Niche Upon A Star Jo Millett

Welcome back to Niche Upon A Star!This week we've got the lovely brand designer and illustrator, Emmelie Coulson.Emmelie is known for her bright, bold designs, all-singing social media presence and sold-out networking events in Glasgow. But behind all this marvellous confidence, is a person who has to work hard to overcome imposter syndrome and anxiety. Me too, pal.This episode is one for the introverts among us. Emmelie talks about:- Self-confidence and self-belief- Charging the right price,...

It's Jo Watson, everyone! Another one of my heroes ticked off. Jo is known for her pithy tone of voice, she's a hilarious copywriter with a big online following. And this episode didn't disappoint:Dealing with trollsJo goes into depth on how she's tackling internet criticism, and (like Jo would do) she's turning it into gold. Her clever replies are winning her:- Fans who admire her standpoint- Clients who like her sense of humourAnd as a mum, she's standing up for women everywhere. What a leg...

What does it feel like from the top of Mount Freelance? Nice view, mate.This week's guest on Niche Upon A Star is none other than Lizzie Davey.Lizzie's the mastermind behind Freelance Magic, as well as running her own top-notch content business. She not only serves some of the best known clients in her niche, but she also leaves the ladder down - sharing resources that help others do the same.Lizzie is known for being open about her earnings, and encouraging others to know their worth. I want...

Welcome back, this week we've got Mel Barfield. Superstar copywriter, queen of LinkedIn, and person with 'near dangerous levels of self-belief.'You're going to love this episode. I did because it's jam-packed with solid gold advice. Some of the highlights:Self-belief and personality overlapped for Mel, to create unstoppable momentum from day one of her freelance journeyForgetting glossy personas, and instead creating a business built around authenticity (yes, that word again)Leaving behi...

This week we're speaking to Kayleigh Hall, a fantastic brand designer and founder of Hall Creative. And we're all about being ON PURPOSE.Kayleigh shares the challenges she faced in her early years, and the impact of burnout. But she spun all this into gold! Through coaching, Kayleigh shifted her services to strategy-led brand design. This allowed her to attract higher-quality clients and charge a fair price. Kayleigh's investment in herself led to better pay, more collaborative projects ...

On this week's episode, we're talking to the loveliest brand copywriter on earth. The wonder that is Jonathan Wilcock. He's had 40 years experience in the creative industries, so Jonathan knows a thing or two about freelancing. Jonathan talks openly about his family, his creative ambition, and career peaks and troughs:How to take breaks and work according to your rhythmHow to develop your talentWhy grafting and humility mattersThis is a hugely personal episode, where Jonathan shares...