Balancing Business, Homeschooling, and Networking in the Freelance World with Lauren Ward

Talk Freelance To Me

Join us as we take a deep dive into the world of freelance writing with the talented and inspiring Lauren Ward. Her journey from dabbling in freelance work to running a full-fledged business while managing a busy home life offers a wealth of insights for both seasoned freelancers and those just starting out.

In this episode, Lauren shares how she began her freelance writing journey about the pivotal moment when she made the brave leap from side hustle to full-time freelancing. Lauren also discusses how her husband joined her as a freelancer and how they work together to juggle their freelance businesses while homeschooling their three children.

Whether you're a freelancer looking to scale up, a mom or dad trying to balance parenting with work, or just someone interested in the world of freelance writing, this episode promises to be an enlightening and empowering listen!
Time Stamps

00:01:56 How Lauren began her journey into freelance writing

00:06:31 The moment when Lauren decided to scale freelance from a side hustle to a full business

00:08:40 How Lauren and her husband manage their freelance businesses and homeschool three children

00:11:17 How networking with fellow writers changed the freelance game for Lauren

00:14:53 Lauren’s tips for growing your network on LinkedIn

00:18:16 Lauren’s tips for managing freelance income and workload

00:24:01 Lauren’s biggest lessons from her freelance journey
About Lauren Ward
Lauren Ward is a personal finance freelance writer who went from a part-time side hustle 10 years ago to a six-figure business today. Her work has been featured in a variety of publications, including USA Today’s Blueprint, Fox Business, This Old House, and more.
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