As we head into what should be the warmest, sunniest part of the year, we’re sharing how we embrace and survive the summer season. Whether you love this time of year or not, there’s something in this episode for everyone.    As well as discussing how we’re planning to juggle work and childcare during the six-week summer break, we’re sharing some of our favourite seasonal rituals and lots of advice to help you get the most out of this time of year.     Links and Further Reading  The Cosy Episode     Work With Us  charlieswift.com love-audrey.com  Franky’s Mailing List Charlie’s Mailing List Find Us On Instagram @loveaudrey83 @_charlieswift 

As we head into what should be the warmest, sunniest part of the year, we’re sharing how we embrace and survive the summer season. Whether you love this time of year or not, there’s something in this episode for everyone.    As well as discussing how we’re planning to juggle work and childcare during the six-week summer break, we’re sharing some of our favourite seasonal rituals and lots of advice to help you get the most out of this time of year.   Links and Further Reading <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mini-episode-the-cosy-episode/id1444514215?i=1000585717617" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Cosy Episode</a> Work With Us <a href="https://charlieswift.com/creative-business-mentoring/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=SN&amp;utm_campaign=Group+Mentoring&amp;utm_id=Mentoring" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> charlieswift.com</a> <a href="https://www.love-audrey.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">love-audrey.com</a> <a href="https://love-audrey.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=e7762647896adfd5889fb6b62&amp;id=dc3bb0807a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Franky’s Mailing List</a> <a href="https://view.flodesk.com/pages/615c4fe1c71e8685f183bc10" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Charlie’s Mailing List</a> Find Us On Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/loveaudrey83/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@loveaudrey83</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_charlieswift/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@_charlieswift</a>

88. How we savour (and survive) the summer

In this chatty episode, we’re reflecting on Quarter 2 and looking ahead to Quarter 3. Find out what felt good, what didn’t and what we’ve learned in the process. We also talk about our words of the year and how they’ve been showing up for us since we last spoke. As well as sharing a few sources of creative inspiration, we dig into our plans for the next three months of the year and discuss what we’re both hoping to achieve before the end of the summer.      Links and Further Reading Maddy Shine’s Visible Vibes Community   Work With Us  charlieswift.com love-audrey.com   Find Us On Instagram @loveaudrey83 @_charlieswift 

In this chatty episode, we’re reflecting on Quarter 2 and looking ahead to Quarter 3. Find out what felt good, what didn’t and what we’ve learned in the process. We also talk about our words of the year and how they’ve been showing up for us since we last spoke. As well as sharing a few sources of creative inspiration, we dig into our plans for the next three months of the year and discuss what we’re both hoping to achieve before the end of the summer.    Links and Further Reading <a href="https://maddyshine.co.uk/work-with-me/the-visible-vibes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maddy Shine’s Visible Vibes Community</a> Work With Us <a href="https://charlieswift.com/creative-business-mentoring/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=SN&amp;utm_campaign=Group+Mentoring&amp;utm_id=Mentoring" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> charlieswift.com</a> <a href="https://www.love-audrey.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">love-audrey.com</a> Find Us On Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/loveaudrey83/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@loveaudrey83</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_charlieswift/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@_charlieswift</a>

87. Q2 Reflection, Q3 Intentions

When you’re working towards a specific business goal or dream, how do you get on with self-imposed deadlines? Do you find them easy to stick to or do you avoid setting them in the first place? In this episode, we’re responding to a listener's question, digging into the subject of deadlines and sharing everything we know about getting things done. As well as discussing different types of deadlines and different strategies for meeting them, we touch on what it might mean if you keep dodging the deadlines you set.       Links and Further Reading Playing Big by Tara Mohr    Franky’s Mailing List Charlie’s Mailing List Work With Us  charlieswift.com love-audrey.com   Find Us On Instagram @loveaudrey83 @_charlieswift

When you’re working towards a specific business goal or dream, how do you get on with self-imposed deadlines? Do you find them easy to stick to or do you avoid setting them in the first place? In this episode, we’re responding to a listener's question, digging into the subject of deadlines and sharing everything we know about getting things done. As well as discussing different types of deadlines and different strategies for meeting them, we touch on what it might mean if you keep dodging the deadlines you set.     Links and Further Reading <a href="https://www.taramohr.com/the-playing-big-book/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Playing Big by Tara Mohr</a> <a href="https://love-audrey.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=e7762647896adfd5889fb6b62&amp;id=dc3bb0807a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Franky’s Mailing List</a> <a href="https://view.flodesk.com/pages/615c4fe1c71e8685f183bc10" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Charlie’s Mailing List</a> Work With Us <a href="https://charlieswift.com/creative-business-mentoring/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=SN&amp;utm_campaign=Group+Mentoring&amp;utm_id=Mentoring" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> charlieswift.com</a> <a href="https://www.love-audrey.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">love-audrey.com</a> Find Us On Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/loveaudrey83/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@loveaudrey83</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_charlieswift/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@_charlieswift</a>

86. How to Set Deadlines and Stick to Them

In this episode, we’re approaching the topic of feedback from a few different angles.  For Franky, asking clients for feedback is baked into her working process. As a copywriter, she produces drafts for clients to review. The quality of the feedback she receives can have a huge impact on the final product. Over the years, she’s worked hard to ensure this happens in a thorough and efficient way. She’s also learned a lot about moving through the discomfort that can come from inviting criticism.  Although Franky’s examples are fairly specific to copywriting, there are useful takeaways for anyone considering outsourcing things in their business. Charlie offers her perspective too and considers whether she’s missing any opportunities for requesting feedback and improving her services.     Links and Further Reading  The Power of Testimonials and Reviews  Friends with Business Boundaries Work With Us  charlieswift.com love-audrey.com   Find Us On Instagram @loveaudrey83 @_charlieswift 

