Join us as we take a deep dive into the world of freelance writing with the talented and inspiring Lauren Ward. Her journey from dabbling in freelance work to running a full-fledged business while managing a busy home life offers a wealth of insights for both seasoned freelancers and those just starting out.

In this episode, Lauren shares how she began her freelance writing journey about the pivotal moment when she made the brave leap from side hustle to full-time freelancing. Lauren also discusses how her husband joined her as a freelancer and how they work together to juggle their freelance businesses while homeschooling their three children. 

Whether you're a freelancer looking to scale up, a mom or dad trying to balance parenting with work, or just someone interested in the world of freelance writing, this episode promises to be an enlightening and empowering listen!

Time Stamps

00:01:56 How Lauren began her journey into freelance writing

00:06:31 The moment when Lauren decided to scale freelance from a side hustle to a full business

00:08:40 How Lauren and her husband manage their freelance businesses and homeschool three children

00:11:17 How networking with fellow writers changed the freelance game for Lauren

00:14:53 Lauren’s tips for growing your network on LinkedIn

00:18:16 Lauren’s tips for managing freelance income and workload

00:24:01 Lauren’s biggest lessons from her freelance journey

About Lauren Ward
Lauren Ward is a personal finance freelance writer who went from a part-time side hustle 10 years ago to a six-figure business today. Her work has been featured in a variety of publications, including USA Today’s Blueprint, Fox Business, This Old House, and more.

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This episode features the illustrious Lola Sophia Bovell, a real estate investor, attorney, serial entrepreneur, and host of The Latina Advocate Podcast. Join us as Lola shares her inspiring journey, including the moment she finally had the courage to ask herself if she was truly happy and the pivotal moments that led her to pivot from policy and politics to real estate and entrepreneurship.

Lola's passion for helping marginalized communities develop diverse income streams as a route to freedom will leave you feeling inspired and motivated. In this episode, Lola also shares her various streams of revenue and her secrets to balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship. 

In addition, she opens up about how she fell into creating The Latina Advocate Podcast. Find out all about her upcoming special Summer In Puerto Rico podcast segment. You won't want to miss it! Tune in to The Talk Freelance To Me Podcast to hear Lola's amazing story and learn from her invaluable insights. Remember, success is possible when you follow your passion and take action.

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Link to Lola’s Summer in Puerto Rico Segment

https://lola-bovell.mykajabi.com/

Chapters 

00:02:54 Lola’s journey toward entrepreneurship

00:07:10 The courage to ask yourself if you’re truly happy

00:10:56 Pivoting from policy and politics to real estate and entrepreneurship

00:14:11 A passion for helping marginalized communities develop diverse income streams as a route to freedom

00:17:52 Remembering where we came from and lifting up others as we climb

00:19:52 Lola’s various streams of revenue

00:24:46 How Lola balances motherhood and Entrepreneurship

00:28:04 Resisting busyness and taking massive action toward your big goals

00:30:18 How Lola fell into creating

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In this episode, Ashley interviews her longest journalist friend Laura Figueroa Hernandez, a White House correspondent for News Day. Listen in as Laura recounts what led her to pursue a career in journalism and why politics became her focus. During the interview, she takes us through a typical day in her work life, revealing the challenges and rewards of covering the highest levels of government. Don't miss this insightful and informative podcast episode with Laura!

In this episode, you’ll learn about:

9:11  What it’s like to be a White House correspondent

13:02 Some of Laura’s most memorable moments from reporting from the White House

17:01 How Laura has weathered many challenging economic times in the news industry

20:52 Laura’s advice for writers who want to report on politics

24:18 Why fact-checking is essential for any writer

27:06 How to uncover unique story angles

31:03 How Laura kicks writer’s block to the curb

About Laura:
Laura Figueroa Hernandez is a White House Correspondent for Newsday, a New York-based news outlet. She has covered both the Trump and Biden White Houses. Before joining Newsday's Washington Bureau, Laura worked as a political reporter for the outlet for five years covering everything from state to congressional races, New York City Hall, and the 2016 presidential campaign. Prior to Newsday, Laura worked as a staff reporter for The Miami Herald, which she dreamed of working for since high school.  At the Herald, Laura started off as a local government reporter but her reporting also took her to Haiti, Honduras, Cuba, and the U.S. Gulf Coast.  Laura's first job in journalism was as a reporter for The Bradenton Herald in Southwest Florida. Her work covering the area's migrant farmworker community was awarded by The Florida Press Club and the Florida Society of Newspaper Editors. She is a proud graduate of the University of Florida  and currently resides in Washington D.C., with her husband and their two children.

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Welcome to the second episode of The Talk Freelance To Me Podcast! On this episode, host Ashley Cisneros Mejia gives listeners a crash course introduction to the world of freelance writing. 

Listen in as Ashley discusses the basics of freelance writing, including what it is, the different types of writing you can do, how much money you can expect to make, and more.

Tune in now to learn how a career in freelance writing could change your life!

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Welcome to the very first episode of The Talk Freelance To Me Podcast! On this episode, host Ashley Cisneros Mejia shares her personal story of how she turned her freelance writing skills into a successful full-time career and business.

Ashley has been working as a journalist and freelance writer for nearly 20 years, and in this episode, she speaks about why she decided to create the show and what it means to her. She talks about how she got started with freelancing - from being laid off from her dream job during the Great Recession to finding success in B2B freelance writing.

Listen in as Ashley reflects on how freelancing gave her the freedom to build a life she loves.  Tune in now for an inspirational journey into the world of freelance writing.

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Introducing The Talk Freelance To Me Podcast!

Freelance writing gives women the flexibility and freedom to make money in a way that Corporate America just can’t. Join longtime freelance writer, journalist, and mom of three Ashley Cisneros Mejia as she interviews fellow women freelance writers and other freelance professionals about the business of writing. If you want to learn how to monetize your writing talents, make money on your own terms, and design a flexible life you love, this show is for you.

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We’ve just released our “Niches Get Riches” Brainstorming Worksheet – and it’s absolutely free! This worksheet will help you identify the most profitable niches for your freelance writing business.

Simply download and go through the prompts to explore potential niches that will quickly set you apart in the marketplace! Grab your copy here: https://pages.talkfreelancetome.com/

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