🌟Alex Stedman started The Frugality in 2012, after spending 15 years working in the fashion media industry. With over a quarter of a million followers, she’s a mum-of-two offering accessible tips on smart spending and saving up for things you really love.

🌳We talk about building a sustainable business you love, tips on managing your finances, the challenges of being a freelancer and a parent, and how to stand up for yourself and try not to please everyone. 

1/ A lot of people think that being frugal is cheap. It's not. It's getting the most enjoyment out of everything, making things last, and really understanding and appreciating the value of things.

2/ Growing her company very organically, it's now about getting to the next level and delegating work to have a higher earning capacity.

3/ Sometimes we use the term “maternity leave”, as this general broad term, but for a freelancer, it doesn't really exist. It's just time off if you want to take it and not get paid. 

You can follow and connect with Alex at:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexandra.stedman/
• https://the-frugality.com/ 

Resources mentioned in the episode:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefrugality/ 
• Pensions for freelancers: https://the-frugality.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-pensions/ 

Join us at the live recording on April 29th: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/live-podcast-recording-the-wallet-london-pod-tickets-305074946377?ref=eios

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