Business mindset coaching to help freelancers and solo business owners build businesses they love —with strategy, support, and clarity.

You don’t have to figure your business out alone.

I’ve helped hundreds of freelancers get unstuck, raise their rates, and find clients who truly value their work. Sometimes you need guidance, sometimes you need to be challenged, and sometimes you just need someone to give you clarity so you can make decisions with confidence.
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I was a student of Heidi’s in the Freelancing for Editors class (SFU Editing Certificate program). The course was extremely well organized and covered everything I had hoped, for someone beginning their freelance journey. Heidi is positive and encouraging and inspired me to believe in myself. She was supportive and offered excellent responses to any queries and engaged in classroom conversations with a wealth of knowledge. Heidi is thoroughly invested in this course and in her students. I got so much more from it than anticipated!

Elaine MacKay

Heidi was my first instructor and introduction to the Editing Certificate at Simon Fraser University. She was engaging, encouraging and experienced. All the material she provided was useful and was a fantastic resource by giving real world examples on how to work with clients in the freelance community.

Stephanie Watterson

I enrolled in Heidi’s webinar on growing your practice with LinkedIn.

Heidi’s webinar was thoughtfully organized and filled with practical information, tips, and helpful examples. Her presentation style is welcoming, down to earth and encouraging, putting attendees at ease with the prospect of tackling the subject matter, and inspiring them to take action with a step-by-step plan and process.

I’ve recommended Heidi’s webinar to a variety of colleagues who’ve expressed trepidation with using LinkedIn.

James Perry

Heidi’s guidance made freelancing as a career choice look like a tangible reality I could actually reach, rather than some dream to endlessly chase. Her instruction went beyond theory and ideals with advice and defined steps for realistically achieving that career goal, making her course one of the most practical in the program.

Elise Volkman

Heidi taught me so much through her friendly feedback, thoughtful wisdom, and important honesty about the editorial industry. I’ve been freelancing for nearly a decade, and her input was immeasurably wonderful and has propelled me to value myself more, strive for my goals with more confidence, and take on new challenges with excitement. Her teachings were everything I didn’t know I needed; they’ve put me on a new path as an editor and I couldn’t be more thankful.

Lauren Yurystowski

Ruddock & Finch Editorial

“Heidi invested an incredible amount of time and energy and offered invaluable advice and encouragement as an instructor and mentor in SFU’s Freelancing for Editors course. I appreciated the insights she shared and the detailed input on assignments. I highly recommend Heidi’s resources and webinars for editors at any stage of their freelance career.”

Annie Moore

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The heart of Happy Freelancing
Owning a business isn’t about doing everything perfectly. It’s about making smart, informed decisions that work for you — and having the courage to take action even when you don't feel 100% ready.

At Happy Freelancing, I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all strategies or hustle-at-all-costs advice. I believe your business should reflect your values, your goals, and your definition of success — whether that means earning a full-time income, choosing clients who align with your mission, or working fewer hours so you can enjoy your life.

You're the boss. You're allowed to make mistakes, change your mind, raise your rates, and define success on your own terms. I’ll help you do it with clarity, intention, and practical strategies that actually help. Whether you’re just starting out or evolving into your next chapter, you're in the right place.

Happy Freelancing is here for freelancers, creatives, consultants, and solo business owners who want to build something meaningful—something that works for them. Around here, we talk about mindset shifts, confident pricing, authentic marketing, and running a business that feels like it's yours, not someone else's.

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Build with purpose. Decide with confidence. Work with clients who value what you bring.

Hi, I'm Heidi. I've been where you are.

After nearly 20 years of freelancing, I've learned that confidence doesn’t magically appear — it’s something you build, one brave step at a time. Through every client win, every rejection, every stretch outside my comfort zone, I found ways to grow a freelance career that fits my life — not the other way around.

Now I help freelancers like you do the same, blending strategy, mindset, and straight-up encouragement.

Everything changed for me when I started taking risks, quieting my inner critic, and building my business around what mattered to me—not just what I thought I should be doing.

That’s what I want for you.

You don’t need to have it all figured out to get started.
Doubt and fear will show up—that’s normal. But they don’t get to make the decisions. You do.

What you need is a plan, a clear next step, and the courage to take it. I’m here to help you build a freelance business that fits your life, reflects your values, and moves you toward the kind of work—and freedom—you want.

You don’t have to do it alone. I’ll share practical strategies, honest advice, and mindset support to help you move forward—one step at a time.

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