In this episode, I’m joined by Benjamin Portnoy, “Hustler-in-Chief” at Side Hustle Elevator. Benjamin’s long freelance career has gone through many phases. He’s worked as a freelance musician, voiceover talent, marketer, copywriter and designer, just to name a few. Benjamin has been hustling throughout his adult career to find out not only what makes him happy, but also what makes him financially secure.

In this episode, I am joined by speaker, author, and freelance writer, Laura Briggs. Laura started freelancing as a side hustle, before realizing it was something she could turn into a career. She began her online freelance career in 2012 and has worked with clients all around the world. Laura scaled her business to six figures and now works with aspiring and successful six-figure freelancers as a coach. Today, Laura shares her thoughts and advice to freelancers just jumping into the game.

In this episode, I welcomed Sara Caso Conde. Sara has what many of us strive for, her dream job! As the director of consultant services at MBO Partners, she helps independent talent, freelancers and consultants. Known internally at the company as the 'independent consulting therapist', Sara works with consultants on everything from setting up their business from a legal and tax perspective, redlining their contracts, helping them with their website, and positioning themselves to work with larger firms.

In this episode, I welcomed the "project whisperer" for digital products and experiences, Jewel Mlnarik. Jewel has a career spanning over 20 years and what began as a side gig eventually led her to a startup. She went through many of the ups and downs that startups face, maxed out credit cards, and cashed out retirement funds--things she’d NEVER recommend to anyone!

In this episode, I was joined by the host and producer of Change Your Attitude…Change Your Life’s Conversations, Joan Herrmann. Joan shares her path into the freelance world from being a stay-at-home mom for 17 years and losing herself in the process. Joan decided to take the plunge and make a change. What Joan calls a crazy idea has led her to a more fulfilling life learning first hand that if you change your attitude, you can change your life.

Recently, I had the pleasure of speaking with mobile app startup founder and industry vet, Holly Jee. Holly and I talk about some of her favorite tools and how they can help you stay organized. Later, she gives us insight into how she tends to find clients. We also speak about challenges freelancers face, and ways to better cope with the day-to-day of working for yourself.

It’s time to change the way we work. Be more positive, collaborative and creative. Involve our community and partners in building our future. Activate our true brand to better connect with our customers.

An award-winning advertising/marketing copywriter, Julie Cortés has run her own freelance business for more than 20 years.

Daniel Hall is a 'Top Rated' member of the website Upwork and has earned over $1 million as a freelancer. He has subsequently written the book "The Million Dollar Freelancer", which is available to buy on Amazon now.

Join me in a conversation about how Shoshanna Cogan overcame one hell of a tough place in her life, being homeless. Shoshanna shares details about her mindset and the external influences that kept her in an abusive relationship, and she found the courage and inspiration to change it all. She now runs a global freelance consultancy company making a consistent six-figures.