Heart Centered Service, a podcast about freelance

After producing 30 episodes of Heart Centered Service in 2019, we have decided to take a short break to focus on our vision and build our free community of freelancers at heartcenteredservice.co. We will be returning with new episodes of the podcast in March 2020. Until then, you can catch up on our first 30 episodes, and catch up with us in our community.

About Melanie St. Clair Melanie St. Clair is a mindset coach who believes our greatest gift and responsibility is to heal ourselves. Her mission is to help you heal so that your inner child doesn't run your business and your most powerful CEO self does. She's helped her clients hit their biggest income months without letting people pleasing, perfectionism, and an overly complicated relationship with money stop them. When she's not helping her rockstar clients, you can find her traveling the world (or to the grocery store) with her husband Jeramia, sipping matcha lattes, or hopelessly trying to get her cats to take selfies with her. Website URL www.themoderndaymystic.co Social media handles Instagram @themoderndaymystic.co Promo opt-in (lead magnet) www.themoderndaymystic.co/guide Subscribe iTunes / Spotify / Stitcher Follow us on Instagram @heartcenteredservice Join our Community!

In today's episode, we are sitting down with Shauna VanBogart! Shauna VanBogart is a business and transformation coach, speaker, and certified hypnotist. She has worked in the field of transformation for over 12 years, helping thousands of entrepreneurs take an inside-out approach to achieving their goals. About Shauna Van Bogart Shauna VanBogart is a business and transformation coach, speaker, and certified hypnotist. She has worked in the field of transformation for over 12 years, helping thousands of entrepeneurs take an inside-out approach to achieving their goals. She has a Master of Arts degree in Communication and Leadership from Gonzaga University as well as a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication, Business Administration and a Certificate in Entrepeneurial Studies from University of Iowa. Website URL www.ShaunaVanBogart.com Social handle handles www.instagram.com/shaunavanbogarthttps://www.facebook.com/ShaunaVanBogart/https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaunavanbogart/ Promo opt-in (lead magnet) https://www.shaunavanbogart.com/apply-for-coaching -- a 15 minute clarity call Subscribe iTunes / Spotify / Stitcher Follow us on Instagram @heartcenteredservice Join our Facebook community!

In this episode, we’re talking about the habits you need to develop in order to become a successful freelancer. Being your own boss is so awesome, because it brings so much freedom into your day, but it also comes with a lot of responsibility. You are responsible for managing your own time, your own paycheck, and choosing your priorities. Building and running a successful service-based business comes down to the small things you do every single day. Those little decisions add up and accumulate over time. In his book, The Power of Habit, Charles Duhigg explains how 99% of the things we do every day are completely on autopilot. And that’s actually a good thing, because if you had to think about every little thing you do every day, you would lose your mind. But as a freelancer, as someone who wants to build a better life for yourself, it is so important that you think about your habits and curate them to fit the person and business owner that you want to be.

Creating a solid client experience is one of the most important things you can do as a freelancer. Streamlining workflows and processes helps your client see you as the talented professional you truly are. Today we're sharing what we do in our own businesses to help spark inspiration in what you can do in your own freelance business. Show Notes and References Acuity: Dubsado Slack Discord Subscribe iTunes / Spotify / Stitcher Follow us on Instagram @heartcenteredservice Join our Facebook community!

In today's episode, we talk to Allison-Evelyn Gower, a Brand Strategist & Copywriter who gives words (vodka shots of) personality. Allison has this magical way with words that helps women entrepreneurs have a fierce “so you” website. Tune into this episode for actionable tips to spice up your website copy. Download Allison's 3-Minute Website Ad Libs: https://allisonevelyn.com/heart-centered View the shownotes for this episode: https://heartcenteredservice.co/episode/26

In this episode, we’re talking about niching down! We both personally started as do-it-all generalists juggling everything. Now, as we both niche down, we’re talking about the benefits of becoming a specialist and how you can build a signature specialty of your own! https://heartcenteredservice.co/episode/25

