One of the best things about freelancing is of course the fact that you get to work from anywhere, right? But all too often that can be at home, by yourself, five days a week 😕 Whilst the freedom and flexibility of freelancing can be alluring, it can also be a very isolating and confusing time – as experienced by my guest this week, Jess Berry, who became self-employed around five years ago. Noticing her need for community and connection, Jess began organising informal meet ups with other freelancers in coffee shops and before long, established a co-working club for women in her local area of Nottingham. During the pandemic, Jess switched the club online and has since opened a beautiful co-working space in the heart of Nottingham where she hosts regular co-working sessions for self-employed women as well as networking events, workshops and activities.It was so lovely to chat to Jess about her journey and her experiences in building a community from scratch, including how she pivoted through the pandemic.Jess’ journey has been one of dedication, hard work and true ambition to realise her big vision, and hearing her ups and down will I hope inspire you, too.Thank you for chatting to me Jess, it was such a joy to have you on the show!::Connect with JessFollow Jess on Instagramhttps://thecoworkingclub.co.uk/::FOLLOW ME ON SOCIALSInstagramLinkedInTikTok::JOIN MY LISTSign up for my weekly email series, Peaceful Service Pro – the no-BS guide to making more £££ in business on a chilled AF schedule.::WORK WITH MEOffer Suite Oracle VIP IntensiveOffer Suite Oracle ProgramVisit my WebsiteBook a Disco Call::FOLLOW + CONNECT WITH CEELShttps://www.instagram.com/ceels.lockley/https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceels/::GET MY WEEKLY EMAILSSubscribe for Profitable Peace, the weekly email series that teaches you how to double your corporate salary working just 20hrs/week:https://www.ceelslockley.co/email-list::APPLY FOR COACHINGSubmit an application for my 1:1 coaching and group programs:http://ceelslockley.co/application