In this episode, we’re approaching the topic of feedback from a few different angles.  For Franky, asking clients for feedback is baked into her working process. As a copywriter, she produces drafts for clients to review. The quality of the feedback she receives can have a huge impact on the final product. Over the years, she’s worked hard to ensure this happens in a thorough and efficient way. She’s also learned a lot about moving through the discomfort that can come from inviting criticism.  Although Franky’s examples are fairly specific to copywriting, there are useful takeaways for anyone considering outsourcing things in their business. Charlie offers her perspective too and considers whether she’s missing any opportunities for requesting feedback and improving her services.   Links and Further Reading <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mini-episode-the-power-of-testimonials-reviews/id1444514215?i=1000556488115" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Power of Testimonials and Reviews</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/friends-with-business-boundaries/id1444514215?i=1000555064868" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Friends with Business Boundaries</a> Work With Us <a href="https://charlieswift.com/creative-business-mentoring/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=SN&amp;utm_campaign=Group+Mentoring&amp;utm_id=Mentoring" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> charlieswift.com</a> <a href="https://www.love-audrey.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">love-audrey.com</a> Find Us On Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/loveaudrey83/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@loveaudrey83</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_charlieswift/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@_charlieswift</a>

85.  The Art of Requesting, Receiving and Giving Feedback

After a year of regularly creating and sharing reels on Instagram, Charlie recently had a video go viral. In this episode, we’re chatting about her experience and what it feels like to suddenly have so many eyes on your content. As well as digging into the reasons why this particular reel seems to have done so well, Charlie explains what she’s learned and how she’ll be approaching future content creation as a result.    Links and Further Reading  Embracing and Creating Video Content  Franky’s Mailing List Charlie’s Mailing List Work With Us  charlieswift.com love-audrey.com Find Us On Instagram @loveaudrey83 @_charlieswift 

After a year of regularly creating and sharing reels on Instagram, Charlie recently had a video go viral. In this episode, we’re chatting about her experience and what it feels like to suddenly have so many eyes on your content. As well as digging into the reasons why this particular reel seems to have done so well, Charlie explains what she’s learned and how she’ll be approaching future content creation as a result.    Links and Further Reading <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/embracing-and-creating-video-content/id1444514215?i=1000569855663" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Embracing and Creating Video Content</a> <a href="https://love-audrey.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=e7762647896adfd5889fb6b62&amp;id=dc3bb0807a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Franky’s Mailing List</a> <a href="https://view.flodesk.com/pages/615c4fe1c71e8685f183bc10" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Charlie’s Mailing List</a> Work With Us <a href="https://charlieswift.com/creative-business-mentoring/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=SN&amp;utm_campaign=Group+Mentoring&amp;utm_id=Mentoring" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> charlieswift.com</a> <a href="https://www.love-audrey.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">love-audrey.com</a> Find Us On Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/loveaudrey83/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@loveaudrey83</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_charlieswift/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@_charlieswift</a>

84. What Happened When Charlie Went Viral?

In this episode, we're discussing what makes a good email lead magnet. We share our differing stances on having lead magnets in our businesses, chat through the pros and cons of differnt types of lead magnets and how to choose one that aligns with your strategy. We also share what to do once you have your lead magnet in place, how to buil an email nuture sequence and how to make the most of your content.

In this episode, we're discussing what makes a good email lead magnet. We share our differing stances on having lead magnets in our businesses, chat through the pros and cons of differnt types of lead magnets and how to choose one that aligns with your strategy. We also share what to do once you have your lead magnet in place, how to buil an email nuture sequence and how to make the most of your content.

83. What Makes a Good Email Lead Magnet?

This week, inspired by Charlie’s recent experience launching three new services, we’re talking about naming things within your business. We know this can be a huge obstacle when you’re creating new products and packages. After all, if you want to sell something, you’ve got to know what it’s called!  Franky offers a copywriter’s perspective, sharing tips and advice to make the process a little easier. As well as describing different ways to approach naming things, she explains the importance of clarity and highlights a few things to avoid.                Franky’s Mailing List Charlie’s Mailing List Work With Us  charlieswift.com love-audrey.com

This week, inspired by Charlie’s recent experience launching three new services, we’re talking about naming things within your business. We know this can be a huge obstacle when you’re creating new products and packages. After all, if you want to sell something, you’ve got to know what it’s called!  Franky offers a copywriter’s perspective, sharing tips and advice to make the process a little easier. As well as describing different ways to approach naming things, she explains the importance of clarity and highlights a few things to avoid.               <a href="https://love-audrey.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=e7762647896adfd5889fb6b62&amp;id=dc3bb0807a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Franky’s Mailing List</a> <a href="https://view.flodesk.com/pages/615c4fe1c71e8685f183bc10" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Charlie’s Mailing List</a> Work With Us <a href="https://charlieswift.com/creative-business-mentoring/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=SN&amp;utm_campaign=Group+Mentoring&amp;utm_id=Mentoring" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> charlieswift.com</a> <a href="https://www.love-audrey.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">love-audrey.com</a>

82. How to Name Products & Services

It’s that time again! We’re reflecting on Quarter 1 and sharing what felt good, what didn’t and what we’ve learned in the process. We also talk about our words of the year and how they’ve been showing up for us since our last check-in. As well as sharing a few sources of creative inspiration, we dig into our plans for the next three months and discuss what we’re hoping to achieve before the end of Quarter 2.      Links and Further Reading  The Best 90 Days Ever (affiliate link)  Franky’s Mailing List Charlie’s Mailing List Work With Us  charlieswift.com love-audrey.com Find Us On Instagram @loveaudrey83 @_charlieswift 

