Freelance AF

Ooooh baby, your favourite Freelancers are back with another juicy interview, and this one’s a total Giftii! We’re sitting down with the powerhouse herself, Katie Brooks, founder of Giftii Canada, gifter extraordinaire, and queen of turning “just because” into jaw-dropping wow.  With her hubby by her side, Katie has built a biz that’s all about heart, thoughtfulness, and making people feel like th...

Sizzle, fizzle, poof – burnout strikes again! This week on the Freelance AF Podcast, Sean and Michelle are diving headfirst into the not-so-glam side of hustle life:  burnout.  You know it, you’ve felt it, and let’s be real; half of Canada is feeling it right now (stats don’t lie, honey). But don’t panic; your favourite freelancers have your back!  From spotting the warning signs to building your...

Oh my god, we’re back again! Your favourite Freelancers have returned from their not-a-break break with stories, chaos, and just a little too much caffeine. Sean and Michelle are spilling on what they’ve actually been up to.  Surprise:  it wasn’t relaxing!  Think big projects, family chaos, drinks, road trips, planning apple picking trips, mental health curveballs, and even a few hair updates (som...

Your favourite Freelancers are here with the grand finale of our mini episode series, and this one’s all about a lesson we should’ve mastered in elementary school:  no means no . When a client asks if you can “do it cheaper,” it’s easy to panic.  From our lips to your ears, here’s the truth:  your prices aren’t up for debate.  You set them for a reason, and standing behind them is part of owning y...

Blank brain, empty feed, and zero inspo?  We got you.  This week’s mini is The Emergency Post Kit, aka your lifeline when the content well runs dry. You’re not the only one staring at your grid like it owes you money (trust us, Sean’s a permanent resident here).  But lucky for you, the FAF duo is serving up quick-hit content ideas that’ll snap you out of scroll-staring paralysis. Think bloopers fr...

Your fave Freelancers are back with another snack-sized episode, and this one’s all about Season Proofing!   Yeah, yeah, we hear you.  The sun’s still shining and we’re already talking about the snowy stuff.  But like Michelle says:  if you’re not planning ahead, you’re planning to panic. That means pulling out your old numbers, locking down supplier timelines, and actually getting your marketing...

This week, your favourite Freelancers are dropping the first of four snack-sized episodes…because sometimes you just need a quick hit of business wisdom (bizdom?) without the full meal deal. Today’s topic?  Automation, AKA:  “Let the robots do it so you can stop losing your mind.”   Free up your time and energy for the important stuff, like chasing that next big payday or spiraling about why Netfl...

Your favourite freelancers are back, but only just.  Why?  Because they’ve been living that out of office life, baby!  But now they have thoughts.  (Can’t you smell the smoke?) Sean and Michelle have both returned from vacation, and let’s just say the vibes were immaculate…until reality hit.  Where did the time go?  Why can’t vacation be a full-time job?  And who, exactly, is better at unplugging...

That’s Sean.  That’s Michelle.  And honey, this week we’re flipping the script. Your favourite freelance duo is pressing pause on the biz talk and chatting about their ultimate podcast obsessions.  Because guess what?  Entrepreneurs don’t hustle all the time.  Sometimes we binge like the rest of you. Michelle?  She’s a podcast queen.  Editing photos?  Working in the studio?  Folding laundry like a...

Things are heating up in the Freelance AF studio this week, and not just because we’re talking to the founder of RimJobs and Meat Rub Co.  (Yes, you read that right.  And yes, we giggled too.) We’re joined by the spicy legend himself, Matt Hammond, who dishes on building a bold AF solo business from the ground up, one that’s just as flavour-packed as it is brand-forward.  From cooking memories gro...

Something’s feeling a little off in the Freelance AF studio this week…and spoiler alert, it’s Imposter Syndrome, that shady little voice in your head telling you you’re not good enough (rude!). This week, Sean and Michelle are dragging that sneaky gremlin into the spotlight and calling it out for the lying little liar it is.  From everyday self-doubt to full-blown fraud feelings, your hosts get re...

Hope you're hungry, because this episode is baked to perfection! This week, your fave podcast duo is serving up something extra sweet with Karna Brennan of the oh-so-fabulous Brennan Baking Co.  Karna’s spilling the (brown) sugar on baking the treats people actually crave, sharing family recipes, and finding that cozy, magical joy in homemade pies.  We’re also getting into the juicy stuff, like hi...

