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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Hey there! Happy Monday! On today’s episode, I am chatting with Amy Powell. Amy is a LFA alum who is sharing more about her journey to freelancing today. She has an inspiring story of persistence and determination to work in a new environment and have the flexibility and freedom that freelancing provides. I hope you are inspired by Amy’s story! Tun…
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Happy Monday! On today’s episode, I am chatting with Emilee Gisler. Emilee is an LFA alum who joined just 6 months ago during her maternity leave and is fully booked out! She set a goal of not returning to work after her maternity leave and she accomplished it. She shares more about how she was able to surpass her previous income all while working …
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Happy Monday! On today’s episode I have LFA alum, Hayley Klees on the podcast to share her story on how she got started and where she is now. Hayley is a former teacher and mom of 2 who got started three years ago. Today, Hayley shares more about her journey to working with TPT sellers so if you are in the education background and wondering if work…
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Hey there! On today’s episode, I have Lesley Pyle, founder of HireMyMom.com, a website connecting moms seeking work from home with small businesses seeking virtual professionals. Lesley came on the show today to share tips on getting hired as a freelancer. She has been in this space for over 25 years and has great tips to share and she has truly ma…
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Hey there! I have another WAHM Success Story coming your way this week. On today’s episode, you are going to meet Chelsea. Chelsea is a Live Free Academy alum who joined just 6 months ago and is almost at her full-time income working a fraction of the hours she used to work. Chelsea shares how she started freelancing and how she went the cold pitch…
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Happy Monday! I am back with another WAHM Success Story today. On today’s episode, you are going to hear from Britt Jackson as she shares her journey to freelancing as a single mom. Britt is the owner of Georgia Creative which is a consulting agency for admin and operations for business coaches. Britt shares her journey from starting as a Virtual A…
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We are doing back to back success story episodes this month in honor of our spring sale that is live TODAY! (Check out www.micalaquinn.com/academy for all of the details!) On today’s episode, I am chatting with Kelsie Trujillo. Kelsie is a busy WAHM as a mom of 3 boys 3 and under! She shares her journey to freelancing and how she almost gave up on …
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Hey there! Happy Monday! On today’s episode, I have Becca Hoover on the podcast. Becca shares her journey from former teacher to social media manager. She shares more about how she built her business while raising her family and working full-time (and even while on maternity leave with baby #2!) If you are wondering how to juggle building a busines…
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Hey there! On today’s episode I am sharing different work from home businesses that are possible to make money online. I share with you why I believe freelancing is the best option and the best way to meet your income goals. Tune in to hear why! Also, stay tuned until the end of the episode for a special announcement! Thanks for listening! Connect …
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Hey there! On today’s episode, I am joined by Ashley Greer. Ashley is sharing more about how she made freelancing work for her as a full-time RV traveling mom and homeschooling mom. She shares more about her story to freelancing, navigating grief while building a business, and what her days look like traveling the country with her daughter and husb…
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On today’s quick freelance questions episode, I am sharing more with you about how to handle client calls with kids at home. I also talk about the different schedules you can have as a freelancing work from home mom and how the great thing about freelancing is that you don’t have to work traditional hours. You can make your schedule work for you an…
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Have you tried the Facebook group route to landing freelance clients? On today’s episode, I am sharing with you exactly how to land clients via Facebook groups. I believe Facebook groups are a great way to land freelance clients. Tune in to hear more! Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinn SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode244…
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Happy Monday! On today’s episode, I am sharing with you the ways to protect yourself from scams in the online space. If you are a freelancer who is worried about getting scammed, this episode is for you! Check out my new template shop where you can find all of the templates to help you get started with freelancing. Check it out here: www.micalaquin…
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On today’s episode, I am breaking down the strategy for going the “Cold Pitch” (direct outreach) route. I am sharing with you more about how to do this effectively so that you can actually land clients using this technique. Tune in to hear more! Thanks for listening! Check out the show notes (link below) for links and resources mentioned in today’s…
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Hey there! On today’s episode, you are going to hear from Allison Nitch. Allison shares how she was a teacher for 18 years and wanted to be home but never could find something that worked for her — until she found freelancing. She shares her journey to starting her freelance business, deciding to niche into podcast management, and ultimately to whe…
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Hey there! On today’s Quick Freelance Question episode, I am sharing more with you about how long your responses should be for freelance job applications. Tune in to hear more about this plus check out my announcement about my template shop opening! Thanks for listening! Check out the show notes (link below) for links and resources mentioned in tod…
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On today’s episode, I am sharing more information about how to talk to traditional business owners about hiring freelancers. This is a continuation of the last episode in the “Land more freelance clients” series, so be sure to check out part 1! Landing freelance opportunities with traditional businesses/local brick and mortar businesses is a huge o…
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Hey there! On today’s episode, I am joined by Brittany Hageman. Brittany joined my course back in July of 2018 - almost 5 years ago! Brittany shares how her journey started, where she is now as a social media manager, and how she now makes DOUBLE what she made as an Occupational Therapist with flexible hours! If you have wondered if freelancing is …
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I’m excited to start a new series called "Quick Freelance Questions". In this series, I am answering questions I get asked often! On today’s episode I am answering the question: Do I need to have an active social media presence to land clients? Tune in to today’s episode to hear the reasons why I don’t believe you need to have an active social medi…
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Hey there! I am starting a new series called Land More Freelance Clients and we are kicking off this series with landing brick & mortar clients. Go back to last week’s episode and listen about my 3 predictions for 2023 where I talked about a huge opportunity I see happening this year is going to be landing more clients in the traditional brick and …
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