Freedom Lifestyle

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Selling (and Scaling!) Product Based Businesses (Cheryl Sutherland)

Thu, 02 May 2024 05:00:00 -0700

Thriving businesses that also serve others + science-backed personal growth

Cheryl is a Mindfulness Speaker and Founder of PleaseNotes, a for-purpose company of affirmation-filled physical products. She opens up about the scientific benefits of journaling, the nuances of crafting affirmations that truly resonate, and the personal evolution that led her to prioritize self-empowerment over external validation.

Key Takeaways:

Manufacturing your first product and how to work with overseas suppliers
The psychology of sales and marketing with proven sales scripts you can steal
Selling your physical product in-person at trade shows and popup markets
Why putting pen to paper is much more effective than typing on our computers
How to discern whether your personal affirmations are positive or negative

👉 Get 15% off PleaseNotes products with code: FREEDOM15

Cheryl's hands-on experience offers a wealth of wisdom for anyone looking to succeed in the competitive landscape of physical product sales.

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Partying with Taylor Swift & Crashing SNL Party in NYC (my BEST manifestation story)

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0700

My biggest manifestation yet: partying with Taylor Swift!

This solo episode recounts a memorable evening in New York City where I crashed the SNL 40th anniversary party with my bff & co-founder, earning us an evening with A-list celebrities like Ariana Grande, Beyonce, Justin Timberlake, Miley Cyrus, Leonardo Dicaprio, Jay-Z AND MORE.

This episode isn't just about meeting Taylor Swift; it's about the pursuit of passion, the unscripted moments that take your breath away and the giddy realization that sometimes, the universe listens and winks back.

For the Swifty's: what is Taylor Swift REALLY like when the cameras aren’t on her?

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Using Your Human Design to Find Purpose, Grow Wealth and Have More Fun! (Adina Kroll)

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0700

Embracing Your Energetic DNA ✨

Adina is a business + human design coach challenging the assumption that success comes from a one-size-fits-all strategy. She's adopted a personalized approach that nurtures well-being alongside wealth, through the power of Human Design Readings.

Key Takeaways:

Fundamental components of a Human Design chart and how they contribute to an individual's unique blueprint
Practical examples of using Human Design in your business (decision making, energy management and seeking your true purpose)
The role that "having fun" plays in attracting opportunities
How to avoid becoming a victim of personality mapping / astrology tools

👉 Get $100 off a Human Design Reading with Adina (code: LIBERTY)

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Money Mastery: Travel Hacking, Crypto Investing & Deal Hunting (Khal Ladha)

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0700

Getting a great deal gives him a literal rush

Khal turned the art of travel hacking into a lifestyle - challenging everything you thought you knew about booking fights, choosing credit cards and staying in hotels. Learn to stretch your dollars without compromising experiences.

Key Takeaways:

Top websites and resources for budget-friendly accommodations and flights
What perks to prioritize when signing up for credit cards
When last-minute travel bookings work and make sense
Travel hacking myths and common misconceptions
Getting started with alternative asset classes like crypto
Personal investment strategies for passive income streams

Resources:

NEW: Your Next 90 Days (coaching + accountability program w Sam)
Get 10% off your first Fiverr order with this link

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Design Your Life Using First Principles Thinking (REVIST)

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0800

Learn to reverse-engineer your ideal lifestyle and unleash creative possibility.

This is arguably the single best approach for learning how to think for yourself and make decisions without pre-existing bias from societal norms. This isn't about casting tradition to the wind; it's about aligning our lives with our deepest values

Takeaways:

Discover the 3 stop process for implementing first principles decision making
Determine what are the most important decisions that will impact your life
Confidently live your life without future regrets by investing effort now

From planning a wedding that genuinely reflects your values to reassessing the very pillars of education and work-life balance, my story, and the wisdom I've gleaned along the way, serve as a testament to the power of first principles thinking and the profound impact it can have on living authentically.

Sponsored by: SafetyWing Travel Insurance

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Experimenting Until You Go ALL IN with ONE THING (Rebecca Tracey)

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0800

Learn to build an UNCAGED LIFE (and work just a few hours a week)

The true grit of entrepreneurship isn't found in a flawless logo or a sleek website—it's in the learning curve of taking action, the resilience to focus on what works, and the wisdom to outsource effectively.

Rebecca started The Uncaged Life in 2011 as a way to be able to work from anywhere. After 12 years of experimenting with what works and what she enjoys doing, she's found one offer for her business she's gone ALL IN on. Now? She employs a virtual team and works only a few hours a week (#goals).

Key Takeaways:

How real confidence stems from hands-on experience, not from immaculate branding.
By embracing part-time work to support our ventures, we strike a balance that fuels growth without the burnout.
Benefits of niching (for now) and offering your services for free to start
Creating offers that allow you to turn on revenue when you need it

Resources:

Uncage Your Life for Coaches (work with Rebecca)
NEW: Your Next 90 Days (coaching + accountability program w Sam)
Get 10% off your first Fiverr order with this link

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Unlock Your Next Level: NLP, Ethical Influence & Our Subconscious Minds [Brittany Freeman]

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0800

There's ways of getting to that next level you're not necessarily thinking of

Unlocking the mysteries of the subconscious mind and safe guarding ourselves against commonly used, unethical NLP schemes. Brittany has a master certification in Neuro-Linguistic programming (NLP), hypnosis, EFT Tapping, timeline therapy and mindset coaching and is the Founder of Be Free Mindset.

She shares the subtle, yet impactful, decisions that shape our lives

NEW: YOUR NEXT 90 DAYS COACHING WITH SAM

Key Takeaways

practical applications of NLP and the power of non-verbal cues (only 7% of our communication is verbal)
ethical implications of these powerful techniques, especially in fields like sales and politics
women's brain have more white matter than men (what this means for us)
how quickly can we see results from NLP coaching?
NLP actionable tactics: thought catching, fun lists, anchoring emotions
how Brittany's diagnosis of Chron's disease led her to entrepreneurship

Learn how our innermost thoughts dictate our beliefs and actions.

Resources:

Book a free clarity call with Brittany
NEW: Your Next 90 Days (coaching + accountability program w Sam)
Get 10% off your first Fiverr order with this link

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Hosting on Airbnb: My Horror Stories & Pro Tips ($80k + 5 Star Rating)

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0800

I've made $80,000 hosting on Airbnb and have a perfect 5 star rating

If the idea of random people hanging out in your home gives you the creeps, no worries—I've been there, done that, and made close to six-figures along the way. Learn to leverage rental arbitrage and strike the balance between profit margins and personal boundaries.

BONUS: the worst things guests have done during their stay in my personal home.

In this solo episode, I tackle:

How to feel less awkward about strangers sleeping in your bed
What it takes to maintain a five star rating on Airbnb
How I manage guest turnover when I'm living in a different country
Where I store my personal items when hosting Airbnb guests
A list of essential items to stockpile
How profitable hosting on Airbnb is (my exact numbers)

Resources:

Free workshop: Design Your Best Self
Get 10% off your first Fiverr order with this link
Start Hosting on Airbnb with this referral bonus

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Learn From a 10-Year-Old Entrepreneur [Lily Harper]

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0800

Young entrepreneur at the age of 10, is the imaginative force behind Lily Lou's Aromas.

This remarkable journey from confronting schoolyard bullies to igniting a passion for candle-making through a school project, turned this fifth-grader into an entrepreneur with a following of 350k.

Lily proves that building a business and enjoying a childhood fuelled by imagination aren't mutually exclusive:

Alternative education (homeschooling and ADHD)
Advice for kids wanting to start their first business
Ways that young entrepreneurs are misunderstood
Mindset tips for small business owners of any age

Tune in and let Lily's entrepreneurial spirit ignite your own ambitions, no matter your age.

Resources:

Free workshop: Design Your Best Self
Get 15% off at Lily Lou's Aromas (code: whatsyourfree)
Get 10% off your first Fiverr order with this link
Who Sam hires on Fiverr to make her IG Reels
- Sam's Reel she outsourced

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Love Story: Quitting Your Jobs and Reinventing Your Life Together [Maddie and Jordy]

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0800

Self-employed freedom enthusiasts who re-designed their lifestyle together.

Maddie and Jordy's journey began when they both quit their corporate jobs to move to Australia for a year of personal exploration and growth. They returned from their trip with successful remote businesses and new lifestyle goals that changed everything.

Maddie is a digital marketing and branding specialist and Jordy is a business coach for owners who want to balance financial success with quality of life.

Key Takeaways:

The impact of mindset coaching and proactively managing burnout
Compromises you have to make in the spirit of co-creation
Protecting your romantic relationship from the pressures of a co-living and co-working environment

FREE RESOURCE: DESIGN YOUR YEAR TEMPLATE

Maddie and Jordy didn't just stumble upon success; they forged it through intentional decisions, strategic planning, and a deep understanding of each other's strengths.

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NursePreneur: From Shift Work to Schedule Freedom w The Mama Coach [Carolyn Marshall]

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0800

Making an impact in healthcare, but on your terms.

Imagine replacing the relentless hours of shift work with the autonomy to set your own schedule, all while continuing to make a profound impact on patients' lives. Carolyn Marshall (The Mama Coach) is a Registered Nurse who now owns a private practice in Sudbury, Ontario.

Key Takeaways:

Career pivots for nurses who want to transition away from night shifts
How the Mama Coach certification process works and who qualifies
Ways nurses can bring their skills into a business and become an entrepreneur
How to market your small business / private practice
Overcoming lifestyle and health challenges resulting from shift work

This episode will inspire healthcare professionals to contemplate the rich opportunities in personalized services such as lactation consulting and prenatal education.

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Design Your Year: Which of These 3 Dreamer Types Are You? [SOLO]

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0800

Are you steering your life towards a destination you've chosen or are you simply along for the ride?

Recounting my personal evolution from a wandering digital nomad to an advocate for living with intentional flexibility and presence.

