The Savvy Scribe
The Savvy Scribe, a podcast for savvy nurse writers and creatives who want to grow a profitable freelance writing business. Hear some stories about life and entrepreneurship from your host, Janine Kelbach RNC-OB, and her guests. Each episode is jam-packed with actionable tips in growing your business, goal planning, freelancing, productivity, life tools, and many more!
Episodes
317 episodes
EP325: From Chaos to Clarity: Building Smart Systems in Your Nurse-Owned Business with Teresa Sanderson
In this high-impact episode, nurse entrepreneur Teresa Sanderson joins us to unpack how implementing systems and processes can take your freelance writing or nurse-owned business from chaotic to streamlined. From building a strong sales funnel ...
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Episode 325
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46:22
EP324: From Freelancer to Founder: 3 Growth Levers to Scale Your Writing Business
Are you tired of writing one-off blog posts and constantly hunting for the next client? In this episode of The Savvy Scribe Podcast, we’re talking about what it really takes to grow your writing business beyond freelancing.You’l...
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Episode 324
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9:47
EP323: How to Find Work-Life Balance by Finding a Job to Fit Your Life
Leaving bedside nursing doesn’t mean leaving your calling—it might just mean rediscovering it in a way that better fits your life. In this episode, Sarah shares how burnout and long shifts pushed her to reimagine her career and create a path th...
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Episode 323
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35:11
EP322: Freelancer or Founder? How to Know Which Hat You’re Wearing
In this episode, we dive into the critical mindset shift that separates successful nurse writers from those stuck in the gig-to-gig grind. Are you reacting like a freelancer or planning like a founder? Learn the difference—and why it matters fo...
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Episode 322
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7:21
EP321: Booked and Burnt Out? How to Scale Without Burning Out
Are you a nurse-turned-writer who’s fully booked but constantly feeling burnt out? This episode dives into how to grow your writing business without sacrificing your well-being. Learn smart, actionable strategies to increase your income, stream...
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Episode 321
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10:02
EP320: Job Market Pulse: How Freelance Writers Can Thrive This Summer
In this episode, we dive into the realities of the 2025 job market, where white-collar layoffs and mass job applications are making it harder than ever to land work. Guest Todd Raphael joins to unpack practical strategies for breaking th...
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Episode 320
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37:14
EP319: Your Summer Survival Plan: How I Keep My Writing Biz Moving
Welcome to The Savvy Scribe Podcast! In this episode, Janine Kelbach shares her top strategies for summer survival as a freelance writer. Discover how to navigate chaotic schedules, manage shifting energy, and keep your business moving forward—...
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Episode 319
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12:03
EP318: Data-Driven Branding: How to Build a Personal Brand That Gets Clients with Danielle Smyth
In this episode of The Savvy Scribe Podcast, host Janine Kelbach welcomes Danielle Smyth, founder of Wordsmyth Creative Content Marketing, to explore the power of data-driven branding. They dive into strategies for building a compellin...
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Episode 318
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38:15
EP317: When Clients Go Quiet: 5 Summer Strategies to Stay Booked
In this high-energy episode, Janine shares five smart summer strategies to help freelance writers stay productive and motivated when client work slows down. From relationship-building to content creation, these tips will help you make ...
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Episode 317
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10:44
EP316: Brand YOU: Build a Freelance Biz That Feels Like Home
This episode dives into the essentials of branding for nurse writers. Discover how your tone, personality, and voice shape your business and help you connect with the right clients. This is a quick intro to our monthly masterclass on bra...
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Episode 316
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7:44
EP315: From Passion to Personal Brand: A Writer + Yogi’s Approach to Standing Out With Ray Slater Berry
In this insightful episode, Ray, founder of the content agency DSLX, shares how she built a thriving business by leveraging her personal brand, combining creativity with authenticity, and staying ahead in a rapidly changing content landscape. F...
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Episode 316
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44:14
EP314: Say What You Do (Without the Nurse Resume Talk)
In this episode, we’re cutting the fluff and getting straight to the point—how to define what you do as a nurse writer or entrepreneur without defaulting to your nurse resume. Learn how to craft a clear, confident, and client-focused o...
