Talk Freelance To Me
Freelance gives women the flexibility and freedom to make money in a way that Corporate America just can’t. Join longtime freelance writer, journalist, and mom of three Ashley Cisneros Mejia as she interviews fellow women freelance writers and other freelance professionals about the business of freelancing. If you want to learn how to monetize your creative talents, make money on your own terms, and design a flexible life you love, this show is for you.
Talk Freelance To Me: A Podcast for Women Freelancers
Where Self-Employed Women Writers, Freelancers, and Solopreneurs Meet to Master the 1099 Contractor Lifestyle
Episodes
45 episodes
Writing, Boundaries, and How to Be a Feisty Freelancer with Dr. Sue Bowness
What does it really take to build a freelance business that feels steady, fulfilling, and true to who you are? Every freelancer faces moments of doubt, especially when the industry shifts, competition rises, or motivation f...
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Episode 25
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50:44
How to Protect Your Energy as a Freelancer with Arlene Ambrose
Are you creating a business that supports your well-being, or one that silently drains it?In this episode of The Talk Freelance To Me® Podcast, host Ashley Cisneros Mejia sits down with registered nurse, wellness educator, and c...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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52:05
How to Write Your Freelance Success Story with Rachel Smith and Lynne Testoni of The Content Byte
Two powerhouse Australian creatives. Seven years of podcasting wisdom. One honest conversation about building something that lasts.In this episode of The Talk Freelance To Me® Podcast, host Ashley Cisneros Mejia sits down with R...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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48:00
How to Start Ugly with Freelancer Turned Founder Alex “Nemo” Hanse
In this episode of The Talk Freelance To Me® Podcast, host Ashley Cisneros Mejia sits down with creator, designer, entrepreneur, and all-around inspiration Alex “Nemo” Hanse, the mind behind the Foolies movement and one of the most refreshingly...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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47:05
Freelance Writing Business Tips That Actually Work with Mandy Ellis
Are you tired of feast-and-famine freelance cycles and clients who treat you like an order taker?In this episode of The Talk Freelance To Me® Podcast, host Ashley Cisneros Mejia sits down with powerhouse freelance coach and writ...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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1:05:05
How Freelancers Can Build Passive Income Streams With Sandra Beckwith
As a freelancer, how can you make more money from work you’ve already created?In this episode, host Ashley Cisneros Mejia sits down with award-winning publicist-turned-book-marketing-coach Sandra Beckwith to explore how writers ca...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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35:32
How To Diversify Your Freelance Business with Intention
How do you protect your freelance writing business from uncertainty, burnout, and AI disruption?In this solo episode, host Ashley Cisneros Mejia shares the exact framework she presented at the Growth Without Burnout Summit, a virtual con...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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18:11
How to Raise Your Freelance Writing Rates with Austin Church of Freelance Cake
How do you raise your freelance writing rates—and your confidence—at the same time?In this powerful episode of The Talk Freelance To Me Podcast, host Ashley Cisneros Mejia welcomes writer, coach, and creator of Freelance Cake, Austin Chu...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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45:37
Freelance Success Strategies: What I Learned at the ASJA Conference
How can you build a thriving freelance writing career in today’s competitive market?In this solo episode of The Talk Freelance To Me Podcast, host Ashley Cisneros Mejia takes you behind the scenes of her experience at the ASJA W...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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40:05
How to Thrive in Freelance by Thinking Like a CEO with Rod Colon
How can you take control of your freelance career like a CEO?In this episode of The Talk Freelance To Me Podcast, host Ashley Cisneros Mejia reconnects with her longtime mentor, Rod Colon, to explore the transformative "CE...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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36:53
From Writing to Consulting: Freelance Success and Giving Back with Mara Shorr
How can you turn your creative passion into a thriving freelance business and still give back?In this episode host Ashley Cisneros Mejia sits down with long-time friend and expert consultant Mara Shorr to explore the intersection of jour...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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53:47
From Freelancer to Bestselling Author: Writing Lessons from Newbery Medalist Jerry Craft
How can staying true to your story unlock your biggest creative breakthrough?In this episode Ashley Cisneros Mejia chats with award-winning author and illustrator Jerry Craft, creator of New Kid—the first graphic novel to ever w...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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1:01:18
