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Anna Burgess Yang: Why Self-Employment May Be More Secure Than a Traditional Job
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In this episode of the Sunlight Tax Podcast, I sit down with Anna Burgess Yang to discuss her journey from corporate banking to solopreneurship. We explore the skills that helped her make the leap, how she approaches business decisions and financial management, and what it really means to navigate risk as a self-employed business owner. Anna also shares practical insights on freelancing and building a sustainable solo business while having effective financial planning.
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“It's stressful to work for an employer and it's stressful to work for yourself. It's just like choose your stress.” – Anna Burgess Yang
In this episode of the Sunlight Tax Podcast, I sit down with Anna Burgess Yang to discuss her journey from corporate banking to solopreneurship. We explore the skills that helped her make the leap, how she approaches business decisions and financial management, and what it really means to navigate risk as a self-employed business owner. Anna also shares practical insights on freelancing and building a sustainable solo business while having effective financial planning.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
00:10 Introduction to Solopreneurship
06:01 Transitioning from Corporate to Freelance
10:25 Common Mistakes Solopreneurs Make
12:26 The Risks of Employment vs. Self-Employment
17:10 Current Economic Landscape for Freelancers
22:20 Navigating Career Pivots
28:04 Financial Management for Solopreneurs
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About Anna Burgess Yang:
Anna Burgess Yang is a freelance content marketer and journalist specializing in B2B SaaS and fintech. She is also a solopreneur educator focused on back-end business operations. A former corporate executive, she now writes long-form content for clients. She also maintains her own blog, newsletter, and a tutorials site. Within her content, she teaches other solopreneurs and marketers how to use AI and automation to work more efficiently.
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3 Brain Tricks For Expanding Attention and Handling Stress
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This week, I’m sharing my personal journey of resetting my mind and business, and the three simple brain shifts that have helped me expand my attention and handle stress in a more sustainable way. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, I walk you through practical, grounded tools you can start using right away to feel more focused and in control.
In this episode, I explore how I’m learning to manage overwhelm and embrace humility through powerful metaphors. My hope is that this conversation gives you permission to slow down and make small, meaningful changes that support a more intentional life and work.
“Let’s stop imposing my idea of how things should be, how people should behave, how things should work, and let’s just look at what’s there, right?”
This week, I’m sharing my personal journey of resetting my mind and business, and the three simple brain shifts that have helped me expand my attention and handle stress in a more sustainable way. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, I walk you through practical, grounded tools you can start using right away to feel more focused and in control.
In this episode, I explore how I’m learning to manage overwhelm and embrace humility through powerful metaphors. My hope is that this conversation gives you permission to slow down and make small, meaningful changes that support a more intentional life and work.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
00:10 A journey on how I’m embracing the Reset
12:08 The Power of Reading
15:24 Building a Supportive Community
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The Sunlight Tax Podcast Episode 201: Amelia Hruby: How to Build a Successful Business Without Social Media
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TAKEAWAYS:
Taking a pause can improve mental clarity and productivity.
Reading more and reducing screen time enhances sleep and attention.
Using accountability tools like co-working sessions can reduce task avoidance.
What Makes Your Business “Official?”
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In this episode of the Sunlight Tax podcast, I share how solo business owners can set up or tune up their businesses to create legal protection, stay compliant with taxes, and actually feel at ease. I walk through what makes a business “official” in the eyes of the IRS and break it down in a simple, practical way.
I’m also introducing an upcoming workshop called “Set-up or tune up your business” designed to help you get your business organized and set up the right way.
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In this episode of the Sunlight Tax podcast, I share how solo business owners can set up or tune up their businesses to create legal protection, stay compliant with taxes, and actually feel at ease. I walk through what makes a business “official” in the eyes of the IRS and break it down in a simple, practical way.