Discover where you're on the spectrum of being able to truly design your life
What distinguishes the people who achieve their dreams and those who don't
How to feel more confident about setting bigger dreams
Prompts to uncover who you are when you're at your best
Reflection questions to unpack what's stopping you from changing for the better

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Travel Hacking Your Way to Business Class: Credit Card Points, Loyalty Programs and Hotel Rewards (Angel Trinh)

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0800

You don't have to be an influencer to fly for free!

Angel Trinh is the founder of @pennywisetraveler, where she teaches travel hacking to her audience of over 70,000 travellers. To date, she has been to 36 countries and all 7 continents. Her most recent redemption was a $30K trip to Japan for $109.

Key Takeaways:

When is the best time to book a flight?
How does signing up for credit cards impact your credit score?
Should you ever pay for airline loyalty points?
Which credit card gives you the best travel perks?

Discover the alchemy of converting loyalty programs into first-class experiences and the truth behind booking flights at the right moment – all while keeping your credit score as pristine as untouched snow.

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Goal Setting Weekends with Your Husband [REVISIT]

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0800

We don't just set goals – we plan adventures.

FREE DESIGN YOUR YEAR TEMPLATE - NEW

Navigating the intersection of personal ambitions and relationship goals can be a delicate dance, but it's one that Jared and I have learned to embrace. A few weeks ago, my partner and I carved out two full days to reflect, align and design our vision for next year and beyond. We set personal, professional and relationship goals.

We laughed, argued, got uncomfortable and manifested clarity. We ended the weekend with a vision we felt aligned on and in this podcast episode share the template for success that worked for us.

I hope you don’t follow it perfectly. I hope hearing our experience is the inspiration and motivation you need to carve out the time and design an agenda on your “own terms” 😉.

Grab your lover, business bestie or make it all about you.

In this episode Sam and Jared discuss:

Designing the agenda for a goal setting weekend
Collecting an inventory of your 2019 wins
Reflecting on key learnings from previous year
Aligning on personal and relationship values
Setting mantras for the new year
Creating your 2020 intentions using 90 day sprints

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✨ Freedom Lifestyle represents the movement towards freedom in life and work. We interview entrepreneurial people who've created a lifestyle of independence, that's on their own terms. We discover their version of the Freedom Lifestyle, learn how they got there and reflect on the impact its had. ✨

Top Podcasts, Audiobooks and TV Shows I HIGHLY Reco [SOLO]

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0800

The content that shaped our year.

The audiobooks, podcasts and TV series that led to personal growth and a feeling of delight. As the clock ticks towards a fresh year, it's reflection time on the best content I consumed in 2023.

Takeaways:

Most affordable websites and apps for consuming audiobooks
Podcast episodes that left both Jared and me speechless
Books that weren't just a read; they were an awakening

Celebrating another year of growth.

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Setting Your Own Upper Limit: Fashion Designer, Unconventional Upbringings, Family Business (Misty Cardenas)

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0800

Misty is self-taught fashion designer who inherited her abilities and confidence through her grandmother. From a chaotic home environment involving extreme religion, homeschooling and poverty, to launching her own fashion label that empowers her community - Misty's an inspiring reminder of how personal experiences shape our ambitions and dreams.

Takeaways:

resources for aspiring fashion designers and brands looking to scale their manufacturing or develop their first line
the challenge of having to be in the spotlight to promote your business
working with her husband and how their contrasting personalities have contributed to their success
striking a balance between chaos and structure, a lesson she learned from her tumultuous childhood

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The Business of Comedy: Building Career Freedom as a Standup Comedian (Alex McKenzie)

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0800

Making a living off of laughs

Alex McKenzie quit his six figure job, sold his house and moved into an RV with his dog all in an effort to chase his dream of becoming a standup comic. From struggling in the Canadian comedy scene to selling out a 2,000 seat arena, we'll uncover the grit and determination necessary to make it in this industry.

Key Takeaways:

The creative process of writing new jokes and the challenge of having to develop fresh material frequently
Where the true money is in producing comedy shows and ways to grow your brand within certain markets
Alternative lending sources for small business micro loans

Get an insiders perspective rom a full-time standup comedian who shares his journey of discovering and owning his own talent, and understanding how to make it in the business of comedy.

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The Real Side of Success: I Was Rejected 1000s of Times this Year Before My "Big Break" [SOLO]

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0800

Forging ahead, even when faced with setbacks.

After 90 days of me publicly sharing win after win, I felt it was important to be transparent about how I got here. I set a goal in January to end the year traveling and speaking on stages around the world and I made it happen. What it took? Thousands of unanswered emails, money invested in the wrong things and wavering confidence.

Key Takeaways:

The one enlightening conversation that led me to revisit my niche
How to master a sales call when you get the chance to speak to a lead
Ways you can run experiments in your business when you need to pivot

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The Brand is You: Setting Client Boundaries, Choosing Joy Over Revenue, Mompreneurship (Robyn Savage)

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0800

Recognizing when it's time to make a change is crucial.

Robin Savage recently went all in on her personal brand and new venture after experiencing how the freedom to express oneself can sometimes be hindered by business partnerships and evolving personal beliefs. She boldly chose joy over revenue when leaving one business for another.

Key Takeaways:

Creating a business model that supports our weaknesses AND our strengths
Setting boundaries with clients as a mompreneur
Setting yourself up to deliver high quality work
Batching content to streamline the content creation process

Robyn also shares how she balances her hyper creativity abilities with the need for predictability and security in her business. Her story is one of focus, trade offs and aligning our personal values into our businesses.

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Network Marketing Debunked: Addressing Stigmas, Misconceptions and MLM Controversy (Michelle Druzina)

Thu, 23 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0800

One of the most controversial paths to freedom: network marketing.

Michelle Druzina left her corporate job with McCain to go full-time as a network marketer and business owner through Arbonne. She's very aware this route to freedom comes with skepticism and pushback on MLMs. Michelle addressed everything.

Key Takeaways:

How network marketing differs from traditional business models
Distinguishing between legitimate opportunities and potential scams
Is Arbonne a Pyramid Scheme? Who gets paid, when?
Recruiting friends and family to join your team

Michelle has found a business model that rewards her personal efforts and ability to foster relationships - she's in the top 2% at Arbonne. She prides herself on leading her team of almost 100 consultants and proudly debunks the negativity associated with this industry.

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We Went Viral Over a Fish: Toxic Masculinity, Homophobia and Social Media Trolls [Jared Schachter]

Sun, 19 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0800

My husband and I went viral on Instagram and it’s not pretty. 6.6 million views, 125k shares, 30k comments and counting.

We're opening up about how an otherwise ordinary day in Squamish led to us becoming accidental internet sensations. Our infamous fish video has received media misinterpretation and mocking comments about Jared's masculinity, sexuality and our naivety. It's a fascinating look at how quickly and wildly things can spiral in the world of social media.

Highlights:

- the reality of the online backlash and public ridicule Jared has withstood
- we delve into the multiple theories behind our viral video
- lessons we've gleaned about ourselves amidst this chaos.

My husband, Jared, breaks his silence by responding to the haters while attempting to make sense of his recent virality, trolling and internet fame.

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Ex-WeWork Employee Turned Cosmetics Entrepreneur: Family Business, Immigrant Pressure, Stepping Into Your Power [Flavia Zhamo]

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0800

Former WeWork employee took the COVID-19 crisis and her dramatic exit head-on by reshaping her life and becoming an entrepreneur.

Flavia (Albanian immigrant to Canada) reveals the intricate process of starting a cosmetics business from scratch with her mother along with the personal growth that comes along with entrepreneurship.

Key Takeaways:

the struggles of wanting to be hands-on in every aspect of your business
pressures of being an immigrant to Canada and wanting to succeed here
balancing evolving relationships when you start a business with family
how to find your next big business idea

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Leaning Into Your Uniqueness: Building Your Portfolio, Turning Down Gigs, Creative Entrepreneurship and Freelance Photography [Lex Kilgour]

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0800

Running a creative business, managing multiple revenue streams and finding the courage to say 'no' to free work, Lex paints a vivid picture of what it really means to be a creative entrepreneur.

Lex is an internationally published photographer and content creator, who started her career as an actress in LA. Her journey to entrepreneurship involves leveraging her personality, leaning into her unique side and embracing non-conformity.

Key Takeaways:

Building your photography portfolio and finding your niche
Saying no to favors from friends and family when building your business
Putting a pause on dreams and revenue streams that aren't working

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The Crucial Role of Self-Advocacy: Professional Speaking, Philanthropy and Remote CEO Lifestyle (Fatima Zaidi)

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0700

Picture this: you've been speaking for free for a decade and now it's time to get paid.

Fatima - CEO and Professional Speaker - shares how she leveraged the power of self promotion and thought leadership to build a career as a professional speaker. She opens up about the criticism that self advocacy often attracts.

Key Takeaways:

Harnessing the power of unapologetic self-promotion and advocacy
Her decision-making process when it comes to free vs. paid gigs
Powerful podcasting statistics and listenership behavior
How to balance success, travel and meaningful purpose

From the rugged landscapes of Iceland to sunny beaches of Barbados, Fatima - seamlessly combines work with the thrill of travel. As the CEO of Quill and Co-Host, Fatima has built location independent businesses she can run from anywhere.

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Digital Nomad Families: Geographic Arbitrage, Maternal Expectations & Affordable Long-Term Travel (Lona Alia)

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0700

Who says you can't travel the world and have a stable home life?

Shattering preconceived notions about Digital Nomad Families, Lona reveals how she manages her family's school schedules with travel, handles tricky questions from critics, and the impact this unique lifestyle has on her children's friendships and global understanding.

