Hi there Reader, Do you feel totally comfortable promoting someone else’s work, but FREEZE when it comes to your own? Consider this to be your personal invitation to listen to the latest episode of The Talk Freelance To Me® Podcast. My guest for Episode 40 is Sandra Beckwith, a seasoned publicist, award-winning writer, and book marketing coach who has helped countless authors get their work into the world with more confidence and more sales. Sandy and I first connected earlier this year at...
16 days ago • 1 min read
Hi there, I’m building something brand new for freelancers who are ready to pivot, diversify, and expand — without burning out. It’s called The Expansion Circle, and I’d love to invite you to be part of the very first round. This is a 5-week small group experience focused on helping you: Reconnect with what’s working in your business Uncover hidden opportunities based on the skills you already have Take focused, low-pressure steps to test and grow new offers or services We’ll meet weekly on...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi there Reader, My friend Austin Church's event, Growth Without Burnout Summit, officially kicked off this morning, and I have to say, it’s already bringing the kind of energy and value I wish I had earlier in my freelance journey. I’ve been listening to some of the sessions this morning, and the speakers are showing up with real insight and generosity. It’s also been incredibly uplifting just reading through the intros from other attendees. There’s something powerful about being in a...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi there Reader, If you’ve ever stared at your rates and wondered, “Can I really ask for more without scaring clients away?” … this episode is for you. I just released a new episode of Talk Freelance to Me® featuring Austin Church, writer, strategist, and founder of Freelance Cake. Austin is the real deal. He’s made over $1.8M as a creative entrepreneur and now teaches freelancers how to stack up specific advantages to earn more while working less. We talked all about: Pricing with confidence...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hi there Reader, I just got back from the ASJA conference in New York City, and I have to say … it was something I didn’t realize I needed as a freelancer. If you’ve been here a while, you know I’ve been freelancing off and on since 2009 and really went all-in these past few years while raising my three kids. I SERIOUSLY love working from home. I love the flexibility. I love creating in my stretchy pants with a candle burning, lo-fi music playing, and a cup of turmeric tea nearby....
4 months ago • 1 min read
Hi there Reader, Back in 2011, I was in Las Vegas for a startup boot camp competition hosted by Unity Journalists. I had to pitch myself to a panel of judges with $10,000 on the line. It was intense! And one of the biggest reasons I walked away with that grand prize? Rod Colón. Rod was my mentor through that competition, and he’s been a guiding force in my career ever since. He’s the ultimate networking expert—there’s truly no one better at building strong, authentic relationships that stand...
6 months ago • 1 min read
Hi there Reader, Tap tap … is this thing on? So, it’s been awhile! I hope you had a joyous and meaningful holiday season and are off to a good start in 2025. I absolutely meant to produce more episodes. I promise. But November and December kicked my butt … in a good way. I worked on LOTS of interesting writing projects for clients. I celebrated my 42nd birthday with friends. I participated in the ground breaking of 2 new local libraries! (I volunteer as a Trustee for my county’s library...
6 months ago • 1 min read
Hi there Reader, What would you do if your book was not only rejected but banned and even burned? 😳 In the latest episode of The Talk Freelance To Me podcast, I sit down with the inspiring Jerry Craft, the New York Times bestselling author of New Kid—the first graphic novel to win the Newbery Medal. Jerry’s journey is a masterclass in perseverance, grace, and grit. Even after thrilling meetings with publishers and receiving advances to work on New Kid, he faced relentless rejection. I’m...
9 months ago • 1 min read
Hi there Reader, I’m beyond excited to share something special with you today! I had the incredible opportunity to sit down with Tony Stubblebine, the CEO of Medium for this week’s episode. If you’re not familiar with Medium, it’s a publishing platform that was established in 2011, and under Tony’s leadership, it’s become a space that truly values high-quality human writing over AI-driven clickbait. During our conversation, we chat about what makes Medium such a powerful platform for writers....
10 months ago • 1 min read