It’s that time again! We’re reflecting on Quarter 1 and sharing what felt good, what didn’t and what we’ve learned in the process. We also talk about our words of the year and how they’ve been showing up for us since our last check-in. As well as sharing a few sources of creative inspiration, we dig into our plans for the next three months and discuss what we’re hoping to achieve before the end of Quarter 2.    Links and Further Reading <a href="https://thebest90daysever.teachery.co/thebest90daysever?a=Ryc7gnbn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Best 90 Days Ever</a> (affiliate link) <a href="https://love-audrey.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=e7762647896adfd5889fb6b62&amp;id=dc3bb0807a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Franky’s Mailing List</a> <a href="https://view.flodesk.com/pages/615c4fe1c71e8685f183bc10" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Charlie’s Mailing List</a> Work With Us <a href="https://charlieswift.com/creative-business-mentoring/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=SN&amp;utm_campaign=Group+Mentoring&amp;utm_id=Mentoring" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> charlieswift.com</a> <a href="https://www.love-audrey.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">love-audrey.com</a> Find Us On Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/loveaudrey83/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@loveaudrey83</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_charlieswift/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@_charlieswift</a>

81. Q1 Reflection, Q2 Intentions

This week we’re responding to a listener request and diving into the popular topic of routines. We’re sharing how we approach the working week and juggle running a business alongside other responsibilities like looking after our children and managing a chronic health condition.    As well as describing our morning and evening routines, we’re chatting about what our working weeks look like, how our rhythms and routines have changed over the years and why we strive to keep things nice and flexible. We’re in very different seasons of life, so there should be something useful and/or inspiring for everyone in this episode!   Work With Us  charlieswift.com love-audrey.com Find Us On Instagram @loveaudrey83 @_charlieswift    Franky’s Mailing List Charlie’s Mailing List

This week we’re responding to a listener request and diving into the popular topic of routines. We’re sharing how we approach the working week and juggle running a business alongside other responsibilities like looking after our children and managing a chronic health condition.    As well as describing our morning and evening routines, we’re chatting about what our working weeks look like, how our rhythms and routines have changed over the years and why we strive to keep things nice and flexible. We’re in very different seasons of life, so there should be something useful and/or inspiring for everyone in this episode!   Work With Us <a href="https://charlieswift.com/creative-business-mentoring/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=SN&amp;utm_campaign=Group+Mentoring&amp;utm_id=Mentoring" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> charlieswift.com</a> <a href="https://www.love-audrey.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">love-audrey.com</a> Find Us On Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/loveaudrey83/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@loveaudrey83</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_charlieswift/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@_charlieswift</a> <a href="https://love-audrey.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=e7762647896adfd5889fb6b62&amp;id=dc3bb0807a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Franky’s Mailing List</a> <a href="https://view.flodesk.com/pages/615c4fe1c71e8685f183bc10" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Charlie’s Mailing List</a>

80. Our Current Working Routines

Seasons of stress and overwhelm are nothing new, especially if you run your own business, but has our ability to cope been impacted by the pandemic and other world events over the last few years? It certainly looks that way from where we’re standing.    In this episode, we’re chatting about our current capacity for stress and how we think our resilience has been affected by everything we’ve lived through since March 2020. We’re also sharing our go-to methods for coping with overwhelm, including radical prioritisation, single tasking, self-compassion and simple practices to calm your nervous system.    Links and Further Reading  Is Stress Inevitable When You’re Self-Employed?  Some Thoughts on Dropping Balls  Why We Love Ta-Da Lists  Work With Us  charlieswift.com love-audrey.com Find Us On Instagram @loveaudrey83 @_charlieswift    Franky’s Mailing List Charlie’s Mailing List

Seasons of stress and overwhelm are nothing new, especially if you run your own business, but has our ability to cope been impacted by the pandemic and other world events over the last few years? It certainly looks that way from where we’re standing.    In this episode, we’re chatting about our current capacity for stress and how we think our resilience has been affected by everything we’ve lived through since March 2020. We’re also sharing our go-to methods for coping with overwhelm, including radical prioritisation, single tasking, self-compassion and simple practices to calm your nervous system.  Links and Further Reading <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/29-is-stress-inevitable-when-youre-self-employed/id1444514215?i=1000443497359" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Is Stress Inevitable When You’re Self-Employed?</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/some-thoughts-on-dropping-balls/id1444514215?i=1000508434330" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Some Thoughts on Dropping Balls</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mini-episode-why-we-love-ta-da-lists/id1444514215?i=1000550639001" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Why We Love Ta-Da Lists</a> Work With Us <a href="https://charlieswift.com/creative-business-mentoring/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=SN&amp;utm_campaign=Group+Mentoring&amp;utm_id=Mentoring" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> charlieswift.com</a> <a href="https://www.love-audrey.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">love-audrey.com</a> Find Us On Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/loveaudrey83/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@loveaudrey83</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_charlieswift/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@_charlieswift</a> <a href="https://love-audrey.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=e7762647896adfd5889fb6b62&amp;id=dc3bb0807a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Franky’s Mailing List</a> <a href="https://view.flodesk.com/pages/615c4fe1c71e8685f183bc10" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Charlie’s Mailing List</a>

79. How to Cope with Stress and Overwhelm

Friends with Business Benefits hosted by Charlie Swift and Franky Shanahan is a podcast for creatives who crave connection, understanding and support.  Hello, we are Charlie and Franky, two self-employed business owners living in Bristol in the southwest of England. Franky runs a copywriting business called Love Audrey, helping brands and creative businesses find their voice and tell their story online. As a business mentor to creative mamas, Charlie supports women to build their businesses alongside raising a family.For the last 5 years, we’ve been meeting for regular co-mentoring sessions. Working for yourself can be lonely at times, but through our monthly meet-ups, we’ve found the support and accountability we were craving in our working lives.Through our podcast, we hope to continue these conversations, share what we’re learning and also learn from you, our listeners.Business Mentoring for Creative Mamas: https://charlieswift.comCopywriting for Creatives: https://www.love-audrey.com

