Freelance Heroes
86 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -Whether you’re thinking of becoming a freelancer, you are a freelancer, or you work with the freelance community, then you’ve come to the right place.
Each week, we will put your questions to experts with the aim of making the lives of freelancers better – whether that’s through better efficiency, productivity, motivation, or something else. We’ll also be speaking with business owners who not only work with freelancers but truly understand the joys and pains of the freelancing community. For more information visit www.freelance-heroes.com and follow #FreelanceHeroes across social media.
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#60: Looking After Number One ft Michala Leyland
November 18, 2021 15:32 - 44 minutes - 102 MBMichaela Leyland is the founder of Wood For The Trees Coaching and a "hybrid" freelancer, as a performance and mindset coach, for the last 7 years. Michala believes that freelancers, and other business owners, should have greater clarity of their vision and then live their vision now, because our vision is very much possible right this minute, even when we set future-forward goals. In this episode, Michala talks about the freelancing journey that has brought her to today. She also shares s...
#59: Connect - Collaborate - Celebrate
November 03, 2021 10:53 - 1 hour - 140 MB#EFWeek 2021 is an annual event focused on recognition and community building — providing freelancers with the opportunity to come together, focus on issues close to them and take collective action. In this episode, I chat with 2 of the founders of European Freelancers Week with other freelancers chipping in too. We talk about the state of freelancing, what collaboration looks like, how Governments can (and should) do more to help, and much more too. Get involved at podcast@freelance-her...
#58 We're All In It Together - ft Steve Folland & Frankie Tortora
June 16, 2021 13:39 - 52 minutes - 34.8 MBSteve Folland and Frankie Tortora are two heroes of mine, for all they give to supporting freelancers around the world. They run their own communities, podcasts, book clubs, and more and, in this episode, I felt it was time to get to know them a bit better. What made them set up their own communities? How does it help them and their members? What have been their own highs and lows of their freelancing journey? These questions and more are chatted about and more. About Steve Folland Steve is ...
#57 - How To Be a Published Freelancer
June 09, 2021 12:20 - 44 minutes - 28.8 MB“If you don't see the book you want on the shelves, write it.” ― Beverly Cleary, American Writer But what is the writing process? Should I write with an ebook in mind or a printed version? How many words should it be? And, arguably most importantly, should I pitch it to a publisher or self-publish it? Even before your pen has been put to paper, then are many things you should know about the book you are about to write, and Eloise Cook, Publisher at Pearson, is here to help as she answers ...
#56 - Freelancing in a Pandemic - One Year On
June 02, 2021 14:49 - 39 minutes - 25.5 MBAyo Abbas started her Marketing Consultancy with verve and energy. Then, a few weeks later, a global pandemic hit which impacted Ayo's ability to grow the business as planned. Did it dampen her spirit? Not at all. Like many freelancers, Ayo had to dust herself down, look for the opportunities in front of her and grow her not let the world around her affect her new freelance business any more than it needed to. In this episode, Ayo candidly tells her story and shares her experiences to help...
#55 - Why Freelancing is the Future of Work
May 25, 2021 12:23 - 1 hour - 73 MBHow has the pandemic changed the perception of freelancers? What value do freelancers truly add to the wider business community? How can freelancers get in front of the exciting businesses they truly want to work with, and the right people who work within them? How can freelancers help themselves when it comes to late payments? These topics and more were discussed at Freelance Heroes Day and this episode is a recording of one of the panel discussions. This episode looks deep into the future...
#54 - Starting a Freelance Business in 2021 ft Nakita Gilbert
May 21, 2021 12:24 - 30 minutes - 20.5 MBWhat is it like to start a freelance business in 2021? How do you attract and win your first client? What is the transition from an office environment to a company of one like? How should you manage your time? There is a lot to focus on, both big and small, when starting a freelancing journey. On top of that, there is the matter of a pandemic too. This week, Ed chats to the third in a series of conversations with freelancers who launched their business in 2021. About Nakita Gilbert Nakit...
#53 - Starting a Freelance Business in 2021 ft Gareth Hawkins
May 11, 2021 13:04 - 30 minutes - 21.6 MBWhat is it like to start a freelance business in 2021? How do you attract and win your first client? What is the transition from an office environment to a company of one like? How should you manage your time? There is a lot to focus on, both big and small, when starting a freelancing journey. On top of that, there is the matter of a pandemic too. This week, Ed chats to the second of in a series of conversations with freelancers who launched their business in 2021. About Gareth Hawkins G...
