What if it does work out? Ever wondered if you could actually make money proofreading? If you’ve been searching for a way to earn income from home — without giving up your flexibility — this episode is for you. I’m chatting with Nerissa Hall, a proofreader, entrepreneur, and mom who went from working at a sheriff’s department […]

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 […]

If you’re like me, it’s hard to start something new and not be instantly good at it. We go-getter people want to jump in and be the best right away. Take proofreading, for example. We want to know yesterday how to proofread, set up our rates, and get clients. And not only do we want […]

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. […]

Am I the only one who does this weird thing where when you notice yourself feeling happy, you course correct to bring yourself back down? As soon as you catch a break, experience a win, or have joy show up in your life, your knee-jerk reaction is to tell yourself, Well, this won’t last long. When […]

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 […]