Friends with Business Benefits hosted by Charlie Swift and Franky Shanahan is a podcast for creatives who crave connection, understanding and support. Hello, we are Charlie and Franky, two self-employed business owners living in Bristol in the southwest of England. Franky runs a copywriting business called Love Audrey, helping brands and creative businesses find their voice and tell their story online. As a business mentor to creative mamas, Charlie supports women to build their businesses alongside raising a family. For the last 5 years, we’ve been meeting for regular co-mentoring sessions. Working for yourself can be lonely at times, but through our monthly meet-ups, we’ve found the support and accountability we were craving in our working lives. Through our podcast, we hope to continue these conversations, share what we’re learning and also learn from you, our listeners. Business Mentoring for Creative Mamas: <a href="https://charlieswift.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://charlieswift.com</a> Copywriting for Creatives: <a href="https://www.love-audrey.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.love-audrey.com</a>

Friends with Business Benefits

We kick-off season 2 with an in-depth chat about productivity, asking why something so simple often feels so hard. As well as sharing things that impact our productivity in positive and negative ways, we discuss the relationship between productivity and creativity. We also chat about the powerful link between our ability to be productive and feelings of self-worth. Franky shares her philosophy on being productive from a place of rest and Charlie describes her strategies for mastering to-do lists. We talk about ‘getting in flow’ and what we’ve learned from Gretchin Rubin’s ‘The Four Tendencies’. Finally, we talk about redefining productivity on our own terms. Links and further reading: Gretchen Rubin’s The Four Tendencies quiz Brooke McAlary on having a shorter to-do list  Our morning routines Follow us: @_charlieswift @loveaudrey83 #friendswithbizbenefits

We kick-off season 2 with an in-depth chat about productivity, asking why something so simple often feels so hard. As well as sharing things that impact our productivity in positive and negative ways, we discuss the relationship between productivity and creativity. We also chat about the powerful link between our ability to be productive and feelings of self-worth. Franky shares her philosophy on being productive from a place of rest and Charlie describes her strategies for mastering to-do lists. We talk about ‘getting in flow’ and what we’ve learned from Gretchin Rubin’s ‘The Four Tendencies’. Finally, we talk about redefining productivity on our own terms. Links and further reading: Gretchen Rubin’s <a href="https://quiz.gretchenrubin.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Four Tendencies quiz</a> Brooke McAlary on having <a href="https://slowyourhome.com/138/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">a shorter to-do list</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep-3-how-do-you-start-your-day/id1444514215?i=1000425169550" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Our morning routines</a> Follow us: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_charlieswift/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@_charlieswift</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/loveaudrey83/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@loveaudrey83</a> #friendswithbizbenefits

19. Productivity 

In this episode, we’re tackling a topic we’ve wanted to talk about for a while. Speaking candidly about our own experiences, we share what it’s like being freelance while also raising a family. We chat about the highs and lows, the challenges we’ve faced, and what it feels like when you come up against ‘The Patriarchy’. We describe different seasons of parenting, what it feels like being pulled in multiple directions, and the importance of setting boundaries. We also talk about finding time to work, division of labour in the home, and dealing with feelings of guilt. Finally, we consider the need for more role models, sharing places you can find fellow freelance parents online. Links and further reading: Freelance Mum Doing it for the Kids  Work like a Mother podcast Make Motherhood Diverse

In this episode, we’re tackling a topic we’ve wanted to talk about for a while. Speaking candidly about our own experiences, we share what it’s like being freelance while also raising a family. We chat about the highs and lows, the challenges we’ve faced, and what it feels like when you come up against ‘The Patriarchy’. We describe different seasons of parenting, what it feels like being pulled in multiple directions, and the importance of setting boundaries. We also talk about finding time to work, division of labour in the home, and dealing with feelings of guilt. Finally, we consider the need for more role models, sharing places you can find fellow freelance parents online. Links and further reading: <a href="https://www.freelancemum.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Freelance Mum</a> <a href="http://www.doingitforthekids.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Doing it for the Kids</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/work-like-a-mother/id1358071699" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Work like a Mother podcast</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/makemotherhooddiverse/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Make Motherhood Diverse</a>

25. Juggling freelance life and motherhood

This week, we share why we think taking breaks is so important when you work for yourself. Charlie talks about how she managed maternity leave and Franky explains why she’s made regular time off non-negotiable, describing her approach to scheduling work around the academic year, planning holiday childcare, and putting money aside to cover additional costs or any shortfall in her income. We talk about systems and processes that allow you to step away, managing client expectations, and how taking breaks could become part of your business model. We also chat about working with the seasonality of your industry and how to overcome the fear of missing out on opportunities that might land in your inbox while you’re away.  Links and further reading: Follow us: @_charlieswift @loveaudrey83 #friendswithbizbenefits

This week, we share why we think taking breaks is so important when you work for yourself. Charlie talks about how she managed maternity leave and Franky explains why she’s made regular time off non-negotiable, describing her approach to scheduling work around the academic year, planning holiday childcare, and putting money aside to cover additional costs or any shortfall in her income. We talk about systems and processes that allow you to step away, managing client expectations, and how taking breaks could become part of your business model. We also chat about working with the seasonality of your industry and how to overcome the fear of missing out on opportunities that might land in your inbox while you’re away. Links and further reading: Follow us: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_charlieswift/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@_charlieswift</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/loveaudrey83/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@loveaudrey83</a> #friendswithbizbenefits

