Confessions from the Couch: Where It's ALWAYS Bring Your Kid to Work DAY
By Robin
Confessions from the Couch: Where It's ALWAYS Bring Your Kid to Work DAYApr 20, 2022
Episode 16: Taking Control of Your Life When You Work from Home
Everyone wants to work from home, but what does it REALLY take? Well, to be mild-to-moderately happy or at least not drive yourself bat-shit crazy, you have to take control of your life.
But, again, what does that really take? The secret is that it's not a one-and-done thing. It's a daily thing.
I'm joined by the graphic designer of my business who also happens to be one of my best frans', Jami, and we talk about what it takes to take control of your life on the daily...especially when it comes to working from home with kids, dealing with depression, dealing with anxiety, and you know...dealing with the hard-knock life.
Won't you join us? Marked explicit because I cuss.
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Episode 15: Tips for Working from Home with a Special Needs Child
It's not easy to work from home with a special needs child. One of the factors that impact it is, of course, your child's diagnosis and needs. One of the questions I get on a regular basis is whether it is possible to work from home with a special needs child and what advice would I give to others since it is something that I do.
Since there's little information out o the internet about working from home with a special needs child, I decided to answer the question.
You'll learn about some of the crucial challenges you need to consider when it comes to approaching parenting and business. Listen in, share with a friend, leave a comment, and ask a question!
Marked explicit because I cuss.
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Episode 14: How to Close More Deals - 10 Tips for Freelancers
Ready to close more deals?
In this episode of Confessions from the Couch, Robin gives you her 10 best tips from her seven years of freelancing experience so that you can finish out 2021 and crush 2022!
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Episode 13: How Working from Home Can Benefit DV Survivors (I Know From Experience) TRIGGER WARNING
TRIGGER WARNING: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, STALKING.
October is domestic violence awareness month. Robin tackles a very personal subject...the main reason she started her business.
Because when you work from home, you can't fire yourself!
Did you know in more than 30 states that it is perfectly legal to fire a survivor or victim of domestic violence?
Listen in to hear about the day Robin knew with certainty the day Robin had to start her business and her advice to other survivors and victims.
Episode 12: What Simone Biles Can Teach Us about Handling the Armchair Critics & Why You Need to Get on Team You
Unless you live under a rock, you already know about Simone Biles...but what can the average freelancer learn from this aside from self-care? Quite a lot. In Episode 12 of the Confessions from the Couch Podcast, we're talking about how the "Yeah, Right" crowd and what you need to do to get on Team You as a freelancer (and Robin includes Upwork proposal tips that you do not want to miss! Danny shares a time he and Robin dealt with a setback in the business. Listen in to find out what happened.
Episode 11: 7 Lessons in 7 Years - What I've Learned Working from Home as a Writer
It's been a crazy 7 years working from home as a writer. In this episode, I'm joined by my husband Danny and I tell you all the 7 lessons I've learned in the last 7 years:
- Separating family from business if you hire family
- Understanding the power of your words if you work with your spouse (I do)
- Why you should NOT say yes to every proposal
- The 2 keys to success
- No one has to hire you
- Basic courtesy opens a lot doors
- Don't be a douche on social
You'll also hear about my intense dislike of Disney and my husband tells a story about how I may or may not have once been solicited by the mob. SAY WHAT.
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Episode 10: The Truth about Independence When WFH & the 7 Keys I Follow to Live a Great Life
WFH is often sold to you as the ultimate in independence, but is it? Sure, you can do what you want, but you need to be ready for what comes with it. You'll also learn the 7 keys I follow every day to live a great life (such as ignoring the two main types of haters I deal with).
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Episode 9: The ABCs of Successful Freelancing
Trying to figure out how to become a successful freelancer? I know - it can be confusing! With seven years of experience as of 2021, I've put together the ABCs of successful freelancing.
A - Authority
B - Be reliable
C - ...listen and find out!
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Episode 8: Self-care Isn't Selfish with Joy Coach, Mentor, & WFH Special Needs Mom Amanda Trojan
A self care deficit existed before the pandemic and it certainly hasn't gotten any better! Self care is for everyone, and special needs parents definitely need it as many of us are without respite care. I'm joined by Joy Coach, Mentor, and special needs mom Amanda Trojan in Episode 8 of the Confessions from the Couch podcast.
We're talking about self care examples for special needs parents, families with both neurotypical and atypical children (which we both have!), and work from home families. Amanda opens up about the self care benefits she's experienced as a work from home mom and shares some of her personal self care activities. Self care is not selfish and it is something we all need to engage in.
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Episode 7: Work-Life Balance with Impact-Driven Mompreneur Amber Henry
This episode is sponsored by NEMs Outfitters!
Working from home isn't always easy whether you're an employee or business owner. In this episode of Confessions from the Couch, I'm joined by impact-driven mompreneur Amber Henry as she does what all of us moms have done at least ten times before...hides in the bathroom to talk to me! Amber is a mom of two great little boys and works from home. She shares her best tips to maintain work-life balance while meeting goals and making a difference!
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Episode 6: My Personal Time Saving Hacks as a Top Rated Plus Upworker & Work from Home Mom
I've worked from home as a Top Rated Upworker for years. I'm also a mom. I know how important it is to make the most of time. In this episode of Confessions from the Couch, I'm giving you some of my personal time-saving hacks!
What are your time-saving hacks? Let me know! Leave a message on the podcast line (855 889-3400) or leave a comment!
Episode 5: Six-Figures Aren't Necessary to Be Successful as a Freelancer
Of course a six-figure income is the dream for freelancers and the self-employed. Duh. Financial security is something we all want. And starting a business of any kind and achieving a better financial future is the American dream (despite the haters it brings). But...
It isn't the only measure of success or reason to become a freelancer or become self-employed.
In this episode of the Confessions from the Couch podcast, I talk about how freelancing and self-employment can be a safety net for those who are under-employed, recovering from abusive relationships (like the one I escaped...and I delve into a little bit of that), and how you get so much more than just money if you decide to be your own boss.
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Episode 4: 3 Things You're Doing to F*ck Up Your Business
Look, I've worked from home both on and off Upwork for close to seven years now...so, I've experienced some things. I've done the things. I know the dedication it takes to build a successful work from home business...and I know the things that people do to straight fuck it up, 2020 dumpster fire style.
Here are the 3 things you're doing to f*ck up your business.
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GITCast Ep 3: How to Treat Your Freelancing Experience Like a Business (and Why It Matters)
As a Top Rated Freelancer on Upwork for over five years, one of the most common questions I'm bombarded with is "Why am I not getting any clients?" Well, because you're not treating your freelancing experience like a business. In this 26 minute podcast, I share my best tips on how you can get the most out of your freelancing experience.
Resources mentioned:
- Kill Something and Drag It Home
- LinkTree (for Freelance Magic group - free!)
- Confessions From the Couch FREE Work from Home Writing / Editing Jobs
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GITcast Ep 2, Part 2: Work/Life Balance is Bullsh*t & How to Unf*ck Yourself
Don't forget to go back and listen to Part 1 of this podcast. In Part 2, I finish my explanation of how you can unf*ck yourself.
GITcast Ep 2, Part 1: Work/Life Balance is Bullsh*t & How to Unf*ck Yourself
Work-life balance out of reach? That's because it's total bullsh*t. What if it isn't about balance? What it's about unf*cking yourself and getting centered?
GITcast Ep 1: Why YOU need to Get It Together
We all say we WANT to get it together, but how often do we work on doing that? In this very first GITcast, Robin highlights the importance of WHY we must get it together in light of two recent atrocities: El Paso and Dayton.
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