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TodayWEEKLY DIGEST #44 OF 2025
- How to Overcome Inner Resistance — Steven Pressfield joins Andrew Huberman on the podcast to share concrete strategies for defeating inner resistance, the force that keeps you from your most important work. Drawing on The War of Art, he offers sharp, practical insights on how to stay disciplined, focused, and creatively alive.
- 5 Freelance Community Conversations Too Good to Keep Secret — Austin L. Church shares five insider conversations from his freelance community that turn shared struggles into practical breakthroughs. From finding new projects and using CRMs to shaping offers, selling strategy, and turning bad days around, the piece shows how community support makes freelancing less lonely and more effective.
- The Future, by Seth Godin — Our future is the result of our actions in the present. So let’s not wait for it — let’s act!
- How Solopreneurs Over 50 Build Resilient, Automated Businesses, by Nigel Rawlins — When a crisis hits, it’s too late to start building systems. FinTech writer Anna Burgess Yang proved that strategic automation can keep a solo business running even through a medical emergency. By combining AI tools, financial planning, and a trusted professional network, she created a business that ran for two months without her. This article shows how to build that kind of resilience—plus a practical checklist to help you start before crisis strikes.
- How to Choose the Ideal Domain Name for Your Freelance Website, by Jack Nolan — Your domain name isn’t just a URL. It’s the cornerstone of your personal brand. Choose something short, memorable, and professional that reflects who you are and what you do. Using your own name (for example, YourName.me) or a simple variation works best.
- Too Busy To Work On Your Business? by Lilli from IMMA — Freelancers often get so busy serving clients that they forget to take care of their own business. When marketing and relationship-building stop, opportunities dry up. This post reminds independents to carve out regular time to nurture their brand, stay visible, and delegate when needed. Consistent attention and proactive outreach are what keep a freelance business healthy and sustainable.
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FBM WEEK #5 PICKS
Here are our picks from the 5th week of the Freelance Business Month program.
- Trends and Opportunities for Event Freelancers (October 28). A 30-minute webinar with Elina Jutelyte, Sarah Robbins and Staci Hutchinson for freelance event professionals exploring key industry trends, new business opportunities, and practical ways to stay competitive.
- Never Have I Ever - Freelancer Edition (October 29). A candid, funny, and honest panel for freelancers and consultants. Hear real stories about pricing mistakes, tricky clients, and freelance impostor moments from Louise Gregson-Williams, Rosie Hawkins, and Keir Whitaker. Practical advice, zero fluff — just the real side of self-employment.
- FBM Closing - Building your Authority and your Personal Brand as a Freelancer, hosted by Elina Jutelyte (October 31). An inspiring session with Rowena Hennigan and Beatrice Ngalula Kabutakapua on turning real-life experiences into authentic authority. Learn how storytelling, vulnerability, and self-awareness can help freelancers and professionals build meaningful, resilient personal brands.
Check out the full program.
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WEEKLY DIGEST #43 OF 2025
- The Writer’s Room — Almost nothing truly creative is made alone. Seth Godin reminds us that every artist, writer, or entrepreneur has a “writer’s room,” a mix of professionals, tools, and technology, and the magic happens when we use them to amplify our vision, not replace it.
- In a Session Of About 20 People, There Were 5 AI Assistants — Elina Jutelyte’s recent experience sparked a wider debate about whether events should start asking not just who’s attending, but what’s attending — and what that means for privacy, trust, and sharing knowledge in the age of generative AI.
- Business Strategy for Freelancers: Why Traditional Planning Fails Solo Businesses — Sarah Duran summarizes another Future is Freelance forum, showing why freelancers need flexible strategy over fixed plans, and how shifting from “I’m just a freelancer” to “I run a business” changes everything.
- 5 Ways to Build a Resilient Freelance Career in the Dawn of AI — Melissa Wong shares five actionable practices, from managing time and finances to nurturing networks and updating skills, to help independent professionals stay adaptable, connected, and ready for what’s next.
- Entrepreneurs on Disney+ — An original Spanish series Entrepreneurs premieres tomorrow, October 23, 2025, on Disney+. The story follows a group of freelancers who meet daily in a new coworking space where they try to get their projects off the ground.