26. Can you ever take a break when you’re self-employed?

In this episode, we’re talking about growth, what it looks like, and whether it’s something that motivates us. We reflect on the different seasons of business we’re currently in. Charlie talks about growing hers alongside growing a family and Franky describes reaching a tipping point and having to consciously think about growth for the first time. We also discuss why growth can be scary. Finally, we talk about Instagram growth or lack thereof. We describe how it feels to not be gaining followers and chat about the perils of measuring our self-worth on the basis of our follower count. We also consider the perks of staying small and why we don’t need to wait until we have a big following to do things. Links and further reading: Follow us: @_charlieswift @loveaudrey83 #friendswithbizbenefits

In this episode, we’re talking about growth, what it looks like, and whether it’s something that motivates us. We reflect on the different seasons of business we’re currently in. Charlie talks about growing hers alongside growing a family and Franky describes reaching a tipping point and having to consciously think about growth for the first time. We also discuss why growth can be scary. Finally, we talk about Instagram growth or lack thereof. We describe how it feels to not be gaining followers and chat about the perils of measuring our self-worth on the basis of our follower count. We also consider the perks of staying small and why we don’t need to wait until we have a big following to do things. Links and further reading: Follow us: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_charlieswift/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@_charlieswift</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/loveaudrey83/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@loveaudrey83</a> #friendswithbizbenefits

17. Is growth always the goal?

In the final episode of the season, we spend some time reviewing the first 3 months of 2019. Echoing our real-life co-mentoring sessions, we reflect on the goals we discussed back in January and share our progress so far. We talk about our words for the year, how they’ve been showing up for us, and where we’d like them to take us next. We also discuss how we’re feeling as we head into spring and some of the things we’re planning for Q2. Links and further reading: Mailing List Q&amp;A Episode on Letters From A Hopeful Creative  8 Reasons Why You Need To Build That Email List Thank you for listening to Friends with Business Benefits. If you've enjoyed listening we'd be so grateful if you'd like to leave a rating, review or share the podcast with a friend. 

In the final episode of the season, we spend some time reviewing the first 3 months of 2019. Echoing our real-life co-mentoring sessions, we reflect on the goals we discussed back in January and share our progress so far. We talk about our words for the year, how they’ve been showing up for us, and where we’d like them to take us next. We also discuss how we’re feeling as we head into spring and some of the things we’re planning for Q2. Links and further reading: Mailing List Q&amp;A Episode on Letters From A Hopeful Creative <a href="https://ruthpoundwhite.com/8-reasons-why-you-need-to-build-that-email-list/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 8 Reasons Why You Need To Build That Email List</a> Thank you for listening to Friends with Business Benefits. If you've enjoyed listening we'd be so grateful if you'd like to leave a rating, review or share the podcast with a friend.

18. Quarterly co-mentoring check-in (Q1 2019)

In today’s episode, we discuss blogging and the key role it’s played in our careers so far. As well as sharing how we got started, we discuss what blogging looks like for us now.   Touching on SEO and content planning, we talk about blogging for business, describing how posts can function as part of a broader content ecosystem. As business owners who started out as hobby bloggers, we also describe trying to find a balance between sharing more personal content and blogging as a marketing tool. Finally, we share a few of our favourite blogs. Links and further reading: You can find our blogs at love-audrey.com/blog &amp; charlieswift.com/blog/ Field &amp; Nest’s post on  The Year of the Blog Our favourite blogs… Fire &amp; Joy Our Story Time Reading My Tea Leaves Homesong J for Jen A Beautiful Mess Studio DIY   Follow us: @_charlieswift @loveaudrey83 #friendswithbizbenefits

In today’s episode, we discuss blogging and the key role it’s played in our careers so far. As well as sharing how we got started, we discuss what blogging looks like for us now.   Touching on SEO and content planning, we talk about blogging for business, describing how posts can function as part of a broader content ecosystem. As business owners who started out as hobby bloggers, we also describe trying to find a balance between sharing more personal content and blogging as a marketing tool. Finally, we share a few of our favourite blogs. Links and further reading: You can find our blogs at <a href="http://www.love-audrey.com/blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">love-audrey.com/blog</a> &amp; <a href="https://charlieswift.com/blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">charlieswift.com/blog/</a> Field &amp; Nest’s post on <a href="http://www.fieldandnest.com/journal/2018/12/30/why-2019-is-the-year-of-the-blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Year of the Blog</a> Our favourite blogs… <a href="http://fireandjoy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fire &amp; Joy</a> <a href="https://www.ourstorytime.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Our Story Time</a> <a href="https://readingmytealeaves.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Reading My Tea Leaves</a> <a href="http://www.homesongblog.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homesong</a> <a href="http://www.jforjen.com/blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">J for Jen</a> <a href="https://abeautifulmess.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Beautiful Mess</a> <a href="https://studiodiy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Studio DIY</a> Follow us: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_charlieswift/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@_charlieswift</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/loveaudrey83/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@loveaudrey83</a> #friendswithbizbenefits

20. Is blogging dead?

This week, we’re chatting about what happens when you face your fears and do scary things. Franky reports back after her first public speaking gig. She shares what she’s learned from the experience and the advice that helped her through. Charlie describes being braver about showing up and marketing herself online. We talk about building things up to be bigger and scarier than they really are and discuss how it feels to overcome self-imposed barriers that stem from fear. The episode is packed full of tips and inspiration to help you deal with whatever fears you’re facing in your own business.   Links and further reading: Charlie’s brother Joshua Coombes speaking about #dosomethingfornothing at The Do Lectures 2017   Follow us: @_charlieswift @loveaudrey83 #friendswithbizbenefits

