The Live Free Podcast with Micala Quinn

As summer ends and the back-to-school season begins, the fall hiring boom is upon us! In this episode, I’m sharing three tips to help you land freelance clients right now. Learn how to tap into local brick-and-mortar businesses, leverage word-of-mouth referrals, and stay consistent to achieve your income goals! Check out the show notes for more information and any links or resources mentioned in t...

Happy Monday! In today's episode, Amanda Hiler shares how she transitioned from being a high school English teacher to a successful freelancer. After struggling to balance her teaching with being a wife and a mom, Amanda decided to make a change. She now works just 25 hours a week as a virtual assistant and makes 33% more than she did as a full-time teacher! Tune in to hear how Amanda transit...

Happy Monday! Today, we're chatting with Stephanie Loesel about how she built her freelance business and left her full-time job after just 1 month. Stephanie launched her freelancing virtual assisting business with the goal of having a side hustle until she booked enough clients. However, she quickly scaled to five clients in just five weeks and was able to stay home with her daughter almost...

Today we’re chatting with Samantha Hogge about her transition from being a stay-at-home mom to a freelancer. Samantha’s family of 6 recently moved from Kansas to New York for her husband’s medical training, and Samantha turned to freelancing as a way to help her family stay on top of the expenses of New York living. Samantha shares how she incorporated her love for crocheting into her freelancing...

Today we’re chatting with Kaleigh Tracy, a mom to four kids under 6, about how she successfully works from home while managing her busy household. Kaleigh shares her journey into freelancing, which began unexpectedly when she lost her childcare during maternity leave. She tried to find another option for childcare so she could go back to her corporate job but everything in her area was either full...

Hey there! Can you believe it's mid-July already? In this episode, we discuss three essential tips for managing multiple clients as a freelancer, just in time for the upcoming back-to-school hiring boom. I'll share some practical advice on planning your work hours, tracking your time for each client, and onboarding new clients effectively. And, if you're just checking out freelancin...

Hey there! Today’s episode is short and sweet, but it just might be the kick in the pants you need to launch your freelance business and quit your job ASAP. The family life you want and the income you need are within reach! Today, I want to walk you through creating a business plan and timeline to launch your freelance business. We're going over these three simple steps:  Step 1: Define Your...

In today's episode, I'm chatting with Marissa Gerchikov about how she went from teacher to virtual assistant and ultimately made the leap to becoming a work-from-home mom! Marissa started freelancing while working full-time as a teacher, fitting client work into her evenings. Within a few months, she managed to replace half of her teaching income by working just 14 hours a week. In this...

Hey guys, happy Monday! In today's episode, we're tackling an obstacle that most of us face in getting our virtual assistant business started: the fear of failure. Overcoming the fear of failure and reaching your freelancing goals can seem impossible when you're first getting started. The fear of failure can be so debilitating - I faced it and have talked to so many moms that have g...

Hey guys! In today's episode, we're talking about how to handle rejection as a freelancer... and how you can turn rejection into an opportunity for growth! We have to face it - rejection is a part of the freelancing. Really, rejection is a part of life . But, rejection doesn’t have to derail your progress as a freelancer. In most cases you don't get a "yes" until you'...

Hey there, and happy Monday! On today’s episode, LFA alum, Miranda Doyle, is on and she’s reflecting on how her freelancing business has grown and changed over the last three years.  Miranda's freelancing business started with her doing some general VA work, quickly shifting into social media management, and then evolving into project work and web design. Miranda openly shares some challenges...

Hey there! I am so excited to share today's episode with you! I’m chatting with Hayley Lame about how she quit her job as a school counselor, launched a freelance career, and plans to homeschool her kids. If you're a mom looking to make a similar leap, this episode is sure to bring you some encouragement.  Check out the show notes for more information and any links or resources mentioned...

Hey you guys! I’m excited to be back this week with another episode, and today’s episode is something I have been asked multiple times Is the freelance market saturated? Are there already too many freelancers out there for me to actually be successful?  The short answer is no! You can be successful as a freelancer and experience the joys of running your own business, setting your own schedule, and...

