The Freelancer's Teabreak
by Emma Cossey from The Freelance Lifestyle · 306 episodes
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The Freelancer's Teabreak is the short and sweet podcast you can enjoy while you make a cuppa, full of tips, tricks and advice for freelancers.
Latest episodes
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10 min
Bookend your freelance day
Let's talk about bookending your freelance day! Flown (affiliate link) https://flown.com/register?join=emma-cossey-dfa56 Follow me on Instagram Email: [email protected] Come joi…
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15 min
Part-Time Freelancing
This week, we dive into the topic of part time freelancing around a job. Pour yourself a cuppa! Follow me on Instagram Email: [email protected] Come join us in the free Freelanc…
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4 min
The gold in your client forms
Your onboarding forms might be the most underrated bit of marketing research you own. This week's episode is a quick admin prompt: dig out your client questionnaires and look at wh…
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7 min
I quit
...I'm going back to having the podcast as audio only. In this episode, I share what I learned during my experiment to offer the podcast as a video format too. Follow me on Instagr…
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2 min
It's the final countdown
The Freelance Business Lounge is going up in price from the 1st of October. Join now and stick at the current price! Join here: https://freelancelifestyle.podia.com/the-freelance-b…
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10 min
Things you don't have to do as a freelancer
Ever caught yourself still playing by the old corporate rulebook, even though you left the 9 to 5 behind years ago? In this episode, Emma talks through the habits and expectations…
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11 min
You need freelance friends
In this episode of The Freelancer's Teabreak, I'm going to discuss the power of freelance friendships, and how to find your own freelance friendship circle 00:00 Welcome & Take a B…
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12 min
Five Truths About Freelancing in 2026
Pour yourself a cuppa, it's time to chat about freelancing - and some of the biggest myths and truths out there! Hi, I'm Emma Cossey, and I'm a coach and mentor for freelancers. Fo…
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3 min
Summer Break: What Do You Want to Hear Next?
It's the last episode before a well-earned summer break! I'm swapping the mic for some quality time with my son before he starts secondary school, because some moments matter more…
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3 min
My iPhone Podcast Recording Hack
Fancy starting a podcast but the thought of buying a mic, learning fancy software, and building a whole "studio" fills you with dread? Good news, you might already have everything…
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4 min
Underpromise, Overdeliver: My Secret to Business Success
Quick one this week, but it might just be the best piece of freelance advice you'll ever get. Ever said "I'll have it to you by Friday" when nobody even asked for Friday, then spen…
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5 min
How Much Do Other Freelancers Charge?
How much should you actually be charging as a freelancer? Spoiler: there's no magic number, but there are some brilliant guides out there to help you stop plucking figures out of t…
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11 min
Freelance Realities: Not Just the Glossy Highlights
Ever feel like everyone else got the "how to freelance successfully" manual and you're just winging it? This week's episode is here to tell you: you're not alone, and that glossy s…
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4 min
Freelancers: Watch Out for Scammy Discovery Calls (Quick Warning & What to Do)
In this quick episode, I'm sharing a warning about scammy discovery call bookings that freelancers are increasingly running into now that we rely on booking links. I've heard of ca…
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12 min
Tax-Free Childcare & Summer Holiday Survival Tips for Freelancers (UK)
In this episode of The Freelancer's Tea Break, I'm reflecting on my son nearing the end of primary school and sharing practical ways I've managed childcare while freelancing, espec…
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11 min
How to Respond When Someone Asks You to Work for Free (Without Feeling Awkward)
In this episode, I'm talking through what to do when someone asks you to work for free, whether it's an unpaid "test project", spec work, or a talk with no budget. I share why you…
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9 min
Tiny Ways To Outsource (without feeling overwhelmed)
If the idea of outsourcing in your business feels scary, you're not alone. For a lot of freelancers and small business owners, "outsourcing" can sound like handing over everything…
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8 min
Freelance Service Funnels: DIY, DWY and DFY (Revisited)
In this episode, I'm diving into something I talk about a lot with my coaching clients: the three levels of services you can offer: DIY (Do it Yourself), DWY (Done With You), and (…
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5 min
3 Ways I'm Finding New Clients in May 2026
Ever wonder what an experienced freelancer actually does to find new clients each month? In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on my own client attraction strategy for May,…
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8 min
Can You Claim Universal Credit While Freelancing?
Thinking about going freelance but worried about losing your Universal Credit? Good news, you don't have to choose. In this episode, I'm breaking down how Universal Credit actually…