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Episode 314
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7:58
EP313: Communication is Everything. The Rest is All Details.
In this solo episode, Janine dives deep into a foundational skill that separates good freelancers from great ones—communication. Drawing inspiration from nostalgic t-shirt slogans like “Gymnastics is life, the rest is all details,” Janin...
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Episode 313
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12:38
EP312: ABC Tips to Help with Your Mental Health as a Freelancer with Matthew Knight
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Matthew Knight, founder of Leapers.co, a global community supporting the mental health of the self-employed. We dig deep into the realities of freela...
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Episode 312
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53:36
EP311: Time-Blocking for Writers: The Secret to a Sane Schedule
Feeling overwhelmed by your calendar? You’re not alone. In this episode, we’re diving deep into how to stop letting your schedule run your life—and start using it to create freedom instead.Whether you’re juggling a freelance writing busi...
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Episode 311
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13:57
EP310: Tips to Manage Your Freelance Business with ADHD with Shelby Dennis
In this episode, we explore practical ADHD-friendly productivity strategies to help nurse writers and freelance creatives better manage their time, energy, and emotions. From combating perfectionism to task batching and managing rejection sensi...
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Episode 310
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39:16
EP309: ClickUp Secrets for Nurse Writers: Save Time, Stress Less
Is your freelance to-do list running wild in your head—and taking up valuable brain space?If you’ve ever found yourself juggling client work, personal life, and never-ending business tasks without a system to support you, you’re n...
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Episode 309
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12:21
EP308: Why You Should Move Away From Time-Based Billing with Megan Hopper
In this episode, we’re welcoming back Megan from Numbers Wellness Co. to break down the benefits of project-based pricing. She shares practical advice for transitioning current clients to a package model, setting boundaries with confidence, and...
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Episode 308
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25:55
EP307: How to Confidently Set Your Freelance Writing Rates
Are you still charging by the word for your freelance writing?If so, it might be time to rethink your pricing model. In this episode, we’re diving into the concept of value-based pricing—why it matters, how it benefits both you an...
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Episode 307
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8:27
EP306: AI vs. Expertise: Future-Proofing Your Freelance Writing
Welcome to the Savvy Scribe Podcast! In today’s episode, we’re diving into a hot topic that’s shaking up the freelance world—AI-generated content. With tools like ChatGPT and Gemini making content creation more accessible, many writers, ...
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Episode 306
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10:45
EP305: Writing for the Future: Predicting Trends in Health and Wellness with Jack Meeker
In this episode, we dive into how nurse writers can stay ahead of the curve by predicting trends in health and wellness. Our guest, Jack Meeker from Healthy, shares expert insights on leveraging industry knowledge, research skills, and n...
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Episode 305
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1:00:03
EP304: How to Write About Emerging Healthcare Trends with Venus Brady
Staying ahead in healthcare content marketing means keeping up with ever-changing healthcare trends and AI advancements. In this episode, we explore the evolving landscape of digital content and what it takes to stay visible online while mainta...
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Episode 304
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26:56
EP303: Developing Content for B2B SaaS in Healthcare with Maxwell Pollock
In this episode, I sit down with Maxwell C. Pollock, a B2B content strategist and writer specializing in healthcare SaaS. We dive into the world of B2B SaaS and explore how to create high-impact content that resonates with decision-makers, driv...
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Episode 303
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43:12
EP302: How Nurses Can Use Content to Stand Out in the Healthcare Industry
If you’re a nurse stepping into the world of writing, you might feel like a beginner — but guess what? You’re already an expert. Nurses have an incredible depth of knowledge and real-world experience that the healthcare industry needs, and toda...
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Episode 302
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13:23
EP301: How to Publish Thought-Provoking Content That Stands Out with Ted Neill
Writing is more than just putting words on a page—it’s a process that involves both structured effort and creative downtime. In this episode, Ted Neill shares valuable insights on developing a writing practice, refining your craft, and overcomi...
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Episode 301
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48:13