How do I get started? What if I fail? Who will hire me? Is it really possible to create a consistent, full-time income from home?Welcome to the Live Free Podcast with Micala Quinn where we will be answering these questions PLUS many more! Whether you’re just starting your freelance business (heck even if you don’t know what freelancing is yet) or you’re looking to scale, this podcast will give you tangible business advice along with inspiring interviews to help you create a life and career t ...
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How Hayley Lame Became a Booked Out Freelancer and Replaced Her School Counselor Salary
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Hey there! In today's episode, we're catching up with Hayley Lame, a former school counselor who took a huge leap last spring by quitting her job before reaching her income goal. Fast forward a few months, and she’s now fully booked, replacing her previous salary while working just 20-25 hours a week! Hayley originally shared her story back in June…
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304. How Chesney Minor Got Started as a Virtual Assistant and Quit Her Job in 90 Days
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Hey there! Happy Monday! In today’s episode, we chat with Chesney, who went from enrolling in Live Free Academy to quitting her job in just 90 days! Chesney's freelancing journey is nothing short of inspiring! After enrolling in April, she landed her first two clients within a month during our "Land Your First (or Next) Client Challenge" and by Jul…
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303. How Tiffany Fogeltanz Has Been Supporting Influencers as a Virtual Assistant for the Past Six Years
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In today’s episode, we’re featuring Tiffany, a seasoned freelancer who has been working with social media influencers for SIX years! As a stay-at-home mom of three, Tiffany has turned freelancing into a stable, long-term career that fits her family life perfectly. When Tiffany first started, she was earning an extra $2,000 a month working part-time…
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302. What It's Like to be a Live Free Academy Student: Celebrating 7 Years of Empowering Moms to Work from Home
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Hey guys! Happy Monday! This week, we’re celebrating a major milestone – 7 years of helping moms like you find flexible ways to work from home. In today’s episode, I’m recapping some recent success stories from Live Free Academy students and giving you an inside look at what it’s like to be part of the program. I’ll walk you through how I can help …
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301. What's Working Right Now to Land Freelance Clients?
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As summer ends and the back-to-school season begins, the fall hiring boom is upon us! In this episode, I’m sharing three tips to help you land freelance clients right now. Learn how to tap into local brick-and-mortar businesses, leverage word-of-mouth referrals, and stay consistent to achieve your income goals! Check out the show notes for more inf…
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300. How Amanda Hiler Surpassed Her Teaching Income by Freelancing Part-Time
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Happy Monday! In today's episode, Amanda Hiler shares how she transitioned from being a high school English teacher to a successful freelancer. After struggling to balance her teaching with being a wife and a mom, Amanda decided to make a change. She now works just 25 hours a week as a virtual assistant and makes 33% more than she did as a full-tim…
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299. How Stephanie Loesel Built Her Freelance Business and Left Her Full-Time Job After Just 1 Month
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Happy Monday! Today, we're chatting with Stephanie Loesel about how she built her freelance business and left her full-time job after just 1 month. Stephanie launched her freelancing virtual assisting business with the goal of having a side hustle until she booked enough clients. However, she quickly scaled to five clients in just five weeks and wa…
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298. Transitioning from Stay-at-Home Mom to Freelancer: Samantha Hogge’s Journey
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Today we’re chatting with Samantha Hogge about her transition from being a stay-at-home mom to a freelancer. Samantha’s family of 6 recently moved from Kansas to New York for her husband’s medical training, and Samantha turned to freelancing as a way to help her family stay on top of the expenses of New York living. Samantha shares how she incorpor…
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297. How Kaleigh Tracy Works From Home with Her Four Kids
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Today we’re chatting with Kaleigh Tracy, a mom to four kids under 6, about how she successfully works from home while managing her busy household. Kaleigh shares her journey into freelancing, which began unexpectedly when she lost her childcare during maternity leave. She tried to find another option for childcare so she could go back to her corpor…
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296. Three Tips for Managing Multiple Clients as a Freelancer
