Calling all corporate girlies! This one’s for you. As you ring in the new year, you may also be counting down the seconds until you can put in your two week’s notice.But, before you take a leap of faith from the hellscape, Liz has some important insights to share. So, listen up.In this episode we share: The key things you should do before you quit your jobWhich resources to take advantage of before you leave your corporate careerWhat to save on that flash drive before you get booted off ...

There’s one thing we can count on to make us slow down and reflect on our decisions of 2023—taxes! Luckily, when it comes to tax season, Jamie happens to be a superior organizer. Tune in for her tips and strategies to keep yourself organized, and most importantly, sane, in this year's tax season. In this episode, we share: Jamie’s top tips for stayin on track for tax season as a freelancerRecommendations of platforms that will make your life easierJamie’s brilliant ritual for making...

Welcome to Scope Creep! In this mini episode, we get honest about who some of our hardest clients are—ourselves! We’re diving into what we need to stop and start doing in our businesses to avoid shitty clients and to make our lives easier in 2024.In the episode, we discuss:The importance of systems to make things run smoothlyWhy spending money on yourself to save valuable time might not be such a bad ideaSome conscious client uncoupling we’re considering in 2024Why we intend to make new (proj...

As we inch closer to 2024, we’re taking a look back at our “hell no manifestos” that we discussed way back in season one. Did we stick to them? Well, kind of!In this mini episode, we get into the details of what went well for us and what things we want to improve on so we can say HELL YES to the right clients and projects in 2024. In the episode, we discuss:Which of our gets clients are on our “nice lists”The impact of taking on projects out of necessityWhat we’re working on behind the s...

Whether you’re still recovering from Black Friday marketing madness or looking forward to a few lovely weeks of lazy PTO… don’t miss these tips for handling solopreneurship during the holiday season. Consider this the start of your very own freelance survival guide for the most wonderful (who are we kidding—stressful) time of year!In the episode we share:How to set boundaries and expectations with clients so that you can enjoy some well-deserved time off, tooWhy you shouldn’t freak out if you...

Welcome back to a mini-episode of Scope Creep! As this year comes to a close, we wanted to reflect on the past 365 days with our wonderful listeners. And since this is a highlight reel-free zone, we’re getting honest about the peaks and valleys we experienced as solopreneurs in 2023. So strap in for some serious vulnerability as we share some uncomfortable truths about how business (and life) really went this year.In the episode we share:Why starting this podcast was such a high and what it m...

Ever wondered what a day in the life of a solopreneur *actually* looks like? Spoiler alert: it ain’t all three-hour lunches and taking Zoom calls from the beach (but sometimes it is!). In our last full-length episode before we take our holiday break, we’re leaving you with a conversation to keep those goal-setting gears turning in the new year! Today we’re diving into the art of setting and managing work schedules that work for us (and maybe you, too?). With everyone trying to achieve th...

Welcome to this mini episode of Scope Creep! In this episode, we reveal our guiltiest secret: we don't always follow our own business advice! Tune in for a dose of serious vulnerability, a sprinkle of self-depreciation, and insight around why taking your own advice is so dang hard.In the episode we share:An in-depth look behind the "do as I say, not as I do” advice we give to clients but rarely take ourselves.The biggest pieces of advice Liz and Jamie wish they could stick to when it comes to...

Welcome to Scope Creep! In this episode, prepare for a mind-bending journey as we shatter corporate myths, challenge the status quo of "full-time," and debunk the lies behind the 40-hour workweek. In this episode, we'll tackle misconceptions about work, productivity, and the pursuit of balance. Tune in as we unpack the corporate BS that haunts us to this day. In the episode we discuss:-Busting corporate myths- Unpacking rigid beliefs around time, security, and culture when it comes to wo...

It’s spooky season! But forget the ghosts and ghouls; we've conjured up something even more spine-tingling to keep you motivated in your solopreneurship journey. Brace yourself as we delve into the darkest, most bone-chilling corporate tales you've ever heard–OUR OWN!So, grab your pillows and flashlights and curl up, because tonight, we're serving up some seriously spine-chilling corporate nightmares that might just inspire you to keep going as a solopreneur.In the episode we share:The terrif...