You get access to a combination of video lessons (at your own pace) and live group calls over 3 months. I encourage you to check out both for best results.

In the lessons, you’ll learn the inside story on how people make the shift to self-employment, including both practical and inner concerns.

As an introvert and highly sensitive person, and a specialist in helping others like me, all my offerings have our sensibilities in mind, so you won’t be forced to do things that don’t fit who you are.

Here’s how some program participants described their experience inside the self-paced lessons:

I am in awe at how well laid-out this program is and how reassuring it is – it is laid out so clearly, so simply and removes any implicit fear/overwhelm with each section of content, each video. Your voice is also very reassuring. So glad I’ve found it. This feels like a wonderful fit.”
~ N.S., introvert and HSP

I appreciate hearing from someone about how they made this work and that they went through some of the same scary periods that I’m going through.”
~ Vicki, introvert and HSP

I really liked the bitesized delivery and the mix of ‘theory’ and experiential examples. Recommended.”
~ Anonymous introvert and HSP

It has about 4-5 hours of course material. This includes time for videos and worksheets.

There are also opportunities to attend live group calls for questions and camaraderie. 

You can go at whatever pace works for you. You can also pick and choose the parts that are most interesting to you. I provide guidance for how to make it work for you and your needs.

For motivation, I’ll be sending your inspiring prompts to support your progress. 

You retain access to the course long term.

I encourage you to attend the included live group calls over Zoom, starting as soon as you enroll. The connections and kindred spirit energy are highly motivating.

There are two group calls per month, available to your over 3 months. They’re here so you can feel supported and connected, ask questions and learn from each others’ questions and experiences.

As a bonus, you can also attend a monthly co-working time over Zoom, which also serves as office hours for questions as you work on the course.

Dates/times of the group gatherings are weekdays within 10 AM–5 PM Eastern time USA.  

Typical times are:
1st Thursdays at 11 AM Eastern time / 8 AM Pacific / 4 PM GMT
3rd Tuesdays at 1:30 PM Eastern time / 10:30 AM Pacific / 6:30 PM GMT

Here’s how an introvert described one of the live calls:

This was really helpful to simply be in the space with others having similar experiences with this journey. Definitely feels like a breath of fresh air to know you’re not alone in it. I see how support and connection is so valuable through this.”

Some parts of the journey can get stuck when you’re trying to do it without enough outside input, so I built in a big discount for an add-on coaching session.

Worries, past experiences, and confidence issues can get in the way, and a coaching session can be just the thing for a big boost in clarity, confidence, and momentum.

Many course participants grab this opportunity for and they tell me the session made a big difference for them. 

COURSE DISCOUNT:

To help encourage you not to save up your discounted session too long, I’m offering one discounted session if purchased within 60 days of enrolling in the course. 

Course participants can purchase for $100 off the normal rate, and in some cases, an even bigger discount.

I get it. I have the same worry about taking online classes! Because of that, I tried to think through creative ways to help you stay with it. First by making it engaging and interactive.

Also, I’ve built in support from me, plus opportunities to connect for camaraderie. (Kindred spirit connection makes a huge difference!) 

I’ve also built in some incentives to nudge you to work on it within 3 months. For instance, you get these extra benefits within that time: access to live calls, and an opportunity for a big discount on a private session. 

I also provide guidance and encouragement via email to help you stay the course.

I’m literally invested in making this a positive learning experience for you. I don’t want it sitting on a shelf either!

The course would help you even if you’re not sure what you would do for your business, because it would help give you a framework for what’s important in making business choices. 

Plus I think knowing more of the playing field and hearing stories can help you start to imagine new possibilities that you wouldn’t have thought of before.

Believe it or not, lots of people, including me, started dabbling in self-employment before knowing what they had to offer. Some of those stories are inside the course.

This course is about getting you answers to concerns about making the transition to self-employment in a healthy way, but it doesn’t walk you all the way there.

It’s a place for learning, calming your nerves, making decisions, getting individualized guidance, and choosing your next steps.

You’ll get an overview on what’s needed to become self-employed in a sustainable way, and I provide resources for where to find some concrete help from there.

Yes! This course is for anyone considering self-employment, whether or not you have a job right now. It also works if you’ve already started but not sure how to get it to be more stable.

Even if you don’t have a job, you may very well be steeped in the 9–5 job mentality with concerns about what it would look like to start or grow your own sustainable business.

The course helps you explore self-employment as a viable option where many introverts and HSPs thrive.

I am aware that I have many kinds of privilege and accompanying blind spots, so I continue to work on my cultural humility and awareness. I’m committed to anti-racism, anti-sexism, and inclusion of all kinds. I’m not new to the work but I’m far from perfect.

I’m purposely including a diverse range of people in the perspectives you’ll hear from in this course, including diversity of race, age, class, and cultural background.

The course is especially made for introverted and highly sensitive women because that’s who I’m best able to help. We have particular needs around our work, that I address in the course. The included interviews are all women plus one non-binary trans person.

I always welcome your feedback and suggestions and am committed to being non-defensive.

You can learn more about my Inclusion, Equity, Antiracism, and Reparations Commitment here.

They are similar in these ways:

1. We could go over similar information.
2. There’s individualized support available (although much more so with coaching).

Here are some key differences:

This course has these benefits over 1:1 coaching:

1. Lower price.
2. Includes group support.
3. Work on lessons on your own schedule.
4. Great for people who enjoy do-it-yourself.
5. Great for those who want a smaller taste before going deeper.
6. It’s available anytime, even when Val’s coaching calendar or other groups are full.

Coaching has these benefits over the course:

1. It’s easier to make progress with more specific regular 1:1 guidance on board with you.
2. We get in there and do the work together, which adds more ease and fun.
3. Built-in accountability structure so your part really gets done.
4. A more customized approach to your situation.

You can combine the two! Such as:

1. Some people take the course and then add in a discounted private session, or more, to get unstuck, when needed.
2. Some first take the course and then see Val for the next steps in their journey, or for one of her groups. Thus finding a more economical approach overall.

Here’s what will be different than using a business book on your own:

1. This course is especially relevant for introverts and HSPs throughout, unlike most business books. Our energy and perspective is a big factor.
2. This is more geared for heart-centered solopreneurs, as opposed to growing a bigger business, which most business books are about.
3. You can ask me clarification questions at any point along the way.
4. You can attend live group calls to discuss your situation.
5. You’ll be able to book a private session with a big discount for course participants, to get something unstuck, or for help with some decision-making. 
6. It includes video interviews with people about how they found their way into self-employment, thus bringing things more to life. More inspiring than a book.
7. A supportive course like this is a nice sweet spot between going it completely alone with a book and investing in 1:1 coaching.