The Proofreading Business Podcast
Discover how you can turn what you're good at into extra money in your bank account every month. Elizabeth Wiegner breaks down the ins and outs of having a successful proofreading business including topics on marketing, money, productivity, mindset, and business management so you can create a successful business working wherever, whenever you want.
Elizabeth is a work-from-home proofreader and business coach who teaches others how to build a life of freedom as a proofreader. She respects you where you’re at, pushes you to achieve your best, and helps you see your goals are possible with determination and hard work. Her energy, love, and personalized support are second to none in the proofreading world.
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The Proofreading Business Podcast
From corporate burnout to proofreading freedom in Panama: Graduate interview with Amy Leyva
031: After three decades in the pharmacy and insurance world, Amy found herself in a soul-sucking job. Between rising stress, health challenges, and the dream of returning to her childhood home in Panama, she knew something had to change.
That’s when she discovered transcript proofreading — and everything shifted.
In this episode, Amy shares how she went from working in the pharmacy world full-time in California to a freelance proofreader living in Panama — and why learning this skill gave her the freedom to live life on her own terms.
You’ll hear:
- Amy’s journey from a 30-year corporate career to running her own online proofreading business
- How she balanced a full-time job while studying transcript proofreading
- What she learned from failing her first exam — and how she came back stronger
- Why giving yourself grace matters when you’re learning something new
- How she made the leap to leave the US, move abroad, and still work with US clients
- What flexibility looks like now that she can build her schedule around her life
- The freedom that comes from learning a real skill instead of chasing another “get rich quick” promise
Amy’s story is a beautiful reminder that it’s never too late to start over and that learning a new skill can open doors you didn’t even know existed. She’s proof that freedom isn’t just a dream, it’s a decision. When you’re willing to take a chance on yourself, you can build a life that actually fits you — whether that’s working from home, living by the beach, or building a whole new chapter in another country.
🎧 Tune in to hear Amy’s journey — and find the encouragement to start yours.
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