028: Do you feel stuck in a dead-end job and wonder, Can I really build a new career from scratch? If so, you need to hear Sheila’s story.

Sheila joined my Transcript Proofreading Academy while working three jobs…and (spoiler alert!) she was able to quit them all and become a full-time proofreader!

Sheila is no stranger to reinvention and hard work.
✔️ She taught abroad in Japan and Brazil.
✔️ She owned a café with her husband for over a decade.
✔️ And when life threw yet another curveball her way, she relied on her resourcefulness and determination to create something new.

Now in her 60s, she’s thriving as a full-time transcript proofreader. She swapped long commutes and heavy lifting for mornings filled with coffee, work she loves, and the freedom to structure her days how she wants.

Sheila’s story is proof that no matter your age or how many jobs you’re juggling, you can start fresh and build a career that fits your life and makes you happy.

In this episode, Sheila shares how she made the leap and why it’s never too late to try something new. Tap here to listen! I can’t wait for you to be as inspired by her as I am.

To grab the show notes for this episode, including any links mentioned and the transcript, visit

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027: What if I told you you could have a work-from-home business that fits your life?

We’re so used to (and tired of!) the idea of hustling to make an income while putting our lives, relationships, and happiness on the back burner.

Katie and I are here to tell you that it doesn’t have to be that way!

Today on the podcast, we’re discussing what a relief it is to have a proofreading business that fits around our lives.

Tune in here as my TPA grad Katie shares

• how to go from discouragement to growth
• the keys to success as an entrepreneur
• what it’s like to be part of my graduate community of proofreaders
• how much work there actually is for transcript proofreaders

…and so many other words of advice, encouragement, and a little tough love to make your goals happen!

Tired of the hustle? Want to know if you have what it takes to work for yourself as a transcript proofreader?

Whether you’re new to the idea of transcript proofreading or already a successful graduate, listen in for a reminder of how you can do work differently and create the life you want if you're willing to put in the work and stick with it.

It's so worth it -- and Katie wholeheartedly agrees!

To grab the show notes for this episode, including any links mentioned and the transcript, visit

theproofreadingbusinesscoach.com/episode027

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026: You're thinking about proofreading...but you're wrestling with some serious imposter syndrome.

You keep asking yourself:

What if grammar doesn’t come easily to me? Can I still have a proofreading business? Will my clients take me seriously if they find out I'm not a grammar genius? 

Worse yet, how will I be able to get clients when I'm an introvert through and through and the idea of marketing makes my skin crawl? 

If those fears are nagging at you, this podcast episode is for you.

Joining me is one of my very first grads, Candace! In this episode, she slays those trepidations about not being good enough at grammar and hating marketing…because that was her when she started.

But even with those fears, she started her business in 8 weeks and has been a successful transcript proofreader for the last 3 years! 

Listen in as one of my OG grads shares what it was like to start her transcript proofreading business as a nurse, new mom, self-proclaimed okayest grammarian, and introvert…and how you can too 💪

To grab the show notes for this episode, including any links mentioned and the transcript, visit

theproofreadingbusinesscoach.com/episode026

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025: If you’re like me, it's hard to start something new and not be instantly good at it. We go-getter people want to jump in and be the best right away. 

Take proofreading, for example. We want to know yesterday how to proofread, set up our rates, and get clients. And not only do we want to know how, we want to be really good at the snap of a finger.

That pressure we put on ourselves to be perfect right from the start? It’s real! 

In this podcast episode, I talk about the challenges of learning something new as an adult.

We're used to knowing what we're doing and being good at it! So when we pick up a new skill, like proofreading, it feels odd to get back into the mindset of letting ourselves be new.

Instead of realizing it’s okay to be a beginner, we start beating ourselves up over the impossible expectations we put on ourselves. 

If you’re feeling pressure to be perfect or frustrated because you’re not where you want to be yet, this episode is a reminder from me to you that progress takes time -- and that’s okay.

Listen in -- and be ready to give yourself all the grace you deserve.

To grab the show notes for this episode, including any links mentioned and the transcript, visit

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024: Lisa Eldridge is a transcriptionist and transcript proofreader with over 20 years of experience owning her own freelance business -- and she's a homeschool mom of five!

In this episode,  Lisa shares her journey from being a young mom seeking a work-from-home opportunity to becoming a skilled transcriptionist and later transitioning into transcript proofreading.

Lisa discusses the differences between transcription and proofreading, the challenges of balancing work with raising children, and the rewarding aspects of building a home-based career. Lisa also offers valuable advice for other moms juggling similar responsibilities.

Tune in for Lisa's practical tips on managing family life while building a successful side hustle.

To grab the show notes for this episode, including any links mentioned and the transcript, visit

theproofreadingbusinesscoach.com/episode024

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023: I have a surprise for you! One that’s been a long time in the making.

I interviewed one of my OG grads on the podcast this week!

That’s right – Renee is one of the handful of students who guinea-pigged my Learn How to Be a Transcript Proofreader course back when it was a live 8-week program! 

But that’s not all!

