Perhaps you have all the self-doubts now hammering you down and preventing you from truly living up to your potential. And you think it's about time to pursue something else.
If challenges are beating you up and you are about to give up now and not carry on with your freelancing career, it's time to think again.
Find what you are capable of doing. Listening to others share their experiences and them overcoming their struggles might help you get new perspectives in carving out your freelancing path. Better yet, let's listen to today's episode.
Cenry Molinos is previously an LI lead generation specialist who handles B2B accounts internationally and helps other freelancers with their client acquisition. She is a vegan and a fitness enthusiast, and now she is transitioning into a new path. She has this new vision in helping entrepreneurs and biz owners with their overall wellness such as conscious eating and taking priority of their health.
In this episode' Cenry shares how giving up is not an option for her. When everyone doubted her, including her father, that fueled her desire to prove them wrong; with her ditching all the self-doubt and negative self-talk, she closed a deal that even she refused to believe herself. And that's not far from happening for you, too.
"The more you help others, the more you earn." - Cenry Molinos
Topics Covered:
04:16 - What it was like having a privileged upbringing, her jobs before, and her introduction to freelancing
17:48 - Challenges facing a newbie freelancer
23:41 - How she found her niche [and also proved everyone wrong]
28:22 - Sharing a case study that made a difference in her freelancing career
32:25 - What helped her clinch a premium client and a premium rate
36:10 - Finding value in mentorship
38:30 - What inspired her to align with the fitness niche [plus fitness tips for a healthier you]
46:39 - Pursuing freelancing work with a healthy lifestyle in mind
48:17 - How she defines success
49:08 - What's up in the nearest future for her new business partnership
50:48 - How she gives back to the community and what service she offers
52:17 - Is there something she wants to change in some aspects of her life?
55:42 - Inspiring parting words from Cenry
Key Takeaways:
"When I already knew that LinkedIn is what I want, that's when I focused on it and learned everything I can about it. But you need a client to try everything that you know. I learned how to research and learn by doing." - Cenry Molinos
"Plant a seed and eventually it will bear fruit. Just be consistent and diligent with what you do. Manifest what you want every day, and know what you want and take action on it." - Cenry Molinos
"All the great possibilities are already in freelancing, and when you're with the right community, you won't get lost. You just get surprised they are the ones approaching you. And they are just so generous with their knowledge." - Cenry Molinos
"This is my advice to the newbies: Check out their websites when you find a mentor. They have free resources. Check them if they are aligned with what you want and the path you want to take." - Cenry Molinos
"When you have someone with you, you won't feel lost. An accountability partner helps you feel everything is easy and you will never feel alone." - Cenry Molinos
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