The Live Free Podcast with Micala Quinn

Have you ever thought about working with Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) sellers? On today’s episode, I am joined by Sara Whittaker and her client, Sara Marye. We dive more into the niche of TPT and hear how they both got started and what they do in their businesses. We talk about getting hired in the TPT niche and where to find those clients. They both share tips on getting hired in this space and wh...

Are you wanting to freelance but scared to start? Do the “what ifs” keep you from starting? You know this is exactly what you want but fear holds you back. Then, this episode is just for you! In this episode I’m going to walk you through the 3 step framework you can use to help conquer your fear of starting. I share with you the common fears I hear from those of you who want to start and I talk yo...

Which comes first — the skills or the clients? Has the thought of having to know a ton of softwares before you can land clients scared you from even starting? Good news, you already have the skills! Yes, you do! You can translate your current skills into the freelance space even if you don’t have direct experience doing those specific tasks. In today’s episode I am going to be walking you through...

Hey there! I am super excited to share with you all today about how to pivot your business to a premium business. This week we have opened the doors to my new course called Pivot to Premium. Whether you are established in your freelance business and looking to take your business to the next level or you are new to the freelance life and ready to hit big income goals - this is for you! Check out th...

Everyone’s path to freelancing can look so different. It’s important to remember that you can take any skills or background that you have and leverage that to find success in freelancing. Today I am joined by Live Free Academy alum, Carrie Roper, who is sharing her story with us today. Carrie has previously worked with companies like The Ellen Degeneres show, Netflix, Buzzfeed, MTV, Hulu, Fox, the...

Are you wanting to find a way to stand out in your pitches and portfolios and get hired? If so, you are in for a treat today with our guest Allie Stewart. Allie is a former Live Free Academy alum and now a certified DOO and certified OBM specializing in team management. Allie is bringing her knowledge and expertise today and sharing with us ways to stand out in our pitches and portfolio - includin...

Can you imagine what it would be like to start your freelancing journey today and be able to resign from your job in just four months? That was Kiaya Sinclair’s reality. Kiaya joined the Live Free Academy in November of 2021 and by March of 2022 was putting in her resignation at her corporate job! Kiaya even  doubled  her corporate income working part time hours and now has the time to enjoy life...

Happy Labor Day! Happy September! This month is a special one for me because we are celebrating 5 years of The Live Free Academy and 4 years of The Live Free Podcast! For today’s episode I wanted to share with you the 5 things I have learned about success over the last 5 years. These are things I have learned in my own business and through helping over 2,000 women with their freelancing businesses...

Does the financial side of freelancing and owning your own business hold you back? Today’s guest, Sarah Young, helps you to understand this side of things a little more and can help you from feeling stuck. Sarah breaks down the financial side of freelancing including information abut taxes, retirement when you are self-employed, pricing, investing, and what to track in your own business. We also t...

How can you have a positive team culture if you have team members or work on a team with others? Becky Brunner, a Live Free Academy alum, is on the podcast today sharing with us all about how to create a positive team culture. Becky shares with the importance of building that team culture and the three pillars to a strong and positive team culture. She shares examples and tips that can help us bui...

Have you thought about working with local businesses online and wondering what that could look like? Today, I'm chatting with Christina Sidoti and Amy Pottenger. Christina and Amy work together online and share with us how they took Amy’s local interior design business and transformed it online too! They share how they did that and how they work together currently along with other freelancers...

As a freelancer, have you ever wondered what it would be like to work with other online service providers? My guests today, Live Free Academy alum Marcie Taylor and her client Holly Williams are here to share what that looks like. Marcie has been freelancing since 2020 as a Virtual Assistant and she works with Holly who is a conversion copyrighter. They chat with us today about how they both got s...

Are you a freelancer wanting to work with e-commerce product based businesses? If so, this episode is for you! Today I am chatting with Jess Romero and Kim Lewis and we are getting insight from both the freelancer  and  the business owner. We hear more about Jess and Kim’s working relationship and and how Jess has helped Kim with her business.   Kim shares the things she was looking for when she d...

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work with an online course creator? What do online course creators need help with? How can freelancers help them? Today, I am starting off our “Need for Freelancers” series with my niche - online course creator. I am sharing with you why online course creators would hire freelancers, the types of things that freelancers can help online course creators with,...

Is the looming recession causing you to worry about the future of freelancing? In episode 211 (part 1), we talked about the worry you may have about the future of freelancing. In this episode, we are taking it a step further and I’m talking to those of you who may be more established in the freelancing space. I want to share with you how to handle the ups, downs, and different seasons in your busi...

Is the looming recession causing you to worry about the future of freelancing? Are you worried about oversaturation, businesses not needing freelancers, or losing current clients? If so, this episode is for you! I share with you the reasons why I think freelancing is a great option even during a potential recession. If you are wondering if now is the time to start your freelance business, it is! L...

Are you new to freelancing or wanting to start but afraid of the “what’s your experience” question that comes up with potential clients? Maybe you feel like you don’t have experience since you are a beginner. Today I want to share with you exactly how to handle that question when it comes up with potential clients. I share with you exactly what I said that helped me go from zero clients to landing...

Layne Lyons is on the podcast today chatting with us all about contracts, trademarks, and how to make sure you are protecting yourself legally in your freelancing business. Layne has been an attorney for 26 years and the sole focus of her business is to help entrepreneurs and freelancers grow their businesses by making sure they are legally protected.   In this episode, we cover a lot about contra...

Do you want to know more about Stephanie O’Keefe joined the Live Free Academy and ultimately ended up replacing her husband’s corporate income? Steph is here to chat with us today about the freedom and flexibility that come with running an online business, how she learned the skills she knows, how she got clients as a beginner, her pivot to web design and branding, and what she and her husband’s s...

Hey there! Today I am sharing with you the three ways you can stand out in your pitches. When writing your pitches, it is more than ok to use a template but be sure that it is not a generic email that anyone could receive. I’m sharing these tips to help you stand out on today’s episode! Thanks for listening! Check out the show notes (link below) for the links and resources mentioned in this episod...

Meg Clarke is here today to chat with us about all things SEO. Meg is the owner and founder of Clapping Dog Media AKA your new SEO best friend. She is a master at growing organic traffic and is here today to share her expertise.   Today I am chatting with Meg about how she started her business, how we don’t always have to have everything all figured out to start, how she moved from part-time worki...

Summer break is officially here! Maybe your kids are out of school, maybe you have vacations planned, maybe you have a lot of activities going on. You may be left with the question - how am I going to prepare my business for summer? In this episode, I share how to prepare whether you are in a state of maintaining, growth, or wanting to scale back. Check out the show notes (link below) for resource...

Today I am chatting with Emilee Vales. Emilee is a Live Free Academy alum and is back on the podcast sharing where she is at now in her freelancing career. Emilee joined the Live Free Academy (formerly Overwhelmed to Overbooked) in 2018 and shares with us how her business has grown over the years. We chat about the pivot the she made from social media management to Pinterest management, the strate...

Are you feeling overwhelmed with starting your freelance business? Today I am going to be talking about the 3 things that might be holding you back and what you can do about them! Whether the overwhelm comes from a long to-do list, shiny object syndrome, or imposter and perfectionist syndrome - I have tips that can help you through all of these. Tune in to today’s episode and check out the show no...

What is a Digital Business Manager? Megan Schoenleber is my guest today and she is sharing all about it. Megan shares her journey from corporate to freelancing as a Digital Business Manager, what a Digital Business Manager is and how she got started, how she structures her work days with a toddler at home, working from home in a traditional job vs. working from home freelancing, and the success th...