The Freedom of Freelancing with Tia Meyers

In the next 5 to 10 years, the gig economy will take up approximately 50% of the workforce. While this fascinating evolution provides numerous additional opportunities to people around the world, it also opens us up to new vulnerabilities. That’s why Tia Meyers founded Freelancing Females: an organization that provides resources to women who work in the freelancing industry. On this week’s episode, Tia breaks down the unique benefits and challenges of being a gig worker. Throughout our conversation, we talk about how she built her business, her morning routines, and how she draws boundaries around her time as a freelancer. Tune in to hear more about Tia’s story and how the gig economy is shaping the working world. Tia’s Definition of Happiness: “To be living a life of what I’m passionate about, not what others are passionate about, and creating community around my work, my friendships, and my family.”Some Questions I Ask:  - What was your life like before freelancing? (2:44) - What’s the most common question that comes up in Freelancing Females? (5:58) - What’s the most rewarding part of a freelance lifestyle? (8:13) - What’s your exception to breaking boundaries around your work? (16:05) - Have you learned more about yourself being a freelancer than as you did working 9 to 5? (19:30) - What is your definition of joy and happiness? (22:08)In This Episode, You Will Learn:  - What pushed Tia to transition to working within the gig economy. (3:28) - Why rates are such a big topic of discussion among communities of freelancers. (6:08) - What opportunities freelancing provides. (8:40) - How Tia starts her mornings. (11:05) - How Tia draws boundaries around her personal life and career. (14:34) - How Tia utilizes the Enneagram. (17:35)Connect with Tia Meyers: Freelancing FemalesInstagramResources: The Wisdom of the Enneagram Bon Appetit Foodcast
 

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