Today we are so excited to welcome couples therapist Elizabeth Earnshaw, LMFT, to the show! You might be wondering… why is a couples therapist on a podcast about freelancing? But as we say on this show often, freelancing can empower you to become the best version of yourself. At the core of Heart-Centered Service is connecting with your inner voice so you can positively impact others you work with. And as Elizabeth said herself during the interview: “The more we learn how to have better relationships with others, the easier life becomes.” View the shownotes: https://heartcenteredservice.co/episode/24

Angela is the founder of Golden Oasis Media, a Pinterest management & strategy studio. She's a blogger turned Pinterest wizard who has a heart for helping creative entrepreneurs and online coaches create a community of raving fans with the power of Pinterest! Besides Pinterest, she's obsessed with plants, all things spiritual, and feeding her soul with travel adventures. Connect with Angela: Instagram | Pinterest | Website 4 Things You Must Do to Grow Your Email List with Pinterest Subscribe iTunes / Spotify / Stitcher Follow us on Instagram @heartcenteredservice Join our Facebook community!

In this episode, we’re interviewing Eden Fried talking about creating a passive income stream with a tripwire offers! I have followed Eden’s journey for three years now… and I am so, so excited for her to share the art of selling digital products online with you! Eden ditched her plan to go to law school and started an online business instead. She's the host of the Rebel Boss Ladies podcast, the founder of Rebel Boss University (a membership community for product creators), and the founder and host of the Rebel Boss Summit, a twice annual virtual summit for current or aspiring digital product creators.

Today’s episode is an inspiring interview with Vernon Maxxwell. We talk about embracing imperfection, taking risks, and taking leaps of faith to pursue ambitions without limitations.

There is NO one-size-fits-all when it comes to goal-setting. In today’s episode, we talk about the different ways we set goals for our freelance business.

This is the last episode of our Money Series! So far, we have talked about how to manage your business finances and how to reinvest your profit back into your business. As a freelancer, you are responsible for making sure that you are bringing enough money into your business to pay yourself, pay the government, and have profit left over to invest in the growth of your business. And all this starts with how you are pricing your services. In this episode, we talk about how to price your services for profit as well as how you can ensure you are always getting the payment you deserve!

In this episode, we are sitting down with Kat Arapis, a business and life coach. Kat is a finance grad with fortune-500 experience and a year of coaching people in launching and growing their businesses. This is a part of our Money for Freelancers Series, where we have talked about topics ranging from money mindset to managing and growing your business finances. Now we are going to combine these two topics and discuss where financial literacy and responsible money decisions fit in with the universal laws and money mindset.

In this episode, we talk about ways your can reinvest profits from your freelance business in a way that aligns with your own personal goals. Think about your money differently as a freelancer - certain amount set aside as growth.

We are continuing our series diving into money and freelance and talking about balancing those books as a freelancer! When you have that to-do list full of things to do for clients, keeping up with your finances is easy to put on the backburner… but keeping up with your finances is ridiculously important! So we sit down and chat with Certified Elite Quickbooks ProAdvisor and the owner of remote bookkeeping firm Magnolia Virtual Solutions Amanda Altman! Amanda loves helping clients tackle their bookkeeping headaches, because it all just makes cents to her. Please note that this isn't financial advice. While we hope this episode will help guide you towards an informed decision, we always recommend talking to a trained professional about your unique case. https://heartcenteredservice.co/16

It's hard to scale a service-based business without getting creative about ways to bring in money. Our mission is to help you build a profitable business from your passion, so we compiled a list of things you can do to make money. Some of these require that you have an audience, some don't. https://heartcenteredservice.co/episode/15

46% of Americans wouldn’t be prepared to pay an unexpected bill of over $400. In this episode, we talk about money mindset! The truth is, we learn how to have a relationship with money from the people who raised us from a very young age. The way we interact with money is a very personal topic… but today we’re talking about how to update your beliefs and heal your relationship with money. https://heartcenteredservice.co/episode/14

There is no one way to plan because everyone is different. We all have different obligations, businesses, and personalities, so anyone who gives a templated, cookie-cutter method for productivity is just setting you up for failure. This week we sit down with Megan Seeley, host of the Plan Like A Rebel Podcast, and we talk about how you can organize your life in a way that works for you. Do you want to feel organized and in control of your life/business while also having room in your day for flow, inspiration, and whatever else life throws at you? Then this podcast episode is for you! https://heartcenteredservice.co/episode/13