#52 - The Geek’s Guide to Growing Your Freelance Business
May 06, 2021 12:36 - 37 minutes - 26.9 MB“Look back to learn how to look forward.” - Jo Girard There is so much data available to us that understanding which data is most relevant to our freelance business, and how to use it efficiently, can be a daunting task. This week, we start to unearth the hows, whats, and where, to understand where we are in order to move forward. Katie Thompson In Her Own Words Professional content marketing with a sense of humour – if she says so herself. If you’ve ever tried researching a blog post, w...
#51 - Starting a Freelance Business in 2021 ft Deborah Frampton
April 28, 2021 12:31 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing” – Walt Disney What makes someone start a business in 2021? How different is it from when you started yours? This week, Ed chats with the first in a series of freelancers who launched their freelance careers in 2021. In this first episode, we meet Deborah Frampton, a VA from Trowbridge in Wiltshire to learn why she started and what the journey has been like for her so far. Deborah Frampton (in Her Own Words) I help busy business ...
#50 - Managing Clients, Communities & Circles, Jots & Tittles
April 21, 2021 11:57 - 1 hour - 52.4 MBLast week, Ed spoke with Freelance Heroes members, Les Howard, for (almost) weekly "Thank Freelance it's Friday - Live" show on Youtube and Facebook. As ever, during the conversation, they spoke about the hot topics raised in the Freelance Heroes community. This week, they covered: Tips for Managing Clients What is the Imposter Syndrome to you? Community and Circles Jots and Tittles Tips for Tracking Time ...and, of course, VAT. You can watch the show here on Youtube and, when you do,...
#49 - Collaboration, Happipreneurs, and Why Micro Biz Matters
April 14, 2021 13:40 - 53 minutes - 38.6 MBSome people dip their toes in the pool of support offered to others. Tony Robinson OBE dives into the deep end and has been a long vocal campaigner for freelancers, micro-businesses, and (more recently) those excluded by Government support during the Covid pandemic. What drives him on? How can freelancers, and other business owners, help each other? How would Tony's business world differ from the one we're in now? All these and more are discussed in this week's podcast. About Tony Robinso...
#48 - Productivity, Procrastination, and Overcoming the Struggle
April 07, 2021 13:27 - 49 minutes - 31.2 MBOf the many technologies and emotions that freelancers need to juggle, productivity is one that is so often talked about in the Freelance Heroes community. It comes up time and time again, since before the pandemic began, during (unsurprisingly), and it'll no doubt come up after. However, we know why we are freelancers and what work we need to do, so why do we struggle so much with being productive? How to try to avoid it before spending all day doing nothing? Do we procrastinate to put of...
#47 - How to Motivate Yourself When You're Just Not Feeling it
March 30, 2021 14:00 - 53 minutes - 36.2 MBHow do you fan the flame of creativity and keep going when doubt and fear are threatening to put it out? How do you find motivation when you don't know where you're going? What's the difference between motivation and a spark? What can I do to get myself motivated in the morning? Motivation matters. But it’s also mysterious. We all know what it feels like to be driven to act, but we don’t always know why we feel that way. Nor do we always know what we can do about it? These questions, and ...
#46: You're The Business ft Anna Codrea-Rado
March 23, 2021 19:14 - 58 minutes - 44.2 MBAnna Codrea-Rado is a journalist, podcaster, and campaigner, and her writing appears in the New York Times, the Guardian, BBC, Wired, and many others. She writes about business, culture, and technology, with a particular focus on working life. In 2021, Anna published her first book, "You're The Business" which includes everything from finding clients and setting rates, to saving for taxes and dealing with insecurities, You're the Business will help you build a long-lasting career you love. ...
#45: Pitching Your Business: Getting It Right Online
March 16, 2021 11:32 - 1 hour - 157 MBLast week we looked at tools to grow a freelance business and those who play the biggest part in that are our clients. This week, we look at how to best pitch ourselves and our business, when speaking with new and existing clients. To help you with this, Ed speaks with Jenna Davies, who has worked with hundreds of entrepreneurs and business owners to pitch with confidence and impact. Topics we will be covering, and questions we will be answering, include: What are the key things that make ...
