Freedom Lifestyle

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; th...

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 desi...

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...

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...

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...

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 Disting...

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 fasc...

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 asp...

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 int...

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...

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 familie...

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...

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) H...

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...

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...

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 Opportunit...

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 consu...

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.  Tak...

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 Takeaway...

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 s...

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 sea...

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 the...

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 m...

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 Aud...

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 wo...