This week, we’re chatting about what happens when you face your fears and do scary things. Franky reports back after her first public speaking gig. She shares what she’s learned from the experience and the advice that helped her through. Charlie describes being braver about showing up and marketing herself online. We talk about building things up to be bigger and scarier than they really are and discuss how it feels to overcome self-imposed barriers that stem from fear. The episode is packed full of tips and inspiration to help you deal with whatever fears you’re facing in your own business. Links and further reading: <a href="https://vimeo.com/245041581" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Charlie’s brother Joshua Coombes speaking about #dosomethingfornothing at The Do Lectures 2017</a> Follow us: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_charlieswift/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@_charlieswift</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/loveaudrey83/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@loveaudrey83</a> #friendswithbizbenefits

27. On feeling the fear and doing it anyway

In this episode, we discuss a hot topic - visibility. We start by chatting about how we show up online and ensure we’re visible, as well as what we struggle with in relation to this. We dive into the differences between introverts and extroverts, discussing which label we most identify with. Franky shares her struggles with networking despite being an extrovert and we go off on a tangent about small talk and the art of good conversation. Finally, we talk about Brené Brown’s recent Netflix special, ‘The Call to Courage’. We discuss how and why it resonated with us and ask each other whether we feel courageous. Finally, we get pretty deep about vulnerability. Links and further reading: Watch ‘Call to Courage’ on Netflix  Follow us: @_charlieswift @loveaudrey83 #friendswithbizbenefits

In this episode, we discuss a hot topic - visibility. We start by chatting about how we show up online and ensure we’re visible, as well as what we struggle with in relation to this. We dive into the differences between introverts and extroverts, discussing which label we most identify with. Franky shares her struggles with networking despite being an extrovert and we go off on a tangent about small talk and the art of good conversation. Finally, we talk about Brené Brown’s recent Netflix special, ‘The Call to Courage’. We discuss how and why it resonated with us and ask each other whether we feel courageous. Finally, we get pretty deep about vulnerability. Links and further reading: <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/81010166" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Watch ‘Call to Courage’ on Netflix </a> Follow us: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_charlieswift/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@_charlieswift</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/loveaudrey83/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@loveaudrey83</a> #friendswithbizbenefits

21. Being visible online

Having recently pivoted her business, Charlie shares her current struggles with marketing herself online and talking about her services on platforms that, up until now, have been predominantly personal ones. We discuss finding the balance between personal content vs business content and talk about the difference between sharing our passions in the moment or being more strategic and intentional. We also touch on the importance of showing up to get feedback from your community and potential clients. Finally, we chat about marketing your own way to make it more creative and fun. Follow us: @_charlieswift @loveaudrey83 #friendswithbizbenefits

Having recently pivoted her business, Charlie shares her current struggles with marketing herself online and talking about her services on platforms that, up until now, have been predominantly personal ones. We discuss finding the balance between personal content vs business content and talk about the difference between sharing our passions in the moment or being more strategic and intentional. We also touch on the importance of showing up to get feedback from your community and potential clients. Finally, we chat about marketing your own way to make it more creative and fun. Follow us: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_charlieswift/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@_charlieswift</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/loveaudrey83/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@loveaudrey83</a> #friendswithbizbenefits

24. What to do when you’re struggling to market yourself

Mailing lists have been at the forefront of our minds as we both (finally) launch our own newsletters. In this episode we dive into the subject together, exploring the role of email marketing in our respective businesses. We ask why mailing lists are important and how they can work as part of a broader content ecosystem. We discuss our plans for our own mailing lists and chat about potential challenges like consistency and accountability. We also share how we plan to judge the “success” of our letters, touching on analytics and receiving feedback from readers. Finally, we discuss list building and lead magnets before sharing the emails we enjoy finding in our own inboxes.  Links and further reading: Ruth Poundwhite’s Email Challenge Follow us: @_charlieswift @loveaudrey83 http://friendswithbusinessbenefits.co.uk #friendswithbizbenefits

Mailing lists have been at the forefront of our minds as we both (finally) launch our own newsletters. In this episode we dive into the subject together, exploring the role of email marketing in our respective businesses. We ask why mailing lists are important and how they can work as part of a broader content ecosystem. We discuss our plans for our own mailing lists and chat about potential challenges like consistency and accountability. We also share how we plan to judge the “success” of our letters, touching on analytics and receiving feedback from readers. Finally, we discuss list building and lead magnets before sharing the emails we enjoy finding in our own inboxes. Links and further reading: <a href="https://ruthpoundwhite.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ruth Poundwhite’s Email Challenge</a> Follow us: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_charlieswift/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@_charlieswift</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/loveaudrey83/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@loveaudrey83</a> <a href="http://friendswithbusinessbenefits.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://friendswithbusinessbenefits.co.uk</a> #friendswithbizbenefits

22. Building your mailing list

In this episode, Charlie and Franky catch-up and discuss how 2020 is treating them so far.  Off the back of Franky’s less than perfect start to the year, we’re deep-diving into surviving rough patches and challenging times in your business. With a new month and season upon us, we’re also thinking about pressing ‘reset’ and discussing why March is the perfect time for a fresh start. This episode includes… - Advice on coping with a rough patch in your creative business. - Some great tips from our community for regaining self-confidence when it’s taken a knock. - How to have a fresh start whenever you need one. - Self-care strategies during stressful times. - How we create rhythms that prioritise the things that are most important to us. Links &amp; further reading/listening... Slow Home Podcast on Rhythms  Seedling podcast on Self-Worth

In this episode, Charlie and Franky catch-up and discuss how 2020 is treating them so far.  Off the back of Franky’s less than perfect start to the year, we’re deep-diving into surviving rough patches and challenging times in your business. With a new month and season upon us, we’re also thinking about pressing ‘reset’ and discussing why March is the perfect time for a fresh start. This episode includes… - Advice on coping with a rough patch in your creative business. - Some great tips from our community for regaining self-confidence when it’s taken a knock. - How to have a fresh start whenever you need one. - Self-care strategies during stressful times. - How we create rhythms that prioritise the things that are most important to us. Links &amp; further reading/listening... <a href="https://slowyourhome.com/rhythms-season-5/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Slow Home Podcast on Rhythms</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/understanding-self-worth-and-its-impact/id1480747018?i=1000453669275" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Seedling podcast on Self-Worth</a>

44. Rough Patches and Fresh Starts

This week, we’re getting personal and discussing that tricky topic of what to charge and how. It’s something Charlie is particularly struggling within these early days of running her business and we’re sure she’s not alone. We cover finding the confidence to market yourself at the “right” price point, what to do if your dream clients can’t afford you, overcoming money hang-ups, and lots more.