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Hey there! Can you believe it's mid-July already? In this episode, we discuss three essential tips for managing multiple clients as a freelancer, just in time for the upcoming back-to-school hiring boom. I'll share some practical advice on planning your work hours, tracking your time for each client, and onboarding new clients effectively. And, if …
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295. A Realistic Plan to Launch Your Freelance Business
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Hey there! Today’s episode is short and sweet, but it just might be the kick in the pants you need to launch your freelance business and quit your job ASAP. The family life you want and the income you need are within reach! Today, I want to walk you through creating a business plan and timeline to launch your freelance business. We're going over th…
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294. From Teacher to Virtual Assistant: How Marissa Gerchikov Made the Leap
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In today's episode, I'm chatting with Marissa Gerchikov about how she went from teacher to virtual assistant and ultimately made the leap to becoming a work-from-home mom! Marissa started freelancing while working full-time as a teacher, fitting client work into her evenings. Within a few months, she managed to replace half of her teaching income b…
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293. Overcoming the Fear of Failure and Reaching Your Freelancing Goals
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Hey guys, happy Monday! In today's episode, we're tackling an obstacle that most of us face in getting our virtual assistant business started: the fear of failure. Overcoming the fear of failure and reaching your freelancing goals can seem impossible when you're first getting started. The fear of failure can be so debilitating - I faced it and have…
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292. How to Handle Rejection as a Freelancer
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Hey guys! In today's episode, we're talking about how to handle rejection as a freelancer... and how you can turn rejection into an opportunity for growth! We have to face it - rejection is a part of the freelancing. Really, rejection is a part of life. But, rejection doesn’t have to derail your progress as a freelancer. In most cases you don't get…
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291. WAHM Success Story: How Miranda Doyle's Freelancing Business Has Grown and Changed Over the Last Three Years
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Hey there, and happy Monday! On today’s episode, LFA alum, Miranda Doyle, is on and she’s reflecting on how her freelancing business has grown and changed over the last three years. Miranda's freelancing business started with her doing some general VA work, quickly shifting into social media management, and then evolving into project work and web d…
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290. How Hayley Lame Quit Her Job as a School Counselor, Launched a Freelance Career, and Plans to Homeschool Her Kids
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Hey there! I am so excited to share today's episode with you! I’m chatting with Hayley Lame about how she quit her job as a school counselor, launched a freelance career, and plans to homeschool her kids. If you're a mom looking to make a similar leap, this episode is sure to bring you some encouragement. Check out the show notes for more informati…
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289. Is the freelance market saturated?
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Hey you guys! I’m excited to be back this week with another episode, and today’s episode is something I have been asked multiple times Is the freelance market saturated? Are there already too many freelancers out there for me to actually be successful? The short answer is no! You can be successful as a freelancer and experience the joys of running …
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288. How You Can Have the Summer You Want While Still Making the Income You Need
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Hey there! Happy Monday! With summer approaching, I wanted to share some tips this week on how you can have the summer you want, while still making the income you need. As a freelancer, you run and operate your business which means that YOU are in charge of what your schedule looks like. And for freelancing moms, I've found that flexibility is key,…
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287. One Simple Tip to Increase Your Packages with Current Clients and Get Some Referrals
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Hey there, happy Monday! Today I’m sharing one simple tip to increase your packages with current clients and get some referrals along the way! This episode was actually inspired by a recent discussion in our Live Free Academy student Facebook group. Last week, someone posted asking for feedback on an email she drafted for her current clients. The e…
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286. How I Landed My First Freelancing Client and What I Learned Along the Way
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Hey there! Today I’m excited to share a bit about my own story, how I landed my first freelancing client, and what I learned along the way. Lately, the number one thing I’ve been hearing from so many of you is that you’re scared you won’t be able to land freelancing clients. That’s a legitimate fear and one I struggled with too! It actually took me…
