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In this episode, we explore the world of freelancing with successful journalist and media commentator Melissa Hoyer. Melissa shares her career journey, from her early days in newsrooms to her success as a freelance professional. It's a great chat, covering the impact of social media on celebrity culture, and the challenges of maintaining multiple income streams.   Melissa also chats about: How she grew her Instagram following to 80k Why she feels it's important to be authentic on social media Staying visible in the industry Her experiences with TV commentary and event hosting The evolution of celebrity culture The reality behind the glamour Navigating multiple income streams Competing with free labour The hustle of freelance writing Connect with Melissa on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/melissahoyer/ or via her website: https://melissahoyer.com/  Find Lynne www.lynnetestoni.com Find Rachel www.rachelsmith.com.au Rachel's List www.rachelslist.com.au   If you have questions you'd like us to answer in our next Q&A episode, just send them here. Thanks (as always) to our sponsors Rounded (www.rounded.com.au), an easy invoicing and accounting solution that helps freelancers run their businesses with confidence. Looking to take advantage of the discount for Rachel's List Gold Members? Email us at: hello@rachelslist.com.au for the details.   Episode edited by Marker Creative Co www.markercreative.co 

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 This week on The Content Byte, we have something a little different, but hopefully still useful. This episode was originally recorded as part of Austin Church's Growth Without Burnout Summit held recently. This virtual event was inspiring and useful and featured speakers from all across the world talking about how to grow a thriving freelance business without burning out. As part of his amazing summit, Austin asked Rachel and I about our friendship and how and why we started this podcast. We first met Austin when he was the keynote speaker at the Content by Summit in 2024. We felt honoured and flattered that he asked us to be involved with his summit. It was a great chat so we thought we would share it with our listeners. It's almost our origin story. We talk about how a friendship-turned partnership evolved into a thriving podcast, the summit, and an unexpected SEO goldmine. From dividing tasks based on complementary strengths to navigating conflict without contracts, we share how we found success - and still remained friends. Connect with Austin L. Church through his Freelance Cake website: https://www.freelancecake.com/ And his community at: https://www.freelancecake.com/community Find Lynne www.lynnetestoni.com  Find Rachel www.rachelsmith.com.au  Rachel's List www.rachelslist.com.au  If you have questions you'd like us to answer in our next Q&A episode, just send them here. Thanks (as always) to our sponsors Rounded (www.rounded.com.au), an easy invoicing and accounting solution that helps freelancers run their businesses with confidence. Looking to take advantage of the discount for Rachel's List Gold Members? Email us at: hello@rachelslist.com.au for the details. Episode edited by Marker Creative Co www.markercreative.co     

In this episode Rachel and Lynne discuss the intricacies of freelance finances with Julia Newbould, an editor, journalist, and author with extensive experience in financial reporting. Julia shares insights on transitioning from spreadsheets to accounting software, the importance of financial literacy, and strategies for effective money management for freelancers.   She also talks about: Her journey in journalism Her efforts to increase female representation in financial advising  Setting up multiple bank accounts for effective cash flow management The significance of emergency funds Superannuation for freelancers Plus tips on raising prices and handling financial anxiety Connect with Julia via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-newbould-44454712/  Find Lynne www.lynnetestoni.com Find Rachel www.rachelsmith.com.au  Rachel's List www.rachelslist.com.au If you have questions you'd like us to answer in our next Q&A episode, just send them here. Thanks (as always) to our sponsors Rounded (www.rounded.com.au), an easy invoicing and accounting solution that helps freelancers run their businesses with confidence. Looking to take advantage of the discount for Rachel's List Gold Members? Email us at: hello@rachelslist.com.au for the details. Episode edited by Marker Creative Co www.markercreative.co 

This week on the podcast, Rachel & Lynne are chatting with Lee Elwood, an accredited editor, content writer, and copywriter. Lee shares her freelancing journey, emphasising the value of professional networks and accreditation through the Institute of Professional Editors (IPED). During our chat, Lee talks about: Different types of editing, from copy edits to structural edits and proofreading What IPED accreditation is and how you can achieve it Why she is a huge fan of networks and being active in the editing community How the type of work she does has evolved over the years Where and how she finds her clients How she has grown her business, without losing focus The impact of AI on the field Connect with Lee via her website: https://ellwords.com.au/  or on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lrellwood/  Find Lynne www.lynnetestoni.com  Find Rachel www.rachelsmith.com.au  Rachel's List www.rachelslist.com.au  If you have questions you'd like us to answer in our next Q&A episode, just send them here. Thanks (as always) to our sponsors Rounded (www.rounded.com.au), an easy invoicing and accounting solution that helps freelancers run their businesses with confidence. Looking to take advantage of the discount for Rachel's List Gold Members? Email us at: hello@rachelslist.com.au for the details. Episode edited by Marker Creative Co www.markercreative.co     

This week Rachel and Lynne's guest is Jenny Valentish, a journalist, author, and writing coach, joins the conversation to share her career journey from fanzines to freelancing for The Guardian. She also talks about her new book, The Introvert's Guide to Leaving the House.  Jenny dives into the importance of structured feedback in writing groups, the challenges of memoir writing, and the value of teaching practical writing tools. She also shares why she likes to be quite strict about her weekly schedule and how her six-week writing workshops provide a supportive environment for writers to improve their craft and form important connections.  Connect with Jenny via her website: https://jennyvalentish.com/ or look at her courses at https://www.valentish.net/  Details about her book: https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/books/The-Introverts-Guide-to-Leaving-the-House/Jenny-Valentish/9781923135109  Find Lynne www.lynnetestoni.com Find Rachel www.rachelsmith.com.au Rachel's List www.rachelslist.com.au If you have questions you'd like us to answer in our next Q&A episode, just send them here. Thanks (as always) to our sponsors Rounded (www.rounded.com.au), an easy invoicing and accounting solution that helps freelancers run their businesses with confidence. Looking to take advantage of the discount for Rachel's List Gold Members? Email us at: hello@rachelslist.com.au for the details. Episode edited by Marker Creative Co www.markercreative.co 

This week Rachel and Lynne are chatting with Michelle Newell, a narrative strategist based in Melbourne/Naarm who shares her expertise on using storytelling for content strategy and branding. During our chat, we talk about: How freelancers can transition into thought leadership – and why they should Why you need a unique point of view  How to leverage personal branding How to handle a fear of visibility and trolls How to secure speaking gigs, enhance visibility, and charge premium rates for your services Connect with Michelle via her website: https://thestorytelling.biz/  or on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-newell/  Find Lynne www.lynnetestoni.com  Find Rachel www.rachelsmith.com.au  Rachel's List www.rachelslist.com.au If you have questions you'd like us to answer in our next Q&A episode, just send them here. Thanks (as always) to our sponsors Rounded (www.rounded.com.au ), an easy invoicing and accounting solution that helps freelancers run their businesses with confidence. Looking to take advantage of the discount for Rachel's List Gold Members? Email us at: hello@rachelslist.com.au  for the details. Episode edited by Marker Creative Co www.markercreative.co 

This week our guest is Toby Schmitz, actor, screenwriter and now novelist. It's a fun chat, talking all things books, reading and writing. Toby shares insights into his upbringing in his family's second-hand bookstore, his motivations for writing, how his debut novel 'The Empress Murders' came about and why he chose such an amibitious work as his debut. He delves into the creative process of adapting a play into this novel, the challenges and rewards of publishing, using palm cards to plan his novel and what he is writing next.  The Empress Murders is out in bookstores now. Follow him on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tobymschmitz/  Find Lynne www.lynnetestoni.com Find Rachel www.rachelsmith.com.au Rachel's List www.rachelslist.com.au If you have questions you'd like us to answer in our next Q&A episode, just send them here. Thanks (as always) to our sponsors Rounded (www.rounded.com.au), an easy invoicing and accounting solution that helps freelancers run their businesses with confidence. Looking to take advantage of the discount for Rachel's List Gold Members? Email us at: hello@rachelslist.com.au for the details. Episode edited by Marker Creative Co www.markercreative.co 

This week we are trying something new - which might become a regular episode.  We are answering questions from our listeners, using our years of experience and some of the knowledge learned doing this podcast for the last six years (thanks to all our amazing guests). This week's questions include: The ethics around including past clients in future articles or commissions How to break up with a client How to pitch to a new editor or client How to avoid procrastination We hope you find this discussion helpful and thanks Tracey, Stephanie, Ros and Natalie for these questions. If you have questions you'd like us to answer in our next Q&A episode, just send them here. Find Lynne www.lynnetestoni.com Find Rachel www.rachelsmith.com.au Rachel's List www.rachelslist.com.au  Thanks (as always) to our sponsors Rounded (www.rounded.com.au), an easy invoicing and accounting solution that helps freelancers run their businesses with confidence. Looking to take advantage of the discount for Rachel's List Gold Members? Email us at: hello@rachelslist.com.au  for the details. Episode edited by Marker Creative Co www.markercreative.co 

Justin Termine: Cavs probably should sweep Heat; 'well-rounded' Pacers scare me a little bit full 789 Wed, 23 Apr 2025 11:16:46 +0000 FDMQC7OciNJq3BfSbrxnAOVkVV6ebQQG nba,cleveland cavaliers,sports The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima nba,cleveland cavaliers,sports Justin Termine: Cavs probably should sweep Heat; 'well-rounded' Pacers scare me a little bit The only place to talk about the Cleveland sports scene is with Ken Carman and Anthony Lima. The two guide listeners through the ups and downs of being a fan of the Browns, Cavaliers, Guardians and Ohio State Buckeyes in Northeast Ohio. They'll help you stay informed with breaking news, game coverage, and interviews with top personalities.Catch The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima live Monday through Friday (6 a.m. - 10 a.m ET) on 92.3 The Fan, the exclusive audio home of the Browns, or on the Audacy app. For more, follow the show on X @KenCarmanShow. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False

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In this week's episode co-hosts Rachel and Lynne chat withGeorgia Rickard, an award-winning journalist turned content strategist.   Founder of the popular Georgia's Media Circle on Facebook (a great group for writers and PRs), Georgia shares her journey from being a travel writer to becoming the youngest magazine editor in Australia at 23. She discusses:   the importance of building a personal brand the challenges of making oneself visible online, and the evolving landscape of freelancing with the rise of AI   She also talks about how and why she set up Georgia's Media Circle, and her upcoming event, Brand Camp, which is designed to help creatives build and monetise their personal brands. It's all about the value of authenticity, confidence, and adapting to new industry trends.   Georgia's Media Circle is here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/georgiasmediacircle Georgia's agency website is: https://wearegeorge.co/   Details about Brand Camp are here: https://www.georgiarickard.com/brand-camp And if you use the code RLIST100 you can get a $100 discount on the cost.   Find Lynne www.lynnetestoni.com Find Rachel www.rachelsmith.com.au Rachel's List www.rachelslist.com.au   Thanks (as always) to our sponsors Rounded (www.rounded.com.au), an easy invoicing and accounting solution that helps freelancers run their businesses with confidence. Looking to take advantage of the discount for Rachel's List Gold Members? Email us at: hello@rachelslist.com.au  for the details.   Episode edited by Marker Creative Co www.markercreative.co   

This week on the podcast, Rachel & Lynne are chatting with former journalist, now educator, writer and editor, Dan Kaufman, about something they all feel passionately about - the craft of writing and editing. We have a lot of feelings about this topic, as we chat about the essential skills freelance writers need, including: the importance of mastering the basics of writing the declining emphasis on subediting and what it means for journalism the need for critical thinking, attention to detail, and self-editing the use of AI in writing and why Dan hates it! Connect with Dan through his website:   https://mediasurvival.com/   Dan's next public workshops are:   Press release writing and media pitching on 6 May https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/press-release-writing-and-media-pitching-course-live-half-day-webinar-tickets-1254147331429)   Sub-editing and proofreading on 13 and 14 May (https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/sub-editing-and-proofreading-short-course-webinar-over-two-half-days-tickets-1254191824509)   Dan is offering an exclusive 15% discount code to his courses for podcast listeners with the code: contentbyte    Find Lynne www.lynnetestoni.com Find Rachel www.rachelsmith.com.au    Rachel's List www.rachelslist.com.au  Thanks (as always) to our sponsors Rounded (www.rounded.com.au ), an easy invoicing and accounting solution that helps freelancers run their businesses with confidence. Looking to take advantage of the discount for Rachel's List Gold Members? Email us at: hello@rachelslist.com.au for the details. Episode edited by Marker Creative Co www.markercreative.co 

This week Rachel and Lynne are chatting about freelancer websites with Michal Eisik, a copywriter and course creator who shares her expertise on creating effective websites and freelance portfolios. We discuss: the importance of having a well-designed, easy-to-update website the value of client testimonials, and how to manage clippings and case studies website analytics and user behaviour whether you should display pricing on your website Michal also provides insights into different approaches to using your website for lead generation, along with a list of must-have tools for freelancers Whether you're a freelance writer, copywriter, or creative, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you succeed. Connect with Michal at https://www.michaleisik.com/  Find Rachel www.rachelsmith.com.au Find Lynne www.lynnetestoni.com   Rachel's List www.rachelslist.com.au Thanks (as always) to our sponsors Rounded (www.rounded.com.au), an easy invoicing and accounting solution that helps freelancers run their businesses with confidence. Looking to take advantage of the discount for Rachel's List Gold Members? Email us at: hello@rachelslist.com.au for the details. Episode edited by Marker Creative Co www.markercreative.co 

This week on the podcast, Rachel & Lynne are chatting with successful screenwriter Josephine Barrett. Josephine is an acclaimed novelist, teacher and script writer, writing and editing successful TV shows, series and movies.  She talks about: The difference between script writing and script editing How Home & Away helped her refine her craft How she secures regular work How teaching writing inspires and helps her to be a better writer How she makes a good living as a creative How she organises her day and maintains a disciplined approach to her work Connect with Josephine via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephine-barrett-bb872a24/  Find Rachel www.rachelsmith.com.au  Find Lynne www.lynnetestoni.com  Rachel's List www.rachelslist.com.au Thanks (as always) to our sponsors Rounded (www.rounded.com.au), an easy invoicing and accounting solution that helps freelancers run their businesses with confidence. Looking to take advantage of the discount for Rachel's List Gold Members? Email us at: hello@rachelslist.com.au for the details. Episode edited by Marker Creative Co www.markercreative.co 

Some modern bands—ones like Jack White, Larkin Poe, Greta Van Fleet and Marcus King among others—they are beginning to standout for their exceptional musical talents while still holding onto what has become somewhat of a lost art form.  “It's not uncommon that young people are making music that nods to the past,” according to the lead guitarist of one of those bands, Tyler Armstrong of The Band Feel, during the first episode of Season 6 of The Load Out Music Podcast.  Only about two years old, The Band Feel evolved out of the now-defunct Alton, Illinois-based band known as Nick Bifano and the Innocents. It has quickly become a dynamic quartet, driven by the partnership of Armstrong and lead vocalist Garrett Barcus. Rounded out by drummer T.J. Steinwart and Kadin Rea on bass guitar, the band has quickly become known for its sizzling performances that pay homage to the classic rock era while adding a modern twist. Most comparisons place the The Band Feel somewhere between Led Zeppelin and The Black Crowes, and indeed, watching Armstrong and Barcus on stage is reminiscent of the chemistry once displayed by Robert Plant and Jimmy Page.   The Band Feel had what Armstrong calls its “coming out party” just after Covid, releasing an EP that was produced by the five-time Grammy-nominated and ASCAP award winning producer, Paul Moak, at The Smokestack in Nashville. The quartet hit the road in support of Dirty Honey last Fall on the “Can't Find The Breaks” tour, playing more 30 markets in theatres across the US.    So with the newness of success, Armstrong—who is remarkably quiet and unassuming—is taking it day-by-day, just trying to focus on building a stronger brotherhood with his bandmates.  “We're still pretty new to this thing,” he said with great humility. “I think we view ourselves as special but it's always interesting hearing it. The only expectation in this world is to treat someone as good as you can. It goes deeper than my service level statement. With the band the only expectation is that you treat those of us in the band the best you can.” Special indeed. Welcome to Episode 1 of Season 6 of The Load Out Music Podcast with Tyler Armstrong of The Band Feel. You should be hearing a lot about the band in the coming years.

This week, Rachel & Lynne are chatting with content creator, agency owner and now author, Sara Howard. Sara has just released her first book, Beyond Solo, which is the guide she wished she had when she started her agency - all about how to grow your business and all the different models you can choose from. Sara chats about: What success looks like – and why it means different things to different people Different agency models, from collectives to companies, to hybrid models How she created a positive culture at her agency Why she included a lot of tools and frameworks in her book to make it practical How to work with clients as you grow The importance of good systems and processes The free resources associated with her book are here: https://www.beyondsolo.co/shop  Connect with Sara at Writers Australia, https://writers.net.au/  or through Beyond Solo at https://www.beyondsolo.co/  Find Rachel www.rachelsmith.com.au Find Lynne www.lynnetestoni.com Rachel's List www.rachelslist.com.au Thanks (as always) to our sponsors Rounded (www.rounded.com.au), an easy invoicing and accounting solution that helps freelancers run their businesses with confidence. Looking to take advantage of the discount for Rachel's List Gold Members? Email us at: hello@rachelslist.com.au for the details. Episode edited by Marker Creative Co www.markercreative.co 

This week on the podcast, Rachel & Lynne are chatting with one of their favourite editors, Rob Johnson. A former journalist and now publisher at Engage Media, Rob talks about what he values from freelance writers and why editors like himself rely on good pitches from their contributors to put a great publication together.  He chats about: Whether it's ever acceptable to use AI in a pitch or a story How ideas from freelancers help him as an editor Why he welcomes a new angle on an old idea Why a writer needs to do some research How to create a good system for generating story ideas Why it's important to know the publication's audience Rob's article for Rachel's List about how to pitch is here: https://www.rachelslist.com.au/blog/how-to-pitch-and-get-a-yes/ The Rachel's List Pitch Tracker is here: https://www.rachelslist.com.au/toolkit/product/pitch-tracker/  Engage Media is at: https://engagemedia.com.au/  Find Rachel www.rachelsmith.com.au Find Lynne www.lynnetestoni.com Rachel's List www.rachelslist.com.au Thanks (as always) to our sponsors Rounded (www.rounded.com.au), an easy invoicing and accounting solution that helps freelancers run their businesses with confidence. Looking to take advantage of the discount for Rachel's List Gold Members? Email us at: hello@rachelslist.com.au for the details. Episode edited by Marker Creative Co www.markercreative.co     

This week Rachel & Lynne chat with communications consultant and writer Helen Dehen, talking about her commitment to upskilling herself and the many courses she has done - which have helped to drive her business and profitability. During our chat, Helen talks about her early career in TV journalism and her move to freelancing when her twins were born. She shares some of the courses she did in the the early days and how they positioned her to build a strong and successful freelance writing business. Helen talks about: The value of investing in professional development and networking How it gave her confidence in the early days of freelancing What the return on investment has been with some of the courses she has done Her experience with continuous learning, sharing insights from her experiences with various courses, conferences, and coaching programs Her favourite courses and what she wouldn't do again Connect with Helen via her website: https://www.hydoralane.com.au/  or via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-dehen/  Find Rachel www.rachelsmith.com.au Find Lynne www.lynnetestoni.com  Rachel's List www.rachelslist.com.au Thanks (as always) to our sponsors Rounded (www.rounded.com.au), an easy invoicing and accounting solution that helps freelancers run their businesses with confidence. Looking to take advantage of the discount for Rachel's List Gold Members? Email us at: hello@rachelslist.com.au for the details. Episode edited by Marker Creative Co www.markercreative.co 

This week on the podcast, Rachel and Lynne chat with Petra Buchanan, an executive coach and mentor and company director with an international executive career in media, technology and business sectors.  We talk about: the changing role of women within media what a non-executive director role involves being the only woman in decision-making rooms mistakes freelancers make common challenges facing women in media careers the importance of good mentors, and so much more Here are some of the links from our chat with Petra: https://psbventures.com.au/ https://www.womeninmedia.com.au/ https://www.womeninmedia.com.au/plans-pricing https://www.womeninmedia.com.au/programs/women-in-media-queensland-offers-a-5000-scholarship Find Rachel www.rachelsmith.com.au Find Lynne www.lynnetestoni.com Rachel's List www.rachelslist.com.au Thanks (as always) to our sponsors Rounded (www.rounded.com.au), an easy invoicing and accounting solution that helps freelancers run their businesses with confidence. Looking to take advantage of the discount for Rachel's List Gold Members? Email us at: hello@rachelslist.com.au for the details. Episode edited by Marker Creative Co www.markercreative.co 

We get into a whole lot in this one. Breaking down the new coaching staff hires, especially the shift to a 3-4 Defense under Brandon Staley. Plus, we fall yet again into the quicksand pit of Carr vs. Rattler, or - who else would we rather see instead of either of them if the Saints were to move on? Listen in!

The rebel is in the house this week! The crew samples Dakota Heat Hot Sauces new flavors in the opening segment! Shoptalk news regarding some local and national highlights! Chi-Chi mixes up the 5's of the Week with some interesting questions for the group! Fillie accepts Gumpzilla's challenge with a little extra "sauce" on top! Rounded out by sports talk including the white hot Detroit Pistons, Red Wings and more! Enjoy!

This week, we talk to agency owner and copywriter Alana Wulff about contracts: what they are, why you need them, and the stuff that can go wrong with and without one. Tune in to hear: How Alana started using contracts in her business and why Why a contract is a living document you need to keep updating (especially when something on a project goes awry and you want to protect yourself in future) How having a lawyer in your back pocket can be very useful (and what to budget for) Actual contract horror stories and how they were resolved What happens when your client wants to you to sign their contract and you want them to sign yours And much more Find out more: Alana @ Studio Himmel: https://www.studiohimmel.co/ Himmel on IG: https://www.instagram.com/himmel.words/ Studio Legal: https://studiolegal.com.au/ Tools Alana loves: Pitch (for presentations) https://pitch.com/ Rachel's List resources: Cor Blimey Contract Bundle https://www.rachelslist.com.au/toolkit/product/cor-blimey-contract-bundle/ Find us: Rachel www.rachelsmith.com.au Lynne: www.lynnetestoni.com.au Rachel's List www.rachelslist.com.au Thanks (as always) to our sponsors Rounded (www.rounded.com.au), an easy invoicing and accounting solution that helps freelancers run their businesses with confidence. Looking to take advantage of the discount for Rachel's List Gold Members? Email us at: hello@rachelslist.com.au for the details. Episode edited by Marker Creative Co www.markercreative.co 

Fillie & the boys welcome Coach Bill to the show! 5's of the Week are the guys Top 5 Iconic Voices in various categories! Followed by Shoptalk News discussing aviation issues currently in the US, politics and more! Fillie's Five questions for the table with multiple topics including A.I., Childhood fears and others! Rounded out by local sports, NFL buzz and the difference between the NHL/NBA All Star weekends! Enjoy!

Have we got a treat for you! This episode with content strategist, business coach and consultant Treasa Edmond is full of gold for any freelancer wanting to move up the value chain and secure more high-paying clients. In our wide-ranging chat, Treasa talks about:  The different between offering content strategy and a strategic consulting Which one is an entry point for high-paying work How strategy can open the gates to providing more effective content How and why value pricing is better for this type of work Her favourite client-finding strategies Common mistakes freelancers make Capcut is here: https://www.capcut.com/  Treasa's podcast is called Boss Responses: https://bossresponses.com/  Or take a look at Strategy Bosses: https://bossresponses.com/strategy-bosses-community/  Or through LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/treasaedmond/    Find Rachel www.rachelsmith.com.au Find Lynne www.lynnetestoni.com Rachel's List www.rachelslist.com.au  Thanks (as always) to our sponsors Rounded (www.rounded.com.au), an easy invoicing and accounting solution that helps freelancers run their businesses with confidence. Looking to take advantage of the discount for Rachel's List Gold Members? Email us at: hello@rachelslist.com.au for the details. Episode edited by Marker Creative Co www.markercreative.co   

(0:00) Leroy & Cerrone open Hour 3 with "The Entertainment Report" (11:46) Inspired by the 4 Nations Tournament in hockey, Leroy asks the people for their own personal 30 for 30 special - based on the trepidation that comes with failing, or re-living your past failure(s). (23:23) The callers load the phone lines and share their own 30 for 30 moment. (33:07) More callers on their personal 30 for 30's. Rounded out by "The Player's Call"

This week on the podcast, Rachel & Lynne's guest is freelance writer and author Sue Williams. Sue talks about her long and successful career as a writer and journalist and how it led to non-fiction books and now historical novels. During the episode, Sue talks about: How her career started and when she moved to freelancing Her love of travel writing and why she still does journalism Why following a brief and making it easy for editors will give you more work Why it's hard to pitch story ideas, and why it's important How she secured an agent and publisher for her books The challenge of writing historical fiction and why it's harder than she thought How she uses AI and why it will never replace human content Connect with Sue via her website: https://suewilliams.com.au/  Her latest book is The Governor, His Wife and His Mistress, and is available from all good bookstores. Find Rachel www.rachelsmith.com.au Find Lynne www.lynnetestoni.com Rachel's List www.rachelslist.com.au Thanks (as always) to our sponsors Rounded (www.rounded.com.au), an easy invoicing and accounting solution that helps freelancers run their businesses with confidence. Looking to take advantage of the discount for Rachel's List Gold Members? Email us at: hello@rachelslist.com.au  for the details. Episode edited by Marker Creative Co www.markercreative.co 

This week's topics:Undocumented Immigrants rounded up in FloridaAnti-Trump Protests across FloridaGovernor releases Proposed education budgetFlorida's Pam Bondi Sworn in as U.S. Attorney GeneralWith guests:Deveron Gibbons, Businessman, Vice-Chair & Trustee, St. Petersburg College and FAMU, RepublicanAlan Cohn, Journalist, DemocratApril Schiff, Political Consultant, Hillsborough Republican State CommitteewomanRochelle Reback, Retired Attorney, Host, WMNF MidPoint Wednesday Show, DemocratThomas Kennedy, Spokesperson, Florida Immigrant Coalition

Aymeric Vaudelin, CEO et cofondateur de Rounded, était l'invité de Frédéric Simottel dans Tech & Co, la quotidienne, ce lundi 3 février. Il a abordé la création et le déploiement d'agents vocaux d'IA à grande échelle sur BFM Business. Retrouvez l'émission du lundi au jeudi et réécoutez la en podcast.

Lundi 3 février, Frédéric Simottel a reçu Damien Douani, responsable de l'innovation de l'école Narratiiv et fondateur du cabinet Topos, Lucas Perraudin, fondateur de AI Partners et ancien directeur de Meta Reality Labs, André Loesekrug-Pietri, président de la Joint European Disruptive Initiative (JEDI), Pierre-Emmanuel Dumouchel, General Manager et fondateur de DessIA, Pierre Berge-Cia, journaliste Tech&Co, et Aymeric Vaudelin, CEO et cofondateur de Rounded, dans l'émission Tech & Co, la quotidienne sur BFM Business. Retrouvez l'émission du lundi au jeudi et réécoutez la en podcast.

This week we are chatting with Carolyn Tate, a former journalist turned agency founder. Carolyn talks about her career as a freelancer, setting up her agency, and what she has learned along the way. During our discussion, we talked about: How the way she worked changed after an ADHD diagnosis How her freelance career took off after she started thinking like a business How she learned that rejection is just part of freelancing The challenges of hiring and managing staff How and where she finds clients How AI has affected her work - and how she uses it Why following the brief will bring you repeat work Connect with Carolyn through her website: https://www.stellarcontent.com.au/ or email talent@stellarcontent.com.au if you are interested in pitching your services or via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolyn-tate/  Find Rachel www.rachelsmith.com.au  Find Lynne www.lynnetestoni.com  Rachel's List www.rachelslist.com.au  Thanks (as always) to our sponsors Rounded (www.rounded.com.au), an easy invoicing and accounting solution that helps freelancers run their businesses with confidence. Looking to take advantage of the discount for Rachel's List Gold Members? Email us at: hello@rachelslist.com.au for the details. Episode edited by Marker Creative Co www.markercreative.co           

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In this week's episode, Steve puts his hand in his pocket for a new bulkhead for his Ninety project, and debates the virtues of E-coated and galvanised finishes. Martin and Steve answer a trio of listeners' questions on a variety of subjects, and check out some new YouTube channels as recommended by Land Rover Monthly readers and listeners.Martin tries his best to guess a set of tyres from a side-on photo, and tries to help a listener on his quest to fix his Discovery 3. Meanwhile, Steve recalls a recent failure on his Defender 90, and highlights a common issue on the 'square' models of Land Rover.The pair discuss old satnav systems, dabble in antiquated road networks and debate whether modern integration systems are worth it on older Land Rover models. There's also chat about which sockets are best for dealing with rounded-off fixings, and a sneak peek at the latest issue of Land Rover Monthly magazine.Please do leave us a rating or review on your preferred listening platform, and if you have a question for the guys, send it over to editoral@lrm.co.uk – they love to answer them.

This week on the podcast, we are chatting with public relations expert, strategic advisor, and entrepreneur Karen Eck, talking about how freelancers can improve their visibility - and stand out in what is now a competitive marketplace. Karen talks about: What her career in TV publicity has taught her about visibility Why your work won't always just speak for itself Why you need to be 'asset-ready' How to write an effective bio How and why networking can be a powerful tool to secure more clients Connect with Karen via her website: https://eckfactor.com/  Take a free Visibility Health Check at https://www.powerofvisibility.com.au/  Register interest for Collabor8 Women at Collabor8women.com Find Rachel www.rachelsmith.com.au Find Lynne www.lynnetestoni.com Rachel's List www.rachelslist.com.au Thanks (as always) to our sponsors Rounded (www.rounded.com.au), an easy invoicing and accounting solution that helps freelancers run their businesses with confidence. Looking to take advantage of the discount for Rachel's List Gold Members? Email us at: hello@rachelslist.com.au for the details. Episode edited by Marker Creative Co www.markercreative.co 

We are back from our break! And we have a great episode for our return - featuring content strategist and LinkedIn mentor Beck Cofrancesco. Beck talks about how to make LinkedIn work for you, how to find clients and why she started a local business meet-up group. During our chat, we talk about: Why she started freelancing Her new LinkedIn newsletter and why she started it How her newsletter has informed (and changed) her LinkedIn strategy Why she has two newsletters  Her favourite client-finding strategies  How to get out of the feast or famine cycle Why meeting in person is better than online in terms of building relationships Connect with Beck via her website: https://marketinggoodness.com.au/  Or follow her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-cofrancesco-marketing-goodness/  Find Rachel www.rachelsmith.com.au        Find Lynne www.lynnetestoni.com    Rachel's List www.rachelslist.com.au  Thanks (as always) to our sponsors Rounded (www.rounded.com.au), an easy invoicing and accounting solution that helps freelancers run their businesses with confidence. Looking to take advantage of the discount for Rachel's List Gold Members? Email us at: hello@rachelslist.com.au for the details. Episode edited by Marker Creative Co www.markercreative.co       

RE-RELEASE. Continuing with our summer series of re-running our favourite and most popular podcast episodes, we are sharing an episode from August 2022, with agency copywriter Damien Whelan. If you're as Mad Men-obsessed as we are, you're probably keen to know how copywriting on the agency side differs from other types of writing that copywriters do.  In our chat, we talk about: How did he get into agencies?  How does he come up with clever one-liners? What's it like working on an ad campaign for a billboard? How do pitch meetings pan out? Do they often pull all-nighters? How can freelancers get into agencies and become indispensible? And is there really is a decanter of whisky on everyone's desk? Connect with Damien via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/damien-whelan-14700b51/  Find Rachel www.rachelsmith.com.au  Find Lynne www.lynnetestoni.com  Rachel's List www.rachelslist.com.au  Thanks (as always) to our sponsors Rounded (www.rounded.com.au), an easy invoicing and accounting solution that helps freelancers run their businesses with confidence. Looking to take advantage of the discount for Rachel's List Gold Members? Email us at: hello@rachelslist.com.au for the details. Episode edited by Marker Creative Co www.markercreative.co 

This week, we are starting a special summer series, repeating some of our most popular episodes. First up is our most successful episode ever - with grant writer Martina Donkers.  In an inspiring talk, Martina shares her story about finding her niche, how grant writing works and why she loves being a digital nomad - all from a hammock in regional Western Australia! We chat about:  How and why she decided to specialise in grant writing The different sorts of grants available What makes grant writing different Why the criteria really matters How to price this sort of work The realities of being a digital nomad You can connect with Martina (and check out her latest courses) via her website: http://www.martinadonkers.com/ Find Rachel www.rachelsmith.com.au Find Lynne www.lynnetestoni.com Rachel's List www.rachelslist.com.au  Thanks (as always) to our sponsors Rounded (www.rounded.com.au), an easy invoicing and accounting solution that helps freelancers run their businesses with confidence. Looking to take advantage of the discount for Rachel's List Gold Members? Email us at: hello@rachelslist.com.au for the details. Episode edited by Marker Creative Co www.markercreative.co 

In what is probably our last episode for 2024, Rachel and Lynne chat with copywriter, campaigner and brand strategist Carmen Hawker. Carmen writes for purpose-driven businesses and B Corps from sustainable fashion to ethical finance. She talks about how she found her niche, why she loves doing this sort of work and how she makes it pay a reasonable wage. In this revealing episode, she talks about: The difference between not-for-profit and purpose-led organisations Where and how she finds her clients Why she likes project-based work and how she balances her workload The challenges behind 'greenwashing' What a Bcorp is and how she works for them Writing persuasive copy in the purpose-led brand space Connect with Carmen through her website: https://carmengetit.com.au/  Find Rachel www.rachelsmith.com.au       Find Lynne www.lynnetestoni.com  Rachel's List www.rachelslist.com.au  Thanks (as always) to our sponsors Rounded (www.rounded.com.au), an easy invoicing and accounting solution that helps freelancers run their businesses with confidence. Looking to take advantage of the discount for Rachel's List Gold Members? Email us at: hello@rachelslist.com.au  for the details. Episode edited by Marker Creative Co www.markercreative.co 

This week Rachel and Lynne are chatting with Amy Posner, also known as The Client Whisperer, talking about the mistakes many of us make when working with clients, especially at the beginning of our freelance career. Amy is a business coach for freelancers and has some great information on how to find good clients who will pay good money for your work. She talks about: The different types of clients you might encounter How to find the clients right for you How to make more money and deliver value for clients Mistakes freelancers make, including not stepping into your expertise Why better paying clients are looking for experts How to create better processes in your business How to have conversations with clients that can create interesting and deeper relationships Find the SimpleMind Pro program Amy talks about here: https://simplemind.eu/download/full-edition/ Connect with Amy through her website: https://amyposner.com/  Find Rachel www.rachelsmith.com.au      Find Lynne www.lynnetestoni.com Rachel's List www.rachelslist.com.au  Thanks (as always) to our sponsors Rounded (www.rounded.com.au), an easy invoicing and accounting solution that helps freelancers run their businesses with confidence. Looking to take advantage of the discount for Rachel's List Gold Members? Email us at: hello@rachelslist.com.au  for the details. Episode edited by Marker Creative Co www.markercreative.co 

Fillie, Cheech & Hollywood welcome the legendary Coach Nick to the show! An exclusive interview with many stories about coaching ball! News highlights include talk about the Paul/Tyson fight and the Netflix meltdown. The 5's this week are the crews Top 5 Coaches of all-time! Lastly, some lions talk and stats on their incredible ride this season, and a Fillie's fives football edition. Rounded out by Week 12 picks! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fivesoftheweek/support

This week Rachel and Lynne chat with a good friend and colleague - B2B tech writer Rosalyn Page. Rosalyn talks about her background in IT and tech magazines, how and why she transitioned to freelance work and all that involves. During our chat, Ros talks about: How she got into tech writing Where she finds her work The pros and cons of writing for agencies Whether tech writing is a lucrative niche Covering conferences in her tech niche Writing thought leadership pieces and white papers How AI can help her brainstorm Connect with Ros at her website: https://rosalynpage.com/  Here's the link to her article about being a tech writer: https://rosalynpage.com/so-you-want-to-be-a-tech-writer/  or LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosalyn-page/  Find Rachel www.rachelsmith.com.au     Find Lynne www.lynnetestoni.com     Rachel's List www.rachelslist.com.au Thanks (as always) to our sponsors Rounded (www.rounded.com.au), an easy invoicing and accounting solution that helps freelancers run their businesses with confidence. Looking to take advantage of the discount for Rachel's List Gold Members? Email us at: hello@rachelslist.com.au for the details.  Episode edited by Marker Creative Co www.markercreative.co 

This week Rachel and Lynne are chatting with Lizzie Mulherin, a freelance writer, brand strategist, and travel author. Lizzie shares her career journey and chats about: Having a business mindset when it comes to freelancing How to mix content work and journalism How to boost your confidence as a freelancer Whether you need to build a personal brand to make good money Common mistakes she sees writers making How to get the most out of AI Whether it is possible to make a good living through Substack Connect with Lizzie via her website: https://www.lizzie-mulherin.com/  or through Substack on https://createyourliving.substack.com/    Find Rachel www.rachelsmith.com.au    Find Lynne www.lynnetestoni.com    Rachel's List www.rachelslist.com.au Thanks (as always) to our sponsors Rounded (www.rounded.com.au), an easy invoicing and accounting solution that helps freelancers run their businesses with confidence. Looking to take advantage of the discount for Rachel's List Gold Members? Email us at: hello@rachelslist.com.au for the details.  Episode edited by Marker Creative Co www.markercreative.co 

This week on the podcast, Rachel and Lynne are chatting with freelance writer, journalist, consultant and media trainer Sue White. As a highly successful freelancer, Sue is all about knowing your own worth and charging accordingly. She shares her career journey, why it's important to grow and adapt as time goes on and why you should never accept underpaid jobs. She talks about: Where and how she finds her clients Why journalists need to do copywriting and content to make a good living How she secured a long-running column in prestigious newspapers Whether securing retainers works for freelancers How she set up a media training business with fellow journalist Ginger Gorman The systems and processes that work for her Connect with Sue (and all the many freelance hats she wears) via her website: https://www.suewhite.com.au/ Find Rachel www.rachelsmith.com.au  Find Lynne www.lynnetestoni.com  Rachel's List www.rachelslist.com.au  Thanks (as always) to our sponsors Rounded (www.rounded.com.au), an easy invoicing and accounting solution that helps freelancers run their businesses with confidence. Looking to take advantage of the discount for Rachel's List Gold Members? Email us at: hello@rachelslist.com.au for the details.  Episode edited by Marker Creative Co www.markercreative.co   

This week, Rachel and Lynne chat with B2B writer and coach Sarah Greesonbach. We reached out to her after seeing her great comments and funny posts on LinkedIn and we love her approach to freelance writing. We should point out that Lynne had some Internet issues near the end and had to drop out. Luckily Rachel and Sarah were able to complete the chat! During our chat we talk about: Why she loves B2B content work How she came back from burning out Why you need to master three parts of the client-getting process How writers can use LinkedIn better (without posting all the time) How to charge more without freaking out Some clever tech tips that help her be more productive Connect with Sarah at B2B Content Studio: https://b2bcontentstudio.com/ or on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahgreesonbach/ Find Rachel www.rachelsmith.com.au  Find Lynne www.lynnetestoni.com  Rachel's List www.rachelslist.com.au  Thanks (as always) to our sponsors Rounded (www.rounded.com.au), an easy invoicing and accounting solution that helps freelancers run their businesses with confidence. Looking to take advantage of the discount for Rachel's List Gold Members? Email us at: hello@rachelslist.com.au for the details.  Episode edited by Marker Creative Co www.markercreative.co           

This week on the podcast Rachel and Lynne are talking about how to grow your businesses with Jenn Donovan. Jenn is passionate about small businesses (which is what a freelance career essentially is) and she talks about how you can use community to find clients and get support from your peers. In our discussion we cover: Her interesting career story, from lawyer to retailer to marketer Why she loves working in rural and regional communities How the power of community keeps small businesses alive How AI can save you hours of time, so you can focus on doing what you love How podcasts can be a powerful marketing tool The tech tools she uses every day Find Jenn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenn-donovan/ Her Small Business Made Simple podcast is here: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/small-business-made-simple-podcast/id1448007188  Find Rachel www.rachelsmith.com.au Find Lynne www.lynnetestoni.com Rachel's List www.rachelslist.com.au Thanks (as always) to our sponsors Rounded (www.rounded.com.au), an easy invoicing and accounting solution that helps freelancers run their businesses with confidence. Looking to take advantage of the discount for Rachel's List Gold Members? Email us at: hello@rachelslist.com.au  for the details.  Episode edited by Marker Creative Co www.markercreative.co     

And we are back! After a short post-Summit haitus, Lynne and Rachel are back with a new season and a great guest. And it's all about personality-driven email newsletters. Emails are having their moment in the sun right now - they don't rely on algorithyms that could change quickly or at the whim of a social media mogul and, when done well, can create a powerful conversation between companies and their clients. This week, journalist and content creator Steven Lewis talks all about creating pemail newsletters for yourself or clients. He talks about: Moving from editorial work to copywriting Bringing your own voice to your emails How to add personality to emails and why it matters How to get those first 10 words on the page Effective business processes, including onboarding and contracts Why he loves creating courses for writers and copywriters How to use AI to save time and be more efficient Connect with Steven at taleist.agency and find the special download for our listeners on how to grow your mailing list at taleist.agency/byte Find Rachel www.rachelsmith.com.au  Find Lynne www.lynnetestoni.com  Rachel's List www.rachelslist.com.au Thanks (as always) to our sponsors Rounded (www.rounded.com.au), an easy invoicing and accounting solution that helps freelancers run their businesses with confidence. Looking to take advantage of the discount for Rachel's List Gold Members? Email us at: hello@rachelslist.com.au  for the details. Episode edited by Marker Creative Co www.markercreative.co 

Authorities in California arrest 42 members of a violent white supremacist gang based in the San Fernando Valley after a sweeping federal indictment. Three years after a tragic shooting on set in New Mexico, the film Rust is finally making its debut at a film festival in Poland this November. Drew Nelson reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode we have been waiting for! Randy Huntington joins the boys this week. Randy is an internationally famous speed and horizontal jump coach. He has been coaching for 48 years and helped many reach their dreams. He has coached the fastest ever 60m sprint with Su Bingtian and long jump world champion Wang Jianan in 2022. Randy is one of 5 Master USATF coaches and brings a wealth of knowledge to this episode. We hope you enjoy Part 1, look out for Part 2, coming soon! 00:00 Background to Randy 03:40 The harsh reality of coaching on relationships 05:45 Hobbies 07:05 Philosophy and coaching 09:00 Dating at 70 years old 10:35 Randy working multiple jobs to be able to coach 14:10 Passion to help people achieve their dreams 15:30 Randy working for China Olympic Team 17:30 Failing doping tests and drug use in High School 24:48 Training Youth Athletes 30:58 Fundamental Movement Patterns 36:20 Using maths in training process 38:45 Intuitive coaching 44:10 Block starts 47:00 Rounded vs Flat Back 49:50 Acceleration 55:30 How Randy would train a Lineman 58:15 Does top speed improve acceleration? 01:01:00 Calf weakness in most 01:02:40 Femur - Tibia ratios 01:04:04 Nordics and hamstring training 01:07:00 Olympic lifting 01:10:50 Measuring eccentric