Renee was also an old-school court reporter! 🤯

From X-ray tech…to court reporting school…to retail and beyond, Renee knows what it means to commit and “do what you have to do” in the name of family and to discover what it is you really want – and then once you find out what you really want, being willing to just go for it. 

Ever wondered what a court reporter would tell you about working through my Learn How to Be a Transcript Proofreader course?

Listen in as Renee takes it all the way back to the beginning and shares juicy nuggets like:

• making mistakes and having imposter syndrome even as a pro
• building a transcript proofreading business alongside a full-time job
• what it’s like to be a former court reporter working with court reporter preferences
• and what the key to success is as a proofreader 🔥

and plenty more!

I could go on and on about Renee’s episode because I admire her so dang much, but I don’t want to spoil everything for you before you listen!

So listen in as Renee tells me all about her journey to (finally!)  finding fulfillment as a successful transcript proofreader ❤️

To grab the show notes for this episode, including any links mentioned and the transcript, visit

theproofreadingbusinesscoach.com/episode023

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022: Am I the only one who does this weird thing where when you notice yourself feeling happy, you course correct to bring yourself back down?

As soon as you catch a break, experience a win, or have joy show up in your life, your knee-jerk reaction is to tell yourself, Well, this won’t last long.

When we stop to think about it and admit it out loud like that, it does seem silly that we do that, doesn’t it? 

(I’m saying we because I do the same thing!)

Why can’t we just let ourselves enjoy the moment?

It’s true what they say: We can be our own worst enemy.

The good news is if you need a happiness pep talk, I’ve got you covered in this podcast!

Hang out with me for a quick 20 minutes as I cover
- what it means to trust yourself to be happy
- and how to switch from doubt to trust to build a happier life

Get ready to fill up your happy tank!

To grab the show notes for this episode, including any links mentioned, visit

theproofreadingbusinesscoach.com/episode022

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021: Have you ever felt defeated after trying something new?

Maybe you felt optimistic about learning a new skill (like transcript proofreading!) or taking on a new job or even pursuing a new hobby.

And then suddenly, you’re slapped right between the eyes with how unnatural it feels.

(Excuse me, but that hobby was supposed to be stress-REducing, not stress-INducing!)

Maybe you even got so frustrated trying to be instantly good that you threw it away entirely and quit. 

I know it is no small feat to pick yourself up again…and again… and again after you’ve fallen on your face.

If you can relate, then my grad Tristan has the perfect message for you!

Tristan’s coming in hot this week with a message for my students – and for everyone who has ever thought of trying something new.

When things got tough – and I mean TOUGH – Tristan was faced with the decision we’ve all wrestled with when pushing ourselves outside our comfort zone. 

You will absolutely LOVE her candidness and humor as she talks about the struggles, failures, and mindset adjustments she went through before she finally built her proofreading business into the beautiful success it is today.

Listen in as Tristan holds nothing back about what it took to become a successful transcript proofreader!

To grab the show notes for this episode, including any links mentioned and the transcript, visit

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020: English class was always Colleen's favorite class, and she loved reading and being analytical. She went to college for a degree in Literature and even taught English abroad for a couple years in Europe.

When she returned home, she entered the traditional workforce, setting her passion for English aside. She soon found though that she struggled with a 40-hour work week and felt guilty when she needed time off. Her mental and physical health -- and her life! -- were all taking a back seat to her work.

Now in her early 30s, Colleen felt stuck and restless. She knew this wasn't the life she wanted, and she went looking for something better.

She tried different jobs, but none were what she was looking for...until she found transcript proofreading.

At first, she felt nervous about being a business owner. That hadn't been on her radar!

But she decided to give it a try...and just six months later, she had built up all the clientele she needed and had created a life where she could feel respected and give respect, be in charge of her schedule, take back control of her health, and live life on her terms.

Listen as Colleen shares her story leading up to becoming a transcript proofreader, how she approached learning a new skill, and what her life looks like now. She also gives invaluable tips to current transcript proofreading students and those thinking about this new side hustle. If you want to learn from someone who has successfully built their own business, this episode is for you!

To grab the show notes for this episode, including any links mentioned and the transcript, visit

theproofreadingbusinesscoach.com/episode020

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Or send me an email: [email protected]

019: Can you proofread transcripts even if you live outside of the US?

Kerry Walters, a UK mom and successful transcript proofreader, says YES!

Join Kerry in this episode as we talk about working for US clients while living in the UK!

And beyond that, Kerry shares her transition from full-time work to general editing and proofreading and then to transcript proofreading,  working with a big time zone difference, the power that comes from stepping outside of your comfort zone, the benefits transcript proofreading has been for her mental health, and the flexibility and freedom it has given her to be there for her family.

If you're from the UK, interested in transcript proofreading, or just need to smile and be encouraged today, this episode is a must-listen! Kerry will make you laugh, warm your heart, and inspire you to go for your dreams.

To grab the show notes for this episode, including any links mentioned and the transcript, visit

theproofreadingbusinesscoach.com/episode019

Connect with me on Instagram: @theproofreadingbusinesscoach

Or send me an email: [email protected]