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285. Streamline Your Freelance Business with Full Scope Freelancer: The Only Tool Freelancers Need to Manage Their Business
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In today's episode, we're diving into Full Scope Freelancer, an all-in-one platform designed specifically for freelancers. Learn how this tool can help you manage your freelance business. In the past, I’ve been hesitant to promote one tool or another because they’ve been too complicated, too expensive, or can’t even do everything we need them to do…
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284. From Teacher to Freelancer: How Melissa Shuetz Landed 5 Clients in Just One Month
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Hey there! Today, I’m chatting with Melissa Schuetz about how she went from teacher to freelancer and landed 5 clients in just one month! Melissa is a mom of 5 and a former teacher of 6 years. When her youngest of born, she desperately started searching for ways to leave the classroom. She was burnout from teaching and wanted more time at home with…
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283. How Freelancers Can Support and Connect with Bloggers with Amy Reinecke and Jennifer Draper
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Hey there! I am so excited to share today’s episode with you! I’m chatting with Amy Reinecke and Jennifer Draper, the founders of Spark Media Concepts, who share invaluable insights and practical tips for freelancers looking to support and connect with bloggers. At Spark Media Concepts, Amy and Jennifer help women create and grow their own blogs, u…
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282. WAHM Success Story: Becoming a Virtual Assistant in the midst of Building a Homestead with Kristi Kirk
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Welcome back to the podcast! Join us as we dive into an exciting conversation with Krisi Kirk, who started her freelancing business as a virtual assistant right around the time her family jumped into homesteading. Just a few short years ago, Kristi and her family sold everything they had, purchased 30 acres of land, and lived in campers while build…
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281. WAHM Success Story: Freelancing as a Single Mom: Molly's Path to Flexibility and Financial Freedom
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Happy Monday! Join us on today's podcast episode as we sit down with Molly Mariss. Molly walks us through freelancing as a single mom. In 2020 and in the midst of filing for divorce, Molly stumbled upon the Live Free Academy, and she knew she had to try it out. She finished the course within a month, built her freelancing business, started landing …
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280. WAHM Success Story: Sadie's Journey From Teacher to Freelancer
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Hey there! Happy Monday! Today I'm chatting with Sadie Clements as she shares her incredible journey from being a dedicated teacher to finding freedom and joy in the world of freelancing. After a decade in teaching, Sadie faced burnout during the challenging times of COVID while raising a newborn and a toddler. Seeking a change, she discovered the …
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279. WAHM Success Story Update: From Corporate Maternity Leave to Freelance Mom: Richelle's Inspiring Journey
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Join us on this week's episode as we welcome back Richelle, a work-at-home freelance mom. Richelle was previously on the podcast and shared her journey from maternity leave to becoming a fully booked freelancer, replacing her corporate income in less than two months. Today, discover how her services have changed over the years, the route she's take…
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278. WAHM Success Story: How Julia Perinovic Met Her 6 Figure Income Without Sacrificing Her Work-Life Balance
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Hey there! Today we're back with another Student Success Story and we're talking with Julia Perinovic about how she met her 6 figure corporate income without sacrificing her work-life balance ...and, she did it all within 3 months! Julia had 10 years of experience as a project manager and executive assistant before beginning freelancing. She starte…
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277. WAHM Success Story: How and Why Roberta Wilson Came Back to Freelancing
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Hey there! Today we are chatting with Roberta Wilson, lovingly known as Robbie to her family, friends, and clients. Robbie’s story is a unique one about how and why she came back to freelancing! That’s right… Robbie temporarily left freelancing and returned to the corporate world. This is an episode you don’t want to miss! We chat about how Robbie …
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276: From Corporate to Freelancing with Amanda Beasley
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Happy Monday! It's good to be back with a brand-new episode! In today’s episode, I chat with Amanda Beasley about her transition from corporate to freelancing. Amanda is an LFA alum with 16 years of experience in the corporate world. In September 2022, Amanda was unexpectedly laid off. Her family depended on her income so fear definitely started cr…
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275: Is freelancing sustainable as a long term career?
