In 2015, I resigned from my job working in public relations to take my side hustle (freelancing, blogging and teaching) full time. Throughout my first year in business, I documented every step in my Becoming CEO series. I wrote monthly reports documenting my income, lessons learned and highs and lows. As I enter year two, I’m no …

From Side Hustle to CEO: A Year 2, Quarter 2 Update & Income Breakdown Read More »

Okay, things got a little heavy last week as I shared the real and gritty downsides to running a business.  While those seven pitfalls are certainly true, there are many wonderful perks to being your own boss! It’s no wonder so many people dream of quitting their jobs to do exactly what I’m doing. After …

I’m Having a “Pinch Myself” Moment: 6 Perks of Being Your Own Boss Read More »

In 2015, I resigned from my job working in public relations to take my side hustle (freelancing, blogging and teaching) full time. Throughout my first year in business, I documented every step in my Becoming CEO series. I wrote monthly reports documenting my income, lessons learned and highs and lows. As I enter year two, I’m no …

From Side Hustle to CEO: A Year 2, Quarter 1 Update & Income Breakdown Read More »

I’m in a rut. Running a business has so many perks: schedule flexibility, the ability to choose the type of work I want to do, no “boss” to report back to…and, it’s worth repeating again, schedule flexibility. However, running a solo business also has its pitfalls: lack of structure, loneliness, little-to-no collaboration, and a general feeling …

The Brutally Honest Truth About What Happens When You Turn Your Passions Into Your Career Read More »

When I tell people I quit my safe job in public relations to start my own business, the first question they ask me is, “How do you find clients?” It makes sense. Figuring out how to land clients and find paying work is often a huge barrier for those who want to freelance, start a side …

How I Landed My First Freelance Client + The Exact Strategy I Use To Find New Business Read More »

When I quit my job to start my own business last February, I knew it wasn’t going to be easy. I anticipated roadblocks and expected to face twists and turns along the way. One thing I hadn’t quite considered? How expensive it actually is to run a business. After all, my business is run almost …

Here’s Exactly How Much it Costs to Run an Online Business: A Peek Inside My 2016 Business Expenses Read More »