The Content Byte
Rachel Smith and Lynne TestoniHosts Rachel Smith (from Rachel's List) and journalist and content writer Lynne Testoni are serving up weekly short bites of advice, tips and strategies, plus special guests, for freelancers who make a living from using their words. We're shooting for 15-minute episodes, but can't promise anything because we can both talk the leg off a chair.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 298 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessCareersMarketing | |||
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Latest Episodes
This week, Rachel and Lynne chat with Jo Butler about switching careers from book publishing to marketing and communications at the University of Sydney.
Jo shares her journey of nearly 30 years as a book editor, publisher and literary agent, and e... more
This week Rachel and Lynne chat with psychologist Sabina Read about catastrophising, perfectionism and the freelance stress spiral.
Sabina explains catastrophising as a cognitive distortion where we jump to the worst-case scenario and treat thought... more
This week on the podcast, Rachel and Lynne talk to Phoebe Hartley about her creative journey from filmmaking to journalism, and now to launching her own print magazine, Billy.
Phoebe shares insights on:
• the challenges of career reinvention
•... more
In our first episode for 2026, Rachel and Lynne discuss self-publishing and book coaching with guest Anna Featherstone.
Anna, a mentor, book coach, editor, and author of five nonfiction books, shares insights about the self-publishing process, incl... more
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- It’s like having friends in your ear cheering you on!
I feel so lucky to have found this podcast when I was just starting out in my freelance biz earlier this year!
I have gained so much incredible information, inspiration, and knowledge from Rachel and Lynne and all of their guests - it’s been invaluable.
I’ve gone from feeling “how am I going to do this?” to “I think I can do this now!”
Thanks Lynne and Rachel for making this podcast and being so generous with your knowledge but doing it in a really fun and lighthearted way 😀
Apple Podcasts5Abby Wallace copywriter
Australia2 years ago - Must-have practical advice
Surely this is one of the most practical and helpful podcasts for freelancers? The audio isn’t great but what’s lacking in slick production is made up for by the quality content. Get a pen and paper and be prepared to absorb all the wisdom shared by the expert guests.
Apple Podcasts5MHLafAustralia2 years ago - A great way to learn about freelancing
This is a great podcast to learn about all the different facets of freelancing and writing to marketing and PR - basically everything to do with earning a living off words!
Apple Podcasts5RoseTaraAustralia2 years ago - Always a good listen!
So many interesting guests and I love the tech tips!
Apple Podcasts5GlossyJunkieAustralia4 years ago - Definitely tune in!
This is such a great podcast - generous with information, and also highly motivating. Super handy if work mojo is low and / or you want to upskill and expand tech tools. Love it!
Apple Podcasts5Gretel SAustralia4 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #187 | Australia/Business/Careers |
Apple Podcasts | #40 |  Finland/Business/Careers |
Apple Podcasts | #126 |  Indonesia/Business/Careers |
Apple Podcasts | #127 |  Singapore/Business/Careers |
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