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Hey there! Happy Monday! On today's episode, I'm answering a question I get asked from time to time: Is freelancing sustainable as a long-term career? Maybe you're interested in the flexibility and freedom that comes along with freelancing, but you're concerned about the stability and longevity of it. You're wondering if freelancing is just a fad o…
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274: WAHM Success Story: How Kathie Bentley Overcame Her Fear of Getting Started and Replaced Her Income While Working From Home
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Hey there! On today's episode, I'm chatting with Kathie Bentley. Kathie has an inspiring story about how she overcame her fear of getting started and replaced her income while working from home. Kathie chats with us about how she highlighted her age as a strength and used it to connect with and land her clients. She shares the tasks she does for he…
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273. Is it possible to replace a six-figure salary as a freelancer?
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Recently, I had someone reach out to me and ask if they could replace a six-figure salary as a freelancer. My short answer is yes. No matter what your income goal is, it is absolutely possible to reach it with freelancing. This is a question I've actually been seeing more and more lately from moms tired of their high-paying 9-5. I've had quite a fe…
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272. WAHM Success Story Update: Chelsea Hall on Freelancing with the Support of a Like Minded Community
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On today’s episode, we are welcoming back Chelsea Hall. Chelsea was originally on the podcast back in November of 2021 when she started freelancing. She was a former first-grade teacher looking for a way to spend more time with her daughter. She zoomed through the course, landed a ton of clients as a Pinterest strategist, and doubled her teaching i…
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271. WAHM Success Story Update: Current Trends and Remote Freelancing Opportunities with Lindsay White
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Happy Monday! Today, I'm chatting with Lindsay White and she's updating us on things she's noticing in the corporate world right now - current trends and remote freelancing opportunities. Lindsay is a Director of Marketing with a corporate background, and she's been in the freelancing space for 5 years now. In this episode, Lindsay shares who is hi…
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270. WAHM Success Story Update: How Betsy Moorehead Has Grown and Changed Her Freelancing Business Over the Years
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Betsy Moorehead is back on the podcast today, and she's sharing how she has grown and changed her freelancing business over the years. With her corporate background of 10+ years and some of her own self-learning, Betsy is a digital marketing expert. She has shifted her business away from implementation tasks and instead offers consulting. She enjoy…
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269. Overcome Your Doubt and Start Your Freelance Business from Home
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Happy Monday, and happy LFA anniversary! Today marks SIX years of me starting this business and helping other women build, launch, and grow their very own freelancing businesses. We are celebrating in a big way - you can sign up for the course today through September 15th at midnight and get a $500 discount. If you've been on the fence for a while,…
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268. WAHM Success Story Update: From SAHM to VA to Podcast Manager with Stacy Hanson
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On today’s episode, we are welcoming back Stacy Hanson. Stacy was originally on the podcast back in December of 2021 when she started freelancing. You can listen to that episode here. Stacy was a SAHM turned Virtual Assistant, and since her first episode, she has pivoted into the Podcast Manager role. Stacy works from home with her three kids. She …
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267. WAHM Success Story: How Corey Kibort Got Started as a VA, Replaced Her Income, and Left Teaching
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Hi there, and happy Monday! On today's episode, I'm chatting with Corey Kibort about how she got started as a VA, replaced her income, and was able to leave her teaching job by the end of the school year. Corey shares how she got started as a VA and landed clients as a "beginner." Corey gives us a glimpse of what her day-to-day looks like. She shar…
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266. WAHM Success Story Update: How Amber Kindler's Freelance Business Has Evolved Over the Years
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On today's episode, we're welcoming back Amber Kindler to check in and see how her freelance business has evolved and changed over the years! Amber was first on the show over 2 years ago when she transitioned from teaching to freelancing. That episode covers she landed her clients and quadrupled her income. Today, she shares how her freelance busin…
