🎙 So what's this one about?

In this episode, I'm exploring how to develop self-trust as a freelancer.

Trust is a two-way street: it’s about building credibility with your clients and collaborators and cultivating faith in your own abilities, decisions, and journey. I’ll share my own experiences of learning to trust myself to get the work done, even when doubt creeps in.

📌 What I cover

Gaining the Trust of Others: How to present yourself and your work in a way that inspires confidence. From communication to delivering what you promise, I’ll share strategies to build strong professional relationships.

Trusting Yourself: Tips for overcoming self-doubt, managing procrastination, and staying motivated. What happens when you’re not sure you’re good enough or question if you’ve taken on too much?

Aligning New Roles with Your Authentic Self: The mindset shift needed to step into new opportunities with confidence and clarity. How do you know if this new role aligns with your values and goals?

🎧 Who This Episode Is ForWhether you're just starting out as a freelancer or you’ve been running your own business for years, this episode will resonate if you’ve ever questioned your decisions, abilities, or direction. It’s also for anyone considering new opportunities or roles and wondering if they’re the right fit.

🛠 Practical Takeaways

How to build trust with clients through communication and follow-through.

Simple practices to strengthen your self-belief and overcome imposter syndrome.

Tools for assessing whether a new opportunity aligns with your authentic self.

💬 Join the ConversationI’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode! How do you build trust with clients? How do you trust yourself to get the work done? And what’s helped you step into new roles with confidence? Share your stories in the comments or reply to this post on Substack.

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Emma shares her thoughts on working alone in her sound studio.

Freelancing, remote work, solo projects—working alone is great until you realise how quiet it is. Join Emma as she chats about staying connected when you work solo: how to find your people, avoid “creative cabin fever,” and build a support network that lifts you up. There are laughs, tips, and stories about the beautiful mess that is independent work.

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Today I’m talking about a topic that’s been on my mind for some time: social media.

I know, right?

These are tricky times.

Social media can be great. As a freelancer, it’s where so much of my creative work lives, but it’s also a place full of ethical quandaries and somewhat shifting sands.

So where does that leave us as freelancers, artists, and actual human beings who aren’t pornbots?

In this podcast episode, I’m exploring:

✨ My love-hate relationship with different platforms.

✨ Why Meta’s decision to abandon fact-checking leaves me deeply concerned.

✨ How freelancers can talk about their work while navigating the murky waters of the "post-truth" era.

✨ Why I want to use a safe, ethical digital space.

Have a listen. Just hit the play button above.

This is a heartfelt chat about trust, connection, community, and finding a way to talk about my work online.

I’d love to hear your thoughts on this one—what platforms feel like home to you, and how do you navigate their complexities?

Let’s keep the conversation going!

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You can also find out more about me and my work on my website.

My voice packed up and left the building, leaving behind a horrible cough.

I had no option but to call in sick.

What happened next?

Got 9 minutes? Listen to the podcast episode.

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Emma shares news of an upcoming Christmas comedy show for BBC Radio 4.

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In this episode, Emma talks about the power of silence in…

* voice acting

* music composition

* broadcasting

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Emma Clarke tells us what she's been doing in her sound studio this week. And how is she preparing for her first Saturday Breakfast show on BBC Radio 3?

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Today, Emma has a big announcement.

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