Key Takeaways:

Resources for Digital Nomad families, including travel hacks for sourcing accommodations and global education
Importance of parents pursuing their own dreams (not just their children's)
The most affordable countries to visit for long term travel
SafetyWing Health & Medical Insurance

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Putting Freedom On Pause: Location Dependent Businesses, the Power of Community and Crowdfunding a Makerspace (Oscar Radevsky)

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0700

Leaving a cozy tech job to start a brick-and-mortar business.

Oscar is giving up some freedom, for now. Learn why he traded his flexible remote job offer to pursue a new venture: a physical maker space in his local community (Squamish, BC).

He shares his plans for Create Makerspace: teaching unique classes, community engagement and creating an inclusive culture - even before the doors officially open. He also discusses his pre launch marketing plan including raising funds on Indiegogo.

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Early Retirement, Real Estate Wealth and Family Businesses (Ushpreet Mehta)

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0700

What if you could retire by 30 - armed with a real estate portfolio and the satisfaction of running a family business? Ushpreet, a 25-year-old remote worker, is on her way to achieving that dream.

Takeaways:

A sneak peek into her investment strategies (buy-and-hold, multifamily)
Tips for running a family business with your mom and sister
Real estate investing resources (podcasts, books, blogs)

Her journey began when she, her mom, and sister decided to pool their resources and convert a single-family home into a duplex, adding two extra sources of income to her full-time job. Listen in as she takes us through the challenges and benefits of managing a family business, and the positive impact it's had on their relationships.

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How a Layoff Led to Her First Year in Business: Nichole McHugh

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0700

She boldly launched her own venture after an unforeseen job cut

Nichole, a paramedical and cosmetic tattoo artist, unveils her transition from an unsatisfying corporate job to becoming an entrepreneur. Discover her dramatic story of being part of a 1500 person job cut that happened over a 10 minute zoom call!

Takeaways:

Paid advertising strategies (how much you need to spend and what works)
How to use the law of attraction and manifesting in business
Being your own cheerleader when your people don't understand your choices

Nichole shares the vital mindset shifts and marketing tactics at the heart of her success and client acquisition. We also delve into the manifestation process, and how it can shift your life and career path in unimaginable ways.

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Burning Man 2023: What ACTUALLY Happened This Year

Sun, 01 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0700

Embracing Radical Self-Reliance & Viral Rumors

Tackling stigmas, misconceptions, and the reality of this year's event - Burning Man 2023 in Black Rock City, Nevada.

Takeaways:

What are theme camps, mutant vehicles and spark ponies?
Burning Man news coverage vs Reality
How much it costs to attend Burning Man
How to get Burning Man tickets
The 10 Principles of Burning Man Explained
This mapping tool shows how big the playa is

Daring to venture where few podcasts have gone before - the Orgy Dome!

[NSFW - EXPLICIT EPISODE]

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From Biochemist to Poker Pro: Maddie Robinson

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0700

Insights from Professional Poker Player

Experience the exhilarating journey of Maddie Robinson, a former biotech salesperson whose life took an unexpected turn to the high-stakes tables of professional casinos. As her wins multiplied, so did her passion, until she made the daring decision to pursue poker as a full-time career.

Takeaways:

Mastering the math and probability of poker
Opportunities for women in poker (predominately male field)
How much money you need to do poker full-time (bankroll)
Poker as a path to financial freedom (how much she makes!)

Maddie paints an elaborate picture of her world: her own rituals, the challenges and stigmas surrounding her profession and how she juggles work and play while trotting the globe.

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Pet Sitting Your Way to Free Travel: Marco & Fran

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0700

This couple travels the world (for free) taking care of pets!

Marco and Fran are the masterminds behind the travel lifestyle design business, Map the Unknown, and have been exploring, fully nomadic since 2018 - all thanks to house sitting.

Takeaways:

Pro tips for becoming a pet sitter on TrustedHousesitters
Starting a freedom based business with your partner
How they transitioned from IT consultants to digital entrepreneurs

Join us as we unravel the secrets behind their unique lifestyle. From sharing their experiences and responsibilities as house sitters through Trusted House Sitter platform, to explaining how they struck a balance between business and life. They also shed light on their journey from a regular work routine to a life filled with exploration and adventure.

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The Lifestyle of a Filmmaker & Actress: Dani Barker

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0800

Rebelling against your parent's expectations and becoming an actor

Dani Barker is currently traveling to festivals around the world representing her new feature thriller Follow Her -- a movie which she wrote, produced and starred in.

Learn about the business side of taking your independent film on tour and what the lifestyle of a full-time actor and creative entrepreneur is really like.

Takeaways:

Working your network to source gigs in the film industry
How to get started in entertainment as an actress
Selling your feature film in hopes of distribution on streaming platforms like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, etc

Additional Resources:

Watch The Poo Bag (Dani's YouTube Short Film)
Sam's Instagram for daily freelance advice and Digital Nomad inspiration
Free online community of Freedom Seekers on Facebook

Sponsored by: SafetyWing Remote Health Insurance

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The Step-By-Step Plan To Quit Your Job: Scott Stockdale

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0800

A 3 year plan for quitting your job and becoming a Digital Nomad

Learn the exact steps Scott took to leap from full-time employment, to full-time freelance and location independence.

Scott Stockdale is a freelance writer with >1m views on his articles. He’s taught hundreds of students how to make money on Medium through his online courses and even has a Top 10 Rated Apple Podcast!

Key Takeaways:

Negotiating flexible work terms with your boss
How to make passive income writing on medium
Practical tips for setting boundaries with your freelance clients
Mindsets for freelance success
Preparing to become a digital nomad

Additional Resources:

E-SIM (Nomad App: global data packs at local rates for instant connectivity)
Sam's Instagram for daily freelance advice and Digital Nomad inspiration
Free online community of Freedom Seekers on Facebook

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How I Got My First Freelance Gig 5 Years Ago

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0800

Reflecting on 5 years as a freelancer: how I got my first gig, scope of that project and what I was paid.

This is the story of my first gig! What I thought was a one-time project to help me survive unexpected unemployment became the spark for my freedom lifestyle.

After 5 years as a full-time freelancer and self-employed entrepreneur, I'm sharing 3 lessons I learned from my first gig that still apply today.

Takeaways:

how to identify skills you have that you could monetize
using technology to source freelance projects
email scripts for pitching your freelance services to your own network

Additional Resources:

Sam's Freedom Lifestyle Story (Podcast Episode #21)
Sam's Instagram for daily freelance advice and Digital Nomad inspiration
Free online community of Freedom Seekers on Facebook

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Co-Creating With Your Romantic Partner: (Jared and Sam)

Thu, 12 May 2022 05:00:00 -0700

Two Brains Are Better Than One.

Co-creating with your partner means starting from different places, coming together at a middle ground and ending up with a life that's bigger and better than either of you could have ever dreamt.

Jared Schachter, Co-Author of The #LDR Activity Book, Full-Time Remote Worker at SafetyWing and Fiancé (soon to be husband) of your host, Sam, helps wrap up this season!

We review the two critical components of co-creation: being a team and thinking long-term.

Takeaways:

Breaking down what co-creating looks like and the alternatives to it
Live activity walkthrough: identify your personal and relationship values
How to create a personal and relationship bucket list
Expected challenges and tips for handling misalignment and disagreements
Mental models to help you shift your headspace for sustainable co-creation
How to handle financial and freedom disparity within the relationship
Sourcing relationship role models

Additional Resources:

The #LDR Activity Book: interactive activities and discussion questions to connect more deeply with your partner and develop life alignment
Freedom Lifestyle Podcast: episode with Jared and Sam on designing a goal setting weekend with your partner

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When Daily Adrenaline is Your North Star: Spencer and Zach

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0700

Working hard to achieve seconds of bliss

Spencer Seabrooke and Zachery Mayne are leaders within the extreme mountain sports community in Canada. They highline, base jump, setup rope swings across the Rocky Mountains and one even holds the world record for doing it “free solo” (slacklining without a protective leash).

For them success and freedom is about finding creative ways to spend most of their time pursuing their latest adrenaline inducing hobby. They’ve rejected the notion of a 9-5 or corporate career; instead, thoughtfully pursue gig work and seasonal jobs to enjoy their dream lifestyles.

Entitled, lazy hippies? Discover what people often get wrong.

Takeaways:

Achieving flow state and how it feels
Reducing your cost of living (van life)
How to break stigmas and redefine success
The impact pursuing extreme sports has on your relationships

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How I Sold Out My Mastermind Program 2x and Generated $40k

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0700

This 12-week mastermind generated $40k

Learn how I scaled my revenue while being more efficient with my time, by developing the Podcast Mastermind program from scratch and selling it out twice.

Takeaways:

How to know whether your business is ready to offer a mastermind program
Ways to structure a mastermind program and leverage your existing digital products
Which channels are most effective in marketing your mastermind program
How to leverage free webinars, customer testimonials, referral programs, social media and sales calls for enrolling members

Stop trading your time for money. Start transitioning away from 1 on 1 offers.

Learn more tactics: launchapodcast.com/marketandsell

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When “Having it All” Still Feels Empty: Mimi Boyer

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0700

After getting everything she ever wanted, she walked away from it all.

Mimi Boyer is a Life and Business Coach who helps high achievers build a life and business they're obsessed with, especially on Mondays. Naturally she did the same for herself but during a recent girls trip to Costa Rica she had a major awakening resulting in her:

leaving her marriage
selling her 1.4m house
trading her Audi for an ATV
moving to Costa Rica

Discover the transformation Mimi went through to free herself from society’s standards of success, for the second time in her life!

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Hiring a Filipino Virtual Assistant: Camille Cariño

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0700

Is overseas hiring ethical?

Outsourcing work to the Philippines has become a popular strategy for business owners and entrepreneurs looking to scale affordably. Is this tactic problematic?

Meet Camille Cariño - she's a virtual assistant from the Philippines who decided to leave the corporate world as a banker in order to be a full time mom who gets to raise her children herself. We've worked together for almost a year.

