The Freelancer's Tea Break

Apr 16, 2026

In this episode of the Freelancer's Teabreak, Emma Cossey chats with Katherine Pearse (nee Hall), fractional CFO, systemic coach, and movement facilitator, about what it actually means to go fractional. Katherine breaks down how a fractional CFO differs from a consultant, interim, or part-time hire, and why that...

Apr 9, 2026

Feeling overwhelmed by rising subscription costs? In this rewind episode of the Freelancers Tea Break, host Emma Cossey shares practical, actionable tips to help freelancers and small business owners cut down on their software expenses without sacrificing the tools that keep their businesses running.

In this episode,...

Apr 2, 2026

In this episode of The Freelancers Tea Break, host Emma Cossey shares her essential quarter two to-do list for freelancers.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• What Making Tax Digital means for freelancers and how to prepare for it
• How to set up your bookkeeping systems and stay on top of your finances for the new tax...

Mar 26, 2026

In this episode, I share my essential desk items that actually matter for freelancers, no aesthetic fluff, just practical tools that boost productivity:

• Water bottle: Stay hydrated throughout your workday
• Second screen: Reduce overwhelm and boost productivity with dual monitors
• Desk snacks: Keep trail mix, protein...

Mar 19, 2026

Can AI really replace human coaches and freelancers? In this episode, I break down why coaching, and many freelance services, require the irreplaceable human touch.

Key Points Covered:

• Why coaches facilitate rather than prescribe solutions
• The importance of body language, tone, and non-verbal cues
• How lived experience...