Are you tired of feast-and-famine freelance cycles and clients who treat you like an order taker?

In this episode of The Talk Freelance To Me® Podcast, host Ashley Cisneros Mejia sits down with powerhouse freelance coach and writer Mandy Ellis for a truth-packed conversation about what it really takes to grow a sustainable freelance writing business.

We didn’t sugarcoat anything.

We covered what most creative freelancers wrestle with behind the scenes: boundary-setting, bad-fit clients, burnout, pricing confusion, feast-or-famine cycles, the pressure to be “always on,” and the shame that creeps in when you’re secretly ready to burn it all down and start fresh. Mandy gets it. And she brings real strategies and mindset shifts that can help you find your footing again.

THIS is the episode to help you reset and move forward with clarity. Don’t miss it.

ABOUT MANDY ELLIS

Mandy Ellis is an award-winning, six-figure freelance writer and coach who, over the last 12 years, has called Fortune 500 companies, scrappy start-ups, and national newsstand magazines her clients. She's helped thousands of writers quickly build high-earning businesses they adore over the last decade. Connect with Mandy on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

Visit her website to learn about her free, live masterclass for freelancers on Sept. 16th, 17th, and 23rd: https://www.mandyellis.com/masterclass

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As a freelancer, how can you make more money from work you’ve already created?

In this episode, host Ashley Cisneros Mejia sits down with award-winning publicist-turned-book-marketing-coach Sandra Beckwith to explore how writers can monetize what they already know. With decades of experience in PR, publishing, and content creation, Sandy shares how she transitioned from freelance client work to building a business that earns half its income through passive revenue streams.

ABOUT SANDRA BECKWITH

Sandra Beckwith is an author, book marketing coach, freelance writer, and national award-winning former publicist who teaches authors how to save thousands of dollars by doing their own book marketing and promotion. Her Build Book Buzz book marketing blog is ranked 7th among thousands of book marketing blogs globally and has been honored as a top website for authors and writers seven times.

START MAKING MONEY FROM YOUR EXISTING CONTENT

Sandra has released an invaluable new digital product, "Repurpose for Cash: How to Turn Your Existing Content Into New Products That Sell." This 87-page downloadable playbook provides a step-by-step system, complete with 14 exercises and 45 pages of worksheets, to help writers, podcasters, bloggers, and content creators identify, document, and transform their existing content into new, profitable digital products. Learn how to refresh older products, discover new product ideas, find your pricing sweet spot, and leverage tools you already use to generate passive income. Sandy's proven process has helped her add thousands to her income by repurposing her own vast content library. Ready to make your content work harder for you? Get 25% off "Repurpose for Cash" with code TFTM at checkout. Click here to get your copy!

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We released our “Niches Get Riches” Brainstorming Worksheet – and it’s absolutely free! This worksheet will help you identify the most profitable niches for your freelance writing business.
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How do you protect your freelance writing business from uncertainty, burnout, and AI disruption?

In this solo episode, host Ashley Cisneros Mejia shares the exact framework she presented at the Growth Without Burnout Summit, a virtual conference for freelancers. She also shares new insights and tools designed to help freelance writers diversify their services without tossing out everything they’ve built.

Ashley introduces her signature 3L Framework – Look Back, Lean Forward, and Launch Lightly – to help freelancers rediscover past wins, uncover hidden income opportunities, and test new offers with clarity and confidence.

You’ll also get the inside scoop on her new small group mentorship experience, The Expansion Circle, where freelancers walk through her Freelance Expansion Starter Kit workbook together to map new income streams and expand with purpose.

If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply ready for more, this episode is your creative reset.

The Expansion Circle kicks off on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 7 p.m. EST on Zoom.
Register here by June 13.

Watch the full Growth Without Burnout Summit replay here.

Download my free guide “If You Do This, Try That” here.

About The Expansion Circle:

The Expansion Circle is a free 5-week group mentorship experience designed for freelance writers who are ready to grow with purpose. Led by Ashley Cisneros Mejia, this intimate program walks you through the Freelance Expansion Starter Kit—a 52-page workbook packed with prompts, templates, and tools to help you uncover hidden services, test new ideas, and build a more resilient freelance business. We’ll meet weekly on Zoom to brainstorm, strategize, and support each other through what’s next. Space is limited by design, so if you’re craving clarity and community, this is your invitation to join. Click here to reserve your spot.

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FREE GIFT JUST FOR YOU
We released our “Niches Get Riches” Brainstorming Worksheet – and it’s absolutely free! This worksheet will help you identify the most profitable niches for your freelance writing business.
Download yours!

BIG MONEY FREELANCE WRITING GUIDE
This 27-page directory contains over 100 places to find high-paying freelance writing gigs. Buy yours here!

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