Behind Medium’s Growth: CEO Tony Stubblebine on Helping Writers Thrive
How can Medium’s unique platform help you reach new audiences and maximize your freelance potential?In this episode we sit down with Tony Stubblebine, CEO of Medium, to explore how the platform is impacting the world of writing.Wi...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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24:25
Freelance Breakthroughs: Priya Joi on Science, Identity, and Motherhood
What lessons can a two-decade freelancer in science and health communication offer to the next generation of freelancers?In this episode we chat with Priya Joi, a distinguished science journalist and global health communications expert, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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1:03:22
Freelancer to Professor: How to Land Your Dream Teaching Gig with Jenna Spinelle
Hey freelancer, have you ever considered teaching at a university? Our guest, Jenna Spinelle, is a freelance writer, podcaster, and instructor at Penn State University. She shares her inspiring journey from freelancer to professor ...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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31:20
How Niche Freelance Writing Can Elevate Your Career with Birder Bryony Angell
How do you find and fill a freelance writing content vacuum in your industry?Join us as we sit down with Bryony Angell, a narrative non-fiction writer who has carved out a unique niche in the world of birding. Bryony shares h...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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25:05
How to Juggle a 9-5 and Thriving Freelance Side Hustles Without Losing Your Mind with Donna Raphael
Can you run a successful freelance business while working in a corporate 9-5 job?Yes, IF you can master time management and set clear expectations!Don't miss this inspiring episode of The Talk Freelance To Me Podcast featuring the...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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39:22
How To Find Freelance Writing Work FAST When You Need Money NOW
Are you a freelance writer struggling during economic uncertainty? Tune in to this episode of The Talk Freelance To Me Podcast where host Ashley Cisneros shares actionable strategies for finding freelance writing work fast when you ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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39:07
Understanding Audiences and Writing Compelling Stories with Lyle Smith, author of WHY YELLOW MATTERS
Discover the secrets to finding inspiration and creating meaningful work on the latest episode of The Talk Freelance To Me Podcast. Host Ashley Cisneros Mejia sits down with author and consultant Lyle Smith to discuss his new book WHY YELLOW MA...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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56:44
Our Freelance Writing Podcast Turns 1! A Year of Freelance Success Stories
In a special anniversary episode of The Talk Freelance To Me Podcast, host Ashley Cisneros Mejia takes listeners on a reflective journey through the past year of the podcast, celebrating its first birthday with insights, stories, and key takeaw...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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31:04
Burnout to Boundaries: How to Value Your Time & Protect your Sanity As a Freelancer with Wudan Yan
What's the first step to taking control of your work life as a freelance entrepreneur?Tune in to the latest episode of The Talk Freelance To Me Podcast featuring award-winning journalist Wudan Yan! In this episode Wudan shares her inspir...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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32:45
Equal Pay Day: Women Freelancers’ Guide for Getting PAID
“We work hard for the money, so hard for it, honey!”In this episode we chat about Equal Pay Day and uncover the staggering truths behind the gender and race pay gap, with hard-hitting statistics that illustrate how women, partic...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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30:39
When Motherhood Meets Writing: Surviving Chaos and Rediscovering Satisfaction with Sarah Greesonbach
How do you balance a thriving freelance writing career with the challenges of parenting young children? On this episode of The Talk Freelance To Me Podcast, host Ashley Cisneros Mejia sits down with B2B writing expert and fellow mom...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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22:09
Introducing Lauren Cordero, Talk Freelance To Me’s Very First Intern
Are you ready to meet our very first intern? In this episode of The Talk Freelance To Me Podcast, host Ashley Cisneros Mejia introduces Lauren Cordero, an ambitious freshman at the University of Central Florida who is already pursu...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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35:26
Season 2 Kickoff - A New Journey of Empowerment and Opportunity in Freelance Writing
Talk Freelance To Me - Where Self-Employed Women Writers, Freelancers, and Solopreneurs Meet to Master the 1099 Contractor LifestyleIn this episode we kick off the second season of The Talk Freelance To Me Podcast! Listen in as h...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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10:03