In our last episode of the series we chat to Video Producer, Jen Golding.

Jen shares her experiences of being a freelance mum - from building her own maternity package to juggling freelance life with a little one.

Freelancing. Fashion. Food. And much more.

Hope you enjoy this episode.

For more about Jen's work:

You might assume that growing up around a family business would give you the bug to start your own venture, so I wanted to test this theory.

In this episode Charlie Watson shares his experience. From early memories of the family farm shops to co-founding something different, Connect Corporate Finance.

We talk about the importance of:

Plus all the highs and lows of launching and growing a London based business.

We hope you enjoy the episode.

For more information:

https://www.connectcf.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/connectcf/

When two taboo subjects meet: money + periods. 

From starting the business from her basement to being the highest scoring B Corp in their sector (sustainable, disposable period care). 

Fran is leading Grace & Green on an impressive journey to demystify periods, whilst having a positive impact on our planet.  

We cover the money side of the business; bootstrapping, government grants and meeting an investor on a flight.  

We also talk about the many aspects of juggling, when running your own business. 

To find out more: 

https://graceandgreen.co/

https://www.instagram.com/graceandgreen/

Also mentioned in this episode: 

In this episode I sit down with Georgia, a marketing expert & word guru, who has recently left employed life to go freelance. 

It’s a fun episode.  

We talk about having a cash buffer when starting out, the importance of a support network and the business ideas that didn’t quite make it. 

Georgia also shares her 4 Fs approach when considering new freelance projects.  

Ps. If you want to hear how someone with great financial knowledge (having worked in financial services for 17 years) planned their money when going self-employed, then this REALLY is the episode for you. 

Find out more about Georgia: 

https://www.georgiativadar.co.uk/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgia-tivadar-638a4828/

In this episode Chris tells us about setting up Forrest Agent - an honest and pragmatic reflection on the business journey so far.

We cover:

Is being great at your job enough for running your own business?

How does the reality compare to early expectations?

What savings should you put aside to support your new venture?

And how can your friends & family support you when things get tough?

To get in touch with Chris:

https://www.forrestagent.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/forrestagent/

https://www.facebook.com/forrestagent/

Also mentioned in this episode:

https://www.starlingbank.com/

https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-comfort-book/matt-haig/9781786898326

Liz Malone-Johnstone shares her story of going self-employed twice.

How she approached self-employed life the second time round. What learnings she has taken to ensure burnout doesn’t happen. 

A candid conversation of the realities of working for yourself and how timing, and personal circumstances, can make a big difference to happiness and success. 

To hear more from Liz:

Website

https://www.bureau43.com/

Newsletter

https://www.bureau43.com/newsletter

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/malonejohnstone/

Also mentioned in this episode:

https://freelancelifestyle.co.uk/

https://freelancermagazine.co.uk/

https://freelancermagazine.co.uk/community/

https://goodnessmarketing.co.uk/do-crew

https://www.facebook.com/groups/freelancelifestyle/

Did you know that construction & skills trades are the largest group of self-employed people in the UK?

So we chatted to self-employed plasterer, Lee Denning, to learn about the right recipe for a trades business.

We talk about the importance of doing a great job, word of mouth and building relationships in the local area.

Lee shares his experiences, the highs and lows, of using subcontractors and his decision to scale back the people side of the business.

15 minutes of practical insight on setting up and growing a plastering business in the UK.

To find out more

https://www.instagram.com/leedenningplastering/

In this special episode Kelly shares her story of going self-employed and the usual Money Under Your Mattress topics - planning the finances when starting out and how to juggle promoting a new business whilst looking after clients.

In the second half of the episode we focus on Kelly's marketing expertise. Kelly tackles the marketing jargon and shares her top tips that every business owner should be doing.

In this episode I’m joined by freelance editor & journalist, Emma

Emma lifts lid the lid on the world of journalism and shares her experiences of working for herself.

We cover the highs, lows and juggling act of being a freelancer in an evolving industry.

Given Emma’s passion for food and sustainability I had to sneak a question in for some of her restaurant recommendations, please see links below.

I hope you enjoy the episode and a big thank you to Emma.  

To follow Emma’s food & sustainability journey, please use: 

Twitter: @Emmalouisehendy 

And for more info on topics discussed in this episode: 

Freelance books 

You're The Business by Anna Codrea-Rado  

Pyjama Myth by Sian Meades-Williams  

Community

Women In Journalism

Restaurants   

The Fish Shed St Ives, Cornwall 

Prawn on the Lawn Padstow, Cornwall 

Crocadon Farm, St Mellion, Cornwall 

Emma has written about it here 

The Boathouse, Isle of Gigha 

Read Emma's review here  

Song to soundtrack

In this episode Bryony shares her candid experience of going from corporate career to business owner. You'll get a real sense of Bryony's passion for empowering female professionals.

As in previous episodes, we talk about the importance of networks for resilience and motivation. Community over competition.

And my favourite part of the episode, Bryony shares some useful questions to ask yourself if you're having a confidence crisis or struggling to articulate your value.

A big thank you to those networks, and individuals, that encourage and support entrepreneurs. Petra Gatto and Allbright were both mentioned in this episode.

You can find out more about Bryony's businesses and get in touch with her here: