The Getting Started Podcast

Sarah Townsend has been a freelance copywriter for 20+ years and is author of the #1 Amazon bestseller, Survival Skills for Freelancers. Described as “better than a business coach” it busts the myths about being your own boss to help you ace self-employment without burnout, distilling 20 years of freelance experience – plus quotes from over 100 freelancers – into 200 unputdownable pages. Since publishing her bestselling guide to self-employment, Sarah has combined her copywriting work with delivering mentoring, training and events to help the self-employed community tackle the ups and downs of freelance life. Survival Skills for Freelancers: https://amzn.to/2Y1z1cw Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/stecopywriting LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahtownsendeditorial/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/thecopywritersday AND http://instagram.com/stecopywriting Copywriting website: https://www.sarahtownsendeditorial.co.uk SSFF website: https://survivalskillsforfreelancers.com

Are you considering a career change? Have you recently pivoted your direction? Then this episode is for. Both Elodie and I both started our careers in science-based industries, and have since pivoted our careers and started creative businesses. In today's episode, you'll hear about Elodie recognized that she needed a career change, and how she changes her direction, creating a new and exciting business for herself.  Elodie is a portrait and brand photographer, based in Cambridge. Elodie works with her clients to make them feel more confident in front of a camera and to show the world what is so special and beautifully unique about them and/or their business. Find out more about Elodie:  Website: https://www.photographybyeg.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CMH3HCoJqai/ Find more about Claire: Website: Clairedurrant.me LinkedIn: www.Linkedin.com/in/claire-durrant Instagram: instagram.com/clairedurrantmedia

In today's episode, I'm chatting with Katie, the founder of Fabl Creative an ethical branding and communications agency. We're going to be discussing Katie's journey as a creative writer and the challenges she navigated when setting up her own creative agency, amongst some of her other exciting projects.  ABOUT KATIE: Katie works and creates from Suffolk, UK, where she lives with her husband, daughter and two wily cats. Since 2007, alongside her creative work, Katie has worked in publishing and communications, including as part of the communications team for a major UK conservation charity. In 2020, Katie founded the ethical branding, publishing and communications agency, Fabl Creative, who work with brands to redefine what good business means. She is also the Editor-in-Chief for the human/nature lifestyle magazine, Fen + Field – soon to be Aetla! FIND MORE ABOUT KATIE: Fabl Creative website Katie on LinkedIn Find more about Claire: Website: Clairedurrant.me LinkedIn: www.Linkedin.com/in/claire-durrant Instagram: instagram.com/clairedurrantmedia

In today's episode, I chat to Ross Dean, a Suffolk-based photographer who specialises in helping businesses create a visual personal brand through photography. We talk about Ross's journey to starting and pivoting his photography business, learn from his challenges and learn first hand from his experience.  Ross also shares some awesome tips for anyone looking to take their own personal brand photos from home, using a smartphone!.  Ross is also the host of the ‘Make Today Count’ podcast where he chats with thought leaders, influencers, and experts in their game about the one thing they have in common - the desire to go the extra mile. Where to find Ross:  Website: https://www.rossdeanphotography.com/ Podcast: https://www.rossdean.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rossdeanphoto/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rossdeanphoto/ Find more about Claire: Website: Clairedurrant.me LinkedIn: www.Linkedin.com/in/claire-durrant Instagram: instagram.com/clairedurrantmedia

Your online personal brand has never been more important. We're in a world where people are connected and growing their businesses almost exclusively online. Building a stronger personal brand can help you get in front of your target audience, build your business, increase sales, and grow your network.  In today's podcast (my first solo podcast!), I'll take you through what personal branding is, why it's so important and three reasons you cannot afford to not have one!  If you're interested in learning more about personal branding check out my website to see more upcoming dates for my Personal Branding Workshops. These workshops are FREE and you'll get all the tools you need to start & grow your own personal brand  Clairedurrant.me Find more about Claire: Website: Clairedurrant.me LinkedIn: www.Linkedin.com/in/claire-durrant Instagram: instagram.com/clairedurrantmedia

Does that little voice inside tell you you're not good enough? Do you worry you'll be found out at any moment?  Imposter syndrome is something I hear people talking about more and more these days, but what exactly is it? and how does it hold us back from reaching our potential?  Today's episode answers all these questions and more, with my guest Gemma Brown we discuss social media, self care and some practical tools for overcoming imposter syndrome when it's holding you back.  Gemma Brown is a personal, and business coach who works to empower people through 1:1 coaching and group workshops. Gemma helps people to realise they have the ability, drive and know-how to succeed.Gemma’s in-demand workshops focus on key subjects that many of us have struggled with including confidence, finding your direction and overcoming imposter syndrome. Find Gemma Website: https://www.gemmabrowncoaching.co.uk/ Imposter Syndrome Workshops: https://www.gemmabrowncoaching.co.uk/imposter-syndrome Instagram: instagram.com/gemmabrowncoaching/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gemma-brown-81b6443/ Find Claire: Website: Clairedurrant.me LinkedIn: www.Linkedin.com/in/claire-durrant Instagram: instagram.com/clairedurrantmedia

Considering training as a yoga teacher? Or dreaming of creating your own wellness community online? YES! Well, today's episode is for you.  Today I'm joined by my good friend Jessica Lambert! Jess is an experienced yoga teacher and osteopath based here in the UK, she has taught at some of the most luxurious resorts and hotels across London, and around the world. Jess has recently launched JL Collective, an online community where she brings people together online for classes, as well as in person at her bespoke wellness retreats. In today's conversation, we learn how Jess kick-started her career as an Osteopath and yoga teacher from being a recent graduate to teach at some of the most exotic places around the world.  But not only that, Jess shares how she's taken her business online this year and launched the JL Collective. We talk about all things from how she's grown her network, email marketing, virtual classes and social media.  This episode is not to be missed!  Where to find Jess: Website: jessicarlambert.co.uk/ The JL Collective: jessicarlambert.co.uk/thejlcollective/ Instagram: instagram.com/jessicarlambert/ Where to find Claire: Website: Clairedurrant.me LinkedIn: www.Linkedin.com/in/claire-durrant Instagram: instagram.com/clairedurrantmedia