Not The 9 to 5

In our final episode of the series, we’re diving into how to grow and thrive as a freelancer — even through the tough times. We’ll share practical ways to diversify your income, the one mindset shift that keeps you going when things get rough, and how to make sure you’re always performing at your very best. If you’ve been enjoying the series, hit subscribe to catch what’s next. Follow us on social...

In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into all things branding! As a freelancer, your brand is everything — it’s how you stand out, attract clients, and build trust in a competitive market. We’ll share practical tips to help you level up your visibility, polish your professional image, and create a brand that truly represents you. Oh, and did we mention the mysterious office ghost who just won’t q...

In today’s episode, we’re diving into how to manage clients like a pro. We cover how to set clear boundaries, avoid working 24/7, and make sure you get paid—on time and in full. If you’re a freelancer, creative, or small business owner, this episode is packed with tips to help you build healthier, more sustainable client relationships. 👉 Subscribe for more content! New episodes every Monday. ———...

In today’s episode, we’re sharing our top tips for finding clients when you’re just starting out as a freelancer. From leveraging social media to attract your first clients, to making real connections and meeting people in person, we’re breaking down the best strategies and tools to help you build your freelance business from the ground up! Whether you’re new to freelancing or looking to grow your...

Today, we’re diving into a topic that hits close to home — productivity and time management. Kat opens up about her struggles with staying productive, while Francesca shares her challenges with managing time. Together, they swap tips, laugh through the chaos (because there’s always a bit of that!), and help you discover practical ways to make your days more focused and fulfilling. ✨ Subscribe for...

If you’re a brand new freelancer, this money episode is for you! We give you 4 quick tips to help you make sense of your pricing & money. From how to decide what to charge to how to tackle the lack of holiday & sick pay in a freelancing career.  Let us know in the comments what tip you enjoyed the most!  ——— Not the 9 to 5 Podcast Social Channels:  Instagram: @notthe9to5pod  TikTok: @notthe9to5pod...

We are back with a brand new freelancing series! This series we are being you mini-episodes tackling to top subjects within the freelancing world. Today we discuss how to get started as a freelancer, from defining your niche to creating a social presence and how to land your first client.  ——— Not the 9 to 5 Podcast Social Channels:  Instagram: @notthe9to5pod  TikTok: @notthe9to5pod X: @notthe9to5...

This week we’re diving into the world of ‘NO’! We break down 10 ways to say no in the most professional way for different circumstances, and we discuss why the word ‘no’ needs to be in our vocabulary for mental wellness, a sense of empowerment and making room for that ‘YES’. Subscribe now.  ——— Not the 9 to 5 Podcast Social Channels:  Instagram: @notthe9to5pod  TikTok: @notthe9to5pod X: @notthe9to...

This week, we’re unpacking our ultimate freelancing survival kits — from mental health essentials to financial tools. We dive deep into what keeps us grounded and thriving, and how you can apply these strategies to your own freelance journey. Don’t miss it — subscribe now! ——— Survival Kit Mentioned:  Notion: https://www.notion.com Asana: https://asana.com Google Drive: https://workspace.google.co...

In this week’s episode, we dive into how freelancing is portrayed in pop culture — what’s real, what’s way off, and everything in between. From Friends to Fleabag and plenty more, we’re breaking it all down! PLUS... the messy food feud between Kat & Francesca is still going strong (you don’t want to miss the chaos). Hit that Subscribe button! ——— Not the 9 to 5 Podcast Social Channels:  Instag...

For the first time ever on Not the 9 to 5 Pod, Kat and Francesca go head-to-head in a fiery debate: Freelancing vs. the 9 to 5. The real question is... which side are you on? Plus, Kat channels her inner Sally from Accounting and it's a moment you don’t want to miss. 🎙️ Subscribe for more unfiltered chats and hit that bell so you never miss an episode! ——— Not the 9 to 5 Podcast Social Channels: ...

Clients are humans too—and that means all kinds of Zodiac signs! In today's episode, we’re breaking down each sign, their personality traits in business, and how to handle them like a pro. Plus, we’re reading some wild listener stories about tricky zodiac clients. Subscribe for more—and don’t forget to hit the bell so you never miss a new upload! ——— Not the 9 to 5 Podcast Social Channels:  Instag...

We are back with SERIES 5!! In this episode we chat about how freelancing feels a LOT like dating. We discuss how you swipe through a load of jobs until you get the right match, you have to have good communication so everyones on the same page and you need to be aware of those RED FLAGS.  Subscribe for more content!  ——— Not the 9 to 5 Podcast Social Channels:  Instagram: @notthe9to5pod  TikTok: @...

