It’s time to stop settling and start creating: your new life is waiting.
You loved working as a medical writer, whether directly or indirectly. But you didn’t love the constant criticism, high demands, and micromanagement. It was time for a change. You decided to go freelance, despite many people around you being unsupportive. You sought out free and low-cost resources to support your efforts. You reached out to […]
10 principles of entrepreneurial success, from a medtech mogal.
If you really want to create and maintain a life of freedom, your business must be profitable. But that’s easier said than done. Only 1 in 10 startups actually generate commercial revenue, irrespective of their industry or location. Yesterday, at the largest medical devices conference in the world, MD&M West, I was fortunate enough to […]
10 ways to gain your clients’ respect by being authentic in business.
In 2022, I had a coaching session turned “here are all the things I love about you and your approach” call. While I love words of affirmation, I realized there was a lot to learn from that feedback. So I paid attention. What kept coming through was an immense appreciation for my authenticity in business. […]
Here’s why you aren’t getting paid what you’re worth yet.
In 2023, I met a spectacular woman and emerging entrepreneur who—frankly—is a cut above the rest. Not only does she live an enviable freedom-focused lifestyle that anyone would kill for, she does it with 100% authenticity. Why am I sharing this? Because despite being incredibly accomplished and well-respected in all the career paths she’d had […]
Why AI is triggering medical writers, and the real threat no one’s talking about.
On August 27, 2025, I hosted a live webinar with The American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) about under-utilized AI tools for medical writers, and the chat BLEW UP with controversial comments. I couldn’t address them all in the moment. So, let’s do so now through the lens of freelancing, specifically. Artificial intelligence is clearly still […]
If these two things aren’t in balance, your business is doomed.
Some of us are great at questioning everything, disrupting the status quo, and seeing new possibilities at every turn—a huge asset in business. If this is you, you never quite know how you’re going to “get there,” but you always know where you want to go (albeit ten steps ahead of where you are right […]
How I sidestepped time-wasting detours and built my dream business.
I see increasing numbers of people looking for help starting or growing their business without a clue what they want or need. Honestly, it’s infuriating—I want people to succeed, and making unfocused investments is not the way to do it. Then, what is? The first step to knowing what you want and need to break […]
How Natasha built her writing business and landed her first client in 12 hours.
Last year, Natasha was on the brink of giving up on having a medical writing career. She had spent 10 months trying to break in “the traditional way”—applying for jobs, volunteering with AMWA, attending networking events, and setting up informational interviews. “I was ready to accept defeat,” she told me. “I was just about done. […]
Isabella’s post-PhD glow-up: how to build a thriving freelance medical writing business.
In the fall of 2024, Isabella Koprivec walked away from academia and into business for herself, right after finishing her PhD. Isabella always knew she wanted to do something science-related as a profession, but wasn’t sure exactly what that would be at first. She liked the idea of creating a niche, choosing to work on […]
You secretly hate yourself and it’s keeping you poor. Here’s what to do about it.
If being hard on yourself actually worked, it would have worked by now. You’re not where you want to be. And, despite how much effort you put in, you don’t see results. You work tirelessly to get your business off the ground, improve your health, build a freedom-focused lifestyle… But the more you try to […]