by Fiona likes to blog | Apr 29, 2020 | PODCAST
In this episode, I want to delve into the idea of a side hustle. What is a side hustle and why is it helpful for people who want to go freelance? And how can you overcome the fear of actually starting one and then how can you juggle your side project whilst holding down a fulltime job? I’ll also be talking to my friend and YouTube creator Mikhila McDaid who is talking about why her side hustle will never be a full-time thing why that’s exactly the way she likes it.
The term ‘side hustle’ means something different to everyone. For some, it means a passion project that is never meant to become profitable; for others, it’s a million-dollar idea that they work on tirelessly in order to turn it into a full-time job. When I talk about side hustles I generally refer to them as a smart way to dip your toe into freelancing without quitting your job entirely or setting up a fully-fledged business with an office and stock, and overheads etc. To me, side-hustling is a safe, slow-burn route to achieving a successful freelancing career.
The reason I tell people to start a side hustle is because it’s the safest way to get started. There’s no pressure to succeed, just have fun and treat it as an experiment. Sure, you might not be earning any money from it but that’s a good thing in the beginning. You can just get used to doing the thing and figuring out if you actually enjoy it and think about where the potential income could come from in the future. It’s also the best way to experience failure and get used to it.
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by Fiona likes to blog | Apr 29, 2020 | PODCAST
The majority of people are worried about the future right now, and freelancers are no different. That’s why I wanted to jump right in and talk about the nitty-gritty. I’m not going to ease you in with an episode about how creatively fulfilling it is to run your own business, how smug you feel doing emails in your pyjamas or how empowering it feels to earn money on your own terms because although all of those things are true, that’s not the whole picture.
I’m not one to shy away from the negative aspects of freelancing and today I thought, fuck it, let’s talk about how to cope when shit hits the fan – because for most of us it well and truly has. If you’re sitting there wondering how you’re going to get through this period as a freelancer or maybe you’ve been thinking about making the leap and now you’re reconsidering the whole thing – either way this episode will offer you some practical advice on how to deal with the obstacles that come from working for yourself.
SHOW NOTES
Thanks again to Dinghy for sponsoring this episode and definitely check out their insurance services which are specifically designed for freelancers.
Don’t forget to subscribe for more episodes and leave a review saying how much you love me. I like getting compliments ok?
My book comes out Oct 1st 2020, eBook available June 17th
Check out my sponsor
Follow me on Instagram
Music by Dano Songs
Government support advice from Underpinned
by Fiona likes to blog | Apr 25, 2020 | Freelance, PODCAST
I’m thrilled to be able to announce (finally!!) that my second book Out of Office will be published on October 1st 2020.
There have been huge changes in the publishing world this year, and in response to that my publication date has been slightly delayed. But in a strange turn of events, this means that the eBook of Out of Office will be available sooner than we first thought! So if like me, you’re a Kindle user, you can be one of the first people to get your hands on the book on June 17th.
I’ve been working hard on this book since 2018. I submitted the proposal the day after my first book was published, which is a testament to how much writing consumes my daily thoughts. And my chronic obsession with work, but I’ll let you read more about that in the book….
This book is the straight-talking, no-gloss life raft that I would have so happily clung to in those turbulent first years
– Sara Tasker, entrepreneur and author of HASHTAG AUTHENTIC
More about Out of Office
This no-nonsense guide addresses the questions that people might feel too embarrassed to ask about going freelance … like how to raise an invoice, submit a tax return, claim expenses, network, and use social media. I also discuss why working from home is proven to have a positive impact on productivity and mental health, and why so many women are making the leap into freelancing out of necessity.
Filled with must-have information, helpful check-ins, and a strong focus on understanding the whys just as much as the hows, Out of Office will help you dive into freelance life and push you to the next level, while making sure you’re taking time to reflect on your business and state of mind.
This book is a brilliant one-stop-shop for all your freelancing needs
– Emma Gannon, Sunday Times Bestselling author of THE MULTI-HYPHEN METHOD
One thing that has warmed my ice-cold heart is the support of other freelancers whilst working on the book. Not only have I been bombarded with words of encouragement from friends and colleagues, but I was also granted the privilege of interviewing some of my favourite freelancers. In the book, you’ll find anecdotes and advice from the likes of Poorna Bell, Alice Benham, Vix Meldrew, Julia Day and Sara Tasker. What a gift!
I’ve also been working on the Out of Office podcast (launching Aril 29th) because I wouldn’t be living my true Millenial life if I wasn’t recording my thoughts on tape and broadcasting them to the nation. I’ve secured a sponsor for the podcast and I’ve been condensing some of my most helpful advice into a monthly column for them. You can read the first one here.
That’s all for now. Come say hi on Instagram to stay up to date with book-related stuff and get behind-the-scenes content (mostly footage of me drinking Irn Bru and doing home workouts, ENJOY!)