We are joined by Emmy nominated choreographer and dancer, Alison Faulk. We discuss how she made the transition from dancer to choreographer, how she didn’t realise Magic Mike got so big because she was on tour with Madonna (yep, you read that right!) and how to get a dance agent!  Subscribe so you don’t miss more incredible, inspiring stories, and hit the bell to stay up to date with the latest ep...

We are joined by Helena Moody, a content creator and comedian! We discuss her move from a 9 to 5 in the UK to moving to Berlin to become a full-time content creator, she shares some helpful content tips and promised Kat & Francesca front row seats to her 100th stand up comedy gig (as long as everyones fully clothed)! Subscribe for more inspiring stories, and hit the bell so you never miss an e...

We are joined by Adam Faulkner, a freelance videographer and owner of Creative AF. We discuss the importance of always being yourself, how to personalise the cold emails you send, what to do if you get nervous when you go to a networking event and how to overcome freelancing hurdles. Subscribe now!  ——— Connect with Adam Faulkner:  LinkedIn: Adam Faulkner // https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfaulkn...

We are joined by Laurie Delaney, actor and founder of ‘Nice Twang’. We discuss how she created her company out of a slow spot her acting career, how great acting classes can be for sharpening your tool kit and what Laurie does when the comparison monster starts to creep in. Subscribe now for the latest episodes!  ——— Connect with Laurie Delaney:  Instagram: @lauriedelaney // https://www.instagram....

We are joined by Liam Joseph, a singer and cabaret artist! We talk to him about how he went from funeral care to full time singer, we discuss how he deals with dodgy clients and the bane of every freelancers life - social media! Subscribe now! ——— Connect with Liam Joseph:  Website: https://www.liamjosephsings.com  Instagram: @liamjosephsings // https://www.instagram.com/liamjosephsings?utm_source...

We are joined by Suzanne Ctvrtlik, founder and CEO of a successful six-figure remote graphic design agency. We discover her journey into graphic design, she shares how to maintain separation between admin and creativity for the health of your career and how to scale your business through using client retainers.  Subscribe for more episodes! ——— Connect with Suzanne Ctvrtlik:  Website: https://retr...

We are joined by Dean Kilbey, actor and self professed funny man! We deep dive into his acting career from how he started to where he is now, Dean opens up about the truth of the acting industry and does a voice roulette of sorts for Kat, Francesca and of course, you lovely listeners. Subscribe to receive more content like this!  ——— Connect with Dean Kilbey:  Instagram: @djkilb // https://www.ins...

We are joined by James Holmes, technical manager for a post production studio in London. We discuss why he quit the freelancing life and went back to a 9 to 5, what he recommends freelancers to do if they are feeling stuck and we discuss how he has built is way up to being a technical manager. Subscribe for more content! ——— Connect with James Holmes:  LinkedIn: James Holmes // https://www.linkedi...

We are joined by Hazel Graham, a line producer for Documentaries. We find out the question on everyones lips… what on earth is a line producer?? We also discuss how Hazel got into the business, as well as her love for history and what she urges freelancers to do in their free time. Subscribe now by clicking the button! ——— Connect with Hazel Graham:  LinkedIn: Hazel Graham // https://www.linkedin....

We are joined by Ryan Fowler, Chief Storyteller at Orion Media Group! In this honest chat we discuss how he went from Real Estate agent to a successful creative freelancer, we discuss the importance of having a mentor and what to do when your freelancing career doesn’t go the way you planned. Subscribe now by clicking that bell, so you never miss an episode!  ——— Connect with Ryan Fowler:   Websit...

We are bringing you the best Christmas present you’ll receive this year in the form of a bonus episode! We discuss our Christmas traditions, what beverages are our favourite, we share our highs and lows of this past year and share some of our freelancing advice for 2025. Subscribe now! ——— Follow Not the 9 to 5 Podcast Social Channels:  Instagram: @notthe9to5pod  TikTok: @notthe9to5pod X: @notthe9...

We are joined by Lucy Dixon, an actor best known for her roles on Waterloo Road and Hollyoaks! We discuss what it was like growing up in the lime light, how she deals with quiet periods, how we all get a little woo woo with the universe and find out why Lucy almost quit acting! Subscribe now and click the bell, so you don't miss interesting stories like this!  ——— Connect with Lucy Dixon:  Website...