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“I could do it myself”: The client comment that used to derail me
(And how I respond now instead)
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Heidi Turner
How Freelancers Can Work with Small Non-Profits (and Stand Out While Doing It)
An Interview with Gail Gromaski
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Heidi Turner
Your sadness isn't a sales funnel, if you don't want it to be
You don't have to give your full life over to social media if you don't want to. How to figure out what your boundary is between being authentic and…
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Heidi Turner
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The quiet shift from people-pleaser to professional
You’ve probably had that moment.You open your inbox late on a Thursday, and there it is—a big project, with a deadline of Monday. Your stomach drops…
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Heidi Turner
Feeling financially out of control? Start Here.
10 small, practical steps to help you regain control of your freelance finances
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Heidi Turner
Stop the Freelance Debt Spiral: What I’ve Learned (the Hard Way)
Freelancers often fall into the trap of paying off debt fast—only to rely on credit again during the next slow season. In this post, I share how…
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Let’s rethink networking
The truth about networking: We’re all just humans walking around with hearts full of insecurities and pockets full of business cards.
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Heidi Turner
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Have faith in yourself to be independent and self-successful
An interview with James Nesbitt
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Heidi Turner
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What most freelancers get wrong about boundaries
You don’t owe anyone urgency—especially not when you’re barely holding it together. Boundaries aren’t just business tools. They’re how we protect our…
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What I Didn’t Know About Money—and How It Changed My Business
I used to think confidence came from experience. Turns out, it came from a savings account. This post isn’t about budgeting apps or cutting back on…
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Heidi Turner
In honour of an incredible mentor: Kathleen Rake
When I first moved to the Fraser Valley, I barely knew anyone.
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Heidi Turner
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Confidence in Pieces? Here’s How to Start Rebuilding
During a recent coworking session, a few of us swapped stories about the moments our self-confidence didn’t just wobble, it plummeted off a…
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Stop Undercharging. Start Earning What You’re Worth.
Raising your rates comes with risk. Some clients might walk. Some might push back. Some might ghost entirely. But that doesn’t mean you’ve made a…
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Heidi Turner
Not getting the gig doesn't mean you're not good
Lisa Kudrow didn’t make it onto Saturday Night Live. Neither did Jim Carrey. Steve Carell auditioned—and was passed over in favour of Will Ferrell…
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Heidi Turner
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