Freelancers: Watch Out for Scammy Discovery Calls (Quick Warning & What to Do)
In this quick episode, I'm sharing a warning about scammy discovery call bookings that freelancers are increasingly running into now that we rely on booking links. I've heard of calls being booked whe...
25 Juni 3min
Tax-Free Childcare & Summer Holiday Survival Tips for Freelancers (UK)
In this episode of The Freelancer's Tea Break, I'm reflecting on my son nearing the end of primary school and sharing practical ways I've managed childcare while freelancing, especially over the long ...
18 Juni 12min
How to Respond When Someone Asks You to Work for Free (Without Feeling Awkward)
In this episode, I'm talking through what to do when someone asks you to work for free, whether it's an unpaid "test project", spec work, or a talk with no budget. I share why you can (and should) fee...
11 Juni 10min
Tiny Ways To Outsource (without feeling overwhelmed)
If the idea of outsourcing in your business feels scary, you're not alone. For a lot of freelancers and small business owners, "outsourcing" can sound like handing over everything (your inbox, your ac...
4 Juni 9min
Freelance Service Funnels: DIY, DWY and DFY (Revisited)
In this episode, I'm diving into something I talk about a lot with my coaching clients: the three levels of services you can offer: DIY (Do it Yourself), DWY (Done With You), and (DFY) Done For You. W...
28 Maj 7min
3 Ways I'm Finding New Clients in May 2026
Ever wonder what an experienced freelancer actually does to find new clients each month? In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on my own client attraction strategy for May, including the thing...
21 Maj 5min
Can You Claim Universal Credit While Freelancing?
Thinking about going freelance but worried about losing your Universal Credit? Good news, you don't have to choose. In this episode, I'm breaking down how Universal Credit actually works for self-empl...
14 Maj 8min
Following up After Discovery Calls
Does following up after a discovery call make you cringe? You're not alone, but done right, a follow-up can actually feel like a gift to your potential client. In this episode, I'm sharing three simpl...
7 Maj 6min