Hey there! Happy Monday! With summer approaching, I wanted to share some tips this week on how you can have the summer you want, while still making the income you need. As a freelancer, you run and operate your business which means that YOU are in charge of what your schedule looks like.  And for freelancing moms, I've found that flexibility is key, especially during these summer months.  Tun...

Hey there, happy Monday! Today I’m sharing one simple tip to increase your packages with current clients and get some referrals along the way! This episode was actually inspired by a recent discussion in our Live Free Academy student Facebook group. Last week, someone posted asking for feedback on an email she drafted for her current clients. The email let them know that she had availability in he...

Hey there! Today I’m excited to share a bit about my own story, how I landed my first freelancing client, and what I learned along the way.  Lately, the number one thing I’ve been hearing from so many of you is that you’re scared you won’t be able to land freelancing clients. That’s a legitimate fear and one I struggled with too! It actually took me 7 months to land my first client… definitely not...

In today's episode, we're diving into Full Scope Freelancer , an all-in-one platform designed specifically for freelancers. Learn how this tool can help you manage your freelance business.  In the past, I’ve been hesitant to promote one tool or another because they’ve been too complicated, too expensive, or can’t even do everything we need them to do. That being said, I recently learned...

Hey there! Today, I’m chatting with Melissa Schuetz about how she went from teacher to freelancer and landed 5 clients in just one month! Melissa is a mom of 5 and a former teacher of 6 years. When her youngest of born, she desperately started searching for ways to leave the classroom. She was burnout from teaching and wanted more time at home with her children. Melissa stumbled upon freelancing a...

Hey there! I am so excited to share today’s episode with you! I’m chatting with Amy Reinecke and Jennifer Draper, the founders of Spark Media Concepts, who share invaluable insights and practical tips for freelancers looking to support and connect with bloggers. At Spark Media Concepts, Amy and Jennifer help women create and grow their own blogs, ultimately, building an online business that fits i...

Welcome back to the podcast! Join us as we dive into an exciting conversation with Krisi Kirk, who started her freelancing business as a virtual assistant right around the time her family jumped into homesteading. Just a few short years ago, Kristi and her family sold everything they had, purchased 30 acres of land, and lived in campers while building their forever home from top to bottom in 9 mon...

Happy Monday! Join us on today's podcast episode as we sit down with Molly Mariss. Molly walks us through freelancing as a single mom.  In 2020 and in the midst of filing for divorce, Molly stumbled upon the Live Free Academy, and she knew she had to try it out. She finished the course within a month, built her freelancing business, started landing clients, and now supports herself and her gi...

Hey there! Happy Monday! Today I'm chatting with Sadie Clements as she shares her incredible journey from being a dedicated teacher to finding freedom and joy in the world of freelancing. After a decade in teaching, Sadie faced burnout during the challenging times of COVID while raising a newborn and a toddler. Seeking a change, she discovered the Live Free Academy, invested in herself and th...

Join us on this week's episode as we welcome back Richelle, a work-at-home freelance mom.  Richelle was previously on the podcast and shared her journey from maternity leave to becoming a fully booked freelancer, replacing her corporate income in less than two months. Today, discover how her services have changed over the years, the route she's taken to land retainer clients, and get ins...

Hey there! Today we're back with another Student Success Story and we're talking with Julia Perinovic about how she met her 6 figure corporate income without sacrificing her work-life balance ...and, she did it all within 3 months! Julia had 10 years of experience as a project manager and executive assistant before beginning freelancing. She started her career in the real estate industry...

Hey there! Today we are chatting with Roberta Wilson, lovingly known as Robbie to her family, friends, and clients. Robbie’s story is a unique one about how and why she came back to freelancing! That’s right… Robbie temporarily left freelancing and returned to the corporate world.  This is an episode you don’t want to miss! We chat about how Robbie landed her clients, why she came back to freelanc...