Takeaways:

Ways the labour market and working conditions in the Philippines differ
How I attracted 100 job applicants in 24 hours for my VA role
Job sites and interview best practices for hiring a Virtual Assistant

Sponsored by: SafetyWing Remote Health Insurance

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Design Your Life Using First Principles Thinking

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0800

These decisions are yours to make.

Learn to reverse-engineer your ideal lifestyle and unleash creative possibility using first principles thinking. This is arguably the single best approach for learning how to think for yourself and make decisions without pre-existing bias from societal norms.

Takeaways:

Discover the 3 stop process for implementing first principles decision making
Determine what are the most important decisions that will impact your life
Confidently live your life without future regrets by investing effort now

Sponsored by: SafetyWing Travel Insurance

About the show:

Your Business Needs a Sales Script: Jayd Hernandez

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0800

Jayd's a Camouflage Tattoo Artist with a 60% close rate.

Learn to build a customer journey and lead funnel for your business that starts with social media and ends with a sales call.

Jayd Hernandez is an Arizona based entrepreneur who conceals stretch marks and scars with permanent ink and offers this as a high ticket service. She needs to instil trust and position herself as an expert online to people she's never met by creating value first.

You're going to want to take notes!

Takeaways:

the types of content you can create to position yourself as an expert
your social media content mix: each post should check 1 of 3 boxes
step by step process for implementing a sales script for your sales calls
what the most successful entrepreneurs have in common

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Self Promotion: Am I Just Bragging?

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0800

The art of self promotion is a tricky one.

Learn about the three phases entrepreneurs and content creators go through as they become more comfortable with self promotion and practical tips for overcoming your fear of it.

Including the dark side -- how your success can negatively impact your relationships.

Takeaways:

Questions to ask yourself before posting on social media
Ways to create value while still sharing your wins
How to overcome fear of judgment and ickiness

About the show:

Freelancing as a Voice Over Actor: Nicole Carino

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0800

Nicole makes all of her money using her voice.

She's a Nashville based Voice Over Actor and Singer / Songwriter Musician who uses her audio business to fund her horse habit. Nicole lives on her very own horse farm where she has about a dozen pet horses and an at-home recording studio in her basement.

Discover how she's has achieved 100% schedule freedom through asynchronous remote work and leveraging Fiverr's freelance marketplace to generate multiple 6-figures.

Takeaways:

What a day in the life of a Voice Over Artist looks like
Types of gigs Voice Over Actors are typically hired for
Ways you can monetize your voice and the tech required to be successful

Links:

Get a discount on your first Fiverr order
Hire Nicole on Fiverr (Voice Over Artist)
Hire Sam on Fiverr (Podcast Consulting)
Gain skills with a Fiverr Learn Course

Sponsored by: SafetyWing Travel Insurance

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Travel Horror Stories? We've Had Many!

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0800

Just when we thought that everything that could possibly go wrong while traveling was behind us, I tested positive for COVID.

During our first three weeks in Central America we've been:

robbed by locals
stung by stingrays
separated from our luggage
false advertised to by Airbnb

Hear what happened, how we're dealing and ways you can choose to respond to inevitible setbacks in your daily life.

Sponsored by: SafetyWing Travel Insurance

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She's No Starving Artist: Meg O'Hara

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0800

Meg O'Hara is no starving artist.

She's a landscape painter based in Whistler, Canada, whose paintings currently range from to $5-$20k per piece. For other artists though, she says this is still child's play.

Understand the economics of art and important considerations for selling higher ticket items when it comes to perceived value and attracting higher net worth clients.

Takeaways:

Why entrepreneurs have a tendency to lower our prices and race to the bottom
Selling high ticket art piece and attracting higher network clients
Diversifying your revenue streams as an artist (mix of active and passive)
How to pitch and secure mentors who will give you their time and free advice

Sponsored by: SafetyWing Travel Insurance

About the show:

Sam Laliberte - Entrepreneur, Digital Nomad and Freedom Seeker, hosts the Freedom Lifestyle Podcast as an effort to make alternative living, less alternative. Her guests push the boundaries of what it means to live a life that’s courageously authentic and on your own terms. Topics like remote work, passive income, financial freedom, gig economy, lifestyle business, van life, entrepreneurship, minimalism, consciousness, and more! Get exposed to and learn from the various ways to create your dream life and finally unlock the lifestyle you know you deserve.

Freedom Seekers Pushing the Boundaries [Season 5 Trailer]

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 03:00:00 -0800

Season 5 features Freedom Seekers who've unlocked a lifestyle that allows them to live flexibly and on their own terms. They're pushing the boundaries of what it means to live a life that's courageously authentic and reflects their version of being free.

About the show:

Why I Paused My Podcast For A Year :(

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0800

I had to be honest with myself ⁠— am I committed to creating a life that reflects my own beliefs and values or am I following a path that's being created for me?

It's really difficult to not be influenced and when the pandemic changed public opinion about everything I stood for, an identify crisis ensued and I lost my voice.

This long overdue episode shares why I paused my podcast for an entire year, how I leveraged this time and what I think freedom seekers now need in a post-covid world.

About this show:

Freedom is achieved by creating a life that reflects your individual beliefs and desires whether or not they align with the norms and expectations you’re exposed to. It’s when you give yourself permission to be truly yourself, because no one can give you that power but you.

Sam Laliberte - entrepreneur, digital nomad and freedom seeker, hosts the Freedom Lifestyle Podcast as an effort to make alternative living, less alternative. Her guests push the boundaries of what it means to live a life that’s courageously authentic and on your own terms.

Topics like remote work, passive income, financial freedom, gig economy, lifestyle business, van life, entrepreneurship, minimalism, consciousness, and more!

Get exposed to and learn from the various ways to create your dream life and finally unlock the lifestyle you know you deserve.

Getting Engaged and Buying a House During Covid

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 05:00:00 -0700

Buying a house doesn't mean giving up your freedom and we're going to prove it.

During Covid I got engaged and bought my first house. I had dreamt up these milestones millions of times throughout my life and never did I expect them to occur during a pandemic. It was a serious case of expectations versus reality.

I invited my new fiancé onto this episode to share:

how we got a mortgage despite both being self-employed
our process for aligning on our dream house together
why we're moving to a small town with <20k people (Squamish, BC)
whether my fiancé believes in soulmates 🤣

Additional Links:

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About the show:

✨ Freedom Lifestyle is an online community and podcast series that empowers the movement towards flexible work. Sam Laliberte interviews remote workers, digital nomads and self-employed people who've pursued a lifestyle that allows them to work from anywhere. Sam discovers their version of the Freedom Lifestyle, learn how they got there and reflect on the impact its had. ✨

How to Make a Full-Time Income on Fiverr

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 05:00:00 -0700

Damiano is going to make $250,000 on Fiverr this year.

In just 3 years, Damiano transformed his freelance gigs on Fiverr into a full-time business which employs 35 remote workers. Damiano is the founder and CEO of Startup Slang, an eCommerce agency that was born out of Fiverr in 2017.

In this episode, you'll learn:

How to get your first sale and client on Fiverr
How to get ranked higher on Fiverr and get more business
How to create 5-figure monthly income through freelance
Mistakes to avoid when getting started freelancing on Fiverr
Pricing your Fiverr gigs and creating in-demand offers

Additional Links:

Hire Damiano - Learn to work online and sell on Fiverr
Fiverr Learn - Upskill with affordable, on-demand courses
Book Sam - $30 for 30 minute brainstorm video call
Get Resources for Freedom Seekers
Join the Freedom Lifestyle community
Follow Sam

About the show:

How to Become a Remote Freelancer

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 05:00:00 -0700

Want to work online as a location independent freelancer? I got you!

This solo episode shares my proven template for launching a freelance career, remotely. Work from home or live like a Digital Nomad - this episode contains zero fluff.

Takeaways include:

how to identify skills you could monetize as a freelancer
how to pitch business owners about your freelance services
how to price your freelance services and make freelance lucrative
pro tips for identifying in-demand services and upskilling

Additional Links:

Fiverr Learn - Upskill with affordable, on-demand courses
Book Sam - $30 for 30 minute brainstorm video call
Get Resources for Freedom Seekers
Join the Freedom Lifestyle community
Follow Sam

About the show:

Girlbosses of Toronto Part 2

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 06:00:00 -0700

Freedom Seekers from past seasons return to the show to provide an update on their business and freedom journey.

Discover how their mindsets and entrepreneurial identities have changed over the last 2-3 years.

In this episode you'll hear from 7 familiar voices:

About the show:

How to Get Paid to Give Advice

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 13:00:00 -0700

No you can't pick my brain.

Discover how to get paid to give advice and stop doing work for free. While it can be uncomfortable - and some people might even judge you - most people will respect you for knowing the value of your own time. #PayMe

Additional Links:

You Can Book Me - charge for your meetings
Clarity - join database of paid experts
Currnt - paid focus groups and advisory panels
Podia - create an online course
Get Resources for Freedom Seekers
Join the Freedom Lifestyle community
Follow Sam

About the show:

Digital Nomads in Quarantine

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 05:00:00 -0700

How are Digital Nomads responding to life in quarantine?

As a Digital Nomad, this pandemic has been an aggressive change of plans. As we collectively slow down and stay put this year, will we like it?

What is the future of travel for seasoned Digital Nomads? In this episode I interview two long term nomads - Saurav Arya (Indian Digital Nomad) and Samantha Elisabeth (Co-Owner of Female Digital Nomads) to find out how they're coping during quarantine and the impact it's already had.

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3 Times I was Rejected but Did it Anyway

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 05:00:00 -0700

Rejection is an opportunity for redirection.

Every time you practice your resiliency skills it creates a compounding effect. The next time you’re faced with a setback, you’re quicker to respond with a solution and move forward.

