The Live Free Podcast with Micala Quinn

This episode is specifically for you mamas considering joining my paid program, Overwhelmed to Overbooked, and the four questions you may be wrestling with. But first I have to tell you, I used to think being a working mom was my problem but I was wrong. It's not about being a working mom or a mom who stays home, the reason I show up for you is so you can find your own path, a path that allow...

Get excited because in this episode I'm chatting with Jaclyn Mellone about the limiting beliefs and mindset blocks that keep freelancers stuck! Jaclyn helps experts exponentially grow their business by becoming the Go-To Authority in their space. She is a coach, strategist, Keynote speaker, mama, guac lover, and host of the Go-To Gal podcast! Not only does Jaclyn give us tangible strategies t...

In this episode we're talking about EXCUSES and don't worry, we all make them so this is not a shaming episode! I'm even sharing some of the excuses I catch myself in right now and how I'm deciding to accept them or change them. My goal with this episode is to help you become aware of excuses you may be making, recognize if excuses are holding you back and then to give you tool...

This is a special WAHM success story episode because I'm featuring not one but two awesome ladies from my paid program! Jennifer DeWitt and Amber Swindler were once strangers that decided to take a chance on each other and become accountability partners. Listen in to hear the impact this has made in their businesses over the year! We talk about how they started their accountability relationsh...

Samantha Johnston is back on the podcast and I'm so excited for you to hear from her again! You may remember her from episode 4, our first guest interview! In that interview, Samantha told the story of how she took her hobby and made it into a design business, and with no design degree or professional experience! In this episode, Samantha shares 3 of the missteps and mindset shifts she has ma...

"Scaling your business" is such a buzz-worthy phrase right now but what does it really look like to scale a service-based business? Do you NEED passive income and if yes, when should you focus on adding it? In this episode, I give you 3 things to consider when scaling your business. And when I say "scale" I mean increasing your income without increasing the hours you work! We c...

Do you have your goals set on time freedom - the ability to be with a sick kiddo and not feel guilty for missing work or attend a school event in the middle of the day? Our guest today, NJ Rongner set a goal similar to this when her daughter was born. She had a specific vision of what she wanted her life to look like by the time her daughter was in kindergarten. On this episode, NJ shares her jour...

Most of the women I talk to are dying to quit their full-time job, but not all! That's why I'm bringing one of my fabulous students on the show today, video editor Kimberly Werkmeister! Kim is a full time musician who wears a lot of creative hats! She taught herself how to edit video for her music career and realized what I need there was. I loved hearing how Kim is using freelancing to...

Can you believe it? Today marks the podcast being one year old! At the end of this episode, I'm going over our month-long giveaway so stayed tuned! You can join the giveaway at MicalaQuinn.com/giveaway. Today we're sitting down to chat about work, whether you love it or hate it, and how moms need more options than the black and white decision of being a working mom or a SAHM. I challenge...

One of the most popular questions I get is, "Can I make consistent income as a freelancer though?" The answer is YES and in today's episode I share the key to consistent income you can rely on and even quit your job for! We cover the benefits of retainer clients, what services lend toward retainer clients, how to think creatively if your service doesn't lend towards retainer cl...

I'm so excited to introduce you to Angie Trueblood on this episode of the Live Free Podcast! Angie is the pitch queen when it comes to getting yourself (or your clients!) more visibility, especially on podcasts. In this episode, Angie shares how to craft the perfect pitch, how to find the best podcasts to pitch to, and why the "pitch and pray" approach is not the best. Whether you&a...

We've got something special planned for this episode of the Live Free Podcast! My podcast producer, Lauren Wrighton, is here to talk about podcast management, the lessons she's learned from 1.5 years as a freelancer, and we have a special flash sale for you! When you buy my paid program, Overwhelmed to Overbooked this Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday, you will get Lauren's course on ho...

Have you heard the phrase, when you market to everyone you, you market to no one? Today we're diving into niching down on your ideal client so you can land clients you love working with and who love working with you! Having a broad ideal client may seem smart, but it was one of the biggest mistakes I made early on in my freelancing days. Check out Episode 44 on the 6 mistakes I made when star...

Get ready to be inspired, motivated, and ready to take action from this WAHM success story episode with Jessica Skelton! Jessica shares how she got started, why she got started, and how she implemented what I teach in my paid program - Overwhelmed to Overbooked ! If you're new around here, these episodes aren't just to gush about the program but are also packed with what other mamas are...

Ok guys we're going deep on this episode with the legal basics for freelancers! Biz attorney Ashley Meyer was kind enough to walk through the must-dos to make your business legal and legit. So no matter if you're just starting out or have been in business for years, the information she shares is so important. Find her checklist here and check out all of the other links and resources ment...

Ok today's topic may ruffle some feathers! We're talking about all things pricing your services and I'm giving you 6 tips to make this tough task easier! I often see the question, "How do I figure out what to charge?" and I get it! Pricing is one of the hardest parts of running a business. Use these 6 tips on your next proposal so you can land clients, increase your rates,...

I often see questions like, "How can I make as much in freelancing that I do in my corporate job," or "How can I scale my business to 7, 8, or even 10k dollar months?" I'm excited to share this interview with Brandi Mowles on how she grew and scaled her business plus how she uses affiliate income to cover her business expenses each month. We cover how to invest in your bus...

Does selling make you feel anxious or salesy? Don't worry, if that's you, you aren't alone! The thing is, every business owner has to sell! I want you to reach your goals and if you aren't asking for the sale, you won't! But it doesn't have to feel salesy, there is a way to sell authentically. On today's episode I'm chatting with Nikki Rausch, the founder an...

Are you stuck right now? Everyone goes through periods of feeling stuck, in fact I've felt stuck multiple times this year! In this episode, I walk you through the process I use to get unstuck. We cover how to evaluate why you're stuck and how to then set goals that will get you unstuck! Once you've sat down and gone through this process, come share your goals with us in the Live Fre...

Are you waiting for the perfect time to start your business? Aubree Malick didn't fall for that trap and neither should you! In this episode, Aubree shares how she started her freelance business when she was 7.5 months pregnant, working full-time as a teacher, and caring for her 2 year old! Aubree is a fire cracker and you won't want to miss her tips on getting started and how she set bi...

We are diving deep into the topic of freelancer vs employee with our guest, Jamie Van Cyuk, in this episode of the Live Free Podcast! Jamie is a small business consultant who specializes in employee management and although you may not be hiring your own employees right now, you'll still want to listen in to hear Jamie's unique story on how she left her corporate job to start her own busi...

I don't know about you but one thing I have had to consistently work on (since starting my business) is my MINDSET! And now looking back, I see the power my mindset has had on my business' growth. But don't get me wrong, my mindset didn't change magically! It was after reading multiple personal development books including, The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor. On this episode...

Whether you're just now exploring the idea of being a freelancer or you're experienced, the steps shared in this episode are for you! Sarah Noked is on the show to share her 4 step process to double your virtual assistant income and to talk about what an OBM is and how to become one! If you haven't yet started your freelancing business, these steps are so important to learn and if y...

If you're wondering what you need to do launch a profitable freelance business, you've come to the right place! In this episode, I'm walking you through the 7 steps to launch a freelance business! I lay it all out on the table so you can start TODAY either following the DIY route or by joining my program, Overwhelmed to Overbooked ! Regardless of which route you choose to start your...

Is your own negative self-talk keeping you from becoming a successful freelancer? That was Sami a year ago when she decided to give up on freelancing because she didn't believe she could do it. Tune in to hear how she made her comeback and where her business has grown over the last 10 months! Thanks for listening to this episode! Let us know what you think by writing a review and don't f...