Holiday gigs: sacrifices, stories, and strategies for success

Holiday Gigs 101: How to Thrive When Everyone Else Is Celebrating Who makes the magic happen while you’re sipping eggnog and singing holiday tunes? In this episode, we explore the unique world of gig workers hustling through the holidays. From earning premium rates to missing family time, we break down the pros and cons of working when others are celebrating. You’ll gain a new appreciation for the people behind the scenes of your holiday joy—and if you’re a gig worker yourself, you’ll pick up practical insights into maximizing holiday opportunities. Plus, get a sneak peek into Get Booked: A Performer’s Guide to Working with Booking Agents in the Gig Economy, Izolda’s upcoming book designed to help you thrive in this fast-paced world. Whether you work gigs or enjoy them, this episode has something for you! This episode is brought to you by my upcoming book, Get Booked: A Performer’s Guide to Working with Booking Agents in the Gig Economy, launching January 2025! If you’re ready to succeed as a gig worker, start with my Nailing Holiday Gigs Checklist—your go-to guide for negotiating, prepping, performing, and securing future bookings. Nail your holiday gigs with this checklist.. Don’t miss this chance to step up your gig game and own the holiday season! This episode is also brought to you by my favorite productivity and well-being app, Brain.fm*, my book on how to become a stellar communicator, Speak From Within, and this podcast's host, Podbean (Get a one-month free trial of Podbean with this affiliate link. https://www.podbean.com/CreativeSolutions).  Leave me a voice message.   Connect with Izolda This episode is brought to you by Brain.fm. I love and use brain.fm! It combines music and neuroscience to help me focus, meditate, and even sleep! Because you listen to this show, you can get a free trial and 20% off with this exclusive coupon code: innovativemindset. (affiliate link) URL: https://brain.fm/innovativemindset It’s also brought to you by my podcast host, Podbean! I love how simple Podbean is to use. If you’ve been thinking of starting your own podcast, Podbean is the way to go!**    Support the show. Buy me a coffee. Listen on These Channels Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Podbean | MyTuner | iHeart Radio | TuneIn | Deezer | Overcast | PodChaser | Listen Notes | Player FM | Podcast Addict | Podcast Republic |