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10-14 March
Freelance Freedom Summit 2025
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The Freelance Freedom Summit 2025 is for you if you're ready to...
Refine your approach, level up your income and make the rest of 2025 your most successful, confident year yet.
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...to expert-led trainings that will help you sharpen your skills, boost your income and build a sustainable, fulfilling freelance business. Better yet, it’s free to attend!
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A week of value-packed trainings, led by experienced freelance writers, business strategists and industry experts who get what it’s like to run a writing business in 2025.
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15 speakers, five days and four themes to kickstart your q2 business growth. scroll to the end for the full speaker schedule!
1. Client Acquisition & Personal Branding
Learn how to attract and retain clients by building a strong personal brand. Master strategies for securing ongoing work, marketing yourself effectively and leveraging LinkedIn and social media to stand out.
2. Marketing & Business Growth
Boost your freelance business with smart marketing and growth strategies. Discover how to create a high-converting website, craft unique stories and position yourself for long-term success.
3. Productivity, Business Management & Mindset
Stay productive, organised and mentally strong as a freelancer. Learn to manage multiple clients, use tools like Trello, overcome fear and maintain balance with self-care.
4. Financial Planning & Personal Development
Take control of your finances and personal growth. Learn to manage irregular income, invest wisely and align your work with your energy for greater purpose and success.
01
Georgie Darling: Freelance travel writer, host of Freelance Freedom Summit and Business Coach - Roadmap to Retainers: AI-Upgrade
Tired of constantly pitching for low-paying, one-off gigs? Learn how to land high-value retainer clients who provide consistent income and respect your expertise. In this upgraded-for-2025 Roadmap to Retainers webinar, I’ll show you how to secure long-term, stable income by landing retainer clients who respect your time and expertise.
02
Tayla Blaire: freelance writer & Scribbling Side Hustlers Founder: Unlock Your Stories
Think no one wants to read about your life? Struggling to find personal essay ideas that editors will actually buy? In this free masterclass, you’ll learn how to turn everyday moments into compelling, pitch-worthy essays, without overthinking or second-guessing yourself.
03
Lizzie Davey: Freelance writer for SaaS brands and founder of Freelance Magic: How to Juggle a Full Client Load Without Burnout
Freelancers often juggle multiple clients, which can be overwhelming. Lizzie will share essential systems and processes that help freelancers stay organised, maintain strong client relationships, and avoid burnout.
04
Diana Kelly Levey: Freelance journalist and former magazine editor: 12 Ways to Find New Clients
Finding freelance clients can feel daunting, but Diana will share creative ways to discover new opportunities without relying on job boards. From leveraging past emails to identifying emerging brands, this session will help freelancers expand their client base.
05
Liz Heflin: Freelance content marketing consultant and founder of The Inkwell: How to Build a Strategic Brand on LinkedIn
Liz will break down why LinkedIn is a powerful tool for freelancers and share strategies to grow an audience, build credibility, and attract high-quality clients through the platform.
06
Estelle Keeber: Leading UK Instagram expert and founder of Immortal Monkey: How to Make an Impact on IG in Less Than 10 Minutes a Day
Estelle will share simple yet powerful Instagram strategies that allow freelancers to grow their audience, increase engagement, and attract clients - all in under 10 minutes a day.
07
Jacquelyn Van Sant: Content strategist and founder of Waymarks Web Solutions: Your Guide to Client and Task Management on Trello
Effective client and task management is crucial for freelancers. Jacquelyn will demonstrate how to use Trello to organize projects, collaborate with clients, and streamline workflows for maximum efficiency.
08
Geleen Antonio: Founder of Travel Not to Escape and podcasting expert: From Isolation to Opportunity: Using Podcasting to Build Connections and Attract Clients
Geleen will share how podcasting can combat isolation, foster deep connections, and generate business opportunities. She will reveal how being a guest on 50+ podcasts and hosting her own has helped her land clients, speaking gigs, and collaborations.
09
Olivia Fallon: Menstrual health specialist and founder of New World Women Collective: Finding Your Purpose Through Your Menstrual Cycle
Olivia will explore how cyclical living can help female entrepreneurs align with their purpose, create sustainable businesses, and avoid burnout. She will share how menstrual phases influence creativity, consistency, and business success.
10
Kaitlyn Cook: Business strategist and coach specialising in financial growth: Breaking Through the Comfort Zone: Overcoming Fear to Grow Your Business
Entrepreneurs often hesitate to step outside their comfort zones, which limits their growth. Kaitlyn will discuss the normal fears that arise in business, how to overcome mental blocks, and how to scale financially with intention.
11
Claire Curzon: Social media strategist and digital marketing coach: Building a Standout Brand on Social Media
Freelancers need a strong social media presence to showcase their expertise and attract clients. Claire will share proven strategies for building a compelling brand across digital platforms to stand out in a competitive industry.
12
Eloise Adams – Expert web designer and developer for female founders: Creating a Professional Website That Converts Dream Clients
Many business owners struggle to create a website that looks great and generates inquiries. Eloise will walk through simple design and optimization tips to help freelancers turn their websites into powerful client-attracting tools.
