The Moxie Podcast

When the pandemic left copywriter Samantha Tseng underemployed, she took control of her career. In less than a year, she built a five-figure freelance business with clients from around the world (including Mercedes-Benz). She joins the podcast this week to share how she turned adversity into opportunity. As she tells her story, I know you’ll be as inspired as I was by her maturity, tenacity, and o...

My guest this week may be a peach, but he’d hate to hear you say it. Luke Peach is never afraid to try new things, whether it’s video editing, completing an Ironman Triathlon, or spearfishing off the coast of California. Listen in as we discuss his incredibly varied career and the beauty of designing your own life. Description:  Since he was 15, Luke Peach has been (mostly) successfully making a l...

Whether she’s dying paper with beets and avocado skins or helping a client communicate through beautiful graphic design work, freelance graphic designer Emma Bush is always ready to try something new. In today’s episode, we’ll discuss her commitment to teachability in both work and play. We’ll also discover the dangers of comparison as a designer, how she deals with creative blocks, and the best w...

Introducing The Hectic Podcast! Join host Darryl Kelly, CEO, and Co-Founder of Hectic, every Monday to hear exciting and inspiring conversations with other #freelancers on their journey to becoming unstoppable. You'll also learn from global industry experts and receive tips and insights on starting, running, and growing a freelancing career.

Benvenuto a Hectic Podcast! This week we welcome Felice Della Gatta, an Italian globetrotter and self-taught designer who joins us as Hectic’s Head of Brand and Creative Director. From his start as a high school dropout to his current status as a global, high-demand designer, learn how Felice built his freelancing career through both successes and failures. We’ll also explore the importance of com...

Scott Fultz went from full-time rockstar to a Kinko’s computer department and ultimately to a successful 20-year career as a freelancer and entrepreneur. On this week’s episode, we discuss the reasons he traded a 40-to-50-hour work month for a full-time gig as Hectic’s Head of Engineering. Tune in to hear about his freelancing journey, love of yoga, and advice for starting out on your own. In toda...

Air Force intelligence officer. Certified Sommelier. Design consultant, multi-business co-founder, former freelancer. Today’s guest, Dano Qualls, is all of these and more. Join us as we discuss what has driven him to pursue these ventures and how his unique perspective produces incredible solutions, particularly for freelancers who use Hecticapp.com. In today’s episode, you’ll hear: A taste of Dan...

My guest today is Geoffrey Mina, COO, and Co-Founder at Hecticapp.com. Geoffrey is a 20-year technology entrepreneur and transformational business leader known and respected for seeing through the clutter of the complex to arrive at the most effective and optimal way forward; while inspiring teams to push beyond their limits and consistently perform at levels not thought possible.  In today's...

We over glorify and disproportionately celebrate endings and put little to no focus on beginnings or the process of getting started. Consequently, we become overwhelmed by the idea of success and minimize the journey it took to get there.  This common practice is why doubt destroys more dreams than failure ever could. Hear Hectic CEO and Co-Founder, and Hectic podcast host, Darryl Kelly, discuss d...