Today I'll be sharing the life-saving hacks that are helping me right now in a difficult season --- no matter where you are, you're not alone!

Also, I share an easy journaling page I've created called Monthly Check-In Pages where through this 4-question guide you can become a better journaler with this simple practice.

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Welcome to the Middle Series!

I am excited to introduce you to Kiri Mohan, Freelance Coach + Founder of Corporate2Contract, on today's episode.

Kiri Mohan helps women freelancers with a corporate background take their contractor business from surviving to thriving. Her Corporate2Contract Core and Collective programs guide women in growing their freelance businesses to set them up for success, earn an income over six figures and get more time back in their day. When not working on her courses or leading women, she is podcasting (Her Balanced Hustle Podcast) drinking tea and reading books.

We talk about:

• Starting a freelancing business
• Balancing work + personal life
• Escaping into fantasy: the power of books
• How Star Wars impacted Kiri’s life
• We also do a mini Enneagram Typing Session!

Book Mention: ⁠Lean in: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead

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Welcome to the Middle Series!

I am excited to introduce you to Haley Kluge on today's episode.

Based in Los Angeles, Haley Kluge is an award-winning creative director spearheading creative endeavors at Variety magazine. She is the youngest and first female creative director in its 118-year history. She has previously worked at Netflix, Men’s Health, Cosmopolitan and Good Housekeeping. In 2023, she was recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 and an American Society of Magazine Editors NEXT Journalist. She holds a degree in journalism and graphic design from Michigan State University. Outside of work, she can be found chugging Diet Coke or seeing a Broadway show.

We talk about:

• Haley’s career in the Magazine Industry

• New York vs. L.A.

• Being open to new experiences + opportunities

• The creative process + problem-solving

• The power of visuals in conveying info + emotion

Connect with Haley: ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠Website⁠

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