Here are three stories where rejection and not getting what I wanted was actually a wonderful stroke of luck 🍀

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Rhama Dashuri: How to Manifest Like a MF

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 05:00:00 -0700

Rhama Dashuri is a spiritual business coach, badass mom, serial entrepreneur and queen of vibes. Her “f the rules”, rebellious approach to achieving true freedom had me captivated when I first heard he speak at the Envision Festival.

In this episode Rhama shares:

The role self love plays in access creativity and innovation in entrepreneurship
How to use what makes us different to our advantage (shadow work)
Her approach to manifesting speaking opportunities and wealth
Launching her coaching business and the process of raising her prices
Naming limiting beliefs and how to manifest like a MF!

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#PodcastBlackout: Unlearning for White People

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 05:00:00 -0700

In lieu of this week's interview episode, I'm proudly participating in #PodcastBlackout to protest the murder of George Floyd, police brutality, racism, injustice, and inequality.

I've spent the last few days going back and forth about what I "SHOULD" post this week and what type of episode I "SHOULD" create.

This concern about doing the "right thing" and awareness of my own image is one of the core issues of performative activism. It's ineffective and unsustainable.

In my effort to transition from "not racist" to "anti-racist" I'm focusing on what I CAN do to contribute, as a white person and ally, and making it less about how I'll be perceived if I make mistakes along the way.

Instead of spending this week learning about flexible work, I hope you’ll take the time to educate yourself and identify what you can uniquely contribute to the #BlackLivesMatter movement. This episode contains 6 actions I'm taking and resources I'm leveraging this week to help unlearn and become a better ally to the Black community.

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Why I Started and Ended My First Business, Ezzy Lynn

Thu, 28 May 2020 05:00:00 -0700

I started my very first business, Ezzy Lynn, when I was 24 years old. Three years later, my co-founders and I decided to call it quits and I finally feel okay to talk about it.

When you end a business you lose a part of your identity. It's so easy and normal to feel shame and hopelessness. You wonder if you'll ever be an entrepreneur again.

In this episode I share my story of starting and ending my first business, along with the most powerful lessons that shaped my current freedom lifestyle.

quitting my job to become an entrepreneur
launching the business at a music festival
partnering with the World Wildlife Fund 🐼
pros and cons of bringing on co-founders
why we ended the business after 3 years

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Nomadic Matt: Travel Blogging Full Time and Post Covid-19 Predictions

Thu, 21 May 2020 05:00:00 -0700

Nomadic Matt is a full-time travel blogger and digital nomad who has traveled to more than 100 countries in 10 years.

Matt's New York Times Bestselling book, "How to Travel the World on $50 a Day", helps people travel more often, for less money.

Nomadic Matt (Matt Kepnes) was interviewed on the Freedom Lifestyle Podcast about:

How to monetize a blog in 2020
How the travel industry is impacted by Covid-19
Future of travel predictions post Covid
Sustainable travel as a Digital Nomad
Tradeoffs of living nomadically

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Designing a Goal Setting Weekend with Your Partner

Sun, 12 Jan 2020 16:00:00 -0800

A few weeks ago, my partner and I carved out two full days to reflect, align and design our 2020 vision and beyond. We set personal, professional and relationship goals.

We laughed, argued, got uncomfortable and manifested clarity. We ended the weekend with a vision we felt aligned on and in this podcast episode share the template for success that worked for us.

I hope you don’t follow it perfectly. I hope hearing our experience is the inspiration and motivation you need to carve out the time and design an agenda on your “own terms” 😉.

Grab your lover, business bestie or make it all about you.

In this episode Sam and Jared discuss:

Designing the agenda for a goal setting weekend
Collecting an inventory of your 2019 wins
Reflecting on key learnings from previous year
Aligning on personal and relationship values
Setting mantras for the new year
Creating your 2020 intentions using 90 day sprints

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Scaling Your Podcast with Edwin Frondozo

Thu, 12 Dec 2019 04:00:00 -0800

Launching a podcast is one thing, scaling a podcast is another. Today’s guest is an expert at growing podcasts by creating systems, building repeatable processes and outsourcing work through virtual assistants.

Edwin Frondozo is a podcast host, startup founder, freelance consultant and family man. He’s able to produce weekly, award winning podcast episodes while only being involved with parts of the production that he enjoys.

“The only thing I can’t outsource is my voice”.

In this episode, Sam and Edwin discuss:

scaling podcast production through systems and outsourcing
repurposing podcast content into multiple forms of content marketing
how to hire a virtual assistant
how to become a great podcast interviewer

If you haven’t launched your show yet, start with Launch a Podcast on a Budget. If you’re ready to scale though, Edwin created an online course just for you.

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About the show:

✨ Freedom Lifestyle represents the movement towards freedom in life and work. We interview entrepreneurial people who've created a lifestyle of independence, that's on their own terms. We discover their version of the Freedom Lifestyle, learn how they got there and reflect on the impact its had. ✨

People Who Podcast: Mandy Balak

Sun, 10 Nov 2019 04:00:00 -0800

Mandy Balak is the host of the Ace Talks Podcast but like most podcasters I know, her show is just one of many amazing offerings she's created for her community.

As the Founder and CEO of Ace, Mandy is a great example of someone who launched a podcast as an extension of her existing brand. She already had customers and a community to market the show to and an established business that could benefit.

In this episode, Mandy shared:

The impact her podcast had on Ace and her personal brand
The obstacles her had to overcome to launch a podcast
The first podcast she listened to
What makes a good podcast

Ready to launch your own show?

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Selling Online Courses with @DigitalNomadGirl

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 14:00:00 -0700

The travel bug is not a myth, folks! After returning from 4 months of backpacking, I was dead set on making this more than a one-time thing. I wanted to be a full-time digital nomad.

I'm sure you've been there. Scanning the world map, admiring your passport stamps and bookmarking Lonely Planet destinations.

With so much to see, the time to start feels like yesterday 😟

These desires drew me to today's podcast guest. Louise Croft (@digitalnomadgirl) has been working remotely and traveling the world for more than 5 years as a YouTuber and full-time teacher on Udemy!

I actually found her courses when looking for support in launching my own course - which btw went live this week! 😉

I instantly loved Louise and her approach to living FREE.

In this episode, Louise shared:

How she quit her job and transferred her skills for online work
What her life on the road looks like day to day
The sacrifices she's made to pursue this lifestyle
Tips for launching an online course of your own!

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The First Year Of Freelance

Sun, 28 Jul 2019 11:47:48 -0700

The first year of freelance is sure to provide highs, lows and tons of learnings. In this episode, hear from two self-employed freelancers who transitioned to freelance in the last 12 months.

In this episode we discuss:

~ Quoting your first freelance gig

~ Leveraging social media to find freelance clients

~ Building a personal brand for self-employment

~ Creating your dream job

~ Lessons learned from the first year of freelance

This episode features:

1. Kyla Clarke who was laid off three times in a row by three different companies before she decided she had enough and started freelancing full-time.

✨Download Kyla’s Mindset Makeover ✨

2. Christine Lieu who gave up climbing the corporate ladder to climb mountains around the world and build her freelance business from anywhere.

✨ Work with Christine ✨

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30 Things I Learned Before Turning 30

Sat, 06 Jul 2019 13:18:20 -0700

You know what birthdays can be like. Maybe you're someone who makes their own cake or perhaps you have a history of pulling a Rachel Green.

Turning 30 for me feels somewhere in the middle 🥳

This fall, I'll be sliding into a new decade which has triggered a number of expectations and unwanted introspection. Maybe you can relate?

2019 has been my year of journals 📚

With all this self/society imposed personal evaluation, I was inspired to create something others could benefit from.

In 29 years + 10 months of life, I've learned a thing or two.

The biggest one? Aging is actually a privilege.

Not everyone gets the gift of turning 30. I'm gonna try it own it along with the 29 other lessons I've learned since 1989 💣

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Digital Nomad Jobs You Could Start Tomorrow

Sat, 22 Jun 2019 07:51:22 -0700

Working online as a location independent, digital nomad is easier than you think.

I used to think that luck was what it took. That these experiences were limited to contest winners and the rich and famous. The Digital Nomad has proved me wrong.

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Turns out contests like "best job in the world" were the spark for an entire movement. Enter the Digital Nomad.

These location independent folks have cracked the code. They work online which means they #WorkFromAnywhere 🤙

They didn't win a contest. They didn't get lucky.

They decided what life they wanted and shifted their actions to reflect that.

I learned it's easier than you think. I dedicated 2018 to making this shift and now wifi, a Macbook and Yeti mic is all I need.

Let this episode be a spark for YOU. Here are 8 Digital Nomad Jobs you could literally start tomorrow.

In this solo episode we explore:

~ easy ways to start working online

~ digital nomad jobs

~ non-technical gigs that can be done remote

~ resources to leverage to become a digital nomad

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Daily Rituals You Can Do Anywhere

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 07:21:52 -0700

When you work flexibly you get to make a lot of important decisions and your daily rituals are done from anywhere. Gone are the days of being told when to set your alarm, "fitting in work outs" and lunching at noon sharp. See ya! ✌️

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In this solo episode we explore:

~ self-care rituals
~ creating a morning routine
~ lifestyle hacks
~ how to optimize your day
~ productivity for the self-employed

With all this freedom, some of us will THRIVE. We'll be self-disciplined and take on the challenge of optimizing AM to PM. Others will catch themselves watching Netflix in the middle of the day because technically, we can. This was me.

When you have the freedom lifestyle, time is currency.
How will you spend it? What are your daily rituals?

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The Business Of Remote Work

Wed, 29 May 2019 17:28:01 -0700

We've started to expand the scope of Freedom Lifestyle because not everyone wants to be an entrepreneur or freelancer and that's totally ok! Maybe you just want remote work?

In this episode we explore:

~ personality traits that make for a successful remote worker
~ how remote work impacts employee happiness and productivity
~ ways your can find a remote job

In this episode I had such a great time chatting with Liam Martin who has been empowering the remote work movement while also walking the talk himself.

