My Chat on the Build Your Copywriting Business Podcast

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Fangirl Moment: My Chat on the Build Your Copywriting Business Podcast

A few years ago, I stumbled across the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast while I was still working full-time. I became obsessed with listening to the student success stories.

In a nutshell, the episodes were from students who went through the Comprehensive Copywriting Academy (aka…the CCA), and carved out new professional careers that brought them real freedom, purpose and satisfaction. It was beyond motivating, and had me daydreaming about what my own version of that could look like.

After MONTHS of “Should I? Shouldn’t I?” I became a CCA student myself. Even with a background in marketing, the course gave me the structure, clarity, and confidence I didn’t know I was missing.

Fast-forward to now, and I was asked to be a guest on the podcast that started it all.

Fangirl moment? 100%.

How One Big “No” Helped Me Start My Business

My story started with a bold move. I proposed a copywriting position to my company that did even exist, but I saw the gap and went for it.

They said no.

But that “no” turned into something even better, and what started as a side gig eventually became the main thing.

On the podcast, I talk about:

• Why I couldn’t wait for permission to pivot

• What I’ve learned from my other marketing experience and copywriting

• How I built a business that supports both my creativity and my life

Besides being starstruck by Nicki and Kate (I'm telling you guys...I'm a huge fan), having the chance to share my story on the podcast was beyond rewarding. It gave me the space to reflect on how far I’ve come, what I’ve learned, and what it really took to get here.

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PS--You probably noticed the header on this blog says "Filthy Rich Writer". I can confirm...it's not a scam. Founder, Nicki Krawczyk, explains why she chose that name. It makes some folks cringe, so thought I'd pass this along :-) .

What I'd Tell Anyone Sitting on the Fence

If you're where I was a few years ago, consuming every podcast episode, taking notes in the margins, and wondering if it's really possible, I want you to know it is. But it doesn't happen by waiting for the perfect moment or the right permission. It happens when you decide to bet on yourself even when the outcome isn't guaranteed.

The CCA gave me a framework, but the real work was showing up consistently, taking imperfect action, and trusting that the skills I was building would eventually speak for themselves.

People often ask if I miss the stability of a full-time job. Honestly? What I have now feels more stable, just in a different way. I'm not dependent on one employer's decisions. I choose who I work with, what projects I take on, and how I structure my days around my life, not the other way around.

Copywriting has given me the ability to do work I genuinely love while building something that's mine. That's not something I take lightly.

If you're a small business owner who needs copy that actually sounds like you and converts the right people, I'd love to chat. Whether you need website copy, ad copy, email sequences, or help finding your brand voice, I bring the same energy to your business that I brought to building my own.