#44: Releasing The Handbrake from Your Freelance Business with Robin Waite
March 09, 2021 14:44 - 1 hour - 166 MBIn this latest episode, we take a look forward to how you, as a freelancer, can pick up the pace of growth in your business. Ed talks with author, entrepreneur, and business coach, (and Guinness World Record holder) Robin Waite, about the actions he has taken and the lessons he's learned as an agency owner and freelancer. Robin also answers your questions too, including: How about getting in front of the right people How to discover what one’s single defined goal is How to scale in an ho...
#44: Releasing The Handbrake from Your Freelance Business
March 09, 2021 14:44 - 1 hour - 166 MBIn this latest episode, we take a look forward to how you, as a freelancer, can pick up the pace of growth in your business. Ed talks with author, entrepreneur, and business coach, (and Guinness World Record holder) Robin Waite, about the actions he has taken and the lessons he's learned as an agency owner and freelancer. Robin also answers your questions too, including: How about getting in front of the right people How to discover what one’s single defined goal is How to scale in an ho...
#43: Building a Generation of Freelancers
March 02, 2021 16:42 - 51 minutes - 118 MBSince setting up in 2013, Digital Mums have supported thousands of women and mothers to learn new skills and to gain digital confidence, and even have big ambitions to support a million women by 2025. In this week's Freelance Heroes Podcast, we speak with Digital Mums' Co-Founder, Kathryn Tyler to learn more about the Digital Mums story, We learn more about what drives them to make a difference to the many women and mums they support, as well as the good, bad, and bumps in their efforts. A...
#42: Pricing, Saying No, and the Image of Freelancing
February 23, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 145 MBThis week, we cover 3 key topics that affect all freelancers. It's all part of a new weekly Livestream called, "Thank Freelance it's Friday" in which Ed is joined by a guest to chat through the most popular topics that have been raised in the Freelance Heroes community. The 3 questions that we answer in this podcast include: What does it mean to be a freelancer? Should Freelancers display prices on their website? What is the impact of saying "No" to clients? About Helen Hill Helen Hill...
#41 - Why Freelancers Are Key to ContentCal's Success
February 17, 2021 13:29 - 52 minutes - 120 MBFreelancing does have an image problem. This is why, across the Freelance Heroes community, we like to play our part on improving that and shout about the benefits of freelancers to many bigger businesses out there. From time to time, as we have done previously with Coconut and Farilio, we like to talk to a business that truly understands the freelance community. ContentCal is more than a content management tool used by many freelancers. Since its conception in 2016, it has also relied hea...
#40 - Solo: How to Work Alone (and Not Lose Your Mind)
February 09, 2021 16:11 - 50 minutes - 117 MBIf you’ve ever worked for a bigger business, you will be aware of the experience of immediately slotting into a structure of work that was in place before we arrived. The hours, the tools, the environment, etc., have already been set. We just need to learn what they are so we can do the job on day one. However, when you started, did you think about the structure and processes you need for your business to function? Rebecca Seal didn’t and didn’t know a single solo worker who did. In Septemb...
#39 - The Legal Side of Freelancing
February 02, 2021 15:39 - 57 minutes - 131 MBDo all freelancers really need a client contract? If so, what should it contain and is an email sufficient? What is IR35, how does it affect me and what do I need to do? What is the best way to get clients to pay me on time? What does GDPR mean for Brexit? How important are privacy policies and what do they cover? Do freelancers need to register a trademark? In this latest Freelance Heroes podcast, we address all these questions are more and uncover the legal responsibilities of freel...
Ep38: The Relentlessly Helpful Guide to Linkedin
January 27, 2021 22:03 - 57 minutes - 132 MBLinkedin is the World’s largest professional network, with over 722 million members worldwide. In the UK, there are over 30 million users, which may not sound a lot compared to Facebook and Instagram, but right now there are prospective clients and other freelancers to learn from too. So, what are the no-brainers when it comes to updating your LinkedIn profile, such as the image and headline? How much information should I put into my “about” section? Is there a line that separated Linkedi...
#38: The Relentlessly Helpful Guide to Linkedin
January 27, 2021 22:03 - 57 minutes - 132 MBLinkedin is the World’s largest professional network, with over 722 million members worldwide. In the UK, there are over 30 million users, which may not sound a lot compared to Facebook and Instagram, but right now there are prospective clients and other freelancers to learn from too. So, what are the no-brainers when it comes to updating your LinkedIn profile, such as the image and headline? How much information should I put into my “about” section? Is there a line that separated Linkedin f...