This week, we’re getting personal and discussing that tricky topic of what to charge and how. It’s something Charlie is particularly struggling within these early days of running her business and we’re sure she’s not alone. We cover finding the confidence to market yourself at the “right” price point, what to do if your dream clients can’t afford you, overcoming money hang-ups, and lots more.

42. Charging what you’re worth

In this bumper episode, we chat about our feelings towards Instagram and how we’re currently using it as a tool for business.  We cover a wide range of topics including personal content vs business content, Stories vs main grid and the importance of showing up consistently. We also ask whether Instagram is the best place for our best content.  We round things up with a series of {definitely not} ‘quick-fire’ questions like how to deal with the dreaded follow/unfollow trend and how to create content when you’re not working on your business. 

In this bumper episode, we chat about our feelings towards Instagram and how we’re currently using it as a tool for business.  We cover a wide range of topics including personal content vs business content, Stories vs main grid and the importance of showing up consistently. We also ask whether Instagram is the best place for our best content.  We round things up with a series of {definitely not} ‘quick-fire’ questions like how to deal with the dreaded follow/unfollow trend and how to create content when you’re not working on your business.

35. How to beat the Instagram blues

Today we’re talking about the things we do and don’t miss about traditional employment.  We share our workplace experiences before becoming self-employed, chatting about office politics, collaborating with a team and the obvious social aspect. We also discuss elements we really miss like external validation and not having to wear ALL the hats. Finally, we talk about how to recreate all the best bits of a traditional workplace as a self-employed business owner. Links and further reading: The Co-Working Club Follow us: @_charlieswift @loveaudrey83 #friendswithbizbenefits

Today we’re talking about the things we do and don’t miss about traditional employment.  We share our workplace experiences before becoming self-employed, chatting about office politics, collaborating with a team and the obvious social aspect. We also discuss elements we really miss like external validation and not having to wear ALL the hats. Finally, we talk about how to recreate all the best bits of a traditional workplace as a self-employed business owner. Links and further reading: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thec0workingclub/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Co-Working Club</a> Follow us: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_charlieswift/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@_charlieswift</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/loveaudrey83/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@loveaudrey83</a> #friendswithbizbenefits

34. How to Recreate the Best Bits of a Traditional Workplace When You Work From Home

We’re back for our third season and kicking things off with a quick work/life update. As well as sharing what we got up to over the summer, we chat about how we’re easing ourselves into a new season.  Charlie has some big news and Franky describes how she’s feeling ahead of juggling her business with a long stretch of solo parenting. With this in mind, we touch on what it means to have a ‘lifestyle’ business that can adapt to whatever the universe might throw at you. Finally, we share some tips to help you approach the new season if you’re not yet raring to go. Follow us: @_charlieswift @loveaudrey83 #friendswithbizbenefits

We’re back for our third season and kicking things off with a quick work/life update. As well as sharing what we got up to over the summer, we chat about how we’re easing ourselves into a new season.  Charlie has some big news and Franky describes how she’s feeling ahead of juggling her business with a long stretch of solo parenting. With this in mind, we touch on what it means to have a ‘lifestyle’ business that can adapt to whatever the universe might throw at you. Finally, we share some tips to help you approach the new season if you’re not yet raring to go. Follow us: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_charlieswift/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@_charlieswift</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/loveaudrey83/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@loveaudrey83</a> #friendswithbizbenefits

33. How to ease yourself into a new season

In the final episode of Season 2, we look back on the last few months of podcasting and discuss how the year’s been shaping up for us so far. We also look ahead to September and share our excitement for that inevitable ‘back-to-school’ feeling. We hope you have a wonderful summer filled with work, rest and play! If you’ve enjoyed this season, please leave us a review on iTunes or share with your community. See you in September!

In the final episode of Season 2, we look back on the last few months of podcasting and discuss how the year’s been shaping up for us so far. We also look ahead to September and share our excitement for that inevitable ‘back-to-school’ feeling. We hope you have a wonderful summer filled with work, rest and play! If you’ve enjoyed this season, please leave us a review on iTunes or share with your community. See you in September!