Liam employs 100 workers in 28 countries around the world as the co-founder and CMO of Time Doctor and Staff - two tools that help manage the productivity of remote employees.

Most recently Liam launched Running Remote which is the largest conference on remote work that’s held in Bali each year ☀️

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Travel More Babe Ft. The Girls Trip

Sat, 11 May 2019 16:26:22 -0700

The two new convos I’m sharing with you today are geared towards women looking to take themselves on a well deserved vacation! 💁‍♀️🌎

If we're already following each other on Instagram, you may have seen that I accepted a dream job working for Toronto's new travel startup, The Girls Trip.

You can come too! 👉 Enjoy $100 off any trip with code FREEDOMLIFESTYLE.

In this episode we explore:

~ the rise of solo travel amongst women
~ barriers women face to travel
~ the business of group travel
~ what a typical curated itinerary looks like
~ sneak peek at unreleased destinations

As their Manager of Vibes #coolestjobtitleever, I'll be traveling to bucket-list destinations (think: Bali, Morocco and African Safaris 🦁) with groups of women. So cool!

Before the company embarked on their first trip, I had the chance to chat with one of their Co-Founders, Huda Alvi.

Join a trip ~ thegirlstrip.ca
Follow Huda ~ www.instagram.com/hudaalvi/
Follow Jessie ~ www.instagram.com/jessiearora/
Follow Sam ~ instagram.com/slaliberteee/

Get Resources for Freedom Seekers ~ https://mailchi.mp/0de529d7f063/whatsyourfree
Join the Freedom Lifestyle community ~ www.facebook.com/groups/WhatsYourFree/

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What Laptop Lifestyles Are Missing Ft. SafetyWing

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 19:36:00 -0700

The two convos I’m sharing with you today are really beneficial for anyone pursuing a laptop lifestyle or wanting to work while traveling long-term.

As a newbie digital nomad, there’s only so much life experience I can share ... and sometimes you need to call in the experts.

First I interviewed Sondre Rasch. He's originally from Norway and moved to San Francisco when his company, SafetyWing got into Y Combinator 🔥

His team is taking on the #BHAG of creating a global safety net for digital nomads, freelancers and entrepreneurs.

Why? Because working for yourself is already hard AF. Not to mention the lack of health benefits, income stabilization and employment insurance.

I needed to learn more though. Who are these seasoned digital nomads leveraging the security of SafetyWing while globetrotting with their Macbooks?

So, next I interviewed Bauke Vreeswijk. He's originally from the Netherlands (we international, friends) but has been living nomadically and working online for the last 5 years!

We discuss his evolution to becoming a digital nomad and how affiliate marketing empowered him to become full-time free.

Links:

Sign up for SafetyWing

Connect with Sondre

Connect with Bauke

Join the Freedom Lifestyle community

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Destination Everywhere: Planning a Trip Around the World

Tue, 05 Mar 2019 15:36:48 -0800

“I haven't been everywhere, but it's on my list.” ― Susan Sontag

Today we meet Andy. The world traveler I met in Medellin, Colombia during my week enrolled in Spanish school * muy necesario *

Over lunch one afternoon, Andy and I chatted and I realized he has SUCH an interesting story - he was nine months into his one year trip around the world and was about to release a book he wrote on his learnings and most memorable encounters. #RTWtrip

In this episode we explore:

Wrapping up your life for extended travel
setting travel intentions
Creating an itinerary
Lost Andy’s formula for mixing up travel experiences
Easy ways to save money while traveling

Links:

About the show:

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My Digital Nomad Transition [Solo Episode]

Thu, 07 Feb 2019 10:04:00 -0800

10 cities, 32 nights , 2 countries and my first podcast episode! Transitioning to working while abroad is just a tad more challenging than freelancing from my Grandma’s.

In this episode I share:

The best purchases I made for this trip
The top apps / tools I’m utilizing most while traveling
Interesting ways you can make money while traveling or simply how to do it on a dime
Things I’m missing most from back home

Have a friend that’s transitioning to nomad life? Fwd this ep their way. Everyone benefits from a “been there too” cheat sheet!

Products mentioned:

Follow me on IG * I follow back 🙄 * for visual updates on my Digital Nomad transition.

About the show:

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How To Freelance Your Freedom

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 14:08:05 -0800

Freelancing is one of the fastest and most affordable ways to begin working as your own boss… and often, from your own home (or fav co-working space).

A freelancer is someone who is self-employed and not necessarily committed to a particular employer long-term. They typically offer service based work to other businesses either by sourcing clients independently or by using third party resources like Fiverr.

In this episode we demystify:

How to find and qualify freelance clients
Practical advice for pricing your freelance services
Saying no to freelance work that’s not a fit
Finding your ideal freelance client
Fear of rejection and getting turned down as a freelancer
Scaling your freelance business
Abundance mindset as a freelancer

Guests include:

Katy, the Copywriter helps entrepreneurs and freelancers get more leads, more sales and more money by showing them how to write awesome sales copy, that actually sounds “like you”. Katy’s journey to freedom through freelance is super interesting as it all started when she moved across the globe for her partner’s work. Discover how she approached launching a freelance career in a city she knew no one!
Jasmine Williams is an award-winning writer who branded herself as a freelance social media and content consultant. Jasmine has almost always freelanced on the side but recently quit her full-time work to pursue freelance as a career. Learn how she made the transition and how she's scaling her services in 2019.

About the show:

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Self-Care For Freedom Seekers

Wed, 19 Dec 2018 22:25:54 -0800

While it’s tempting to whip out a spreadsheet and forecast the hustle, can we challenge ourselves to think longer-term? Sustaining a freedom lifestyle requires some introspection and it starts with you.

.Topics include:

Self-care rituals while traveling
Journal prompts to reflect on your day
Hobbies and non-outcome based activities
The commercialization of self-care
Context switching and its impact on your energy levels
Sustainable self-care

Guests include:

Alexa Meyer is the Founder and CEO of Orchid - a mental health startup that’s creating a gym for your mind. Alexa hosts Mental Health Pop Ups across North America and is on a mission to help reduce the friction involved with trying out therapy.
Kayley Reed is the Host and Producer of the Self-Care Sunday podcast, a series of interviews and personal reflections around mental health, entrepreneurship, social media, and self-care. Kayley launched this series after a three year stint in non-stop startup grind, previously running a retail brand that was helping break the stigma of mental health through fashion.

Work From Anywhere

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 19:35:25 -0800

62% of remote workers chose to work remotely so they could have the freedom and flexibility to work from anywhere they want. They’re working from home, from cafes, from coworking spaces, and even remote countries!

In this episode you'll hear about one of the OG companies empowering this movement ~ Remote Year. [use this link for $300 off one of their trips 😉]

Emily Moyer is the Head of Brand and Content at Remote Year, serving this innovative company since its early days. We discuss the company's mission, the people they're attracting and her personal experience with travel.
Maggie Fogg spent 1 year traveling 20 countries with Remote Year as a freelancing digital nomad. Learn about her experience in this new episode.

In this episode, we explore:

Characteristics of remote workers
The types of work you can take remote
Employer attitudes towards remote work
How to pitch your boss on taking your job remote
The concept of slow travel
Creating a routine as a digital nomad
What you can expect from the remote year program

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Couples Who Nomad

Thu, 22 Nov 2018 09:06:30 -0800

In this episode you'll hear stories of other couples who experienced the nomad lifestyle together, traveling from destination to destination with no fixed address.

At the time of launching Freedom Lifestyle I was still in a 9-5 mindset, discouraged that I wasn't "working". My boyfriend told me to look at this as an opportunity to take a wild adventure and so the preparation of transitioning to a digital nomad couple ensued.

He quit his job, I built a roster of freelance clients and in Jan 2019 we'll embark on an extended travel adventure across South America. Before we go all in though, we thought "hey, let's make this into a podcast".

Links:

Crowdfunding Your Freedom

Wed, 07 Nov 2018 20:35:42 -0800

In November 2018, I took the plunge and launched my first ever Kickstarter campaign. Before I took the leap, I sat down with other entrepreneurs who crowdfunded their freedom in hopes of sorting out what it takes to be successful.

In this episode you'll hear the story of a Kickstarter campaign that surpassed its goal and one that missed the mark and had all their pledges returned (yeah, that's a thing).

We discussed:

how to hack the Kickstarter algorithm
pitching press your crowdfunding campaign
rallying friends and family to pledge
what's important on launch day
how to crowdfund in 48 hoursV

Links:

Follow BVOY & Co.
Follow Stephania on Instagram
Follow Sam
Visit House of Anesi
Visit BVOY & Co.
Attend a Freedom Lifestyle Event

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Freedom Lifestyle represents the movement towards freedom in life and work. We interview entrepreneurial people who've created a lifestyle of independence, that's on their own terms. We discover their version of the Freedom Lifestyle, learn how they got there and reflect on the impact its had.

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Live Podcast Taping: Part Two

Wed, 24 Oct 2018 20:17:56 -0700

If you were there, you know we laughed a lot. If you missed it, get ready to giggle.

In this episode you'll hear my favourite moments from our live interview recordings with Josh Walters ~ Co-Founder of the Feedback App and 30 under 30 leader in sustainability PLUS Kate Taylor ~ Part-Time Wanderluster & Growth Strategist with The Girls Trip.

✨ This episode was sponsored by WeWork - make a life, not just a living.