I’m also introducing an upcoming workshop called “Set-up or tune up your business” designed to help you get your business organized and set up the right way.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
00:00 Embracing the Human Element in Teaching
03:11 Navigating Business Setup and Legal Essentials
05:48 Understanding Tax Obligations and Business Protections
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Order my book: Taxes for Humans: Simplify Your Taxes and Change the World When You’re Self-Employed
Change is Coming: How I Use the Feedback Loop to Shift My Business
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In this episode of the Sunlight Tax Podcast, I take you behind the scenes of a challenging season in my business and share what it really looks like to navigate change as an entrepreneur. I share insights on the power of feedback, confronting financial realities, and the critical shift from simply learning about taxes and business to taking actionable steps that drive real results.
I also introduce new workshops and community-building initiatives designed to make learning tangible, supportive, and actionable. If you’re a small business owner, creative, or entrepreneur looking to grow with confidence and clarity, this episode shows how to shift from overwhelm to empowered action.
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In this episode of the Sunlight Tax Podcast, I take you behind the scenes of a challenging season in my business and share what it really looks like to navigate change as an entrepreneur. I share insights on the power of feedback, confronting financial realities, and the critical shift from simply learning about taxes and business to taking actionable steps that drive real results.
I also introduce new workshops and community-building initiatives designed to make learning tangible, supportive, and actionable. If you’re a small business owner, creative, or entrepreneur looking to grow with confidence and clarity, this episode shows how to shift from overwhelm to empowered action.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
01:00 Navigating Difficult Times in Business
09:37 Embracing Change and Taking Action
17:56 Building Community and Future Workshops
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Check out my program, Money Bootcamp
Joe Saul-Sehy of Stacking Benjamins: On Ruining His Credit & Teaching Money Skills with Humor
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In this episode of the Sunlight Tax Podcast, I sit down with Joe Saul-Sehy, host of the Stacking Benjamins Show, for a deep dive into the world of personal finance and the emotional side of money management. Joe shares insights from his journey writing a personal finance book, and we explore topics like budgeting strategies, creating financial systems that work, and learning from our biggest money mistakes.
We also discuss how mindset and emotions affect your money decisions, why community and accountability are essential for building wealth, and practical tips for artists and freelancers managing irregular income. Throughout the conversation, we highlight the importance of defining your financial goals, your core money values, and how having the right support network can help you actually achieve them.
Listen and Subscribe Here
In this episode of the Sunlight Tax Podcast, I sit down with Joe Saul-Sehy, host of the Stacking Benjamins Show, for a deep dive into the world of personal finance and the emotional side of money management. Joe shares insights from his journey writing a personal finance book, and we explore topics like budgeting strategies, creating financial systems that work, and learning from our biggest money mistakes.
We also discuss how mindset and emotions affect your money decisions, why community and accountability are essential for building wealth, and practical tips for artists and freelancers managing irregular income. Throughout the conversation, we highlight the importance of defining your financial goals, your core money values, and how having the right support network can help you actually achieve them.
Also mentioned in this episode:
06:23 Tools for Financial Management
07:22 Learning from Financial Mistakes
13:07 Navigating Financial Challenges
24:46 The Power of Timelines in Financial Planning
26:30 Defining 'Best' in Financial Goals
33:46 The Emotional Side of Money
44:41 Creating a Sustainable Income Strategy
Takeaways
Tech tools can simplify financial management.
Budgeting is essential for financial stability.
Personal stories of financial mistakes can be motivating.
Learning from financial advisors is key to success.
The emotional side of money impacts decision-making.
Defining financial goals helps prioritize spending.
Community support is vital for financial success.
Artists and Creatives need to value their work and manage income wisely.
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Every review makes a difference by telling Apple or Spotify to show the Sunlight Tax podcast to new audiences.
Links:
Join my free class: Make Taxes Easier and Stash an Extra $152k in Your Savings
Check out my program, Money Bootcamp
Link to pre-order my book, Taxes for Humans: Simplify Your Taxes and Change the World When You’re Self-Employed.
Link to pre-order my workbook, Taxes for Humans: The Workbook
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