O Canadaaaa… you better believe we’re celebrating! It’s Canada Day, and your favourite Freelancers are raising a glass (not a double-double) to the Great White North with a proudly semi-accurate dive into some fun Canadian business facts!  From oddly American-sounding company names to a shocking number of world-changing inventions, we’re spilling the maple tea on what makes our biz scene so iconic...

It’s a glitter-soaked, confetti-filled kinda week on the podcast as your favourite Freelancers throw a double celebration:  Pride Month and Sean’s birthday! That’s right, Sean’s another year older (but no wiser), and Michelle’s putting him in the hot seat with all the hard-hitting questions.  Like which Fab Five member does he emulate?  What really matters when you're celebrating your birthday?  A...

Your favourite Freelancers are back with their second-ever interview episode, and this one’s a motherload of goodness. We’re sitting down with the incredible Jessie Daypuck, author of Me, Myself and Motherhood , a guided journal that’s basically a love letter to moms who are doing their best while trying to keep their sanity intact.  Jessie took her own mental health journey and turned it into a j...

Father’s Day is upon us, and your Freelance AF hosts are getting sentimental (but like, in our own unhinged way).  This week, we’re raising a glass to the father figures who taught us everything from how to use power tools and our voices, to why showing up matters – and why farts are never, ever to be trusted.  (Seriously; apparently, Michelle has stories.) We asked our listeners to spill the best...

Your favourite Freelancers are back, baby, and this week they’re dishing up a delicious combo of chaos and clarity with a big ol’ side of boundary talk! Sean and Michelle kick things off with a very important PSA:  cold bedrooms are superior.  Don’t @ them.  It’s science (probably).  Naturally, the conversation drifts to their fur babies, because what’s more wholesome than your pet curled up with...

This week your Freelance AF hosts are throwing it way back to their teenage years with a cheeky AF edition of Would You Rather? Spoiler alert:  Sean’s a total newbie to this game (bless), while Michelle is alarmingly prepared and just a little too hyped for it.  What starts as light-hearted fun takes a turn for the existential real quick.  And Sean?  Fully spiraling from question one.  (Honestly,...

Buckle up, Freelancers, because we’re cranking up the volume with our FIRST ever interview episode! This week, Sean and Michelle are getting real (and a little ridiculous) with the lovely Alex Ward and Chauntelle Molfese from Village Realty Team!  These powerhouse ladies are juggling more hats than a catwalk at Fashion Week – running a booming real estate biz, hosting the third season of their hit...

Your Freelance AF hosts are getting down and dirty with content batching this week, and trust us, it’s a total game changer. Before they dive into the nitty-gritty, Sean and Michelle take a little detour down memory lane, reminiscing about their console gaming glory days and the N64 classic, Goldeneye (and no, Michelle definitely did not skip classes for it, wink wink). But once the nostalgia trip...

Oh hey there, mama! That’s right, it’s a Mother’s Day extravaganza on this week’s extra-fabulous episode of the Freelance AF Podcast, where Sean and Michelle raise their glasses (of MOMosa, obv) to their fierce, fabulous moms. But first, they tackle hard-hitting questions, like why do their dark-coloured fur babies insist on roasting in the blazing sun?  And is that cider can black or navy?  (The...

You down with GPT?   Yeah, you know me! This week, Sean and Michelle are all about the AI.  Whether you’re out here using it to make ridiculous memes, fully married to it in your daily grind, or giving it major side-eye, everyone has questions.  Like, super serious ones; if ChatGPT were a Transformer, would it be an Autobot or a Decepticon?  Michelle’s got thoughts, trust. Your favourite freelance...

Guess who's back to spill the entrepreneurial tea?  Sean and Michelle are pulling back the curtain and letting you sneak a peek at what really goes down in the wild world of boss life.  Spoiler:  it's way more than just vibes and vision boards.  Think freelancing is just chillin’ in your PJs, sippin’ mimosas while the money magically appears?  We wish!  Our hosts kick off their days with caffeine,...

Throw on that lab coat, grab your safety goggles and get ready to bust some myths, freelancer style!  This week, your fabulous neighbourhood hustlers are channeling their inner MythBusters – sorry, no Bigfoot or aliens here (though we’re not ruling out intergalactic side gigs).  That means diving into the wild, wacky world of entrepreneurial myths.  You know, the kind people love to whisper about...

Oh, it's that time again!  Your favourite freelancer squad is back at it, sipping cider and throwing down the real talk about community vs. competition. After Sean gives Michelle a lesson in "equidistant" (yep, it’s a word), and Michelle takes a victory lap for being the only one who did the homework, the hosts dive into the juicy stuff – why building a solid community of fellow entrepreneurs is E...