Hi, I'm Lydia! I help solopreneurs build tiny but mighty businesses they can run in 25 hours a week or less. Every month, I share real advice on simplifying your business, reclaiming your time, and creating more freedom without sacrificing income.
February Recap: Vietnam Adventures, Client Wins, & Business Reflections
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My monthly newsletter sent at the end of every month, to stay connected and inspire reflection for creating meaningful work and a purpose-driven business. Hi Reader, I've just landed back in Bali after spending the entire month of February on a workcation in Vietnam, and wow - what a month it's been! Switching up my usual surroundings and working from cafes in Hanoi and Saigon has been exactly the kind of refresh I needed. One of the month's highlights was surprising my partner for his birthday with a boat trip to Halong Bay. We spent the day cruising around those incredible limestone karsts rising out of emerald water. Being able to create these special moments while still running my business is exactly why I've built it the way I have! I also had the most amazing experience doing a photo walk in Saigon with vintage cameras, guided by a local who took us to all these hidden spots tourists never find. There's something magical about seeing a city through both a local's eyes and the lens of an old camera - it slows everything down and helps you notice the little details (of course I found puppies!). And OMG...the tea houses in Hanoi. I've become slightly obsessed with lotus tea (it's a Hanoi specialty) and spent hours in these beautiful historical shophouses, sipping tea and getting work done between exploring the city. The best unexpected joy was bumping into my friend from Vancouver who's also experimenting with this whole living/working abroad thing. There's nothing quite like seeing a familiar face in a completely different context! We had the most productive biz brainstorming sessions over Vietnamese coffee and street food - the change of scenery sparked ideas that would never have come up at home. One thing that made this workcation so smooth was pre-scheduling all my weekly marketing activities - emails, YouTube videos, etc. - before I left. This gave me the flexibility to have a more spontaneous schedule while still showing up consistently for all of you. It reminded me yet again why I'm so passionate about helping people build businesses that support their lives rather than consume them. I also used some of that flexible time to reach out to colleagues and biz friends to book more podcast appearances. It's honestly one of my favourite visibility strategies because it feels like having meaningful conversations rather than doing complicated marketing tactics. Plus I can do them from anywhere in the world! What about you? Have you tried changing up your environment lately, even if just for a day? I'd love to hear how it shifted things for you! I hope you had a beautiful month! -Lydia How to Quit Your Corporate Job in 2025 | 3 Essential Steps Before Leaving Your 9-5 🎬 You know that Sunday night dread? When you're lying there knowing tomorrow means another week of doing work that stopped lighting you up years ago? In my latest YouTube video, I break down the three essential first steps you need to take when you know it's time to leave:
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Hi, I'm Lydia! I help solopreneurs build tiny but mighty businesses they can run in 25 hours a week or less. Every month, I share real advice on simplifying your business, reclaiming your time, and creating more freedom without sacrificing income.
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