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265. WAHM Success Story Update: Working from Home with Her Five Kids with Chelsea Mellinger
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Hey there! Today we've got Chelsea Mellinger back on the podcast, updating us on her business and what it's been like working from home with her five kids. When Chelsea joined LFA, she started her freelancing business as a general VA. Now, Chelsea is a Business Systems & Customer Relations Specialist. She helps business owners set up and maintain t…
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264. WAHM Success Story Update: Leverage Your Content to Market Your Offers with Rebekah Hebdon
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Today, I’m chatting with Rebekah Hebdon, and this episode is jampacked with practical tips and tricks on leveraging your content to market your offers. This is Rebekah’s second appearance on the podcast, and I loved getting to catch up and see how her business has grown over the years. Rebekah shares some expert level tips on how to use your conten…
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263. WAHM Success Story Update: Prioritizing Your Work-Life Balance as a Freelancer with Megan Schoenleber
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Hey there! Today, I'm chatting with Megan Schoenleber... again! Megan joined me on the podcast a little over a year ago to talk about her transition to freelancing and now she's back to give us an update on her business and how she prioritizes her work-life balance. Megan is an Online Business Manager who is passionate about helping online educator…
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262. WAHM Success Story: How Taylor Trost Landed Five Clients While Teaching Full Time
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Today, we're chatting with HQMQ's very own Director of Student Success, Taylor Trost, and it's a good one. Taylor built her freelancing business and quickly landed five clients, all while teaching full-time and planning a wedding. It was definitely a busy season for her, but she says she'd do it all over again. Taylor chats about how she found succ…
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261. How to Stop Fear From Sabotaging Your Success
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Happy Monday! In today's episode, we're talking about how to stop fear from sabotaging your success. First and foremost, fear is totally normal. It's your body's natural response to protect you! Everyone typically has some level of fear around starting a business, taking the next step, or going through any sort of change. The problem with fear is t…
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260. How to land your first client if you can’t afford the LFA… yet
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Hey there! Today, I am sharing how to land your first client if you can’t afford the LFA yet. This episode is short and sweet but packed full of information. If you’re new around here, the Live Free Academy is your one-stop shop to build your freelance business, find clients, & start working with them in no time! The Live Free Academy includes ever…
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259. WAHM Success Story: From General VA to Tech VA while working from home and overcoming depression and ADHD with Crystal Silvas
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Hey there! On today’s episode, I am chatting with Crystal Silvas. Crystal has a powerful story about how she built her business at home with a baby all while overcoming her own struggles with ADHD and chronic depression. Crystal is a successful business owner, loving mother, and a champion for neurodivergent entrepreneurs. Crystal began her freelan…
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258. WAHM Success Story: How Chelsea Johnson surpassed her corporate income as a Virtual Practice Manager
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Hey there! Today, I am chatting with Chelsea Johnson. Chelsea is an LFA alum who is sharing about how she surpassed her corporate income as a Virtual Practice Manager for naturopathic doctors. Chelsea is a mom of three and started building her business while she was working full-time and pregnant with her third baby. Chelsea shares how she discover…
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257. How to Know if You Can Freelance
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Are you wondering if YOU can freelance and be successful at it? If so, this episode is for you. It’s inspired by an email that came into my inbox recently from a mom that had been eyeing the Live Free Academy for months. She was hesitant to enroll because she had tried other things that didn’t pan out and was terrified freelancing would lead to ano…
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256. WAHM Success Story: How Anna Bradley Pivoted Her Business to Premium Services as a Dubsado Specialist
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Hey there! Happy Monday, and happy summer! On today’s episode, I am chatting with Anna Bradley, an LFA alum, who is sharing about how she pivoted her freelancing business to premium services as a Dubsado specialist. Anna shares about the freedom and flexibility that come with running an online business and how she is even able to work from her favo…
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