#37 - Managing Mental Health as a Freelancer
January 19, 2021 15:52 - 1 hour - 146 MBThe results of a report, to be published by Leapers, states that "64% of freelancers state that stress, anxiety, or poor mental health has had a negative impact on their ability to work, but only 29% say that looking after their own mental health is part of their plan to build a successful business." In this week's podcast, I put your mental health and wellbeing questions to Danielle Bridge - founding Chief Executive of ABC Life Support CIC, an associate instructor for MHFA England as well ...
#36 - Freelance Positivity for 2021
January 12, 2021 22:50 - 54 minutes - 124 MBHow positive are you feeling right now? How do you look for the positives when you’re feeling the opposite? How do you stay positive? And what impact does this all have on your freelance business? This week's Freelance Heroes podcast aims to bring some positivity to you and your freelance business, and Ed would love to know how you go about that yourself, however, you are feeling. For example, you may be a generally positive person anyway or you may be feeling worried or anxious or somethin...
#35 - Just Ask: Why Seeking Support is Your Greatest Strength
January 05, 2021 18:31 - 50 minutes - 116 MBIn Freelance Heroes, we often talk about how no business owner, freelancer, etc knows all that’s needed to run & grow a business, and if 2020 taught us one thing, it’s that we frequently experience new challenges that we’re unprepared for. This is why having a reliable network is invaluable, to help you navigate it all and, if you haven’t already, help yourself now by growing a trusted network. Then, when you have, ask them for help when you need it. As you’ll hear, in this week’s podcast,...
#35 - Just Ask
January 05, 2021 18:31 - 50 minutes - 116 MBIn Freelance Heroes, we often talk about how no business owner, freelancer, etc knows all that’s needed to run & grow a business, and if 2020 taught us one thing, it’s that we frequently experience new challenges that we’re unprepared for. This is why having a reliable network is invaluable, to help you navigate it all and, if you haven’t already, help yourself now by growing a trusted network. Then, when you have, ask them for help when you need it. As you’ll hear, in this week’s podcast, ...
#34 - Telling Your Freelance Story During a Pandemic
December 29, 2020 15:01 - 36 minutes - 83.4 MBThis week’s guest, Helen Deakin, recently wrote a blog post for Freelance Heroes entitled “Telling Your Freelance Story During Coronavirus” in which she included “Telling your freelance story – explaining who you are, how you can help, and demonstrating your values – is more important now than ever.” She added “As a freelancer, you have your own brand to protect. Taking some time to consider how you are communicating during this crisis will help you build and maintain your reputation.” We h...
Episode 33 - Songwriting in the Rain: The Impact of 2020 on a Freelance Singer-Songwriter
December 23, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 140 MB2020 has affected freelancers in so many different ways and in this week's episode, we focus on the musical career of singer-songwriter, Paul Henshaw. Paul had a goal to build a business as a performer and to be entirely self-sufficient from it. All was going well having released a new album towards the end of 2019, but we all know what happened soon after. So how did lockdown affect him, as a performer, as a human, and as a business person? What did he do to mitigate the damage? What are h...
#33 - Songwriting in the Rain: The Impact of 2020 on a Freelance Singer-Songwriter
December 23, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 140 MB2020 has affected freelancers in so many different ways and in this week's episode, we focus on the musical career of singer-songwriter, Paul Henshaw. Paul had a goal to build a business as a performer and to be entirely self-sufficient from it. All was going well having released a new album towards the end of 2019, but we all know what happened soon after. So how did lockdown affect him, as a performer, as a human, and as a business person? What did he do to mitigate the damage? What are h...
Episode 32 - A Freelance Christmas Party
December 16, 2020 14:39 - 56 minutes - 129 MBThis time of year can be a lonely one when you’re a freelancer, with no office parties to attend. Highlighted, of course, by the restriction of movement in a pandemic. But all is not lost. Put on your Christmas jumper, and grab your favourite festive food and drinks, as this week, we invite you to our first Freelance Christmas Podcast Party. We will be joined by Beth Jowett, Helen Hill, Virgil Ierubino, and Francesca Irving too, and enjoying a Christmas quiz, music from Iona Fyfe, prosecco,...
