Janelle Ward on the unexpected challenges of solopreneurship

The truth about going independent: What nobody warns you about

Janelle Ward, research strategy consultant and coach, spent more than 20 years in academic and applied research before making the leap to solopreneurship. In this candid AMA, she shares what the transition really looked like — the surprises, the missteps, and the ongoing process of building something on your own terms.

Key takeaways:

• What it actually feels like to go from employed researcher to independent consultant
• The unexpected challenges that hit hardest in the first year on your own
• How to build credibility and a client base without an existing platform
• How to coach yourself through ambiguity and keep momentum going
• And more!

An honest, unfiltered view of the independent research path. Watch now!