In this episode, we talk about our own personal experiences balancing freelancing and our own mental health. Being an entrepreneur forces you to become the best version of yourself. But while you’re on your way to the best version of yourself, you have to get upfront and personal with your dark side. https://heartcenteredservice.co/episode/12

In this episode, we are calling out every person who has complained about the social media algorithm before. We’re talking about how to build a relationship with your current clients through email marketing. Email marketing is the only way you can collect followers on a platform that you own, plus it will be full of people who really care about your business - people are really selective about who they let into their inbox! https://heartcenteredservice.co/episode/11

You have your website and social media set up, now it's time to create some long-form content. Head over to heartcenteredservice.co to read the show notes and download the guide. https://heartcenteredservice.co/episode/10

In this episode we continue our Marketing for Freelancers series by talking about how to grow your freelancing business on social media. We also have a real talk about what it's like to put yourself out there and be vulnerable to your followers. Make sure you listen to the beginning of the series to learn about the marketing levels, and download our guide at heartcenteredservice.co .

Get your notebooks out! This week, we are taking a break from our “Marketing for Freelancers” series and interviewing Purpose Coach Sheila Joy. Sheila helps creatives transform their true potential into a thriving, soul-aligned business. We alll feel stuck at times, and it’s confusing to move forward in your business when you’re NOT aligned with your true calling.

Your website is the foundation on which you will build the rest of your marketing strategy! It’s where you are going to be sending everyone to learn about you, who you are, and what you do. We argue that while your website IS your modern-day resumé, you don't need a professional designer OR know how to code, in order to have one. https://heartcenteredservice.co/episode/7

Click here to get the free guide! https://pages.convertkit.com/0c16a90045/9b776f9dd7 In this episode, we talk about how to get started marketing your business online! Everyone and their mother has this complicated, “secret” formula for online marketing. So it’s easy to want to start your website, jump on all the social media platforms, and just do #allthethings #allatonce. The reality is, you should approach your marketing like a video game. Step back, and master one level before moving onto the next one. In this first episode, we talk about how to start building your online presence with a website and landing page. https://heartcenteredservice.co/episode/6

In this episode, we talk about in-person networking for freelancers! In-person networking is one of the most powerful things you can do when you’re building an online, service-based business. Most of our clients are from our in-person network. Plus, working from home can be lonely - so it’s valuable to connect with like-minded people who you can bounce ideas with. We’re going to talk all about our experience and tips for in-person networking. http://heartcenteredservice.co/episode/5

Trading time for money is an easy exchange. But have you ever thought about putting in the work first to reap the benefits later? In this episode, we talk about affiliate marketing from a freelancer’s perspective! Affiliate marketing is when you promote a company’s service or product and you get a commission every time you inspire someone to take a specific action. While affiliate marketing streams can be “passive,” they also require a lot of work to set up - and then work along the way to maintain! But the main appeal to affiliate marketing is it’s one way that you aren’t exchanging time for money. http://heartcenteredservice.co/episode/4

In this episode, we talk about how to create a sustainable business model as an overachieving freelancer who wants to do #allthethings. There’s a lot of talk about how freelancers are high achievers by nature. But we talk about different ways to manage your sanity as a freelancer who wants to do all the things – so you can create balance in your life and avoid burning yourself out. http://heartcenteredservice.co/episode/3

There’s no one way to start a business! But everyone encounters roadblocks and speed bumps on their path to success. In this episode, we talk about things we wish we had known when we started our business - from getting clients, to money mindset, and even multi-tasking. Spoiler alert: we think multi-tasking is the worst thing ever. http://heartcenteredservice.co/episode/2

In the first episode of Heart-Centered Service, we introduce this show and ourselves! We start by talking about what freelancing means to both of us. Then, we introduce ourselves - Francesca Mamlin and Krista Aoki! Francesca served her clients as a copywriter and digital marketing until she found her first business coaching client. Krista serves her clients as a WordPress website designer and brand manager. Join us as we talk about the importance of freelancing in personal development, and what heart-centered service means to us. http://heartcenteredservice.co/episode/1