Freelancer Watercooler

Ansley Fones
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Let us be the co-workers you don't have! Co-hosted by Ansley Fones, a freelance web designer and developer, and Carly Crawford, a freelance tax preparer/administrator/bookkeeper, this podcast is all about having casual chats with folks on their grind. Feel free to listen in your pajamas.

  1. "Learning How to People" with Shea Quraishi

    03/16/2022

    "Learning How to People" with Shea Quraishi

    As Carly says, we're "learning how to people" on this episode with Shea Quraishi, who's recently launched her new consultancy business, Raising Empathy. Shea shares how she treads lightly in the delicate business of being a parenting coach, as well as how she's navigating social justice controversy in the Florida school system as an education consultant. Grab your caffeinated beverage of choice and listen in! Shea Quraishi, Raising Empathy: raisingempathy.com Ansley Fones: ansleyfones.com Ansley's Online Course: ansleyfones.com/website-101-online-course Carly Crawford: carlydoesbooks.com Caroline Fourmy: carolinefourmy.com WPEngine affiliate link: ansleyfones.com/wpengine Not Tool Time: Bitdefender

    54 min

  2. 03/02/2022

    "Is Facebook Worth Your Time?" with Brittany Abdool

    Brittany Abdool has spent a decade in social marketing, and just this year she has finally followed her heart and taken the leap to starting her own values-led company, Ona Media! She shares with us her three tips for starting a social marketing strategy and her thoughts on Facebook, and she recommends an old social platform that's got new life. Email Us: freelancerwatercooler@gmail.com Brittany Abdool, Ona Media: onamedia.co Ansley Fones: ansleyfones.com Ansley’s Online Course: ansleyfones.com/website-101-online-course Carly Crawford: carlydoesbooks.com Caroline Fourmy: carolinefourmy.com WPEngine affiliate link: ansleyfones.com/wpengine Not Tool Time: Toggl

    55 min
  3. "Put It on the Vision Board!" with Elliott Noble-Holt

    02/09/2022

    "Put It on the Vision Board!" with Elliott Noble-Holt

    Get ready to take notes! Elliott Noble-Holt shares some of the amazing advice from his book, Bald Bearded Boss, on how he grew his business from one person with a copy machine, to one of Inc 5000's Fastest Growing Companies. Not sure how to delegate? Want to promote a diverse and positive workplace culture? Interested in the power of vision boarding? Elliott's guidance is sure to inspire you (even if you aren't inspired to wake up at 4:30am like he does), so listen in! Email Us: freelancerwatercooler@gmail.com Elliott Noble-Holt: baldbeardedboss.com Bald Bearded Boss, the Book: baldbeardedboss.com/book Ansley Fones: ansleyfones.com Ansley’s Online Course: ansleyfones.com/website-101-online-course Carly Crawford: carlydoesbooks.com Caroline Fourmy: carolinefourmy.com WPEngine affiliate link: ansleyfones.com/wpengine Not Tool Time: JotForm

    43 min
  4. "Sweat Makes Cents" with Aeshia DeVore Branch

    01/26/2022

    "Sweat Makes Cents" with Aeshia DeVore Branch

    We're kicking off 2022 with entrepreneur Aeshia DeVore Branch, founder of Pretty Girls Sweat - a fitness community that's turning tropes upside down and supporting amazing charitable endeavors to boot! Aeshia shares her passion for making systemic change in the wellness community, as well as details on how she runs a successful eCommerce shop and membership website. Email Us: freelancerwatercooler@gmail.com Aeshia DeVore Branch: prettygirlssweat.com Start a Pretty Girls Sweat Chapter: prettygirlssweat.com/careers Aeshia on Instagram: @prettygirlssweat Ansley Fones: ansleyfones.com Ansley's Online Course: ansleyfones.com/website-101-online-course Carly Crawford: carlydoesbooks.com Not Tool Time: Dropbox

