The Freelance Mindset Studio with Joy Batra

Freelancers often leave corporate to feel free, only to find that financial anxiety keeps them stuck in the same patterns that made them feel trapped in their prior jobs. Neha Vadrevu, an applied anthropologist, actress, dancer, tech founder, and former researcher at Capital One's Innovation Lab, knows this tension firsthand. In the podcast’s first-ever live in-person episode, Neha explores the em...

Description: Many mothers assume that stepping back from a full-time career means stepping back from ambition. Neeharika Bhartiya, fractional sales leader, sales coach, and former tech founder, proves otherwise. After leaving her role leading strategy at Fivetran, Neeharika fell into fractional work while pregnant with her second child, and discovered she could more than triple her hourly rate wor...

In this week’s episode, Erika Todd, a partner at Sullivan and Worcester focusing on employment litigation, shares what can go wrong when professionals juggle a full-time job along with a side hustle. Erika describes some of the common pitfalls freelancers face when they are starting, keeping, or leaving a full-time job.   Key Topics: Essentials of employment agreements: non-competes, invention rig...

In this episode of the Freelance Mindset Studio, Amanda Northcutt, founder and CEO of Level Up, shares her insights on building sustainable, scalable businesses as a consultant or thought leader. Discover how value-based pricing, productized services, and leveraging your expertise can transform your consulting practice. Key Topics: The journey from solo consultant to scalable business owner How to...

Description: Most high achievers mistakenly believe that perpetual overwork is the price of success. Janine Mathó, author of Live Your Opus and former Harvard and Pearson executive, has a better alternative. Janine shares how she climbed the corporate ladder believing stress was an unavoidable part of the journey until a tragic loss and chronic burnout forced her to rethink everything. She shares...

Description: Discover how Divya Chhabra navigates a multifaceted career, blending psychiatry, filmmaking, and writing. This episode explores her journey, transferable skills, and insights on balancing spontaneity with strategy. Key Topics: Divya shares her unconventional career path from psychiatrist and NYU professor to producing and advising on Emmy-nominated shows at Nickelodeon and Apple TV, a...

Join Joy Batra and Kameron Monet as they explore Kameron’s inspiring journey of merging her passions for law, content creation, and technology into a thriving career. Discover how Kameron leveraged her diverse skills to become a tech founder in the creator economy, offering innovative legal solutions for creators. This episode is packed with insights on balancing multiple interests, embracing unco...

Join Joy Batra as she interviews Shalene Gupta, a prolific writer and editor. Shalene shares her insights on building a flexible, portfolio career in a rapidly changing economy. Discover lessons on resilience, the real value of a day job, and the evolving landscape of work for creatives and parents alike. Key Topics: The early passion for writing and the influence of societal expectations Navigati...

Description: Join Joy Batra and Katie Dadarria as they explore Katie's multifaceted career journey spanning comedy, design, photography, and more. Discover how to balance diverse passions, leverage community connections, and maintain creativity while navigating industry challenges. Key Topics: The evolution of a multifaceted career Balancing creative pursuits with a corporate career The importance...

Join Joy Batra and Natasha Mehra as they explore Natasha’s multifaceted career journey spanning pharmacy, dance, photography, and acting. Discover how to balance diverse passions, leverage flexibility in your career, and incorporate movement to stay balanced.  Key Topics: The evolution of a multifaceted career Balancing creative pursuits with a professional career The importance of storytelling in...