EP352: Creating Multiple Income Streams: Beyond Client Writing with Athena Brownson
In this episode, Athena breaks down how to create scalable side income streams, overcome the traps of hustle culture, and protect your energy.
Give yourself permission to be a beginner again. Realize that you don't have to be like the full-time writers you see online. Take it slow and steady, and have your goal in mind.
In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into the world of freelance writing and uncovering the essential steps and powerful tools you need to scale your freelance pay. Our guest, Catherine Collins, shares her remarkable journey — from $8 articles to top-tier bylines — and provides invaluable insights for nurse moms and anyone looking to boost their income through writing.
From $8 Articles to Bylines: Catherine shares her journey as she started with humble beginnings, realizing that being paid for words was a significant milestone. Learn how she transitions from there to prestigious bylines in top online publications.
Pricing Strategies and Negotiation Tips: She explains her approach to pricing freelance work, including negotiating rates and ensuring fair compensation. She also offers practical advice on navigating financial aspects of freelancing, such as managing taxes, retirement savings, and insurance.
The Mental Hurdle: Beyond budgeting and business scaling, the biggest challenge lies in overcoming mental barriers. Nurses, as high achievers with caring hearts, can relate. How does mindset impact success in the writing business?
Nurse Moms and Side Hustles: Many nurses are also moms, juggling full-time nursing jobs and family responsibilities. How can they seamlessly integrate a writing side hustle? Hear Catherine’s pieces of advice for nurse moms venturing into this space!
Catherine Collins is a nationally recognized entrepreneur and author of the book, Mom’s Got Money: A Millennial Mom’s Guide to Managing Money Like a Boss.
As a six-figure freelance writer, her writing and expertise have been featured in dozens of media outlets, including Good Morning America, Yahoo Finance, Forbes, U.S. News and World Report, Real Simple, Entrepreneur, Go Banking Rates, The Huffington Post, Kiplinger, Investopedia, Business Insider, and many more.
She recently co-founded a personal development company called Five Year You and launched a podcast by the same name. The ultimate goal of Five Year You is to help one million people become their best selves in five years.
Follow Catherine on socials or visit her website, Five Year You!
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In 2010, Catherine embarked on a freelance writing journey, earning $8 per article. Since then, she has evolved into an accomplished freelance writer, securing bylines in prestigious online publications. Additionally, she has authored published works and now enjoys a substantial six-figure income. Her willingness to share insights on income scaling and attracting high-paying clients over time is evident. For further details, testimonials, and her bio, please refer to this link.
Whether you’re a seasoned freelancer or just starting out, get ready to learn actionable strategies, conquer mental hurdles, and discover the tools that can transform your freelance career. So grab your headphones, hit play, and let’s explore the path to financial freedom in the freelance world!
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