mental health and working as a freelancer, and he’s very honest about his feelings on freelancing and how much help freelancers get in the industry. You can read his piece here https://medium.com/@adeelamini/on-the-border-of-34-a5154326cd9 He’s aiming to change things with his platform The TV Mindset, and talks me through his journey through depression and anxiety to being diagnosed with borderline personality disorder as well...2020-04-0933 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeFreelance Feels with Alison Grade: Author of The Freelance BibleThis episode, which was recorded in late March 2020, is with Alison Grade, author of new book The Freelance Bible. We unpack the working from home feels – when you’re a freelancer, and if it’s new to you as someone who is normally office based, and how working from home is like the first day in a new job and takes time to adjust. Talking about how to value yourself - not just what you charge but the value you bring to a customer, too – we look at how to maximise your down time if you are...2020-04-0630 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeFreelance Feels with Shahroo Izadi: Behavioural change specialistShahroo Izadi who is a behavioural change specialist, author of The Last Diet and The Kindness Method and does a lot of public speaking at wellness events. We met at an event called What the Health and I was so pleased Shahroo had time to chat to me about everything from freelance exercise and eating habits to the concept of a 'have done' list. You can find Shahroo at https://www.shahrooizadi.co.uk/ and on Instagram @shahroo_izadi Note: This was recorded pre government advice to stay at home and socially isolate! 2020-03-3034 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeFreelance Feels with Ed Goodman: Founder of 'Freelance Heroes'I spoke to Ed Goodman for a special bonus episode during the coronavirus pandemic to discuss his platform Freelance Heroes, as well as finding balance when working from home, how we define success and how it's ok to shout about the wins as well as the losses. Ed shares his isolation survival strategy and also talks about his work as a social media trainer. You can find Freelance Heroes on Facebook (look for the group not the page) and @FHChat on Twitter where they do a weekly Q&A 2020-03-2728 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeFreelance Feels with Rebecca Jones: Owner of Chateau De La Ruche boutique B&BBonjour! Welcome to this international episode where I spoke to Rebecca from her Chateau in France - she and husband Tim are two of the stars of Channel 4's Escape to the Chateau DIY and she shared their journey to setting up as a freelance couple, the highs and lows of leaving 'real' life behind (she's never worked so hard!) and the joys of running a boutique B&B. Find the chateau at https://chateaudelaruche.com/ and the new series of ETTC-DIY is on Channel 4, with old episodes on More 4. Be warned, though, you might end up bu...2020-03-2338 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeFreelance Feels with Lizzie Penny: Co-founder of Hoxby CollectiveLizzie co-founded Hoxby in 2015, and brings together a team of remote freelancers through a unique way of working. She talks about using slack for business, heated blankets, fitting in exercise, defining ourselves as freelancers and remote working - and the need for it - during Coronavirus. Find Hoxby at www.hoxby.com and @hoxbycollective 2020-03-1630 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeFreelance Feels with Zoe Perkins: Events planner at Vodka on ToastWelcome to season 2 of Freelance Feels: The podcast for humans who work for themselves! To kick things off, I spoke to Zoe Perkins, an events planner, about her amazing organisational skills, making the leap to freelance and the joys of travel for work. Oh, and how she loved (loved!!) doing her tax return! You can find Zoe at www.vodkaontoast.com and @vodkaontoast 2020-03-0928 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeFreelance Feels with Rosie Mullender: Lifestyle journalist and copywriterWant lots of great advice on pitching as a journalist? Rosie has it! She's freelance following jobs at Cosmopolitan, where she worked for 9 years, and the Co-op food magazine and shares the idea of a pitching spreadsheet, the tenacity it takes to find new editors and email them as well as how she makes time for a proper home-cooked lunch and juggling work/life balance. Find Rosie at https://www.rosiemullender.co.uk/ 2020-02-0735 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeFreelance Feels with Andy Cope - Dr of Happiness!Andy Cope spent years studying happy people and now delivers keynote speeches and training - he talks about the idea of pronoia (as opposed to paranoia), destination addiction, where we're always thinking 'I'll be happy when...' and how we need a 'to be' list as well as a 'to do' list. Find him at www.artofbrilliance.co.uk on Twitter @beingbriliant and instagram @artofbrilliance 2020-01-2725 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeFreelance Feels with Louise Goss, founder of The Homeworker MagazineLouise founded the Homeworker Magazine, which explores everything to do with working for yourself - from home! It's an online magazine with a print edition, too. She talked about the decision to found the mag, as well as the balance of using your living space for your office or business, as well as the concept of a 'to-dont' list. Find her at https://www.thehomeworker.com/ 2020-01-2132 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeFreelance Feels with Bec Evans, author of How to Have a Happy HustleFor the final episode of 2019, I was joined by Bec Evans, founder of Prolifiko - a writer's mentoring company - and author of How to Have a Happy Hustle - and we talked about setting goals for the new decade, how to choose and pursue a side hustle, the love/hate of LinkedIn and moving out of London for a new life in Yorkshire and how that's helped her freelance feels. Find Bec at https://www.happyhustlebook.com/ and https://prolifiko.com/ 2019-12-2240 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeFreelance Feels with Steve Folland, founder of Being FreelanceIt's almost Christmas and it's the first male guest for Freelance Feels! Steve - who runs two podcasts and a Facebook community alongside his day job as audio and video producer - talks about being positive, insurance and Christmas party feels as well as juggling life, work and parenthood over a mince pie. Find Steve at www.beingfreelance.com and @sfolland. 2019-12-1845 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeFreelance Feels with Amy Nickell - broadcaster and journalistIt's party season! So we put the biscuits to one side and had a glass of wine. Amy is a broadcaster and journalist as well as author of Confessions of a Single Mum. She's often on telly, and is very honest with her feelings. We talk about being your own cheerleader and the 'pitch abyss' (AKA Professional Ghosting). Find her on social media @solo.mamma 2019-12-0926 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeFreelance Feels with Lisa Piercy, founder of RadishThis episode I travelled down to Brighton to speak to Lisa, who founded Radish, a womenswear label, two and a half years ago. Lisa talks about her inspirations, challenges, the joys of travelling to LA for work (and why work travel isn't just a jolly!) as well as why freelancers still mop their own floors. 2019-11-2233 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeFreelance Feels with Caroline Corcoran, author of Through the WallBringing the freelance feels to a fiction thriller is all in a day's work for author Caroline, who shares her experiences of freelance life from moving out of the 'big city' of London, finding your freelance tribe and the realities of 'freelance maternity leave'. Through the Wall is out now in bookshops, on Amazon, Kindle and Audible. 2019-11-0533 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeFreelance Feels with Felicity Cloake, Guardian food columnistWriting recipes for a living might sound easy but for Felicity Cloake - columnist with the Guardian and New Statesman, it can involve a lot of feels. She talks cycling, croissants and how she didn't call in sick when she had chicken pox. Felicity's book One More Croissant For the Road is out now. 2019-11-0130 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeFreelance Feels with Marianne Power, author of Help Me!Author of self help memoir Help Me! Marianne Power talks networking, 'reaching out', walking to clear your mind and why we all need to pick up the phone more. Oh, and why Hob Nobs are a reliable biscuit! Help Me: How self-help did NOT change my life, is published by Picador. Find Marianne on Instagram @marianne_power_writer 2019-10-0834 min

Freelance Feels: Conversations about self-employed lifeTrailer: Freelance Feels - the podcast for humans who work for themselves 2019-09-2602 min