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ENTREPRENEURS ON DISNEY+
Watching tip: An original Spanish series Entrepreuners is coming soon to Disney+ — it follows a group of freelancers who meet daily at a new coworking space where they try to get their projects off the ground. The premiere is set for October 23, 2025.
Here’s the short synopsis:
“Gonzalo, a bar owner's son, keeps failing at nightlife ventures funded by his father. Given one last chance with a new space, he partners with a self-proclaimed guru to open a coworking space, supervised by his sister Julia.”
The trailer is currently available only in Spanish:
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WEEKLY DIGEST #42 OF 2025
- This One Question Changed How I Pitch Clients — Sara Gibson reminds freelancers that success often comes from simplicity, for example by asking clients, “How can I make this project easier for you?” She shares lessons on clarity, boundaries, and celebrating small wins in the messy, experimental world of freelancing.
- Why Your Taste Matters More than Ever in an AI World — Mark McGuinness argues that as AI floods the world with cheap, mediocre content, the defining advantage of human creators is taste — the ability to judge, refine, and elevate creative work. AI can generate endless drafts, but only humans have the judgment to choose what’s truly good, meaningful, and emotionally resonant.
- I Matched My Corporate Salary in My First Year of Freelance Writing: These Are The 5 Steps I Took, by Olivia Rockeman — During her first year freelancing, Olivia matched her corporate salary by following five key steps. She diversified her income, networked boldly in unexpected places, and never underpriced her time. Reliability, clear communication, and community support helped her turn solo work into a sustainable business.
- The Art of the Newsletter — Austin Kleon argues that the art of a newsletter lies less in what you send and more in why people open it. It should serve your creative practice—not just promote it—by showing what matters to you, offering small moments of value, and building relationships rather than broadcasting. Consistency and choice (free vs. paid) foster trust and connection more than perfection.
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NEW MEMBER: SLAVENA LISKOVA
Meet our new member: Slavena Liskova, a PPC specialist with over 10 years of experience.
Slavena helps brands — from ambitious startups to established companies — grow through smart, data-backed advertising across six European markets. Her clients appreciate not only the results she delivers, but also her transparency, fairness, and focus on long-term partnerships.
Beyond PPC, she brings a broad marketing skill set spanning email marketing, affiliate programs, product comparators, and Meta Ads. By collaborating with designers, developers, and agencies, Slavena ensures each campaign is part of a complete, well-rounded marketing strategy.
⭐ Are you a top freelance expert? Join us to let your star shine all over the EU!
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WEEKLY DIGEST #41 OF 2025
- The Art of Writing a Gentle Reminder Email Without Sounding Pushy, by Freya Laskowski — This guide shows how to craft polite, effective follow-ups by using short subject lines, framing around the recipient’s benefit, adding context, and offering a clear call to action. It’s all about respect, clarity, and timing.
- From Slinging Words to Selling Expertise: A 1 on 1 Coaching Case Study with Josh Monen, a podcast by Austin L. Church — Josh Monen transformed his freelance copywriting career by shifting from overwork to strategy—building productized offers, becoming a fractional CMO, and finding both higher fees and greater freedom. His story shows how the right coaching can turn burnout into leverage.
- Mental Health Research — How does self-employment affect your mental health? Since 2019, the Leapers community has surveyed freelancers worldwide to understand the link between freelance work and wellbeing. The 2025 edition is now open — share your experience anonymously and explore past results online.
- Stop Relying on Referrals: 3 Simple Shifts That Bring Premium Clients to You, by Tasha Prados — Freelancers don’t have to wait for referrals to find high-value clients. As Tasha explains, creating outcome-driven offers, refining messaging, and showing up consistently can attract premium work and build a sustainable business.
- Ject! by Seth Godin — a simple reminder to stop waiting for permission and start creating.
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MENTAL HEALTH SURVEY
How does self-employment affect your mental health? The UK-based Leapers community has been running an annual survey since 2019 to better understand the connection between freelance work and mental wellbeing.
Each year, hundreds of self-employed professionals from around the world share their experiences — and the insights gathered help shape resources, community support, and even policy. If you'd like to share yours, the 2025 edition is now open.
It only takes a few minutes to complete, and all responses are completely anonymous. You can also explore results from previous years on their website.
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