Instagram freedom vs. real freedom in an online business
Freedom.
It's a word that gets thrown around a lot in online business circles.
"I started my business to have the freedom to work from anywhere. Look, here I am with a laptop on a beach!"
Honestly? This message never felt 100% right to me.
It's too light. Too frothy. Too Instagram-glossy.
I want to talk about the REAL freedom an online business can create.
Freedom from your sexist boss
Freedom from being passed over for promotions because of the color of your skin
Freedom to take as much maternity leave as you need
Freedom to weather a global pandemic, knowing you can still put food on the table
Freedom to thrive, not just survive
Freedom to be, do, and have whatever lights you up (And yep! That can include working from a beach if that's your thing 🙂 Joy and rest are radical, too.)
THAT, to me, is freedom.
To me, my online business represents the freedom to create a new reality. To rewrite the rules. To step outside of old, oppressive systems that marginalize women, people of color, and so many other groups.
It's a vehicle for personal and global change. (A fun and challenging one, at that).
It's also a vehicle for earning money, and I'm proud of every penny that comes in and flows out because money = freedom, too.
I want more of it.
And I want YOU to have more of it.
You deserve it.
So, when I talk about how to create a simple website that sells your services (which I do often), this is what I'm talking about.
It's so much bigger than a "how to" tutorial, although I'll be sharing plenty of those.
For now, I'm curious — what does freedom mean to you? Leave a comment and let me know.
x Cami
PS. I know I just poked fun at the "work from a beach" trope, but how nice does a beach sound right now? If you're near one, enjoy!
PPS.
A few resources from me:
Free masterclass to help you build your website
Free JV webinar checklist to help you grow your audience
1:1 coaching sessions to help you earn more money
Some things I've been listening to/reading lately that you might like:
"Reimagining Small Business," a town hall to listen, learn & commit to building equitable, anti-racist organizations
The Kinswomen Podcast, a series of conversations on race, racism, and allyship
The Nap Ministry Instagram Account, how rest can be resistance
And just for fun...
"Where's Bee?" (a YouTube vid that always makes me smile)