#32 - A Freelance Christmas Party
December 16, 2020 14:39 - 56 minutes - 129 MBThis time of year can be a lonely one when you’re a freelancer, with no office parties to attend. Highlighted, of course, by the restriction of movement in a pandemic. But all is not lost. Put on your Christmas jumper, and grab your favourite festive food and drinks, as this week, we invite you to our first Freelance Christmas Podcast Party. We will be joined by Beth Jowett, Helen Hill, Virgil Ierubino, and Francesca Irving too, and enjoying a Christmas quiz, music from Iona Fyfe, prosecco,...
#31 - The Personality of Freelancing
December 09, 2020 07:00 - 57 minutes - 132 MBSeth Godin once wrote that “people do not buy goods and services. They buy relations, stories, and magic” Mark Schaefer wrote that “Research shows that trust in companies, brands, and advertising has declined worldwide 12 years in a row. Who do people trust? Other people!” The advantage we have as freelancers is that we are our brand. We don’t have to rely on others to convey our message behind why we do what we do, as we get to tell that story ourselves. In last week’s Freelance Heroes po...
Episode 31 - The Personality of Freelancing
December 09, 2020 07:00 - 57 minutes - 132 MBSeth Godin once wrote that “people do not buy goods and services. They buy relations, stories, and magic” Mark Schaefer wrote that “Research shows that trust in companies, brands, and advertising has declined worldwide 12 years in a row. Who do people trust? Other people!” The advantage we have as freelancers is that we are our brand. We don’t have to rely on others to convey our message behind why we do what we do, as we get to tell that story ourselves. In last week’s Freelance Heroes po...
#30 - A Podcast About Podcasting
December 02, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 200 MBPodcasting is all about giving your freelance business a voice. As we learn, in this episode, the average number of different podcasts that a podcast fan listens to is 6. In this week's episode, podcast producer and expert, Charles Commins, shares his knowledge on the reasons for starting a podcast, the equipment you need to get going (whether on a budget or not), sponsorship, timings, content ideas, software to use, how to promote your podcast and more. Charles Commins has presented and p...
Episode 30 - A Podcast About Podcasting
December 02, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 200 MBPodcasting is all about giving your freelance business a voice. As we learn, in this episode, the average number of different podcasts that a podcast fan listens to is 6. In this week's episode, podcast producer and expert, Charles Commins, shares his knowledge on the reasons for starting a podcast, the equipment you need to get going (whether on a budget or not), sponsorship, timings, content ideas, software to use, how to promote your podcast and more. Charles Commins has presented and p...
#29 - Relocation, Relocation, Relocation
November 25, 2020 07:00 - 48 minutes - 111 MBIf this year’s pandemic wasn’t enough to create a business strategy rethink, Freelance Journalist Jenny Stallard also moved to a new house from the city of London to rural Oxfordshire. How did the move impact Jenny’s freelance business? What about her close network of freelancers who lived near her? And what does the future look like? All these questions and more are answered in this week’s podcast. Find out more at https://freelance-heroes.com/podcasts/
Episode 29 - Relocation, Relocation, Relocation
November 25, 2020 07:00 - 48 minutes - 111 MBIf this year’s pandemic wasn’t enough to create a business strategy rethink, Freelance Journalist Jenny Stallard also moved to a new house from the city of London to rural Oxfordshire. How did the move impact Jenny’s freelance business? What about her close network of freelancers who lived near her? And what does the future look like? All these questions and more are answered in this week’s podcast. Find out more at https://freelance-heroes.com/podcasts/
Episode 28 - Why Asking For Help is a Sign of Strength
November 18, 2020 07:00 - 47 minutes - 109 MBManchester-based freelancer, Lisa Gust, is not one to ask for help. But in November 2020, this translator, copywriter, and teacher of German as a foreign language, wrote a heartfelt post, asking for help, in the Freelance Heroes community. Why now? What was it about her current situation that made her feel that this was the right time? What impact did it have on her and her business? Would she do it again? You can read the post at freelance-heroes.com/podcasts and connect with Lisa at http:...
#28 - Why Asking For Help is a Sign of Strength
November 18, 2020 07:00 - 47 minutes - 109 MBManchester-based freelancer, Lisa Gust, is not one to ask for help. But in November 2020, this translator, copywriter, and teacher of German as a foreign language, wrote a heartfelt post, asking for help, in the Freelance Heroes community. Why now? What was it about her current situation that made her feel that this was the right time? What impact did it have on her and her business? Would she do it again? You can read the post at freelance-heroes.com/podcasts and connect with Lisa at http:...
