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• 1899: [Part 2] Should You Ever Work For Free by Vicki Cook and Amy Blacklock of Women Who Money on Unpaid Work Boundaries

  Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1899: Vicki Cook and Amy Blacklock break down how to evaluate requests for unpaid work by focusing on potential benefits like meaningful exposure, barter opportunities, and strategic value. Their practical guidance helps creatives and freelancers protect their time, assess credibility, and set boundaries, all while staying open to win-win situations when they make sense. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://womenwhomoney.com/work-for-free-exposure-experience/ Quotes to ponder: "Exposure to the right people matters more when it comes to finding paying customers." "When you're able to get a tangible benefit or something of real value to you or your business from the deal, it's a win-win for everyone involved." "Only you can ultimately decide what your time is worth. But we urge you not to give it away without some type of compensation."

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• 1898: [Part 1] Should You Ever Work For Free by Vicki Cook and Amy Blacklock of Women Who Money on Unpaid Work Boundaries

  Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1898: Vicki Cook and Amy Blacklock break down why saying yes to unpaid work can undermine your business, time, and income, especially for women already carrying the weight of unpaid labor. They share clear, thoughtful criteria to help freelancers decide when working for free might serve their goals, and when it's better to walk away. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://womenwhomoney.com/work-for-free-exposure-experience/ Quotes to ponder: "Working for exposure is not the 'free advertising' that people claim it to be." "You aren't making money from paying customers when you choose to spend time producing free content, goods, or other services." "Freelancers striving to build their dream career don't work for free simply to help out others." Episode references: Estate Planning 101: https://www.amazon.com/Estate-Planning-101-Establishing-Understanding/dp/1507216394 UN Women on Unpaid Work: https://www.unwomen.org/en/node/36060

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• 1897: These 4 Side Hustles Can Earn You up to $50 per Day by Kumiko of The Budget Mom on Simple Ways to Boost Income

  Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1897: Kumiko shares four practical, beginner-friendly side hustles that can help you earn up to $50 per day, potentially adding an extra $18,000 to your yearly income. From seasonal outdoor work and running errands to mystery shopping and flipping items online, these ideas prove that turning spare time into steady cash is more accessible than ever. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.thebudgetmom.com/how-to-make-money-on-the-side/ Quotes to ponder: "Your full-time gig is what supports you, and your side-hustle gives you some extra money to put towards things that are important to you." "Many people find that side-hustles can be pretty lucrative if one can find an idea that really takes off." "Think about ways that you think people would pay, and then give it a try." Episode references: TaskRabbit: https://www.taskrabbit.com Amazon Flex: https://flex.amazon.com DoorDash: https://www.doordash.com/dasher/signup Instacart: https://shoppers.instacart.com BestMark: https://www.bestmark.com

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• 1896: When Ideas Aren't Enough, Start a Company by Isaac Morehouse on Turning Vision Into a Business

  Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1896: Isaac Morehouse highlights the limits of endless ideation and the power of building something real. He shares how launching a company forced him to put his theories to the test, proving that true clarity and impact come only when ideas meet the market. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://isaacmorehouse.com/2015/07/18/when-ideas-arent-enough-start-a-company/ Quotes to ponder: "The practice of putting theories into business models will reveal weaknesses in the idea, or demonstrate that it's so good you can't wait to act on it." "Not every idea is monetizable, and that's okay." "If you want to change the world and your own life, you can't stop at ideas." Episode references: Skin in the Game by Nassim Taleb: https://www.amazon.com/Skin-Game-Hidden-Asymmetries-Daily/dp/042528462X

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• 1895: Empathy Is a Rare and Valuable Strength in the Workforce by Alyssa Boyer with Highly Sensitive Refuge

  Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1895: Alyssa Boyer shares how being a highly sensitive person once felt like a weakness in the cutthroat world of corporate culture, but ultimately became her greatest strength. By embracing empathy instead of suppressing it, she reveals how emotional sensitivity fosters better leadership, trust, and connection in the workplace. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://highlysensitiverefuge.com/empathy-rare-and-valuable-strength-in-the-workforce/ Quotes to ponder: "People want to work with people who care." "Empathetic people make great teammates and leaders because we're able to anticipate the needs of others." "Actually caring about the people you're working with and striving to do what's good for the team, instead of thinking, 'What's in it for me?' is a rare and precious trait."

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