This post will help you with Phase 1 of the Black Freelance Foundations Workbook…if you haven’t started yours yet, download it now! There are a thousand different ways to earn online and one, surefire way to fail — That’s not understanding what you’re really trying to do. I put this list together because I realized that […]
How to Cold Contact a Client
No Portfolio? No problem.
This post will help you with Phase 3 of the Black Freelance Foundations Workbook…if you haven’t started yours yet, download it now! This post is geared toward writers, but it’s worth a read for freelancers of every skill set to get some inspiration on getting past the portfolio hurdle. “You need experience to get experience.” […]
…So I Just Realized How My Emotional Eating Works
A friend of mine just texted me to let me know her pants are fitting better; this is on top of the 15 lbs she’s dropped since leaving an office work environment. I couldn’t help but smile since I’d experienced the same thing since I was laid off…less stress, more ease in making good food […]
5 Ways to Beat Freelance Rejection Before it Even Starts
This post will help you with Phase 1 of the Black Freelance Foundations Workbook…if you haven’t started yours yet, download it now! “They just weren’t the one.” That has to be one of the top three tiredest dating clichés out there. Tired or not though, it can still sting…but why does it hurt? Many people […]
Blogger vs. Freelance Writer: 5 Key Differences
This post will help you with Phase 1 of the Black Freelance Foundations Workbook…if you haven’t started yours yet, download it now! You wouldn’t know it by spending time on the Internet, but blogging is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to ways you can get paid to write. From content marketing […]
Freelancing During a Natural Disaster
I’m taking a break from prepping for hurricane Matthew (tired of this now) and have to apologize for not getting this out earlier, especially considering the damage already done in the Caribbean. When it comes to natural disasters, hurricanes, if I had to choose, would be at the top of my list (that’s a big reason […]
My Essential Freelance Tools
Updated 7/12/2018 Here’s a list of my favorite platforms and products in a few different categories. If you’ve got suggestions for your own or want to know what I use for a certain function, drop it right in the comments! Domain/Website Hosting I’ve always used Blue Host because it’s simple and cheap, but I’ve heard […]
10 Things That Impact Your Spending More Than You Realize
This post will help you with Phase 1 of the Black Freelance Foundations Workbook…if you haven’t started yours yet, download it now! I don’t talk about money much around here, and that’s mostly because there are a bunch of resources out there on budgeting, accounting and whatnot. That though, doesn’t mean it’s not important. Freelancing […]
Colin Kaepernick Offended White American Culture — As an Employee
Reactions to Colin Kaepernick’s inaction stand as a stark reminder of White ownership culture, its love of The Employer, and the personal offense of protest. It’s strange, isn’t it? The way this outrage over Colin Kaepernick’s incredibly peaceful protest, directed at the United States as a whole, has shifted into a discussion about veterans. […]