20. Brenda (Mimi) Part 2 | From Trauma to Triumph: Overcoming Struggles, Embracing Adventure, and Building a Thriving Career
Description
This is the second part of our conversation, if you haven’t listed to part 1, check back episode 18.
In this episode, Mimi shares a story about getting fired by her first client and the challenges she faced in managing her time as a single mother. She discusses the skills she offers as a freelancer, including executive assistance, client management, email and calendar management, invoicing, and more. Mimi also talks about her love for hiking and how it has helped her find balance and adventure in her life. She advises aspiring freelancers to constantly learn and upscale their skills, stay active in communities, and strive to increase their value in the market. Lastly, she shares her desire to help and inspire others in their freelance journey. Tune in to this episode for an insightful conversation about freelancing, personal growth, and overcoming challenges.
Episode highlights:
- Mimi shares a traumatic experience of being fired by her first client and being cursed at.
- She reflects on the toxic micromanagement she experienced from the client and the impact it had on her.
- She discusses the challenges of freelancing, including the uncertainty of income and the need for backup clients.
- Mimi shares her discovery of hiking as a way to find adventure and escape from the confines of freelancing.
- Time management becomes a major struggle for her as she balances her work with being a single mother.
- Mimi emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and upskilling as a freelancer.
- She expresses her desire to help and inspire other freelancers and pay it forward in the industry.
"Be sure of yourself. Take your time to teach yourself to do things as a freelancer. Learn a lot. Don't be stagnant even if you're a freelancer. You need to step up your game so that your hourly rate goes up. You need to upscale your level and make yourself worth more than what you are right now in the future.” - Mimi
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