There’s an emotional side to taking breaks from work that not enough people talk about. The truth is that we’re so used to working (and feeling guilty when we don’t) that our brains fight us every step of the way. We end up either never taking breaks or taking breaks that aren’t restorative. So how do you prepare your mindset to take the break you deserve as both a small business owner and a human?

Are you on the fence about joining a book club? Over the years, I’ve had both good and bad experiences with book clubs, and I currently host one inside the Freelance Editors Club. In this episode, I’m sharing my top five reasons to join a book club and tips on finding the right one for you.

Do you see other entrepreneurs seamlessly taking on new clients while you’re piecing together your processes like a puzzle? In today’s episode, Akua Konadu, host of the Independent Business Podcast, joins us to share valuable insights on how you can grow your business. Listen in as she breaks down some of the major findings that came out of the research behind Honeybook’s 2025 Growth Guide, along with key takeaways that’ll help you harness more business growth in 2025.

In this episode, we’re diving into everything you need to think through before you introduce a new product or service to your editing business.

Have you ever felt “stuck” in your business or personal life? I’ve experienced this lately, so I wanted to share some tactics I use to help myself feel unstuck.

Do you have clear boundaries for your business? In this episode, we discuss what boundaries you should have as an editor, why they’re important, and how you can enforce them using contracts.

Should you review books as an editor? Back in the day, I used to be a book blogger (which is now called a book reviewer), but I stopped when I became an editor. Why? In today’s episode, I’m telling you exactly why.

Alex Temblador joins us to share about her new book called Writing an Identity Not Your Own.

What do kids and editing have in common? In this episode, I’m sharing five nuggets my kids have taught me that have helped me become a better editor and business owner.

Do you struggle to take time off as a freelancer? When you’re your own boss and wear several hats, vacation time often gets put on the back burner. However, it’s up to us to take care of ourselves. In this episode, we’re talking about how to take both planned and unplanned time off as a freelancer.

In this episode, we’re talking about the positives and negatives of comparison. We’ll dig into when comparison hurts and discuss when and how to compare yourself to others in a beneficial way.

If you’re anything like me, you’re always looking for a great book to read. Over the past few months, there have been a lot of amazing new books published about editing, writing, and the publishing industry, and I wanted to share my recommendations with you today.

There is a fine line we walk when we approach burnout. I know this all too well, which is why today’s episode is our first release in seven months. After facing my own spout of burnout and still actively recovering from it, I knew I had to ask for help in my business and it has made all the difference. In today’s episode, I’m sharing a little about that journey and what you should consider if you’re ready to ask for help!

Running a business can be tough even in the calmest of times. So right now, when the world is in utter turmoil, it can be even tougher. In this episode, I share a few of the things I do that help me keep moving forward in my business.

In this episode, I’m going to share how you can figure out how many hours a day you can edit. (Spoiler alert: I bet it’s fewer than you think!)*Disclaimer: The math I attempted in this episode makes zero sense. I’m an editor, not a mathematician 🤣

In this short-and-sweet episode, we’re going to talk about what “booked out” means to you and if it’s something you even want to work toward (it might not be!).

I’m back! After an unintentional four-month hiatus, I’ll be sharing my experience with burnout and tips for how to avoid and/or recover from it. If you’re a freelancer, small business owner, or solopreneur who wears all the hats, this episode is for you.

Have you ever sat down at the end of the day and asked yourself, “What did I even do today?” If so, this is the podcast episode for you. I go over how you can take back your time and get things done that matter to you.

Time to put on your CEO hat! In this episode, I walk you through the routine I created to review and reset my business every month.

Tax time doesn’t have to mean stress. In this episode, I go over some of the most common business expenses freelance editors can deduct on their yearly taxes.