Freelancing can leave you feeling like to have to figure everything out for yourself. But when you gather trusted peers and form a “mastermind” group, you create a support system that works. In this discussion, panelists will describe their own experiences with mastermind groups, plus share other models. They will discuss how to decide what type of group might suit your goals, challenges, and working style. They will also suggest ways to find a mastermind group that’s right for you, or start one of your own.
Michelle Waitzman (michellewaitzman.com) is a plain language trainer, writer, and editor based in Toronto. She specializes in writing about complex subjects in approachable, easy-to-understand ways to help readers find, understand, and use the information they need. Author of four books and many articles and blog posts, Michelle has written about immigration, law, banking, taxes, personal finance, computer science, and more. She is a board member of Plain Language Association International (PLAIN) and a member Editors Canada.
Suzanne (Sue) Bowness is a writer, editor, content strategist, and author of The Feisty Freelancer: A Friendly Guide to Visioning, Planning, and Growing Your Writing Business (Dundurn Press, 2025). Her writing has appeared in publications from The Globe and Mail to University Affairs magazine. Since 2002, she has provided content creation, editing and consulting services to corporate clients through her business CodeWord Communications (www.codeword.ca).