The BFF World Podcast Laura K. Wise

**About this episode
In this video, I breakdown three truths about the mindset of freelancing that you should remember when building your profitable freelance business: 
Perfection doesn’t exist Rethink your strategy oftenConsistency is the real work CHECK OUT MY NEW E-BOOK, “THE F.R.E.E.L.A.N.C.E.R. CLARITY WORKBOOK”:  https://www.laurakwise.com/shop/the-freelancer-clarity-workbook
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**My Websites
Connet with me to speak: www.laurakwise.com
Connect with me for comms help:  www.contentwisecomms.com
For Black women freelancers and those looking to hire Black women freelancers: www.thebffnetwork.com 
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If you’re a Black woman freelancer, join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebffntwrk/
This video is all about:
Freelancing 
Entrepreneurship 
Mindset 
Perfection 
Consistency 
Strategy 
Giving yourself grace
Building a profitable freelance business

**About this episode
In this video, I share four cons to a freelance career
If you don’t work, you don’t get paid. (Work = Pay)The money can be inconsistent. (Inconsistent Money)You’ll have to secure your own health insurance plan and retirement plan. (Benefits)Freelancing doesn’t scale. (Not scalable) **Follow Me


Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurakwise/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laurakwise
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/laurakwise


**My Websites
Writer, Speaker, and Content Creator: www.laurakwise.com
Communications Agency:  www.contentwisecomms.com
The Black Female Freelance Network: www.thebffnetwork.com 
**Join The BFF Network


If you’re a Black woman freelancer, join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebffntwrk/


This video is all about:
Freelancing 
Entrepreneur
Health Care
Retirement
Scaling a Business
Side Gig
Financial Planning 

**About this episode
In this video, I share four pros to a freelance career
Freelancing is the single easiest way to start a new business.Freelancing gives you the opportunity to 10x your skills.Freelancing allows you to work remotely, 100% of the time.Freelancing gives you the opportunity to design a life you love.I end with a recommendation for anyone and everyone interested in freelancing. 
CHECK OUT MY E-BOOK, “HOW TO PRICE YOURSELF HOURLY AS A FREELANCER”:  https://laurakwise.kartra.com/page/p5f329

**Follow Me
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurakwise/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laurakwise
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/laurakwise


**My Websites
Writer, Speaker, and Content Creator: www.laurakwise.com
Content Marketing Agency:  www.contentwisecomms.com
The Black Female Freelance Network: www.thebffnetwork.com 


**Join The BFF Network
If you’re a Black woman freelancer, join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebffntwrk/
This video is all about:
Freelancing 
Entrepreneur
10x Skills
Remote Work 
Flexible Work 
Personal Priorities 
Professional Priorities
Travel 
Mental Health 

**About this episode
In this video, I share three reasons why the gig economy is helping the freelance economy to grow: 
Technology COVID-19Changing workplacesI end by sharing three reasons why freelancing is an opportunity: 
Make more money to spend, save, or investHone your skills Start a businessAfter watching this short explainer video, you make look at work differently! 
CHECK OUT MY E-BOOK, “HOW TO PRICE YOURSELF HOURLY AS A FREELANCER”:  https://laurakwise.kartra.com/page/p5f329

**Follow Me
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurakwise/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laurakwise
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/laurakwise


**My Websites
Writer, Speaker, and Content Creator: www.laurakwise.com
Content Marketing Agency:  www.contentwisecomms.com
The Black Female Freelance Network: www.thebffnetwork.com 


**Join The BFF Network
If you’re a Black woman freelancer, join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebffntwrk/
This video is all about:
Freelancing 
The future of work 
The Gig Economy 
Being a solopreneur
Being a contractor
Being a consultant 
Business growth 
Business Trends

**About this episode
In this video, I answer a few really important questions you need to know before landing your first freelance gig: 
What exactly is a freelancer? Are freelancers and entrepreneurs the same thing? What are the 3 types of freelancers? This is a quick, but in-depth look at who and what a freelancer really is. 
**About the host, Laura K. Wise
Laura K. Wise is a writer, speaker, and content creator dedicated to helping women rethink work. You can learn more about Laura on her website, www.laurakwise.com, and you can find her across all social media platforms @laurakwise.
The BFF Network is a community of Black women freelancers. Together, we’re sharing tips, tools, resources, stories, and most importantly, creating a hiring pipeline. You can learn more about The BFF Network at www.thebffnetwork.com.

**About this episode
In this episode, I chat with Laurel Bush, dot connector and founder of Whitney Peak, a consulting firm specializing in helping smaller organizations make big waves.
Right before the pandemic, Laurel decided to make a career shift, not yet aware of the impact the pandemic would have on our economy. After not landing the dream job that she’d hoped for, Laurel made a pivot, started freelancing, launched a business, and is currently thriving. 
More than anything, freelancing is an opportunity. An opportunity to launch, scale, or pivot. 
This is a must-hear (and incredibly inspiring) story of how one woman recognized the opportunity freelancing presented and has used it to create a new professional world for herself. 
**About Laurel 
Laurel Bush is a dot connector. Serving as a community engagement expert, strategic advisor, and thought partner to several national, regional, and local nonprofit organizations, she has a proven track record of helping executives and political leaders launch and scale successful fundraising campaigns.
In 2021 she launched Whitney Peak, a consulting firm specializing in organizational strategy for nonprofits and small businesses. Her mission is to help smaller organizations make big waves.
You can learn more about Laurel on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/laurelbush, and find her on Instagram @laurbush. She can be contacted at hi@whitneypeak.com.
**About the host, Laura K. Wise
Laura K. Wise is a writer, speaker, and content creator dedicated to helping women rethink work. You can learn more about Laura on her website, www.laurakwise.com, and you can find her across all social media platforms @laurakwise.
The BFF Network is a community of Black women freelancers. Together, we’re sharing tips, tools, resources, stories, and most importantly, creating a hiring pipeline. You can learn more about The BFF Network at www.thebffnetwork.com.