    43 min
  5. "Santa's a Freelancer, Too" with Ansley & Carly

    12/21/2021

    "Santa's a Freelancer, Too" with Ansley & Carly

    Happy Holidays from the Freelancer Watercooler! We're winding down our year and wrapping up with a rundown of the professional swings we took this year. We'll celebrate the ones that panned out, and at least acknowledge the ones that didn't so much. For our job listing, we recognize the hardships of being Santa. We're gearing up for 2022, when we'll bring you more great guests - see you in the new year! Email us: freelancerwatercooler@gmail.com Ansley Fones: ansleyfones.com WordPress Crash Course: ansleyfones.com/webinar Carly Crawford: carlydoesbooks.com Caroline Fourmy: carolinefourmy.com WPEngine affiliate link: ansleyfones.com/wpengine Tool Time Not Tool Time: Wave

    47 min
  6. "Content Creator Confessions" with Kathryn Kellogg

    11/18/2021

    "Content Creator Confessions" with Kathryn Kellogg

    Wonder what it's like to be a content creator? Listen in for our behind-the-Instagram-scenes with Kathryn Kellogg of GoingZeroWaste.com. We cover getting and organizing photography, monetizing your website and social presence, and just how much work goes into a short TikTok video. Plus, Kathryn shares her expertise in living sustainably, recycling responsibly, and donating to worthy causes to fight climate change. Email us: freelancerwatercooler@gmail.com Kathryn Kellogg, Going Zero Waste: goingzerowaste.com Kathryn on Instagram: @going.zero.waste Thinx - Kathryn42 for 20% off One Movement Water Bottle Organizations to Donate to: Amazon Frontlines Plastic Pollution Coalition Rainforest Action Network EarthJustice Ansley Fones: ansleyfones.com WordPress Crash Course: ansleyfones.com/webinar WPEngine affiliate link: ansleyfones.com/wpengine Carly Crawford: carlydoesbooks.com Caroline Fourmy: carolinefourmy.com

    1h 9m
  7. "Leaving the Law" with Sarah Cottrell

    10/27/2021

    "Leaving the Law" with Sarah Cottrell

    You aren't your job, and you deserve to be treated like a human at your work, even if you're your own boss! Sarah Cottrell of Former Lawyer drops by to remind us of these important truths about late-stage capitalism. She also shares lessons she's learned from her long-running podcast, and Carly's got a super nifty dual screen tool for not-tool-time. Listen in and then do some self-care. Email us: freelancerwatercooler@gmail.com Sarah Cottrell, FormerLawyer: formerlawyer.com Equal Justice Initiative Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson Ansley Fones: ansleyfones.com WordPress Crash Course: ansleyfones.com/webinar Carly Crawford: carlydoesbooks.com Caroline Fourmy: carolinefourmy.com WPEngine affiliate link: ansleyfones.com/wpengine Sidetrak Monitor

    54 min
  8. "What Sucks About Freelancing" with Doug Foote

    10/18/2021

    "What Sucks About Freelancing" with Doug Foote

    We admit it: not everything about freelancing is great. Let's talk about what sucks with friend-of-the-pod Doug Foote, a political communications consultant. Doug shares with us the challenges of his current journey to leave freelancing as well as his expertise on email communication (for politics and generally). We also talk about Facebook's recent troubles, even more personality tests, and the value of working with a team. Email us: freelancerwatercooler@gmail.com Doug Foote: linkedin.com/in/dougfoote Ansley Fones: ansleyfones.com WordPress Crash Course: ansleyfones.com/webinar Carly Crawford: carlydoesbooks.com Caroline Fourmy: carolinefourmy.com WPEngine affiliate link: ansleyfones.com/wpengine

    57 min
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About

Let us be the co-workers you don't have! Co-hosted by Ansley Fones, a freelance web designer and developer, and Carly Crawford, a freelance tax preparer/administrator/bookkeeper, this podcast is all about having casual chats with folks on their grind. Feel free to listen in your pajamas.

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  • Creator
    Ansley Fones
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Ansley Fones