Niche Upon A Star
Ever wondered how some freelancers build incredible, niche businesses from scratch? How did they figure it all out? Well, I've asked them.
Do you fancy listening to expert guidance, real-life stories, and gritty tips from people who've seen it ALL?
With the help of some brilliant guests, let's go back in time with people who spent years carving out a niche business.
This is a place for you to find inspiration, guidance, tips, and advice from experienced freelancers. Let's Niche Upon A Star!
Episodes
20 episodes
20. Harvey Morton - Putting yourself forward
Welcome back! This week, we're talking to Harvey Morton. Harvey is a freelancer who specialises in the entertainment industry, with a reputation for being a fantastic social media manager. He's adept and bright, honest and very inspiring...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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29:48
19. Phil Shorland - Finding your inspiration and voice
Welcome back! This week is an episode I couldn't wait to share. We've got Phil Shorland, better known as Content with Phil, talking about the moment he decided to go freelance. That origin moment for Phil was an advert, with word...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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28:11
18. Giada Nizzoli - Getting clarity on what makes you unique
Hello again! This week, the lovely Giada Nizzoli, of Crafty Copy, is on the podcast.Giada is a former generalist copywriter, who with the right support and a dose of confidence, pivoted her business into brand messaging. Giada...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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24:38
17. Ayo Abbas - Pick a niche and stick to it
Welcome back, this week we're talking to Ayo Abbas. Ayo is a built environment specialist, with a marketing agency that works with a very particular target audience.She talks about how she set up her business, worked on making a name...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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26:42
16. Mark Masters - Routine, practice and community growth
Hello again! This week we've got Mark Masters, founder of You Are The Media. Mark's enthusiasm, willingness to try anything and all-round inclusive spirit is infectious. He's a ball of energy, telling the story of how he spent 10 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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24:25
15. Robin Waite - Getting 1500 leads from a single partnership
Welcome back to Niche Upon A Star! Let's get bonkers. This week it's Fearless Business coach Robin Waite. Robin is a super-successful business coach who achieves mind-boggling results. He's number one on Google for 'busi...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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26:08
14. Emmelie Coulson - Fear and putting your prices up
Welcome back to Niche Upon A Star!This week we've got the lovely brand designer and illustrator, Emmelie Coulson.Emmelie is known for her bright, bold designs, all-singing social media presence and sold-out networking eve...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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21:17
13. Jo Watson - Dealing with trolls and bumps in the road
It's Jo Watson, everyone! Another one of my heroes ticked off. Jo is known for her pithy tone of voice, she's a hilarious copywriter with a big online following. And this episode didn't disappoint:Dealing with trollsJ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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35:28
12. Lizzie Davey - Six figures and diversification
What does it feel like from the top of Mount Freelance? Nice view, mate.This week's guest on Niche Upon A Star is none other than Lizzie Davey.Lizzie's the mastermind behind Freelance Magic, as well as running her own top-notch cont...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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26:32
11. Mel Barfield - Personality and self belief
Welcome back, this week we've got Mel Barfield. Superstar copywriter, queen of LinkedIn, and person with 'near dangerous levels of self-belief.'You're going to love this episode. I did because it's jam-packed with solid gold advi...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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40:32
10. Kayleigh Hall - Investing in yourself
This week we're speaking to Kayleigh Hall, a fantastic brand designer and founder of Hall Creative. And we're all about being ON PURPOSE.Kayleigh shares the challenges she faced in her early years, and the impact of burnout. But she spu...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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27:24
9. Jonathan Wilcock - How to keep growing throughout your career
On this week's episode, we're talking to the loveliest brand copywriter on earth. The wonder that is Jonathan Wilcock. He's had 40 years experience in the creative industries, so Jonathan knows a thing or two about freelancing.&nbs...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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21:29
8. Faye Dicker - Creating a community that fits perfectly
Welcome back to Niche Upon A Star, this week we've got the brilliant Faye Dicker!Faye, the founder of Freelance Mum, shares her journey of creating a community. She talks about the challenges she faced as a professional transitioning in...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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21:29
7. Ange Lyons - Discovering variety and taking time out
Ange Lyons of Lyons Creative is well known for her amazing graphic designs. In this episode, she shares her journey to becoming a freelance designer. She talks about how she transitioned from publishing to freelancing, the challenges of being a...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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20:02
6. Freya Swenson-Costello - Neurodivergence and empowerment
How can you balance your time and your sanity when freelancing? Don't worry, Freya can help. And funnily enough, that's the name of her business!Freya Swenson-Costello is an inspiring business owner, full of positivity. Her journey to d...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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18:59
5. Glenn Fisher - Anxiety and dedication
This week we're speaking to the brilliant Glenn Fisher, founder of The Fix, author of The Art of the Click, and general all-round badass.Glenn is known to many of us as a super experienced copywriter. But there's more to him than his rep...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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18:58
4. Sophie Cross - Smarter processes
Sometimes you get to meet your actual heroes! This was one of those days for me. It's Sophie Cross, founder of Freelancer Magazine and creator of one of the best online courses for mastering social media, LinkedIn for Humans.Sophie's ver...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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28:54
3. André Spiteri - Getting clients and knowing your worth
What an episode! André Spiteri talks openly about the grit and determination it took to set up Maverick Words. Packed full of gems. What a great interview!We look at early freelancing challenges:André struggled to find client...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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28:23
2. Megan Rose - Growing gently
Welcome back to Niche Upon A Star! Let's crack on with episode 2:Megan Rose Douglas, or simply Megan Rose, is known for being a talented, authentic brand copywriter. Megan is inspiring because she has such unique clarity and focus. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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22:02
1. Gareth Hancock - Discovering your authentic voice
Welcome to Niche Upon A Star, episode one! Let's get going:Gareth Hancock is a distinctive, friendly, and warm voice in freelancing. He got his start on freelancing websites, taking small writing jobs to build his skills and portfolio. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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22:25