Do you feel stuck in a dead-end job and wonder, Can I really build a new career from scratch? If so, you need to hear Sheila’s story. Sheila joined my Transcript Proofreading Academy while working three jobs…and (spoiler alert!) she was able to quit them all and become a full-time proofreader! Sheila is no stranger […]

What if I told you you could have a work-from-home business that fits your life? We’re so used to (and tired of!) the idea of hustling to make an income while putting our lives, relationships, and happiness on the back burner. Katie and I are here to tell you that it doesn’t have to be that […]

You’re thinking about proofreading…but you’re wrestling with some serious imposter syndrome. You keep asking yourself: What if grammar doesn’t come easily to me? Can I still have a proofreading business? Will my clients take me seriously if they find out I’m not a grammar genius? Worse yet, how will I be able to get clients when I’m […]

Have you ever been overwhelmed by life’s challenges? And I’m not just talking about unexpected crises that knock you off your path — it could “just” be all the hats you wear, places you need to be, and responsibilities you’re…well… responsible for. Life can be just plain overwhelming, am I right? And I bet if […]

I have a surprise for you! One that’s been a long time in the making. I interviewed one of my OG grads on my podcast! That’s right – Renee is one of the handful of students who guinea-pigged my Learn How to Be a Transcript Proofreader course back when it was a live 8-week program. […]

Have you ever felt defeated after trying something new? Maybe you felt optimistic about learning a new skill (like transcript proofreading!) or taking on a new job or even pursuing a new hobby. And then suddenly, you’re slapped right between the eyeballs with how unnatural it feels. (Excuse me, but that hobby was supposed to […]

English class was always Colleen’s favorite class, and she loved reading and being analytical. She went to college for a degree in Literature and even taught English abroad for a couple years in Europe. When she returned home, she entered the traditional workforce, setting her passion for English aside. She soon found though that she […]

Can you proofread transcripts even if you live outside of the US? Kerry Walters, a UK mom and successful transcript proofreader, says YES! Join Kerry in this episode as we talk about working for US clients while living in the UK! And beyond that, Kerry shares – her transition from full-time work to general editing […]

At 71 years old, Deborah had had an extremely rewarding career she had recently retired from, and she was excited to take life at a slower pace. However, watching Netflix all day was too slow for her. She wanted to travel more with her husband and not worry about financial restrictions. That meant she needed […]

Jill had worked 20+ years in the healthcare industry, but her workplace environment was toxic. Instead of loving her job, she regularly found herself crying, angry at coworkers, and feeling unappreciated. Now in her 40s, Jill had a choice to make. Struggle on until retirement or make a change. And she decided to give herself […]