Want the CliffsNotes to the first year of The Talk Freelance To Me Podcast?
In a special anniversary episode of The Talk Freelance To Me Podcast, host Ashley Cisneros Mejia takes listeners on a reflective journey through the past year of the podcast, celebrating its first birthday with insights, stories, and key takeaways from a diverse array of guests.
From personal finance writers to visual artists, each guest shares their unique path to leveraging freelance for freedom, resilience, and fulfillment. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom on monetizing talents, embracing the freelance lifestyle, and the power of community in forging a successful freelance career. If you’re a woman freelance writer, 1099 contractor, or solopreneur looking to be inspired, learn practical tips, and connect with a community that gets it, this episode is a must-listen.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Tips for achieving work-life balance as a freelance entrepreneur
- Tips for maintaining a record of your freelance income and projections from Lauren Ward
- How to understand a client’s overall goals from the start with Dianna Romaguera
- Advice on taking action and writing down wins from Ashley Feller
- Lessons on resilience and consistency from Artysta LuLu
- The value of delegation, breaks, and not giving up from Leydi Montoya
- Strategies for finding time to write from Amaris Castillo
- How to stretch your timelines and take action now from Damon Brown
- Financial planning tips for freelancers from Christina Gamache
- The importance of vetting clients from Jessica Walrack
- Lessons on authenticity and personal branding from Maria Ferrer
- Developing a business mindset from Ed Gandia
Time Stamps
01:58 Recapping my interview with Lauren Ward from Write With Lauren
04:39 Highlights from my interview with Dianna Romaguera, a strategic communications consultant from NYC
07:45 Sharing insights from my chat with Carina Barrau, a talented freelancer in Portugal
09:07 Recapping lessons learned from fellow podcaster Ashley Feller
11:23 Highlights from my episode with professional artist Luisa Padro AKA Artysta LuLu
14:18 Sharing key takeaways from my chat with translator and wedding coordinator Leydi Montoya
15:52 Recapping top gems from my interview with journalist and author Amaris Castillo
17:56 Highlights from our first male guest, author, journalist and coach Damon Brown
20:05 Money lessons and financial burpees from wealth manager and CFO Christina Gamache
22:44 Sharing favorite gems from my talk with Jessica Walrack from All Things Freelance Writing
25:14 Wisdom from the queen of vision and influencing, Maria Ferrer
28:26 Recapping my favorite takeaways from business coach and freelance writing expert Ed Gandia
About Ashley Cisneros Mejia and Talk Freelance To Me
Talk Freelance to Me™ is a multimedia company that helps women writers monetize their gifts to live life on their own terms. Led by 20-year freelance writer, journalist, and entrepreneur Ashley Cisneros Mejia, the company achieves this through the Talk Freelance To Me™ Podcast featuring interviews with freelance writers and freelance creatives, online programs like the Freelance Success S.Y.S.T.E.M.™ Course, and other digital products.
The Talk Freelance To Me Podcast helps busy moms and caregivers start freelance writing and other freelance creative businesses, so they make money on their own terms in a way that accommodates their lives.
Ashley’s mission is to give women the tools they need to take massive action in monetizing their talents through the power of freelance. Ashley teaches about freelance and entrepreneurship, sharing her own lessons learned, and interviewing amazing freelance professionals.
Noteworthy Quote From This Episode
“Sometimes when we are very ambitious, we expect to achieve what we want by looking at what other people are doing. And we feel terrible when it doesn’t happen. And Damon Brown shared that it’s not that you have to necessarily pick this or that meaning your family or your profession. But you should stretch your timeline. Stretch your expectations of how long you think something’s going to take and decide to take action.”
Ashley Cisneros Mejia speaking about advice from Damon Brown
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