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Author: Michelle
Description: Girl Gone Frugal Podcast Episode 2 Hanging Out with Melanie from Dear Debt
Date: 2015-07-13T09:00:00+00:00

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# Girl Gone Frugal Podcast Episode 2: Hanging Out with Melanie from Dear Debt!

posted on 13 July, 2015

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*2/1/2016 Girl Gone Frugal has changed its name to The D.O.N.E. Society*

Recently I had the opportunity to have an awesome conversation with Melanie Lockert from the awesome blog: Dear Debt. Melanie has created a welcoming space and community for those of us paying off debt and dealing with the issues that come with that process.

As Melanie blogged about her debt freedom journey her life and mindset changed. She is now working full-time as a freelancer and making more money than at her previous job. She’s basically-a BADA@@!

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## Girl Gone Frugal Podcast 2 (Show notes):

- There is a slight static quality to my part of the recording. I am waiting to invest in equipment for the podcast-I want to have at least one month done before investing in new equipment.

- Please excuse my “WOWS!” and slightly manic laughter. Apparently I was in a great mood that day LOL!

- Word for the day “Saudade”

- Finding out some fun things about Melanie that I didn’t know from before

- Melanie’s story and how she began blogging

- Melanie’s life before blogging and the professional pivot to freelancing

- The advice that Melanie kept getting from other bloggers when she announced her intentions to become a freelancer

- We discuss the role of networking in freelancing

- Melanie’s debt repayment process and the tip that she gave that I am now using (you’ll hear my excitement and a WOW! When she shares it)

- Re-evaluating your rates

- The amount of work you’re doing vs. Income coming in

- Letting clients go in a respectful way or DON’T BURN BRIDGES

- I get a little metaphysical

- Thoughts on minimalism

- The response to Melanie’s professional change (from friends and family)

- Advice for people at a life/professional crossroads

- You’re not the “only one.” And thoughts on the Personal Finance Community

- Melanie’s debt repaid so far this year

Recording The Girl Gone Frugal Podcast gives me the opportunity to highlight the different paths that people are taking to live their best lives.

Melanie’s journey is far from over but it’s fantastic to see how she is surviving and thriving as she embraces freelancing and grows her professional brand. I am excited to see what the future has in store for Melanie and look forward to following her journey.

I had a great time speaking with Melanie and I hope you’ve enjoyed this podcast. Please check out (and support )Melanie’s blog at www.deardebt.com

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For Information on The D.O.N.E. Society Click on the link HERE!

Join My D.O.N.E. Society Closed Facebook Group to Hang Out and Support Like-Minded People Working Towards Their D.O.N.E. Moment!

The 31 Day D.O.N.E. Challenge Begins on March 1, 2016

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1. Dear Debt says

   13 July, 2015 at 11:32 am

   I had a great time! Thanks for sharing!

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   - Michelle says

     13 July, 2015 at 11:57 am

     I had fun too! Hence the manic laughter 🙂

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2. Tonya@ Budget and the Beach says

   13 July, 2015 at 4:23 pm

   I love what Melanie has to say about dropping low paying clients. It’s just not worth it. Great interview!

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   - Michelle says

     13 July, 2015 at 5:15 pm

     She gave some really great advice! I had a great time talking to her.

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3. Chonce says

   14 July, 2015 at 7:12 am

   Loved the episode! I’m very impressed with how Melanie found the courage to scale up and give herself a raise by charging what she was worth.

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   - Michelle says

     14 July, 2015 at 8:29 am

     Thanks Chonce! Melanie gave a lot of great advice and I think it will be so helpful to other people as they think about how to manage their future if they would like to include freelancing as part of their income stream.

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4. Jessica says

   14 July, 2015 at 5:43 pm

   I loved hearing a bit about the journey from full time work to freelancing. I really agree with what you both said about letting go of certain things that may be comfortable or ok to make room for the great things we really want in life. I’m working on following that advice myself and have a sticky note in my planner that says “I let go of who I am for who I am becoming.”

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   - Michelle says

     14 July, 2015 at 8:23 pm

     I’ve held onto so much unnecessary stuff and it’s amazing how much is starting to come in because I’ve let things go. I need to do the sticky note as well!

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5. Lisa says

   6 July, 2019 at 12:11 am

   They can overcome Financial obstacles starting a side hustle online and transitioning successfully to “side hustle millionaire’ status. It’s amazing what Faith and action can do. what I know now I wish I knew 20 years ago because I probably would have been 20 million dollars richer. But we live and learn and every day presents a new opportunity to move forward in faith at full strength by doing the transformation business work out of sheer inspiration.

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   - Michelle says

     8 July, 2019 at 12:33 pm

     Fortunately, you know now! I don’t spend too much time thinking about what I wish I knew…I didn’t LOL!

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