#27 – The Strength of a Freelance Community
November 11, 2020 07:00 - 40 minutes - 93.6 MBBeing part of any community takes time and commitment. Like a physical networking event, you cannot just walk in and expect others to come flocking towards you. So how much time should you commit? And how do you measure what you get out of it? Also, if it’s not all about selling and letting people know what you do…what is the point of it all? In this episode, we travel to Northern Ireland and meet Dawn Baird, and here her answers to these questions, and how being an active part of a communit...
Episode 27 – The Strength of a Freelance Community
November 11, 2020 07:00 - 40 minutes - 93.6 MBBeing part of any community takes time and commitment. Like a physical networking event, you cannot just walk in and expect others to come flocking towards you. So how much time should you commit? And how do you measure what you get out of it? Also, if it’s not all about selling and letting people know what you do…what is the point of it all? In this episode, we travel to Northern Ireland and meet Dawn Baird, and here her answers to these questions, and how being an active part of a communit...
#26 - Understanding Marketing for Freelancers
November 04, 2020 07:00 - 47 minutes - 109 MBMarketing is a topic that comes up frequently in the Freelance Heroes community, so it's a surprise that we've left it until Ep26 to talk about it. Well, it is worth the wait, as Ed puts your questions to Marketing Strategist, Georgina Lewindon. Georgie is the owner of Glew Marketing and a strategic marketing consultant who specialises in helping small businesses develop a more measured, structured approach to their marketing. A qualified Chartered Marketer, Georgie has over 16 years' exp...
Episode 26 - Understanding Marketing for Freelancers
November 04, 2020 07:00 - 47 minutes - 109 MBMarketing is a topic that comes up frequently in the Freelance Heroes community, so it's a surprise that we've left it until Ep26 to talk about it. Well, it is worth the wait, as Ed puts your questions to Marketing Strategist, Georgina Lewindon. Georgie is the owner of Glew Marketing and a strategic marketing consultant who specialises in helping small businesses develop a more measured, structured approach to their marketing. A qualified Chartered Marketer, Georgie has over 16 years' exp...
#25 - Survival Skills for Freelancers
October 28, 2020 07:00 - 45 minutes - 103 MBSarah Townsend is a Freelance Marketing Copywriter and Editor, who set up her business in 1999. In June 2020, she published her first book, "Survival Skills for Freelancers: Tried and tested tips to help you ace self-employment without burnout" and in this episode. Ed chats with Sarah to understand how freelancing has changed for her in the last 20-ish years, what compelled her to write the book, and what did she learn about freelancing (or other freelancers) during her writing journey. Yo...
Episode 25 - Survival Skills for Freelancers
October 28, 2020 07:00 - 45 minutes - 103 MBSarah Townsend is a Freelance Marketing Copywriter and Editor, who set up her business in 1999. In June 2020, she published her first book, "Survival Skills for Freelancers: Tried and tested tips to help you ace self-employment without burnout" and in this episode. Ed chats with Sarah to understand how freelancing has changed for her in the last 20-ish years, what compelled her to write the book, and what did she learn about freelancing (or other freelancers) during her writing journey. Yo...
#24 - Being Freelance and Black
October 21, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 176 MBThe Office of National Statistics reports that 2% of the UK's self-employed population class themselves as "Black/African/Caribbean". In this episode, Ed talks with Lauren Rosegreen, Toks Adebanjo Coyle, and Ella Orr about being freelancers and black. Lauren Rosegreen Lauren is new to freelancing, having set up her business in 2020 providing content, marketing strategy, and analysis of data for Socialb. In June, Lauren wrote a heartfelt account of events this year which brought the Black L...
Episode 24 - Being Freelance and Black
October 21, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 176 MBThe Office of National Statistics reports that 2% of the UK's self-employed population class themselves as "Black/African/Caribbean". In this episode, Ed talks with Lauren Rosegreen, Toks Adebanjo Coyle, and Ella Orr about being freelancers and black. Lauren Rosegreen Lauren is new to freelancing, having set up her business in 2020 providing content, marketing strategy, and analysis of data for Socialb. In June, Lauren wrote a heartfelt account of events this year which brought the Black L...