This episode is brought to you by Riverside. Use the code DishingupDigital and save! https://creators.riverside.fm/DishingUpDigital ~~~ Join my new course - DISHING UP INSTAGRAMWork with me over 8 weeks to build a personalised, bulletproof Instagram strategy utilising your unique personal brand.Enrol Now: https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/dishing-up-instagram - Enrolments close 22 April 2024 (NZT), so if you are listening to this on the day of release you have mere hours to enroll! ~~~ In this episode, Ellen Mackenzie shares some raw and honest truths about being a freelancer and running her own business. She discusses the ups and downs of income, the impact of stress on her body, the challenges of managing taxes, losing clients, and her struggles with being a boss. Through these truths, she emphasiSes the importance of being open and authentic, learning from mistakes, and finding what works best for oneself. Takeaways: Being a freelancer comes with both highs and lows in terms of income, and it's important to plan and manage finances accordingly. Stress is a common part of running a business, and it's crucial to develop a healthy relationship with stress and find effective ways to manage it. Managing taxes can be challenging, and it's important to stay organized and seek professional advice to avoid mistakes. Losing clients is a normal part of freelancing, and it's important to see it as an opportunity for growth and new opportunities. Being a boss and managing contractors can be difficult, and it's important to find a management style that works best for oneself and the business. If you have the time, please could you rate and review this podcast or subscribe to it. It really helps us to continue making this free content for you and we just generally appreciate that you would do this for us! Have a great week guys!Ellen xx ~~~ Mentioned in today's episode: My "Social Media is Fake" TikTok Post: https://www.tiktok.com/@ellenmackenzieee/photo/7350062321009544456?lang=en  Want to get more Ellen or Work with her and her team? Check out the Dishing Up Digital Agency website for more information and to contact us: https://www.dishingupdigital.com/ Join the Dishing up Digital School: https://www.dishingupdigital.com/courses  Ellen's Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee/  Ellen on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ellenmackenzieee?lang=en  Buy Ellen's Book: https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/book