I also partnered with The Girls Trip who is making bucket-list travel destinations more accessible to women. Use code "freedomlifestyle" for a discount on your first trip! ✨

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Links:

Visit The Girls Trip - thegirlstrip.ca
Follow Sam - www.instagram.com/slaliberteee/
Follow Josh - www.instagram.com/joshwalters3/
Follow Kate - www.instagram.com/ktetylr/
Attend a Freedom Lifestyle Event - www.whatsyourfree.com/tour
Download Feedback App - www.feedbackapp.ca/

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✨ Freedom Lifestyle represents the movement towards freedom in life and work. We interview entrepreneurial people who've created a lifestyle of independence, that's on their own terms. We discover their version of the Freedom Lifestyle, learn how they got there and reflect on the impact its had ✨

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Live Podcast Taping: Part One

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 19:09:18 -0700

Kicking off Season 3 with an episode over 100 people have already heard. This recording is from the live podcast taping I hosted July 2018 at WeWork in Toronto.

Part 1 of this special evening featured mini interviews on-stage with Victoria Hui (Full-Time Blogger + Instagram Influencer ) and Meghan Kraft (Fashion Designer and Freelance Creative). Just listening to the recording will make you feel like you were right there with them - giggles from the audience and all!

Victoria and I dug into the Influencer Marketing industry:

Her journey to 88k followers while being an early adopter of blogging
Transitioning from a side hustle to being a full-time blogger and influencer
How much money she and others are making from influencer marketing
Factors to consider when pricing a sponsored post (see Hashtag Paid)
Dream collaborations and her favourite brand partnerships to date
Her tips for taking a great photo!

My conversation with Victoria was sponsored by Hashtag Paid - the world's leading influencer marketing solution.

Meghan and I explore for career story:

Her decision to permanently delay medical school for entrepreneurship
The evolution of her "freedom lifestyle" definition
How to leverage your natural gifts and design your career
Self-promotion and effectively utilizing your personal brand
Pricing yourself as a freelancer
Finding work in the gig economy

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Links:

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Follow Victoria
Follow Meghan
Attend a Freedom Lifestyle Event
Join the Freedom Lifestyle Community

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About the show:

Season 3 Is Coming... Why The Wait?!

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 14:27:54 -0700

I've been taking my sweet time releasing Season 3.. actually, it's been three months! In this episode I share what's been the holding me back from podcasting and some of the learnings that came with it.

You'll hear about the week I spent at Burning Man and what it's been like going into business with my boyfriend.

Also, I give a sneak peek at what you can expect from Season 3 - and when you can expect it.

Enjoy!

❤️ Sam

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Attend a Freedom Lifestyle Event: www.whatsyourfree.com/tour
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~ Freedom Lifestyle represents the movement towards freedom in life and work. We interview entrepreneurial people who've created a lifestyle of independence, that's on their own terms. We discover their version of the Freedom Lifestyle, learn how they got there and reflect on the impact its had.

My Freedom Lifestyle Story

Wed, 04 Jul 2018 20:11:22 -0700

It's been one year (and ~20 podcast episodes) since I quit my 9 to 5 job. I'm wrapping up season two and it's time to share my story.

I met Jared summer ’16 and we’ve spent most of our relationship in a LDR. After pushing each other to create freedom through entrepreneurship, we’ve stayed together while traveling and working wherever and whenever.

So, I flipped the script and let him interview me for this one!

In this episode, Sam and Jared discuss:

the how and why behind freedom lifestyle
starting a business you’ll want to run
millennial culture and lifestyle design
freelancing vs entrepreneurship
minimalism and saving money
what’s next for the freedom lifestyle

Links:

About the show:

The Secret Behind The Stigma w Dayna Langois

Wed, 27 Jun 2018 20:31:17 -0700

Dayna Langlois believes she's discovered the secret to living an authentic freedom lifestyle. The catch? It's controversial.

Dayna did everything right. She went to university, got a high paying job and starting to buy all the things. The financial freedom she was working for was evident by the things around her but she wasn't making the memories or collecting the experiences she had imagined. So, when Dayna was suddenly fired from her corporate sales job she took it as an opportunity to create her version of free.

What started as a journey to become Instagram famous, quickly became the pursuit of truth. Dayna is now debunking the myths and stigmas associated with making money online and gets real about the secret to how many women are finding success.

In this episode, Sam and Dayna discuss:

Getting fired from corporate
Creating brand partnerships as an influencer
How multi-level marketing works
Stigmas associated with multi-level marketing
Why women don't talk about money / their income

Links:

I've Never Been Employable ~ Lindsay Johnson

Thu, 21 Jun 2018 05:41:20 -0700

Lindsay Johnson used to be an asshole - her words I swear!

It wasn’t that long ago that Lindsay realized she wasn’t working on anything even remotely close to what she actually wanted to do; her lifestyle reflected that. Lindsay made a series of life pivots including a divorce, a cross country move and the launch of a new business.
Now Lindsay is the Founder of The Radical Connector where she offers various coaching services for first time entrepreneurs.

In this episode, Sam and Lindsay discuss:

Career stepping stones prior to launching a business
Knowing your worth and pricing your services accordingly
Success planning and setting goals
Pivoting your business and evolving as an entrepreneur
How to avoid assholes!

LINKS:

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Attend a Freedom Lifestyle Event

Join the Freedom Lifestyle Community

Expert Side Hustler w Istiana Bestari

Thu, 14 Jun 2018 07:54:18 -0700

Istiana Bestari has never had a “9-5”. She’s a self-proclaimed expert side hustler and found the freedom lifestyle right out of university.

Istiana’s a travel vlogger, YouTuber, singer/songwriter and full-time videographer/photographer under her business Lilac Media Group. “When things get crazy and busy, I remind myself that I chose this and I control everything I'm doing to be able to travel lots, create my own schedule and do the things I've always wanted to do."

In this episode, Sam and Istiana discuss:

the early days of launching a YouTube channel
pitching brands as a content creator
pursuing a dream career in the music industry
challenges of the traditional “9-5”
balancing multiple revenue streams
running a business with your boyfriend

Links:

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About the show:

Freedom Lifestyle represents the movement towards freedom in life and work. We interview entrepreneurial people who've created a lifestyle of independence, that's on their own terms. We discover their version of the Freedom Lifestyle, learn how they got there and reflect on the impact its had.

Boy Bye with Cate Gennaro

Thu, 07 Jun 2018 06:02:23 -0700

Cate Gennaro advocates for freedom post-break-up hashtag boybye. She’s the author of "The Happy Break-up" - an Amazon Best-Selling book aimed at empowering women to regain their self-confidence and self-esteem after a break up.

Cate spent more than 10 years working in the television industry and after it lost its charm and she went through a break up herself, Cate decided to make drastic life and career changes. She is now on the path to becoming a Registered Psychotherapist and is already thinking about her second book.

In this episode, Sam and Cate discuss:

What it’s like to work in the television industry
What steps Cate took her transition to a new career
How her book helps women going through a break up
The process of creating and publishing a book
Who the Happy Break-up is about!

Links:

Follow Cate
Purchase the Happy Break-Up
Follow Sam
Join the Freedom Lifestyle Community
Attend a Freedom Lifestyle Event

Meet The Girlbosses Of Toronto

Wed, 30 May 2018 11:16:55 -0700

Today were’ spicing things up. You’re not just meeting one fabulous Girlboss, you’re actually going to meet eight. I interviewed all of these women back to back live at the #Girlboss Toronto 4.0 meetup at Make Lemonade.

Their stories are short and sweet and will totally leave you wanting more. Each of them lead totally different businesses with totally different lifestyles. All of these ladies though know their definition of free and are working for it everyday.

Facebook groups like #Girlboss Toronto or mine for Freedom Lifestyle are incredible ways to connect with other women who can help you achieve your version of free.

In this episode, Sam interviews:

1) Claire McCallum

Brand Strategist + Designer

2) Roberta Lindal

Founder KONSNT and La Petite Écolière

3) Alicia Wood

Founder of Camp Fuel

4) Prayalini Sathanantham

Founder of Pri.Made.Events

5) Anne Flamant

Founder of D&D Strategy

6) Hailey Loftus

Founder of Hailey Jane

7) Nicki Iskander

Founder of Nicki RMT

8) Christina Paruag

Founder/Editor at FemEvolve

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Links:

About the show:

Landing & Leaving Your Dream Job w Ainsley Moir

Wed, 23 May 2018 15:16:26 -0700

Ainsley Moir has always wanted to make an impact. Growing up she dreamed about working for global companies like Coca-Cola where she could use her marketing skills to shape the world’s biggest brands. So, she did.

She spent a decade in corporate life before awakening to the fact that if she was working this hard to grow someone else’s brand, why can’t she just apply that energy to a business of her own. She tested a few different side hustles before picking one and taking the plunge to full-time free.

Ainsley gets real about that transition - how she totally freaked out just weeks before quitting and the types of conversations she had to have with herself to make sure she did it anyway.

In this episode, Sam and Ainsley discuss:

How early mentors helped Ainsley land dream jobs
The disconnect she felt working in Consumer Packaged Goods
Various side hustles Ainsley tested on evenings and weekends
How content marketing is helping her land clients
The critical role branding plays in growing a business

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Links:

Epic partner alert ~ Fiverr.com is the world's largest online marketplace for freelance services, beginning at just $5 per job. Their model is geniusly simple and the innovators behind this awesome brand are coming to Toronto on June 5th to host a free event.

Yes, we're all invited!

Make That Money Honey w Lisa Zamparo ~ Wellthy Girl

Thu, 17 May 2018 05:40:00 -0700

When Lisa Zamparo was a kid she dreamed of working on Bay street and making six figures by the age of 30. So, that’s what she did.

Lisa got her CPA designation, a job at a big accounting firm and began to climb that corporate ladder. She had the financial success but it wasn’t what she expected. She didn’t feel happy. She was living for the weekend and felt disconnected from the freedom she valued.

So, on her honeymoon of all places, Lisa and her very newlywed husband took a three hour hike and planned how she would quit her job and become an entrepreneur.

