Val Nelson

I’ve been a self-employed career/business/purpose coach since 2009. I help introverts and HSPs (like me) who want to make a difference — in a way that fits our energy and our practical needs too. ~ Val Nelson
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Hannah
Career and Purpose, Greater Good and Community, Introverts and HSPs, Self-Employment

Introvert/HSP Business Owner Profile: Hannah – Herbalist, Farmer, Wellness Professional

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Learn how this introvert and HSP turned her passion for the earth into a successful wellness business as an herbalist and apothecary. Interview with Hannah Jacobson-Hardy of Sweet Birch Herbals.

I think you’ll find some good tips for your own journey, especially if you’re exploring self-employment and concerned about what it takes.

(I love learning and sharing these stories! This is part of a series of stories.)

Val Nelson on Outgrow the Grind podcast
Confidence, Fear, Stuckness, Introverts and HSPs, Self-Employment

Can Introverts Be Entrepreneurs? I didn’t think so, until I did it anyway. {podcast}

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The extroverted entrepreneurial stereotype never felt like me, as an introverted woman. Here’s my look back on how I ended up self-employed anyway, and how it worked out despite my initial blocks. You can listen in on this conversation in this podcast. I no longer think there’s an entrepreneurial personality type, but there are certain things that do matter. Here’s my take.

Catherine Man of Project Alpaca NY
Career and Purpose, Greater Good and Community, Introverts and HSPs, Self-Employment

Introvert Career Profile – Freelancer + Nonprofit Founder. Meet Catherine Man.

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Learn how Catherine is growing a non-profit while leaning into her freelance work for income stability, and letting in support to make it all work.

Her non-profit, based in NYC, is about creating a more equitable on-ramp for STEM jobs through the power of mentoring. I find the program and Catherine’s story inspiring, and instructional, so I’m sharing it with you too. I think you’ll find some good tips for your own journey.

(I love learning and sharing these stories! This is part of a series of stories.)

Making videos for your business
Confidence, Fear, Stuckness, Marketing Heart-to-Heart, Self-Employment

From Avoiding to Enjoying Video Making for My Business

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If you are a creative or solo business owner, you know there’s a lot of need for good videos (website welcome video, explainer videos, YouTube, courses…). It was so intimidating for me, for a long time. Now it’s fun.

Here are 3 things that helped me, including where I recommend for getting help. Perfectionism, technology, and overthinking tried to stop me, but I finally won.

Renata McElvany - artist and creativity coach (HSP)
Balance and Flow, Career and Purpose, Greater Good and Community, Highly Sensitive (HSP), Introverts and HSPs, Self-Employment

Introvert/HSP Self-employment Profile – Balancing Energy, Money, Mission, and Courage. Meet Renata.

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Behind the scenes look at how a sensitive introvert is growing her mission-driven, creative business with a sense of balance and sustainability. Renata is an Indigenous Mexican, now in California.

She offers graphic design, illustration, art, and coaching for sensitive intuitive women of color (BIWOC) who want to explore creativity or creative business development.

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