Properly Freelance

Episode 12: F*** I Didn't See That Coming, or, Why I Didn't Make Series 2 In this mini-Episode Jenni reveals how an unexpected medical diagnosis has put podcasting on hold for the time being. Please note that most of Series 1 will no longer be available on Podbean, but the series will be archived on YouTube. CLICK HERE TO FIND ARCHIVED EPISODES ON YOUTUBE.

“If you stay curious and keep learning, life is infinitely more interesting” In this Bank Holiday special, Jenni chats to Andry Anastasiou about investing in yourself and your business, from training courses to personal and career mentoring. What’s the difference between coaching and therapy? When is it appropriate to splurge? Is this a management training day or an existential philosophy seminar? Tune in to find out the answers to these and other conundrums. References: The...

Freelancing mum-of-two Frankie Tortora spills the beans on parenting and self-employment. Will the baby sleep through our recording? What's a KIT day? and can you get arrested for babysitting your friends' children without OFSTED clearance? Music by Sarah Weiler Twitter: @properfreelance properlyfreelance@gmail.com

Freelance photographer Rachel Cherry joins Jenni to talk about chronic illness. Freelancing can be tough but gives them both the flexibility to manage their conditions. Along the way they relive a Broken Laptop Crisis and lament the lack of baths in modern hotel rooms. Music: Sarah Weiler Twitter: @properfreelance properlyfreelance@gmail.com

This episode is about money: what we charge and what we earn. Jenni puts her cards on the table in a very honest chat with fellow freelancer Rachael Palmer. (and it feels goooood). References: http://blackmaven.co.uk Rachel’s podcast on Colourful radio: http://www.colourfulradio.com/podcast/tbm Echo network: https://economyofhours.com/ The 98% podcast / blog: https://www.the98percentpod.com/blog/2018/10/9/5gxscasbtaeormh4xgx4lrbivgzrm7 Starving Artist podcast Music: Sarah...

Jenni chats with Dave Goslyn about contracting, being a Limited Company, and work-life balance. Covering such questions as ‘should I answer my phone at the weekends?’, ‘what do you call the extra meal you eat between lunch and dinner?’ and ‘what is life again?!’. Music: Sarah Weiler Twitter: @properfreelance properlyfreelance@gmail.com

In this episode we ask: ‘Is freelancing the domain of a privileged elite?’ Jenni is joined by Wayne James who tells the story of his journey from full-time IT professional to musician to freelance educator (and from Canada to the USA to London). Now as a teacher of entrepreneurs Wayne reflects on how our approach to risk and our resilience as human beings might be as important as our background or financial position when deciding to go freelance. properlyfreelance@gmail.com Twitter:...

*Profundity warning* this episode contains feelings. Doubt, panic, fear, migraine, and things not going to plan. Only one small mention of kittens. To counter the angst, Jenni shares a speech she wrote for Sunday Assembly London's 'Trying My Best' slot. properlyfreelance@gmail.com Twitter: @properfreelance Music: Sarah Weiler

A Metaphorical Hat Parade with Dr Amy Mallett, in which Jenni confesses a love of spreadsheets and a Code Brown story shared is... still a Code Brown story. properlyfreelance@gmail.com Twitter: @properfreelance Music: Sarah Weiler

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Pomodoros and Chocolate frogs! Freelance journalist and film-maker Richard Nield reveals his effective working secrets, and why he's directing a film at a distance of 3500 miles. References: Little Green Dots – How to be a morning person; Lionsandtigersfilm.com; richardnield.com properlyfreelance@gmail.com Twitter: @properfreelance Music: Sarah Weiler

Jenni chats to Claire Arnott about her transition from full-time to freelance. Including what to call yourself, spending all your money twice and FOMO-OW. Correction: Jenni mentions a Martin Lewis programme which was on ITV, not Channel 4! https://www.clairearnottconsulting.com/ properlyfreelance@gmail.com Twitter: @properfreelance Music: Sarah Weiler

Jenni chats to Power of Uke founder Sarah Weiler about those niggling doubts that plague even the most successful freelancers, and how to turn them to our advantage. After all, it's impossible for us ALL to be imposters... isn't it? Reference: "Playing Big" by Tara Mohr http://powerofuke.com/ Music: Sarah Weiler Twitter: @properfreelance

Honest Freelancers share the realities of self-employed life. Created and hosted by Jenni Elbourne, supported by Impact Hub Brixton, London, UK. properlyfreelance@gmail.com Twitter: @properfreelance www.jennielbourne.wordpress.com Artwork: Richard Gallon Music: Sarah Weiler

Teaser episode for the BRAND NEW podcast where honest freelancers share the realities of self-employed life. Episode 1 will be released on 14 January. Artwork by Richard Gallon Music by Sarah Weiler Created and hosted by Jenni Elbourne