In this episode, Sam and Lisa discuss:

Entrepreneurial experiences in your youth
The future of work and creating a career for yourself
Being okay with failure and rejection as an entrepreneur
Financial planning and what many startups get wrong
Personal finance and the power of compound interest

Links:

Follow Lisa
Visit the Wealthy Girl
Follow Sam
Join the Freedom Lifestyle Community

It Started With a Blog w Reese Evans of Yes Supply

Thu, 10 May 2018 07:53:11 -0700

What would you ask for if you knew the answer was going to be yes? That’s the mindset Reese Evans began to adopt when she first launched Yes Supply in 2015. She’s since turned a blog empowering women to realize their dreams, into a full blown collective.

Reese is living and breathing the life she knew she always deserved but didn’t know how to get. She’s now a Master Life and Success Coach where she helps women live their purpose using her expertise in NLP and EFT (worth the google search). She also speaks all over the world including the legendary #girlboss rally!

Reese has found her version of the freedom lifestyle and bringing women in along way. Discover her journey to YES.

In this episode, Sam and Reese discuss:

Power of manifestation and knowing what you want
The science behind NLP (neuro-linguistic programming)
How positive affirmations can work for you
Tips for gaining control of your time and life
Reese’s story of speaking at #girlboss rally

Links:

Join the Freedom Lifestyle Community

About the show:

Walking Away From Your First Business w Meghan Kraft

Thu, 03 May 2018 05:51:34 -0700

When Meghan Kraft walked away from her romantic relationship, she walked away from a business that defined her early twenties.

Meghan has been a serial entrepreneur since she was 21 and spent five years building her first retail brand with her ex-business partner + long-term boyfriend. She chose happiness and the sacrifices were a package deal.

Discover Meghan’s journey of reinventing herself post-exit, including her legendary trip to India and the decision to try her first “corporate job”.

In this episode, Sam and Meghan discuss:

Why she deferred medical school to pursue entrepreneurship
What it’s like to run a business with your boyfriend
The importance of advocating for yourself and being shameless
Valuable lessons from her community of mentors
How her grandma helped shape her reinvention

Links:

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Visit Chai Atelier

Join the Freedom Lifestyle Community

About the show:

Remote Work & Non-Linear Careers w Shraddha Sekhon

Thu, 26 Apr 2018 06:28:05 -0700

Shraddha has always pursued opportunities that feel right, for right now. She currently works remotely as a digital marketer and previously worked in retail, micro-finance and has experimented with social entrepreneurship.

Shraddha advocates for non-linear career paths and embodies the freedom lifestyle by jumping from one exciting opportunity (and often country) to the next.

In this episode, Sam and Shraddha discuss:

The benefits and drawbacks of non-linear career paths
How you can make remote work, work
Morning rituals when working from home
The importance of crafting your story
How to leverage your personal network

Links:

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About the show:

Flipping The Script w Elle Bulger

Thu, 19 Apr 2018 05:14:45 -0700

As part of a two-woman team, Elle Bulger lives the Freedom Lifestyle while still working for someone else. She’s the Director of Client Success at Pinch Social (the team bringing Social Media Week to Toronto), and has the perks of startup life without the burden of being an entrepreneur.

It hasn’t all been a home run; Elle gets real with her previous roles and the negative impact they had on her mental health. She also shares the charming and oh so inspiring story of how she “flipped the script” and proposed to her boyfriend, now fiancé, in Mexico a few weeks ago.

In this episode, Sam and Elle discuss:

creating the freedom lifestyle while working for someone else
discovering that entrepreneurship isn’t for you
how your job can help or hinder an anxiety disorder
achieving self-care through the freedom lifestyle
tips for using social media to grow you brand or business
what not to do on social media
what it’s like to propose to your boyfriend

Links:

Follow Elle

Visit Pinch Social

About the show:

Living Your Full Potential w Jacqueline Leung

Thu, 12 Apr 2018 05:14:51 -0700

As Jacqueline Leung starting to climb the corporate ladder, she noticed how hard it was to push ideas through years of set processes and red tape. She knew this was preventing her from pursuing her full potential so she quit and focused on building a startup.

Jacqueline is the founder and editor-in-chief of Pressed News, a digital media company that makes the news easy to understand by being concise, speaking like your friend, and giving you context on difficult topics.

We had the opportunity to interview Jacqueline one year into her new Freedom Lifestyle!

In this episode, Sam and Jacqueline discuss:

leaving a job that can’t fulfill your potential
how support networks aid with imposter syndrome
misconceptions of running a startup
self-care rituals for entrepreneurs
advice from her dad!

Links:

Visit Pressed News

Follow Jacqueline

About the show:

Uncapped Opportunity w Diana Ross

Wed, 04 Apr 2018 12:27:23 -0700

It was just nine months ago that Diana Ross embarked on her journey to the freedom lifestyle. After getting married and turning 30, Diana started to think about her future, her values and her personal freedom. She courageously quit her job as the Director of Sales at a fast growing technology company, to design a business and lifestyle that worked for her.

Diana Ross is the founder of Greater Marketing, a full service digital agency in Toronto, Canada. Diana loves to work and jokes about actually working more hours now that she’s living the freedom lifestyle. For Diana though, it’s where, when and how she spends those working hours that matters most. It’s also the untapped potential and opportunity of being an entrepreneur that Diana finds so exciting.

In this episode, Sam and Diana discuss:

optimizing your time as an entrepreneur
the pursuit of self-discovery and personal growth
adjusting a marriage to the freedom lifestyle
building a business around your passion
tracking your finances and making more money than you spend

Links:

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About the show:

Making Lemonade w Rachel Kelly

Wed, 28 Mar 2018 19:37:13 -0700

Rachel Kelly is the queen at turning life’s woes into deliciously memorable lemonade. As the Founder of Make Lemonade, a coworking space for women in Toronto, Rachel is on a mission to help others build community while “getting shit done”. She does this in her new 3000 square foot space that’s thoughtfully designed and totally instagramable.

After spending years freelancing and jumping all over the city to fulfill her various gig work, Rachel wanted to create a permanent space she could call home and invited all of us in to benefit. In this podcast episode, Rachel gets real with the lemons that got her here and the self care that’s keeping her going.

In this episode, Sam and Rachel discuss:

Responding to life's lemons
Setting boundaries as an entrepreneur
How to redefine success
Transitioning to a new identity
Creating community for women

Links:

Follow Make Lemonade

Visit Make Lemonade

Join the Freedom Lifestyle community

Follow Rachel

Follow Sam

About the show:

The Art Of Shamelessness w Sam Laliberte

Mon, 05 Mar 2018 17:21:39 -0800

In this bonus episode of the Freedom Lifestyle podcast series, we salute shamelessness and discuss the importance of conquering our fears of self-promotion.

Putting yourself out there on social media and going public with your entrepreneurial identity is scary. It takes vulnerability and a confidence in the value you’re providing. This episode showcases just how normal those fears are and provides actionable tips for putting your doubts to rest.

Discover The Art of Shamelessness.

Links:

Get Resources for Freedom Seekers

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About the show:

Lifestyle Vs. The Hustle w Kyla Sokoll-Ward

Wed, 17 Jan 2018 13:56:26 -0800

Kyla is an empathetic badass who found freedom for herself by creating it for others. Through online and one-on-one coaching programs, Kyla helps women feel light, sexy and connected. She’s created a business that empowers women and showcases just how easy it is to fall in love with yourself.

Kyla tried working a traditional 9-5, but couldn’t conform to its glaring limitations. She wanted to be free to live the life she knew she deserved. She wasn’t going to let a job prevent that from happening, so she created a business that allows her to live her dream life, on her own terms. Kyla is living the Freedom Lifestyle and loving it.

In this episode, Sam and Kyla discuss:

The limitations of working a traditional 9-5
Kyla’s commitment to happiness and the sacrifices she had to make
How she got her first coaching client and what that felt like
Tips for conquering your fears of promoting yourself on social media
Overcoming your need for validation from others

Links:

Follow Kyla on IG

Visit Kyla’s Website

Join the Freedom Lifestyle Community

Follow Sam

About the show:

Launching at 40 w Carrie Melanson (my mom)

Thu, 04 Jan 2018 09:09:47 -0800

Carrie quit her job, moved to a new city and reinvented herself as an entrepreneur. She did all of this at 40 and I'm blessed to call her my mom; the original girlboss in my life.

As the owner of Chaos Control Home Staging, Carrie leverages her natural talents of organizing and decorating homes to create freedom for herself. For over twenty years, Carrie worked an office job that provided minimal flexibility, while balancing the parenting of two children. When she remarried and had the opportunity to move to a new city, she leveraged the moment to reinvent herself and create her version of free. Carrie's been living the Freedom Lifestyle for ten years and is loving it.

In this episode, Carrie shares:

Her experience working in government for over 20 years
What motivated her to try entrepreneurship
How she booked her first paying customer
Her bootstrapping strategy for growth
Advice for launching a business mid-career
How to support entrepreneurial children

Links:

Learn more about Chaos Control Home Staging
Join the Freedom Lifestyle Community

Get Resources for Freedom Seekers

About the show:

Starting as a Side Hustle w Hannah Kovacs

Wed, 20 Dec 2017 17:13:14 -0800

Hannah Kovacs started HIIT with Hannah as a side hustle while working at a technology startup in Toronto. After a year of building her fitness brand on evenings and weekends, she took the leap and is now living the Freedom Lifestyle full-time.

Freedom Lifestyle represents the movement towards freedom in life and work. We interview entrepreneurial people who've created a lifestyle of independence, that's on their own terms. We discover their version of the Freedom Lifestyle, learn how they got there and reflect on the impact its had.

In this episode, Sam and Hannah discuss:

How personal networks influence your ability to pursue entrepreneurship
Which habits and mindsets are best suited for the Freedom Lifestyle
The process for testing product market fit and why it matters
What it’s like to work by yourself all day
Entrepreneurial communities you can tap into

Links:

Connect with Hannah on Instagram

Visit HIIT with Hannah website

Enrol in Launch a Podcast on a Budget

Join the Freedom Lifestyle community