Offbeat Grad

Today I'm joined by the talented Amanda Cross of the Happy Arkansan and the Ambitious Freelancer. She's a content management guru here to help you defeat overwhelm around creating content for your website, clients, or blog. She shares her favorite tools, resources, and strategies for keeping it all together and staying productive.  CONNECT WITH AMANDAThe Ambitious Freelancer BlogThe Ambitious Freelancer PodcastThe Happy ArkansanCONNECT WITH THE SHOWOffbeat Grad BlogSamanthabilityInstagramTwitterGot a question? Send me an email at hello@offbeatgrad.com! 

What are the 3 things all freelancers need to succeed? They might surprise you! From legal understanding to economic security, these are the things we all want out of our freelancing experiences. CONNECT WITH THE SHOWOffbeat Grad BlogSamanthabilityInstagramTwitterGot a question? Send me an email at hello@offbeatgrad.com! 

Blogging has come a long way in the past few years. Aside from the latest trends, what's new in blogging in 2020? What can you expect from the blogging community and working with brands? CONNECT WITH THE SHOWOffbeat Grad BlogSamanthabilityInstagramTwitterGot a question? Send me an email at hello@offbeatgrad.com! 

How do you manage to work with a client? What's the process like from start to finish? I detail my entire strategy in this episode, starting with negotiation and going through to sending your invoice. CONNECT WITH THE SHOWOffbeat Grad BlogSamanthabilityInstagramTwitterGot a question? Send me an email at hello@offbeatgrad.com! 

With more and more freelancing "scams" out there, it's important to be aware about what freelancing IS and what it ISN'T. It's not for everyone, so make sure you think critically about whether it's really a good fit for you before you start. CONNECT WITH THE SHOWOffbeat Grad BlogSamanthabilityInstagramTwitterGot a question? Send me an email at hello@offbeatgrad.com! 

Have you ever wondered where the day went? If your work is getting away from you, try time mapping on for size. This is such a unique way to ratio your time effectively!CONNECT WITH THE SHOWOffbeat Grad BlogSamanthabilityInstagramTwitterGot a question? Send me an email at hello@offbeatgrad.com! 

Imposter syndrome is when you feel like a fraud or like you've only made it this far by luck. In reality, imposter syndrome affects 70% of both men and women. In this episode, I'm sharing my own experience with feeling like a fraud as well as how to fight it. CONNECT WITH THE SHOWOffbeat Grad BlogSamanthabilityInstagramTwitterGot a question? Send me an email at hello@offbeatgrad.com! 

Website hosting is understandably complicated. How do you know what you need to get started, and how do you know when it's time to upgrade? I'm sharing my website server story to help inform you about which decision is best. CONNECT WITH THE SHOWOffbeat Grad BlogSamanthabilityInstagramTwitterGot a question? Send me an email at hello@offbeatgrad.com! 

Here are the best healthy habits to keep your body and mind in top shape in 2020 and beyond! All told from a very stressed, overworked freelancer—so you know it's trustworthy. CONNECT WITH THE SHOWOffbeat Grad BlogSamanthabilityInstagramTwitterGot a question? Send me an email at hello@offbeatgrad.com! 

Happy New Year! We're breaking down the latest trends in blogging, freelancing, and beyond. What can you expect to see happening in the blogging and freelancing community? What should you focus on in the next few months? CONNECT WITH THE SHOWOffbeat Grad BlogSamanthabilityInstagramTwitterGot a question? Send me an email at hello@offbeatgrad.com! 

Let's take a trip down memory lane to see how freelancing has changed in the past 5 years. We'll also talk about the new world of blogging, this next decade, and what's been happening with the new freelancer law in California. CONNECT WITH THE SHOWOffbeat Grad BlogSamanthabilityInstagramTwitterGot a question? Send me an email at hello@offbeatgrad.com! 

We're talking about money! This episode is all about how much I'm making, how much I made last year, and my financial year in review. Being open about money is really important to me so I hope you enjoy this chat! CONNECT WITH THE SHOWOffbeat Grad BlogSamanthabilityInstagramTwitterGot a question? Send me an email at hello@offbeatgrad.com! 

Did you know California has a new freelancer law in 2020? It's creating quite the stir in the gig economy and for a good reason. Learn about AB 5 and what it means for freelancers in California and beyond in this week's episode. CONNECT WITH THE SHOWOffbeat Grad BlogSamanthabilityInstagramTwitterGot a question? Send me an email at hello@offbeatgrad.com! 

Today I'm chatting with Nicolette of The Grown Up Millennial. She's an experienced blogger and podcaster, and she helps young people manage adulthood one step at a time. We're talking all about imposter syndrome and the worry that things will never be "perfect." CONNECT WITH THE GROWN UP MILLENNIALThe Grown Up Millennial PodcastInstagramTwitterCONNECT WITH THE SHOWOffbeat Grad BlogSamanthabilityInstagramTwitterGot a question? Send me an email at hello@offbeatgrad.com! 

How do you take time off during the holiday season? What about regular vacations? With 92% of freelancers reportedly working while taking time off, it's more important than ever to balance your work vs. your personal life. Here are my tips for taking time off! CONNECT WITH THE SHOWOffbeat Grad BlogSamanthabilityInstagramTwitterGot a question? Send me an email at hello@offbeatgrad.com! 

Join me on a drunken ride through freelancing and money and blogging and life. This is not a structured podcast! For more structured advice or information, look elsewhere! CONNECT WITH THE SHOWOffbeat Grad BlogSamanthabilityInstagramTwitterGot a question? Send me an email at hello@offbeatgrad.com! 

I'm answering your questions and the internet's questions about freelancing and working online! Whether you want to know how to type faster or how to deal with a procrastinating client, this episode is for you. CONNECT WITH THE SHOWOffbeat Grad BlogSamanthabilityInstagramTwitterGot a question? Send me an email at hello@offbeatgrad.com! 

Do you know how much money you make as a freelancer or blogger? Tracking your income and expenses when you work online is a must to prepare for tax season and set accurate goals. Here are my favorite tips and tools for tracking your income as a freelancer or blogger. CONNECT WITH THE SHOWOffbeat Grad BlogSamanthabilityInstagramTwitterGot a question? Send me an email at hello@offbeatgrad.com! 

Today I'm joined by Isabelle of Capulet Mag and Unrecommended. She recently moved to NYC to pursue more work opportunities and get out of her home state. Moving can be hard! In this episode, we chat about how to manage a big move after college. CONNECT WITH THE SHOWOffbeat Grad BlogSamanthabilityInstagramTwitterGot a question? Send me an email at hello@offbeatgrad.com! 

Freelancing is hard. It's not the pajama party and digital nomad lifestyle that it's made out to be. While online gurus might claim it's a great way to have more free time, it's harder than it looks. In this episode, I share the cold, hard realities of freelancing on your own. CONNECT WITH THE SHOWOffbeat Grad BlogSamanthabilityInstagramTwitterGot a question? Send me an email at hello@offbeatgrad.com!