32. Time to switch your ‘out of office’!

This week, we’re chatting about what it’s like to be a perfectionist. Franky describes how perfectionism showed up for her at an early age and shares the horror she felt when she realised she might be passing it on to her kids.  We chat about the pros and cons of being a perfectionist in business and beyond. Plus, we discuss the role social media plays in shaping our idea of what perfection might look like. Links and further reading:Becoming by Michelle Obama  The Perils of Perfection

This week, we’re chatting about what it’s like to be a perfectionist. Franky describes how perfectionism showed up for her at an early age and shares the horror she felt when she realised she might be passing it on to her kids.  We chat about the pros and cons of being a perfectionist in business and beyond. Plus, we discuss the role social media plays in shaping our idea of what perfection might look like. Links and further reading:<a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Becoming-Michelle-Obama/dp/0241334144/ref=asc_df_0241334144/?tag=googshopuk-21&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=311073749434&amp;hvpos=1o1&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=13688983324664470889&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=9045629&amp;hvtargid=aud-545671390501:pla-567668238360&amp;psc=1&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Becoming by Michelle Obama</a> <a href="http://www.love-audrey.com/the-perils-of-perfectionism" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Perils of Perfection</a>

31. For all the perfectionists

When we asked you what you wanted to know about co-mentoring, the overwhelming response was how to go about finding a co-mentor of your own. In today’s episode, we talk about how we met and started co-mentoring. We also share the stories of three other co-mentoring duos, touching on how they found each other and how co-mentoring has benefitted their businesses so far. Finally, we chat about the boundaries you might want to set with your own co-mentor and discuss the difference between co-mentoring and paying for a business coach or mentor. Links and further reading:  Episode One of Friends With Business Benefits Blogtacular Being Freelance Our fellow co-mentors... Jo @ocheandflax &amp; Camilla @slowfarmingcompany Steve @sfolland and Frankie @doingitforthekids_ Katie @katiemorwenna and Jen @sillyheartco

When we asked you what you wanted to know about co-mentoring, the overwhelming response was how to go about finding a co-mentor of your own. In today’s episode, we talk about how we met and started co-mentoring. We also share the stories of three other co-mentoring duos, touching on how they found each other and how co-mentoring has benefitted their businesses so far. Finally, we chat about the boundaries you might want to set with your own co-mentor and discuss the difference between co-mentoring and paying for a business coach or mentor. Links and further reading: <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep-1-what-is-co-mentoring-why-you-need-co-mentor-in/id1444514215?i=1000424918668&amp;mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Episode One of Friends With Business Benefits</a> <a href="https://blogtacular.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blogtacular</a> Being Freelance Our fellow co-mentors... Jo <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ochreandflax/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ocheandflax</a> &amp; Camilla <a href="https://www.instagram.com/slowfarmingcompany/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@slowfarmingcompany</a> Steve <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sfolland/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@sfolland</a> and Frankie <a href="https://www.instagram.com/doingitforthekids_/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@doingitforthekids_</a> Katie <a href="https://www.instagram.com/katiemorwenna/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@katiemorwenna</a> and Jen <a href="https://www.instagram.com/katiemorwenna/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@sillyheartco</a>

16. Finding your own co-mentor

In an episode dedicated to podcasts, we’re chatting about how we first discovered the medium and how our listening habits have changed over the years. Discussing the rise of creative business podcasts, we explain why we wanted to start our own. Charlie explains how we make Friends With Business Benefits and what she’s learned from the process. We also chat about podcasts as content marketing and share some of our favourite shows. Links and further reading: Lucy Lucraft’s Courses  Blogging or Podcasting - Which is Better for Your Business   Explore Your Enthusiasm with Tara Swiger  Desert Island Disks with Trevor Sorbie  Charlie interviewed on What She Said  Franky interviewed on Being Freelance  Franky interviewed on Work Like A Mother  Franky interviewed on Shoot Edit Chat Repeat  Franky interviewed on Ask The Therapist

In an episode dedicated to podcasts, we’re chatting about how we first discovered the medium and how our listening habits have changed over the years. Discussing the rise of creative business podcasts, we explain why we wanted to start our own. Charlie explains how we make Friends With Business Benefits and what she’s learned from the process. We also chat about podcasts as content marketing and share some of our favourite shows. Links and further reading: <a href="https://lucylucraft.com/courses-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lucy Lucraft’s Courses</a> <a href="http://www.simpleandseason.com/2019/01/16/blogging-vs-podcasting-which-is-better-for-your-marketing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Blogging or Podcasting - Which is Better for Your Business</a> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/248-my-favorite-podcasts/id865574105?i=1000431221885&amp;mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Explore Your Enthusiasm with Tara Swiger</a> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/trevor-sorbie-hairdresser/id342735925?i=1000430969849&amp;mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Desert Island Disks with Trevor Sorbie</a> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/s02-episode-2-building-freelance-career-charlie-swift/id1252794301?i=1000399312541&amp;mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Charlie interviewed on What She Said</a> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/freelance-the-family-writer-franky-shanahan/id959401077?i=1000353512725&amp;mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Franky interviewed on Being Freelance</a> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep-8-building-copywriting-business-dealing-chronic/id1358071699?i=1000411385279&amp;mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Franky interviewed on Work Like A Mother</a> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/22-franky-from-love-audrey-how-to-write-copy-to-attract/id1333241134?i=1000414290157&amp;mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Franky interviewed on Shoot Edit Chat Repeat</a> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/chronic-fatigue-cbt-copywriter-franky-shanahan-love/id1453995894?i=1000431023351&amp;mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Franky interviewed on Ask The Therapist</a>

15. Why did we start a podcast?

In this episode, we’re discussing a topic that’s very close to our hearts - self-care. We share what self-care means to us personally and what it looks like in our lives and in our businesses. After a period of burnout and poor health, Franky describes how self-care now helps her cope with chronic illness. Charlie chats about prioritising self-care from the beginning of her freelance career, having worked in offices where well-being was often an afterthought.   We also discuss wider perceptions, asking what constitutes self-care and why some aspects of it are considered frivolous.

In this episode, we’re discussing a topic that’s very close to our hearts - self-care. We share what self-care means to us personally and what it looks like in our lives and in our businesses. After a period of burnout and poor health, Franky describes how self-care now helps her cope with chronic illness. Charlie chats about prioritising self-care from the beginning of her freelance career, having worked in offices where well-being was often an afterthought.   We also discuss wider perceptions, asking what constitutes self-care and why some aspects of it are considered frivolous.

14. Self-care for the self-employed

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