13
Deeksha Beeharry, CFA, Wealth Coach & Investing Expert - From Freelance to Lasting Financial Freedom: Design Your Wealth Strategy for 2025.
Deeksha will help you design a personalized wealth strategy to break through your financial ceiling and create lasting wealth as a freelancer. Drawing from her experience managing over $20 billion in assets, she’ll guide you in mastering irregular income, strategic investing, and building financial systems that offer freedom and security.
14
Ali Hanckel: Freelance Writer and Business Coach - Escape the 9-to-5: Your Roadmap to Freelance Writing Freedom
Ali will show you how to break free from the 9-to-5 grind and build a successful freelance writing career. In this session, she’ll provide a step-by-step roadmap to help you transition into freelancing, secure clients, and create a flexible lifestyle that allows you to thrive on your terms.
15
Natalia Kasnakidis, Career Strategy Coach, Speaker & Founder of The Limitless Collective: Sustainable Productivity & Energy Optimisation
Struggling to stay productive without burning out? Natalia will reveal how to optimise your energy by aligning your work with your body’s natural rhythms. This session will help you boost productivity, maintain momentum and create sustainable work habits that support long-term success.
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throughout the freelance freedom summit, you'll:
Get expert-led strategies to refine your freelance biz.
Build your confidence & attract better-paying clients.
Learn actionable money-making tips from freelancers who’ve been there.
Exclusive access to Q&As, pitches and resources from the best in the business.
Why you need to be here...
Full speaker schedule:
MONDAY 10th March:
10:00am ET / 2:00pm GMT: Summit Welcome & Roadmap to Retainers: AI Upgrade (Live with Georgie Darling). Want financial stability in freelancing? Learn how to secure long-term retainer clients (with an AI-powered twist).
1:00pm ET / 5:00pm GMT: Unlock Your Stories (Live with Tayla Blaire). Think no one wants to read about your life? Tayla will show you how to turn everyday moments into pitch-worthy essays, without overthinking it.
5:00pm ET / 9:00pm GMT: Escape The 9-To-5: Your Roadmap to Freelance Writing Freedom (Live with Ali Hanckel). Dream of ditching the 9-to-5? Ali shares the exact steps to build a thriving freelance writing career on your own terms.
TUESDAY 11th March:
10:00am ET / 2:00pm GMT: Design Your Wealth Strategy (Recorded by Deeksha Beeharry). Financial security is key to freelance freedom. Deeksha walks you through creating a wealth plan tailored to your goals and lifestyle.
1:00pm ET / 5:00pm GMT: Manage Client Work Like a Pro (Live with Jacquelyn Van Sant). Overwhelmed by deadlines and projects? Jacquelyn shows you how to use Trello to stay organised and keep clients happy (without the stress).
3:00pm ET / 7:00pm GMT: Master Client Juggling: How to Handle a Full Workload Without Burning Out (Recorded by Lizzie Davey). Lizzie shares how to manage a full client load while protecting your time, energy, and passion for freelancing.
WEDNESDAY 12TH March:
10:00am ET / 2:00pm GMT: Flow State: Align Your Productivity with Your Cycle (Live with Olivia Fallon). Discover how syncing your workflow with your menstrual cycle can supercharge your efficiency.
1:15pm ET / 5:15pm GMT: Social Media That Sells (Live with Claire Curzon). Claire shares practical tips to create a magnetic social media presence that draws in dream clients (without spending all day online).
3:00pm ET / 7:00pm GMT: Stand Out on LinkedIn and Grow Your Personal Brand (Recorded by Liz Heflin). Liz maps out how to build a client-attracting LinkedIn profile to attract your dream clients.
THURSDAY 13TH March:
10:00am ET / 2:00pm GMT: Overcome Self-Doubt & Step Into Your Next Level (Live with Kaitlyn Cook). Feeling stuck? Kaitlyn shares mindset shifts and tools to push past fear and claim your next-level success.
1:00pm ET / 5:00pm GMT: Make Instagram Work for You (in 10 Minutes a Day) (Live with Estelle Keeber). Think Instagram is over? Estelle shows you how to use it strategically to attract new clients without spending hours online.
3:00pm ET / 7:00pm GMT: Find New Clients: 12 Proven Tactics (Recorded by Diana Kelly Levey). Diana shares tried-and-true methods for landing fresh client leads - and fast.
FRIDAY 14TH March:
10:00am ET / 2:00pm GMT: Sustainable Growth for Freelancers (Live with Natalia Kasnakidis). Natalia shares how to grow your business long-term, without sacrificing your mental or physical health.
1:00pm ET / 5:00pm GMT: Make Your Website a Client Magnet (Recorded by Eloise Adams). Your website should work as hard as you do - Eloise shows you how to transform it into a client-converting machine.
3:00pm ET / 7:00pm GMT: Expand Your Reach with Podcasting (Recorded by Geleen Antonio). Learn how launching (and guesting on) podcasts can open doors to new clients and opportunities.