Jul 9, 2026
How much should you actually be charging as a freelancer? Spoiler: there's no magic number, but there are some brilliant guides out there to help you stop plucking figures out of thin air. This episode is your cheat sheet to finding out what other freelancers are really charging, so you can stop guessing and start...
Jul 2, 2026
Ever feel like everyone else got the "how to freelance successfully" manual and you're just winging it? This week's episode is here to tell you: you're not alone, and that glossy six-figure freelance life you see on social media is mostly smoke and mirrors. In this episode, I get honest about what freelancing actually...
Jun 25, 2026
In this quick episode, I’m sharing a warning about scammy discovery call bookings that freelancers are increasingly running into now that we rely on booking links. I’ve heard of calls being booked where the other person turns up just to hard sell to the freelancer, and a recent example from my team involved...
Jun 18, 2026
In this episode of The Freelancer’s Tea Break, I’m reflecting on my son nearing the end of primary school and sharing practical ways I’ve managed childcare while freelancing, especially over the long summer holidays.
I explain how UK tax-free childcare works (pay £8 in, get £2 topped up) and remind you it can...
Jun 11, 2026
In this episode, I’m talking through what to do when someone asks you to work for free, whether it’s an unpaid “test project”, spec work, or a talk with no budget. I share why you can (and should) feel confident declining, plus a few polite scripts you can use.
If you do want to offer something, I cover...