Feeling isolated or alone as a freelancer or creative?

Wondering how to turn events, conversations, and even food into opportunities for authentic connection?

In this episode of Natalie Saves the World, I sit down with Autumn Morgan—freelance marketer, community builder, and lifelong book lover—to talk about:

• How to find your “people” as a freelancer (and why even one genuine connection is a win)
• Why food is the ultimate icebreaker at networking events
• The difference between surface-level networking and authentic relationship-building
• Why having a give-first mindset pays off in business and life• How to feel less isolated while freelancing—from coworking to “body doubling” on Zoom
• Autumn’s journey from aspiring book editor to building a career supporting authors and creatives
• The power of books and storytelling in shaping how we connect with others

If you’re trying to build meaningful friendships and professional relationships in 2025 (in a world full of AI content and surface-level interactions), this episode is packed with insight and encouragement.

🔗 How to connect with Autumn:

Website: autumnmorganconsulting.com

Instagram/X/LinkedIn: @AutumnRMorgan

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📚 Books & tools mentioned:

- Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily & Amelia Nagoski

- The Art of Event Planning by Gianna Gaudini

- A Song in the Storm & An Ember in the Wind by Riley Knight

- The Growth Tribe (marketing freelancer community)

- Notion

- Superhuman

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